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Be intrepid on our longest Iberian tour, encompassing Spain and Portugal’s major highlights
Day 1 – Monday: MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE
Depart from selected Madrid hotels at approximately 08:15, or the bus terminal located at, Calle Ferraz 3, Madrid, at 08:00am. (Check your voucher for exact information regarding your pick up or if you need to make your way to the terminal. Please be at the terminal no later than 07:45). Depart Madrid by driving through La Mancha country to Cordoba and enjoy a city tour visiting the famous Mosque/Cathedral and Jewish Quarter. In the late afternoon proceed to Seville. Overnight Seville. (D)
Day 2 – Tuesday: SEVILLE Morning city sightseeing tour, including María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the exterior of the city’s stunning Cathedral and its bell tower, called Giralda and the typical neighbourhood of Santa Cruz with its streets, squares, and narrow alleys. If you wish, you can optionally navigate the Guadalquivir River, during which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Gold Tower and Expo 92 or visit to the Maestranza bullring. Overnight Seville. (B, D)
Day 3 – Wednesday: SEVILLE – GRANADA After breakfast depart Seville for Granada. Sightseeing tour visiting the impressive Alhambra, a world heritage site, and the beautiful gardens of the Generalife. Overnight Granada. (B, D)
*Note: If the Patronato of the Alhambra and Generalife do not grant tickets for participants to visit the Alhambra and Generalife, a tour of the city of Granada will be provided instead. Visit to the Palace of Carlos V, the Archaeological Museum, Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, Royal Chapel, and a walk through the city Alcaiceria (silk market) and the Cathedral Square.
Day 4 – Thursday: GRANADA – VALENCIA Depart Granada via Guadix, Baza and Puerto Lumbreras towards the Mediterranean coast and arrive in Valencia. Overnight Valencia. (B)
*Note, departures in 2024: Jun 3; Sep 30 will stay overnight in the city of Alicante instead of Valencia.
*Note, departure in 2025: May 5 will stay overnight in the city of Alicante instead of Valencia.
Day 5 – Friday: VALENCIA – BARCELONA
Morning is free to explore Valencia at leisure. Mid-morning, depart for Barcelona. Overnight Barcelona. (B)
*Note, departures in 2024: Apr 1, 8, 22; Sep 2, 9 will stay overnight in the city of Sabadell instead of Barcelona.
*Note, departures in 2025: May 19; Sep 1, 15, 22 will stay overnight in the city of Sabadell instead of Barcelona.
*Note, for logistical reasons, the sightseeing tour of Barcelona may be performed in the afternoon upon arrival instead of the morning of day 6.
Day 6 – Saturday: BARCELONA
After breakfast enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Barcelona visiting the Park of Montjuic with spectacular views, Olympic Ring, monument of Columbus and the old Gothic Quarter. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight Barcelona. (B)
Day 7 – Sunday: BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – SAN SEBASTIAN
Drive to Zaragoza. Short stop to see its 17th Century Basilica. Continue to San Sebastian for overnight. (B, D)
Day 8 – Monday: SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – SANTANDER
Departure to Bilbao, capital of the province of Vizcaya. Short stop to admire the Guggenheim Museum building. Continue to Santander. Free time. Overnight Santander. (B, D)
Day 9 – Tuesday: SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO
After breakfast, depart to Santillana del Mar, a medieval village considered a National Monument. Travel to Covadonga with free time to visit the Shrine. Continue to Oviedo. Overnight Oviedo. (B, D)
Day 10 – Wednesday: OVIEDO – LA CORUNA After breakfast, departure to region of Galicia. Arrival to La Coruña. Short panoramic tour. Overnight La Coruna. (B, D)
Day 11 – Thursday: LA CORUNA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Following breakfast depart to Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy a city tour of this legendary pilgrimage town; Plaza del Obradoiro, Cathedral and more. The remainder of the day is free. Overnight Santiago de Compostela. (B, D)
Day 12 – Friday: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – VIGO After breakfast, departure for the area of the Spanish Fjords (Rias Bajas), through splendid landscapes: with a brief stop at La Toja Island. Stop at O Grove to take an optional tour on a catamaran and see an oyster and mussel farm, which includes mussel and Ribeiro wine tasting. Continuation to Vigo with free time. Overnight Vigo. (B, D)
Day 13 – Saturday: VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA – PORTO
Cross the Portuguese border and arrive at Viana do Castelo, a city located between the mouth of the Miño River and Porto. Free time to visit the Old Town with its cobbled streets and emblazoned buildings. Continue to Braga known as the city of the archbishops and the third most populated city in Portugal. After some free time, depart for Porto, considered a World Heritage city. Overnight Porto. (B)
Day 14 – Sunday: PORTO
Panoramic tour of Porto to admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange Building, and Santa Clara Church. Visit a local wine cellar to taste the famous Port wine. Overnight Porto. (B)
Day 15 – Monday: PORTO – COIMBRA
After breakfast, depart for Coimbra, site of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado, the music of Portugal. Lunch and time at leisure. Overnight Coimbra. (B, L)
Day 16 – Tuesday: COIMBRA – FATIMA – LISBON
After breakfast, travel to Fatima, an important pilgrimage centre. Free time to visit the Shrine and afterwards continue to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal located at the mouth of the Tagus River. Overnight Lisbon. (B)
Day 17 – Wednesday: LISBON
2024 Bookings: Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Lisbon including the old Alfama Quarter, Tower of Belem, and Monastery of Los Jeronimos. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Lisbon. (B)
2025 Bookings: Morning panoramic sightseeing tour of this beautiful city, located at the mouth of the Tagus River: Edward VII Park’s hilltop viewpoint, Rossio Square, Liberdade Avenue, Madragoa District (where Fado, the traditional Portugues music was born). We will continue to the Belem District, with its famous Tower, Monument to the Navigators, and Los Jeronimos Monastery. Free afternoon. Optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais, Estoril. Overnight Lisbon. (B)
Day 18 – Thursday: LISBON – CACERES – MADRID
Morning departure to the border with Spain before continuing to Cáceres. Free time at leisure to explore Plaza Mayor and to walk through the old city and its medieval quarter, very well preserved and considered a World Heritage place. Continue to Madrid. End of our services upon arrival into Madrid city centre. No hotel drop off. You will need to make your own way to the hotel. (B)
2024 Accommodation (or similar):
SEVILLE: Exe Sevilla Macarena
GRANADA: Abades Nevada Palace Hotel
VALENCIA: Eurostars Acteon
*Note, departures in 2024: Jun 3; Sep 30 will stay overnight in the city of Alicante instead of Valencia. The hotel in Alicante will be the Eurostars Centrum Hotel.
BARCELONA: Catalonia Barcelona 505 Hotel
SAN SEBASTIAN: Silken Amara Plaza Hotel
SANTANDER: Santemar Hotel
OVIEDO: Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza Hotel
LA CORUNA: EXE Caruna
SANTIAGO: Oca Puerta Del Camino
VIGO: Hesperia Vigo Hotel
PORTO: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia
COIMBRA: Hotel Coimbra Affiliated By Meliá
LISBON: Lutecia Smart Design Hotel
2025 Accommodation (or similar):
*Note, departures in 2025: May 5 will stay overnight in the city of Alicante instead of Valencia. The hotel in Alicante will be the Eurostars Centrum Hotel.
PORTO: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia, or Rubens Hotels Gaia
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Things to Note:
– Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
– Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m. Service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.
– Itinerary is subject to change at any time without notice.
– Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
– Due to special events, tours may stay in a city that is different to what is mentioned on the itinerary.
– In the unusual event that group number is less than 12 people, the Tour Operator reserves the right to operate the tour by minibus or private car with an expert bilingual driver. Local visits to monumental cities will be by official local guides.
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