Treasures of Spain and Portugal End Barcelona
Treasures of Spain and Portugal End Barcelona
Treasures of Spain and Portugal End Barcelona
14 Days Starting in Madrid, Spain and ending in Barcelona, Spain
Visiting: Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Lisbon, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona
Tour operator:
Tour code:
STSPZN20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Eco Conscious, Foodie and Wine Tours, History, Religion and Spiritual
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the "Treasures of Spain and Portugal End Barcelona" tour, where cultural wonders and breathtaking landscapes await. Begin your adventure in Madrid, exploring iconic sites before venturing to the historic city of Toledo. Discover the architectural marvels of Segovia and Zamora, and experience the spiritual allure of Santiago de Compostela. In Porto, dive into the rich tradition of port wine, then continue to Lisbon to explore its maritime heritage. Delight in a traditional Andalusian dinner in Seville, and marvel at the Alhambra's Moorish splendor in Granada. Savor the vibrant spirit of Valencia with a taste of authentic horchata, and conclude your journey in the artistic haven of Barcelona, where Gaudí's masterpieces await. With luxury accommodations, expert guides, and immersive cultural experiences, this tour promises a captivating exploration of the Iberian Peninsula.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Hola Madrid
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: Barceló Imagine
Accommodation Name: Barceló Imagine
Meals Included: Dinner
Kick-start your epic encounter with Spain and Portugal in Europe’s highest capital city, Madrid. Spend your day rambling along tree-lined boulevards and people-watching in the city's lively squares before joining your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a dinner and orientation drive past some of Madrid's most iconic sites.
Day 2: Admire The Sights Of Toledo And Madrid
Location: Toledo
Accommodation: Barceló Imagine
Accommodation Name: Barceló Imagine
Meals Included: Breakfast
We journey south for an excursion to the hilltop city of Toledo, where we'll join our Local Specialist for a walking tour. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé, home to El Greco's most famous painting, 'The Burial of the Count of Orgaz', and visit the former synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca. This afternoon, join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the Spanish capital, which includes views of the Royal Palace, the former residence of the Spanish royal family and the Cibeles Fountain.
Day 3: Journey To Segovia And Zamora
Location: Segovia
Accommodation: NH Palacio del Duero
Accommodation Name: NH Palacio del Duero
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Venture to Segovia and see the Roman Aqueduct, by far the most impressive Roman structure in Spain - delivering drinking water across its impressive 160 arches to the people of Segovia in ancient times, view the Alcázar of Segovia. Travel to the city of Zamora in the Castile and Leon region. Your orientation walking tour includes views of the Plaza Mayor and the Church of Mary Magdalene. Later this evening, why not follow your nose to a cozy local spot and relax with some refreshingly fruity sangria to toast the day.
Day 4: A Pilgrimage To Santiago De Compostela
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation: Eurostars Gran
Accommodation Name: Eurostars Gran
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to Santiago de Compostela, where you’ll join a Local Specialist, who will share insights into the 'Way of Saint James' and explain why thousands of people attempt the life-changing pilgrimage annually. Visit the vast Cathedral, reputed to be the final resting place of Saint James the Great, and the Praza do Obradoiro, a square dominated by four architectural styles.
Day 5: Journey To Scenic Porto Dive Into Culture
Location: Porto
Accommodation: Carris Ribeira
Accommodation Name: Carris Ribeira
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we Dive Into Culture and the centuries-old tradition of local Port production at a tasting in a Port cellar. Afterwards, embark on a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist in Porto. Wander past Baroque churches and along the winding lanes that tumble down towards the Douro. See the remarkable bridges that span the river, the medieval Ribeira Quarter and its old quay/dock, before visiting the Stock Exchange Palace with its splendid Arabian Hall inspired by Granada's Alhambra. Spend the rest of the afternoon strolling through the historic center of Porto - just steps away from our riverside hotel.
Day 6: Onwards To Fátima And Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: VIP Grand
Accommodation Name: VIP Grand Lisboa
Meals Included: Breakfast
Follow the road taken by pilgrims over the last 100 years to the Shrine at Fátima, site of a celebrated religious miracle. We arrive in colorful Lisbon later – our home for the next two nights. This evening perhaps enjoy a traditional Portuguese dinner amidst the melancholic sounds of the fado.
Day 7: Discover Lisbon's Treasures Dive Into Culture
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: VIP Grand
Accommodation Name: VIP Grand Lisboa
Meals Included: Breakfast
Delve into Lisbon's centuries-old seafaring heritage today, paying tribute to the brave men who set off from these shores to discover a new world. You'll see the shimmering white Monument to the Discoveries, the iconic suspension bridge spanning the River Tagus, and Belém Tower when you join a Local Specialist on a sightseeing tour of Lisbon. Dive Into Culture visiting the Belém Quarter. Enjoy a taste of Pastéis de Belém. Join an Optional Experience to the historic towns of Cascais and Sintra.
Day 8: On To Seville Connect With Locals
Location: Seville
Accommodation: Meliá Lebreros
Accommodation Name: Meliá Lebreros
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We travel east through Portugal’s picturesque rural landscapes of the Alentejo famous for the country’s cork and cross into Spain, journeying through the province of Huelva, renowned for its Jabugo ham, before arriving in Seville. This evening, explore the fine art of olive oil production at a Be My Guest experience and Connect With Locals over a memorable dinner at an olive oil farm.
Day 9: Explore Spectacular Seville
Location: Seville
Accommodation: Meliá Lebreros
Accommodation Name: Meliá Lebreros
Meals Included: Breakfast
The charisma of Seville is unmistakable. Join a Local Specialist for a walking tour through the city. View the symbolic Giralda Bell Tower, see the tiled fountains, pavilions and lush palms in the Maria Luisa Park and explore the architectural gems of Seville's 1929 Ibero-American Exposition. Later, stroll through the historic Jewish Quarter before visiting the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world.
Day 10: Off To Granada
Location: Granada
Accommodation: Abades Nevada Palace
Accommodation Name: Abades Nevada Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Multicultural Granada takes center stage today as we visit the magnificent Alhambra in the company of a Local Specialist. A fine example of Moorish architecture, the Alhambra complex was built during the 14th century towards the end of Islamic rule in Spain. Wander through the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal Summer Palace, once linked to the other palaces by a covered walkway across the ravine, and admire the intricate design and detail around every turn.
Day 11: Onwards To Valencia Dive Into Culture
Location: Valencia
Accommodation: Silken Puerta
Accommodation Name: Novotel Valencia Lavant
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, we travel to Guadix in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains where you will see the whitewashed troglodyte dwellings lodged in the ochre-colored cliffs of the surrounding area. We travel to Valencia, where we'll stay overnight to view the Bullring and admire the beautiful façade of the Modernist Estacion del Norte Train Station and the Serrano Tower. Embrace the city's spirit of innovation and stop to view the City of Arts and Sciences, a large-scale urban recreation center for culture and science, designed by Santiago Calatrava. Here we enjoy horchata, the celebrated drink of Valencia, during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
Day 12: See The Sights Of Barcelona
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation: INNSiDE Barcelona Apolo by Melia
Accommodation Name: INNSiDE Barcelona Apolo by Melia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head north along the coast through the Levant region and stop at Peñíscola, the 'City in the Sea', to view the ancient castle of the 'Spanish Pope', built by the Knights Templar and used in the film, 'El Cid'. We continue along the Costa Dorada to Barcelona with its whimsical Gaudí architecture. Join a Local Specialist and see the exterior of the unfinished La Sagrada Família before paying tribute to Christopher Columbus at the monument that bears his name.
Day 13: Barcelona Your Way
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation: INNSiDE Barcelona Apolo by Melia
Accommodation Name: INNSiDE Barcelona Apolo by Melia
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Embrace the charm of Barcelona, ramble through El Born for delicious tapas or consider joining an Optional Experience to the mountaintop monastery of Montserrat to see the shrine of the Black Madonna, or spend the rest of the day exploring the city's enchanting barrios. This evening, we join our fellow travelers and Travel Director for dinner.
Day 14: Journey Home
Location: Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast
For now it's adios to Spain at the end of a memorable holiday.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included in the tour.
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Accommodation in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, is included.
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included.
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals are included.
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are included.
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras are included.
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing are included.
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) is included.
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Optional Experiences and free time
Optional experiences and free time are included.
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On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
What's Not Included
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International airfare
International airfare is not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Any optional experiences or meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Any optional experiences or meals not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Dining Summary
- 6 Dinner (D)
- 13 Breakfast (B)
Dive Into Culture
- Porto: Savor the flavors of Portugal's centuries-old Port heritage and gain insights into its local production at a tasting in a Port cellar.
- Lisbon: 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.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a traditional Andalusian Be My Guest dinner with the Morillo family in Seville, where you will learn about olive oil production. In Valencia, you will taste authentic Valencian horchata from a local vendor, supporting sustainable practices and social inclusion.
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What is the significance of the visit to Santiago de Compostela?
In Santiago de Compostela, you will learn about the 'Way of Saint James' pilgrimage and visit the Cathedral, which is believed to be the final resting place of Saint James the Great.
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What can I expect during the visit to Porto?
In Porto, you will dive into the local culture with a port wine tasting at a traditional cellar, and enjoy a sightseeing tour that includes Baroque churches, the medieval Ribeira Quarter, and the Stock Exchange Palace with its Arabian Hall.
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What are some of the architectural highlights in Lisbon?
In Lisbon, you will see the Monument to the Discoveries, the Belém Tower, and the suspension bridge over the River Tagus. You will also visit the Belém Quarter and taste the famous Pastéis de Belém.
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What is special about the visit to Granada?
In Granada, you will visit the Alhambra, a stunning example of Moorish architecture, and explore the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal Summer Palace.
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What is the significance of the visit to Fátima?
The visit to Fátima includes the Shrine, which is a significant religious site where a celebrated miracle is said to have occurred.
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What can I expect to see in Barcelona?
In Barcelona, you will see the exterior of the iconic La Sagrada Família and the Christopher Columbus monument. You will also have the opportunity to explore the city's unique Gaudí architecture.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Trafalgar requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar 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.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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