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Essence of Spain & Portugal Tour

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From Barcelona to Lisbon
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 51
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Best Front Maritim)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Barcelona city at leisure
    • Stroll around the city
  3. Day 2

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Best Front Maritim)

    Included Activities

    • Hop-on hop-off circular bus tours of Barcelona (2 interconnected routes, 38 stops)
    • Visit Gothic Quarter
    • Visit Park Güell
    • Visit Sagrada Familia
    • Visit Barcelona beaches
    • Visit Aquarium
    • Visit Agbar Tower
    • Visit Rambla
    • Visit Montjuic Mountain
    • Visit Plaza de España
    • Visit Camp Nou Stadium

    Optional Activities

    • Museums and art galleries
    • Old Town exploration
    • Sunset drinks on panoramic terrace
    • Beachside chiringuito (temporary snack bar)
    • Flamenco or jazz performances
    • Barcelona FC stadium visit
    • Shopping
    Landmarks
    Park Güell
    Sagrada Familia
    Gothic Quarter
    Montjuic Mountain
    Plaza de España
    Camp Nou Stadium
    Barcelona Aquarium
    Agbar Tower
    La Rambla
  4. Day 3

    Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid

    Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Zentral Castellana Norte)

    Included Activities

    • Driving tour of Madrid highlights
    • Traditional welcome dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Zaragoza architecture and landmarks
    • Visit Basilica del Pilar
    • Visit Aljafería palace
    • Discover Goya art collection in Zaragoza
    • Experience bar and tapas scene in Zaragoza
    Landmarks
    Basilica del Pilar
    Aljafería
  5. Day 4

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Zentral Castellana Norte)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Gran Vía
    • Visit Royal Palace
    • Experience Flamenco tablaos (Flamenco clubs with shows)
    • Explore Retiro Park
    • Visit Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
    • Churros at San Ginés
    • Bar terrace with city views
    • Visit Puerta del Sol
    • The Prado art museum
    • National Archaeological Museum
    • Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum of Art
    • Reina Sofia Museum
    • Designer shopping and boutiques
    • El Rastro Sunday flea market (3,500 stalls)
    • Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial Tour ($81)
    Landmarks
    Gran Vía
    Royal Palace
    Retiro Park
    Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
    Puerta del Sol
    The Prado
    National Archaeological Museum
    Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum of Art
    Reina Sofia Museum
    El Rastro
    San Ginés
  6. Day 5

    Madrid - Toledo - Granada

    Madrid - Toledo - Granada
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Hotel Luna de Granada or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Granada with local guide
    • Explore Granada city

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Toledo at leisure
    • Tour Alhambra Palace
    • Explore Albaicin neighborhood
    • Visit Granada flamenco clubs
    • Dine at Granada restaurants
    • Evening exploration of Granada city center
    Landmarks
    Toledo
    Río Tajo
    Alhambra Palace
    Albaicin
    Nasrid buildings
    Alcazaba citadel
    La Vela tower
    Courtyard of the Lions
  7. Day 6

    Granada - Marbella - Seville

    Granada - Marbella - Seville
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Special tapas-style dinner in Seville)
    Accommodation
    (AC Hotel Sevilla or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Driving tour of Seville with local guide
    • Dinner (tapas-style)

    Optional Activities

    • Waterfront dining at Puerto Banús
    • Swimming in the Mediterranean
    • Shopping at fashionable boutiques in Marbella
    • Explore Seville neighborhoods
    • Visit Santa Cruz district
    • Explore Triana neighborhood
    • Experience flamenco clubs
    Landmarks
    Costa del Sol
    Puerto Banús
    Marbella
    Santa Cruz
    Triana
  8. Day 7

    Seville

    Seville
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (AC Hotel Sevilla or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Seville
    • Visit Real Alcázar de Sevilla
    • Visit Gothic Seville Cathedral
    • Visit Giralda bell tower
    • Visit Metropol Parasol
    • Visit Museum of Flamenco
    • Explore ancient cobbled streets
    • The Rock of Gibraltar excursion ($139)
    • Upper Rock Nature Reserve
    • Great Siege Tunnels
    • Skywalk glass-floored platform
    • Pillars of Hercules
    • St Michael's Cave
    • Gibraltar Old Town exploration
    • Historic cathedrals in Gibraltar
    • Irish Town
    • Duty free shopping in Gibraltar
    • Fish and chips lunch in Gibraltar
    • Seville Flamenco Show & Dinner ($93)
    Landmarks
    Real Alcázar de Sevilla
    Seville Cathedral
    Giralda
    Metropol Parasol
    Museum of Flamenco
    Rock of Gibraltar
    Upper Rock Nature Reserve
    Great Siege Tunnels
    Skywalk
    Pillars of Hercules
    St Michael's Cave
    Gibraltar Old Town
    Strait of Gibraltar
  9. Day 8

    Seville - Algarve - Lisbon

    Seville - Algarve - Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious beachside lunch in the Algarve)
    Accommodation
    (Lutecia Smart Design Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Algarve coastal region
    • Beachside lunch in the Algarve
    • Driving tour of Lisbon with local guide
    • Visit Plaza de Espana
    • Visit Sao Jorge Castle
    • View from miradouros (viewpoints)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Algarve beaches
    • Explore Algarve clifftop villages
    • Explore Algarve sea caves
    • Discover Algarve fishing villages
    • Explore Algarve hinterland
    Landmarks
    Algarve
    Tagus River
    Plaza de Espana
    Sao Jorge Castle
  10. Day 9

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Lutecia Smart Design Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Jerónimos monastery
    • Visit Monument to the Discoveries
    • Visit Belém Tower
    • Visit Carcavelos Beach
    • Visit National Palace
    • Visit Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
    • Visit Museu do Oriente
    • Explore Av. Da Liberdade boulevard
    • Explore Terreiro do Parco square
    • Visit Bairro Alto district
    • Taste pasteis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts)
    • Colors of Sintra & Pena Palace excursion ($87)
    • Experience Fado music in the evening
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
    Monument to the Discoveries
    Belém Tower
    Carcavelos Beach
    National Palace
    Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
    Museu do Oriente
    Av. Da Liberdade
    Terreiro do Parco
    Bairro Alto
    Sintra
    Pena Palace
  11. Day 10

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast

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