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15 Days 1 Country 9 Cities
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Barcelona, Spain
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Lisbon, Portugal
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15 Days 1 Country 9 Cities
Departure date
Barcelona, Spain
Return date
Lisbon, Portugal
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From the sun-kissed Catalan city of Barcelona to the seafaring capital of Lisbon, dance your way through the fiery streets of Spain to the hilly landscapes of Portugal's spellbinding capital. Enjoy the sweet tastes of sangria in sun-dappled courtyards, Gaudi's fantasy world and tales of a New World discovered, along the way.
Trip type: Regional Explorer i
Trip code: SBAR
accommodation
8 hot buffet breakfasts
4 dinners (including Be My Guest) with local wine
All transport shown.
What's Included
City tour in Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Seville and Lisbon
See Sagrada Familia, Plaza Espana, trendy Gran Vía, Puerta Del Sol, Cibeles Fountain, Seville Gothic Cathedral, Monument to the Discoveries and Belem Tower
View Giralda Bell Tower
Visit Plaça Catalunya, Prado Museum, Church of Santo Tome, Toledo Synagogue, Maria Luisa Park, Plaza de España and Hieronymite Monastery
What's Included
8 hot buffet breakfasts
4 dinners
(including Be My Guest) with local wine
What's Included
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
VIP entry to many sights
Airport Transfers
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Great Iberian Cities *NEW*
Day 1
Arrive Barcelona (2 Nights) Day 1 - Arrive Barcelona (2 Nights)Ramble up Las Ramblas and to an unforgettable discovery of the Iberian Peninsula. The fiery coastal city of Barcelona kicks off your mesmerising encounter with Spain, and Portugal's capital, Lisbon. Set your watch to the leisurely Mediterranean way of life, spending the day relaxing or delving into the charm of a city that once inspired Gaudi's imagination. Later, meet your fellow compañeros and Travel Director for an orientation drive through some of the city's iconic sights, followed by a Welcome Reception.
Hotel
AC Som
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Hotel
AC Som
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Day 2
Barcelona Sightseeing Day 2 - Barcelona SightseeingWe spend the morning exploring a city whose great passions include football, fashion and fairy-tale façades by famed architect Antonio Gaudi, whose Sagrada Familia we have an opportunity to see during our guided sightseeing tour of the city with a Local Specialist. We'll see the Las Ramblas and Plaça Catalunya at the heart of Barcelona, stopping to pay tribute to the great discoverer, Christopher Columbus at his monument overlooking the harbour. The rest of the day is yours to delight in Spanish culture and cuisine. Consider joining an Optional Experience to Montserrat to see the shrine of the Black Madonna - affectionately known in Catalonia as 'La Moreneta' or enjoy the flavours of tapas against the passionate backdrop of a flamenco guitar.
Meals
Meals
Optional Experiences
Catalonian Dinner And The Dancing Fountains
Join us for drinks and a Catalonian feast in the bustling city of Barcelona. After dinner, we’ll take you to see the spectacle of the famous Dancing Fountains, which were built for the 1929 World’s Fair and are one of the wonders of the modern world.
Adult Price: €59.00
Mystical Montserrat
Join an Optional Experience to the enchanting and mystical mountain of Montserrat, with its breathtaking views and spectacular scenery. There we will visit the Benedictine monastery where the Black Madonna can be seen.
Adult Price: €40.00
Day 3
Barcelona – Madrid (2 Nights) Day 3 - Barcelona – Madrid (2 Nights)We leave the rugged Costa Brava behind and drive through the valleys and pastures of Aragon towards Spain's historical capital. We arrive this evening in Madrid, renowned for its vibrant nightlife which we will have an opportunity to enjoy on our own terms. This evening embrace la buena vida and soak up the passionate atmosphere of Madrid's vibrant streets.
Hotel
Meliá Castilla/Meliá Galgos
Meals
Hotel
Meliá Castilla/Meliá Galgos
Meals
Day 4
Madrid Sightseeing Day 4 - Madrid SightseeingThis morning we join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Madrid where we will see Plaza Espana, trendy Gran Vía, Puerta Del Sol and the Cibeles Fountain before visiting the world-famous Prado Museum. Admire the masterpieces of Velasquez and other Spanish greats at this extraordinary museum that is said to house the largest collection of European art in the world. Spend the rest of your day exploring the city on your terms. Visit the Royal Palace or stroll through Buen Retiro Park at the heart of the city - the choice is yours.
Meals
Meals
Optional Experiences
Dinner and Discovery in Old and New Madrid
This evening you'll have the chance to admire the elegance of Madrid's new city, with its wide, tree-lined avenues and decorative fountains, before you experience the flavour of the old. Join the locals in a chat, and people-watch as you sip an aperitif before enjoying a delicious dinner.
Adult Price: €61.00
Day 5
Madrid – Toledo – Seville (2 Nights) Day 5 - Madrid – Toledo – Seville (2 Nights)We meander southwards to the clifftop city of Toledo, where we'll join our Local Specialist for a walking tour through the narrow streets of this fascinating city. Visit the Church of Santo Tome, home to one of El Greco's most famous paintings - The Burial of Count Orgaz - and visit the oldest synagogue building still standing in Europe during your guided walk through the narrow streets. We arrive in Seville this evening and indulge in the effervescent spirit of Andalusia on our own terms.
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Vertice
Meals
Hotel
Vertice
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Optional Experiences
Flamenco: Experience the Best Show in Town
Discover the passion, rhythm and magic of an Andalusian flamenco show with us this evening. We've organised tickets to the best show in town, where you’ll experience 90 minutes of memorable entertainment with an included drink.
Adult Price: €40.00
Flamenco, the best show in town with a three-course dinner
After a three-course dinner of Andalusian specialties with drinks included, you’ll discover the passion, rhythm and magic of flamenco this evening. We've organised tickets to the best show in town, where you’ll experience 90 minutes of memorable entertainment.
Adult Price: €69.00
Day 6
Seville Sightseeing Day 6 - Seville SightseeingThe charisma of Seville is unmistakable. Meander through its charming streets during a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. View the symbolic Giralda Bell Tower, see the tiled fountains, pavilions and lush palms in the Maria Luisa Park and walk through the imposing Plaza de España. Later, we'll visit the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world, where Christopher Columbus is entombed before taking a walk through the historic Jewish Quarter. The fine art of olive oil production is explored this evening during a memorable Be My Guest dinner at an olive oil mill where you learn how oil is produced from the 6,000 trees.
Meals
Meals
Optional Experiences
The Moorish Alcazar And Plaza América
We'll begin with a visit to the elegant 14th-century Moorish Alcazar, set in its own beautiful gardens. The gardens were recently used as the setting for the Water Gardens of Dorne in the Game Of Thrones series. Then, we'll journey to the famous exhibition site of Plaza América - a must for any visitor to Seville.
Adult Price: €40.00
Day 7
Seville – Lisbon (2 Nights) Day 7 - Seville – Lisbon (2 Nights)We travel west to Portugal, meandering through the province of Huelva, renowned for its Jabugo ham. Passing the 13th century Castle at Aracena, we cross into Portugal's picturesque rural landscapes of the Alentejo - the country's cork capital. We arrive in colourful Lisbon this evening - our home for the next two nights.
Hotel
VIP Grand
Meals
Hotel
VIP Grand
Meals
Optional Experiences
Portuguese Fado Evening Of Music & Song With Dinner
An evening's entertainment Portuguese style. You’ll savour a typical meal with local aperitifs and wines and hear beautiful, traditional Fado singing.
Adult Price: €66.00
Day 8
Lisbon Sightseeing Day 8 - Lisbon SightseeingThe melancholic sounds of the fado follow you through the winding cobblestone streets of Lisbon where we'll meet our Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour celebrating the grand triumphs of the Portuguese in centuries past. See the Monument to the Discoveries, the suspension bridge that spans the Tagus, and Belem Tower. Meander through the quaint hillside bairro of Alfama and visit the UNESCO-listed Hieronymite Monastery. Enjoy the rest of the day to saunter through Lisbon's grand shopping boulevards and the cobblestone lanes of Bairro Alto or consider joining an Optional Experience to the historic towns of Cascais and Queluz. This evening we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with newfound friends and our Travel Director, toasting to an epic Iberian holiday.
Meals
Meals
Optional Experiences
The Golden Triangle: Queluz, Cascais & The Estoril Coast
We'll visit the impressive Rococo Palace of Queluz, before passing through the fashionable resort of Estoril. Then, we'll explore the picturesque fishing village of Cascais, with its beautiful array of mansions and exclusive residences.
Adult Price: €46.00
Day 9
Depart Lisbon Day 9 - Depart LisbonOur journey through Spain and Portugal has come to an end. All's that left is to say a fond adeus at the end of an unforgettable holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.
Meals
Meals
Be My Guest
Enjoy a traditional Andalusian dinner and the charming company of the Morillo family whose olive oil you'll learn how to produce and get to sample after a welcome drink of sangria in their sun-dappled courtyard
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What's Included
City tour in Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Seville and Lisbon
See Sagrada Familia, Plaza Espana, trendy Gran Vía, Puerta Del Sol, Cibeles Fountain, Seville Gothic Cathedral, Monument to the Discoveries and Belem Tower
View Giralda Bell Tower
Visit Plaça Catalunya, Prado Museum, Church of Santo Tome, Toledo Synagogue, Maria Luisa Park, Plaza de España and Hieronymite Monastery
What's Included
8 hot buffet breakfasts
4 dinners
(including Be My Guest) with local wine
What's Included
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
VIP entry to many sights
Airport Transfers
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
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