Amazing Spain & Portugal - Classic Group, Winter

Amazing Spain & Portugal - Classic Group, Winter

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Amazing Spain & Portugal - Classic Group, Winter

9 Days Starting and ending in Madrid, Spain

Visiting: Madrid, Toledo, Church of Santo Tomé, Toledo, Granada, Seville, Córdoba, Évora, Lisbon, Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, Fátima, Salamanca, Ávila

Tour operator:

Insight Vacations

Tour code:

W300N26

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $2475 $2348 (USD) Operator discount: -$10 Travel Club discount: -$117

NB: Prices correct on 12-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Amazing Spain & Portugal - Classic Group, Winter" tour, a captivating journey through the heart of the Iberian Peninsula. Begin in Madrid, where you'll savor a welcome dinner and explore the city's vibrant culture. Discover the ancient city of Toledo, marvel at Granada's Alhambra Palace, and immerse yourself in Seville's rich history with a choice of guided experiences. In Portugal, visit Évora's Chapel of Bones and enjoy Lisbon's iconic Pastéis de Belém. Experience the spiritual aura of Fátima and the historic charm of Salamanca. Conclude your adventure back in Madrid, enriched by the diverse cultures and stunning landscapes of Spain and Portugal. This tour offers a blend of guided exploration, authentic dining, and cultural immersion, ensuring a memorable winter escape.

Highlights

  • Seville: Stroll through Barrio de Santa Cruz with a Local Expert and learn about the city's Jewish history.

  • Toledo: Explore the ancient city and visit the Church of Santo Tomé to see an El Greco masterpiece.

  • Granada: Visit the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens with a Local Expert.

  • Évora: Explore the ancient city and visit the Capela dos Ossos, a chapel decorated with human bones.

  • Lisbon: Journey through the city with a Local Expert, visiting the Belém Tower and Monument to the Discoveries.

  • Fátima: Visit one of the world's holiest sites and see the Chapel of the Apparitions.

  • Salamanca: Discover the golden stone and arcades of Plaza Mayor in this historic university city.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome to Madrid

Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain

Location: Madrid

Accommodation Name: Riu Plaza España, Madrid

Meals Included: Dinner

While in Madrid, explore the elegant boulevards, expansive parks and varied architectural styles. Join your Travel Director for dinner at a local restaurant and enjoy the opportunity to get to know your fellow travelers over a delightful evening of good food and wine.

Day 2: The old capital of Toledo and on to Granada

Toledo, Spain
Granada, Spain
Granada, Spain

Location: Toledo, Church of Santo Tomé, Toledo, Granada

Accommodation Name: Vincci Albayzín, Granada

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Visit the fascinating city of Toledo, situated high above the River Tagus. This was Spain's capital during the Golden Era, where Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures flourished side-by-side through the Middle Ages. From here you will venture south to meet a local artisan in a Damascene workshop for a personal insight into this ancient craft, handed down by the Moors centuries ago. Then enjoy a walk within the city walls of Toledo, through the narrow cobbled streets, led by your Local Expert. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé, housing El Greco's famous painting, ‘The Burial of the Count of Orgaz.' Your journey continues to Granada.

Day 3: The Alhambra Palace and Seville, City of Carmen

Granada, Spain
Plaza de España, Seville
Plaza de España, Seville
Granada, Spain

Location: Granada, Seville

Accommodation Name: Meliá Sevilla

Meals Included: Breakfast

'Give him alms, woman, because there is nothing sadder in life than being blind in Granada', proclaims the inscription on the walls of the Alhambra. Bathed in the morning light, the Alhambra Palace awaits—a fantasy of arabesque gardens, fountains and stone cut like lace. Explore with your Local Expert before visiting the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the summer residence of the Spanish royals. Take a moment to relax in the sunshine as you enjoy the fine views over the town and its three verdant hills before continuing on to Seville. Visit the Seville Cathedral, the burial place of Christopher Columbus. Explore the city with Insight Choice. Choose to embark on a walk through the old Jewish quarter. Alternatively, enjoy a drive with panoramic views.

Day 4: Free Time and Flamenco in Seville Relaxed Start

Plaza de España, Seville
Plaza de España, Seville
Córdoba, Spain

Location: Seville, Córdoba

Accommodation Name: Meliá Sevilla

Meals Included: Breakfast

This day is yours to completely relax or continue exploring this fascinating city. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to Córdoba and visit the magnificent Mezquita, an 8th-century mosque with a Christian cathedral built inside it? Later, visit the Cristina Heeren Foundation, a beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant, for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This private dance school is dedicated to promoting the conservation of flamenco and supports young enthusiasts from all over the world with a special focus on new talent from the Andalusian region. Feel the passion behind the choreography as you put your rhythm to the test during a dance lesson before witnessing emotions come to life in a flamenco performance.

Day 5: Évora and on to Lisbon Relaxed Start

Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal

Location: Évora, Lisbon

Accommodation Name: Turim Saldanha, Marques de Pombal, Lisbon

Meals Included: Breakfast

Continue to the lively university town of Évora, one of the best preserved medieval towns in Portugal, with architectural styles dating back to Roman Times. Visit the fascinating Capela dos Ossos, a chapel decorated with 5000 bones, before making your way to Lisbon.

Day 6: Lisbon and the Age of the Discoveries

Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal

Location: Lisbon, Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries

Accommodation Name: Turim Saldanha, Corinthia, Lisbon

Meals Included: Breakfast

During your stay, a guided orientation of the city with your Local Expert takes you to visit the Belém Quarter and enjoy a taste of Pastéis de Belém from the patisserie that has been using the same, secret recipe for almost 200 years. View the Monument to the Discoveries and the historic Belém Tower. This fortress was originally set in the middle of the river, but is now left high and dry on the riverbank. Visit the National Coach Museum. With the afternoon at your leisure, consider joining an Optional Experience to the beautiful Portuguese Riviera.

Day 7: Holy Fátima and Salamanca

Location: Fátima, Salamanca

Accommodation Name: Alameda Palace, Salamanca

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel into the green hills north of Lisbon to visit Fátima, the most celebrated place of pilgrimage in Portugal. Visit the chapel commemorating the appearance of the Virgin Mary to three children in 1917. Cross the border, returning to Spain and continue to Salamanca, famous for its golden stone buildings and the handsome arcades of the Plaza Mayor. Across the River Tormes, see the Puente Romano with 15 of its 26 arches dating from the time of the ancient Romans.

Day 8: Ávila and Madrid

Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain

Location: Ávila, Madrid

Accommodation Name: AC Hotel by Marriott Cuzco, Madrid

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Cross the rock-strewn hills of the Castile, to arrive at Ávila. Admire the impressive city still entirely enclosed within its 11th-century walls, a unique occurrence in Europe. Return to Madrid to explore more of the capital with your Local Expert. At a local restaurant, join your Travel Director and newfound friends for a lively dinner.

Day 9: Depart Madrid

Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain

Location: Madrid

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, your remarkable journey comes to an end as you transfer to the Madrid-Barajas Airport. Take a moment to reflect on the unforgettable experiences, meaningful connections and enriching encounters that have shaped your travels.

What's Included

  • Choice Highlights

    Choose between two carefully selected activities in Seville, including a stroll through Barrio de Santa Cruz with a Local Expert and a panoramic tour of the city's top sights.

  • Top Rated Highlights

    Explore Toledo with a Local Expert, visit the Church of Santo Tomé, and see an El Greco masterpiece. In Granada, explore 'The City of the Pomegranate' with a Local Expert.

  • Make Travel Matter

    Visit the Cristina Heeren Foundation in Seville, promoting the teaching and conservation of flamenco, and meet the students supported by the TreadRight Foundation grant.

  • Additional Included Highlights

    Personal radio headsets, hotel and restaurant tips, taxes, porterage charges, and complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi are included.

  • Insight Experiences

    Visit a Damascene workshop in Toledo and the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens in Granada with a Local Expert.

  • Well-being

    Travel in comfort on Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Experiences

    Optional experiences such as a visit to Córdoba and the Portuguese Riviera are not included.

  • Transfers Outside Scheduled Times

    Transfers are only available at scheduled times for flights as per the itinerary start and end dates. Additional transfers may be purchased separately.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style and comfort aboard Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom, ensuring a relaxing journey between destinations.

Accommodation

Stay in comfort at the Riu Plaza España in Madrid, Vincci Albayzín in Granada, Meliá Sevilla in Seville, Turim Saldanha in Lisbon, and Alameda Palace in Salamanca, offering a blend of modern amenities and local charm throughout your journey.

Dining Summary

  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 8 Breakfast (B)

Additional Included Highlights

  • Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
  • Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
  • We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
  • From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
  • Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
  • If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Insight Experiences

  • Toledo: At a Damascene workshop, meet a master artisan for a personal insight into this ancient craft. Witness firsthand their precision as they inlay gold and silver into iron, using a chisel and a hammer.
  • Granada: Visit the famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. While others wait in line, you'll be exploring accompanied by a Local Expert, keen to share insights into this Moorish landmark.

Well-being

  • Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
  • Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique cultural experience is included in Seville?

    In Seville, you will visit the Cristina Heeren Foundation, where you can learn some basic flamenco steps and watch a passionate flamenco performance. This experience supports the conservation of flamenco and cultural education.

  • What can I expect to see in Toledo?

    In Toledo, you will explore the ancient city with a Local Expert, visit the Church of Santo Tomé to see an El Greco masterpiece, and meet a local artisan in a Damascene workshop to learn about this ancient craft.

  • What is special about the Alhambra Palace visit?

    The visit to the Alhambra Palace includes exploring its arabesque gardens, fountains, and intricate stonework with a Local Expert, as well as visiting the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the summer residence of the Spanish royals.

  • What historical sites are included in the Lisbon tour?

    In Lisbon, you will visit the Belém Quarter, see the Monument to the Discoveries, the historic Belém Tower, and explore the National Coach Museum. You will also enjoy a taste of Pastéis de Belém from a patisserie using a secret recipe.

  • What is the significance of Fátima on this tour?

    Fátima is one of the world's holiest sites, where you will visit the chapel commemorating the appearance of the Virgin Mary to three children in 1917, making it a significant place of pilgrimage in Portugal.

  • What unique feature does the city of Ávila offer?

    Ávila is unique for being entirely enclosed within its 11th-century walls, which is a rare occurrence in Europe, offering a glimpse into its medieval past.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1978.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.

    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.

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