Great Iberian Cities

9 Days 2 Countries 5 Cities

Allow yourself to be enchanted by Spain and Portugal's charming cities and sun-drenched seaside towns.

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Great Iberian Cities

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Dance your way through the fiery streets of Spain to the hilly landscapes of Portugal's capital. Enjoy the tastes of sangria in sun-dappled courtyards and Gaudí's fantasy world.

Trip type: Regional Explorer i

Trip code: SBAR

8 Nights

accommodation

12 Meals

8 hot buffet breakfasts
4 dinners (including Be My Guest) with local wine

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What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

CITY TOUR in Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Seville and Lisbon
VISIT Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona, Prado Museum in Madrid, Church of Santo Tomé and Toledo Synagogue in Toledo, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España in Seville and Hieronymite Monastery in Lisbon
VIEW La Sagrada Família in Barcelona and Giralda Bell Tower in Seville

What's Included

Dining

8 hot buffet breakfasts
4 dinners
(including Be My Guest) with local wine

What's Included

Travel Highlights

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 Trip Highlights
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and a professional Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
VIP entry to many sights

Airport Transfers

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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 connecting with a city that once inspired Gaudí'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.

Meal(s)

Welcome Reception

Hotel

NH Collection Tower

2. Barcelona Sightseeing and Free Time

We spend the morning exploring a city whose great passions include football, fashion and fairy tale façades by famed architect Antoni Gaudí. We'll see his La Sagrada Familia during our guided sightseeing tour of the city with a Local Specialist, then Las Ramblas and Plaça de Catalunya, in the heart of Barcelona. 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 explore the city at your own pace.

Meal(s)

Buffet Breakfast

Optional Experiences

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

Gothic Quarter and Dinner

Work up an appetite with a walking tour of the old Gothic Quarter, where Barcelona was born. Meander through the beautiful medieval streets and century-old architecture with your Local Specialist. Then we’ll take you to the marina of Port Olympic, where you'll enjoy Mediterranean food in one of our favourite local eateries.

Adult Price: €60.00

3. Barcelona – Madrid (2 Nights)

Today, we drive through the valleys and pastures of Aragón towards Spain's historic capital. We arrive this evening in Madrid, renowned for its vibrant nightlife which we will have an opportunity to enjoy on our own terms.

Meal(s)

Buffet Breakfast
Dinner with wine

Hotel

Barceló Imagine

4. Madrid Sightseeing and Free Time

We join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Madrid, where we will see Plaza de España, trendy Gran Vía, Puerta Del Sol and the Cibeles Fountain, before visiting the world-famous Prado Museum. Admire the masterpieces of Velázquez and other Spanish greats in this extraordinary museum, said to house the largest collection of European art in the world. Spend the rest of your day exploring the city at leisure. Visit the Royal Palace or stroll through Buen Retiro Park at the heart of the city - the choice is yours.

Meal(s)

Buffet Breakfast

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 experiencing the traditional flavour of the old city. We'll see where the locals come together and have a chat over their aperitifs, before enjoying a delicious dinner.

Adult Price: €61.00

5. Madrid – Toledo – Seville (2 Nights)

We journey south to the clifftop city of Toledo, where we'll join our Local Specialist for a walking tour. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé, home to one of El Greco's most famous paintings, The Burial of Count Orgaz, and visit the former synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca. We arrive in Seville this evening and immerse ourselves in the effervescent spirit of Andalusia.

Meal(s)

Buffet Breakfast

Hotel

Hesperia

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

6. Seville Sightseeing and Free Time

The charisma of Seville is unmistakable. Your Local Specialist will take you on a sightseeing tour past the symbolic Giralda Bell Tower, Maria Luisa Park and the imposing Plaza de España. Later, we'll visit the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world, where Christopher Columbus is entombed, before strolling through the historic Jewish Quarter. Meet the Albaserrada family and their horses on their farm in the Andalusian countryside near the white-washed village of Gerida. Here you'll 'Connect With Locals' over a Be My Guest dinner featuring fresh regional ingredients and the local sangria of course.

Meal(s)

Buffet Breakfast
Dinner with wine

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: €41.00

7. Seville – Lisbon Sightseeing (2 Nights)

We travel west to Portugal, meandering through the province of Huelva, renowned for its Jabugo ham. We cross into Portugal's picturesque rural landscapes of the Alentejo - the country's cork capital. We arrive in colourful 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 Belém Tower. Meander through the quaint hillside bairro of Alfama and visit the UNESCO-listed Hieronymite Monastery.

Meal(s)

Buffet Breakfast

Hotel

VIP Grand

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

8. Lisbon Free Day

Enjoy the day sauntering through Lisbon's grand shopping boulevards and the narrow 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.

Meal(s)

Buffet Breakfast
Farewell Dinner

Optional Experiences

The Golden Triangle: Sintra, Cascais & The Estoril Coast

After passing through the fashionable resort of Estoril, we'll explore the picturesque fishing village of Cascais, with its beautiful array of mansions and exclusive residences. To complete the Golden Triangle we'll visit the impressive Royal Palace of Sintra. On occasions where Sintra is not available you will be offered a visit of the Palace of Queluz.

Adult Price: €46.00

9. Depart Lisbon

Our journey through Spain and Portugal has come to an end. All that's left is to say a fond adeus at the end of an unforgettable holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.

Meal(s)

Buffet Breakfast

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