Treasures of Spain and Portugal End Barcelona

Treasures of Spain and Portugal End Barcelona

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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:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

STSPZN20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $4495 $3845 Operator discount: -$459 Travel Club discount: -$192 -14%

NB: Prices correct on 09-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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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

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    Must-see Highlights

    • Explore Madrid, Toledo, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Lisbon, Seville and Barcelona
    • Discover Segovia, Zamora and Valencia
    • Visit Santo Tomé and the synagogue in Toledo, the cathedral and Praza do Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela, the Stock Exchange Palace and a local port wine cellar in Porto, Seville Cathedral, the Alhambra Palace in Granada
    • View the Roman Aqueduct and Alca´zar in Segovia, the cathedral in Zamora, the Shrine at Fátima, the Belém Tower and Hieronymite Monastery in Lisbon, the Giralda Bell Tower in Seville, the cave homes of Guadix, the Serrano and Quart Towers and the city of Arts and Sciences complex in Valencia and La Sagrada Família in Barcelona
    • See the Monument to the Discoveries in Lisbon

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    Make Travel Matter®

    Valencia: Taste authentic Valencian horchata from a local vendor. This rich and flavourful nut-based drink loved by many is produced here using only locally sourced and natural ingredients, and respecting traditional methods of production. Alongside the local and organic production, they have been bringing the vibrant tradition of horchata back to its glory days, giving employment opportunities to people at risk of social exclusion. They have also built over 10 street carts from recycling materials, all working on solar energy and ice. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

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    Be My Guest

    Seville: Enjoy a traditional Andalusian Be My Guest dinner and the charming company of the Morillo family. A welcome drink of sangria in their sun-dappled courtyard before learning how they produce olive oil.

Itinerary

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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

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

    An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included in the tour.

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

    Accommodation in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, is included.

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

    All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included.

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

    Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals are included.

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

    All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are included.

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

    Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras are included.

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

    Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing are included.

  • 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.

  • Optional Experiences and free time

    Optional experiences and free time are included.

  • 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

  • International airfare

    International airfare is not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • 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.

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

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Renato Arrieta  

Best tour I joined so far

14-Jan-2023

My first time with Trafalgar and I see no reason why I should not join them again.

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King Ng, Lafayette, California  

Very well planned trip with timely breaks during the coach ride..

08-Nov-2021

It was a well organized tour group and we hit lots of interesting and beautiful scenes. Like our previous trips with Trafalgar, tourists were treated with well manner and professional tour guide/director, making our trip very enjoyable and delightful!

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14-Jan-2023

We really did see the best of Egypt and beyond. Our tour guide, Mohammad, guided us through the rich history and the urban and rural life of such a unique and delightful country. We felt very safe and pampered.

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Marshal Daguio  

Wonderful Best Of Turkey

06-Nov-2021

It was my first time with Trafalgar Tour and I had a wonderful trip from day 1 till the last day. The Tour Director, Yocel Atik is very knowledgeable and Excellent. The health director and coach driver are helpful and supportive as well. The hotels selected were comfortable especially Rixos Hotel and Movenpick Hotel. The Best of Turkey is better than I expected.

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09-Nov-2021

I am single and travel alone. I always feel secure and well-looked after when I travel with Trafalgar

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