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Overview
Highlights
- Explore the historic old town of Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Enjoy free days to explore Barcelona, Seville and Lisbon
- Visit Pamplona, Valencia, San Sebastian, Granada and Ronda
- Enjoy port wine tasting in Porto and a traditional paella dinner in Valencia
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Trip includes
- 14 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellershave the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 14 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Explore Madrid, Spain’s vibrant capital
- Enjoy a welcome dinner in Madrid
- See the historic town of Segovia
- Enjoy free time for a night out in San Sebastian
- Explore Pamplona; made famous by “the running of the bulls”
- Sample local Spanish wines
- Explore Zaragoza on a guided walking tour
- Visit a traditional olive oil press
- Explore Alquezar, an enchanting medieval village
- See Barcelona’s spectacular architecture on a driving tour
- Enjoy lunch in picturesque Peniscola
- Embark on a guided tour of Valencia
- Enjoy a paella dinner in Valencia
- Wonder the medieval halls of Castillo de Belmonte
- Visit Toledo; a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Tour Granada and learn about the legacy of the Spanish Moors
- Admire the views from Puente Nuevo in Ronda
- See Seville’s highlights on a driving tou
- Explore Seville on a guided walking tour
- Relax on the beaches of the Algarve
- Enjoy a driving tour of Lisbon; Portugal’s vibrant capital city
- Visit Obidos, a charming medieval town
- Explore picturesque Porto on a driving and walking tour
- Sample Port wine; one of Portugal’s most famous exports
- Visit Ciudad Rodrigo, a 12th-century fortified town
- Explore the streets of Salamanca
- Enjoy a farewell dinner in Salamanca
- Visit Avila; famous for its medieval walls
- Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
- Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
Itinerary
Welcome to Madrid and the start of this exciting 15-day tour of Spain and Portugal! Arrive at the hotel this morning and meet your tour leader. Then it’s time for the travel fun to begin! The tour kicks off with a locally-guided tour of Madrid to learn more about Spai...
Depart Madrid this morning and travel to San Sebastian on Spain’s northern coast. Along the way, stop off in Segovia, a picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Site which is home to the highest concentration of Romanesque churches in Europe, as well as an incredibly w...
Today’s first stop is Pamplona - the historic city made famous by “the running of the bulls” during the San Fermin festival. Pamplona is packed with history! Enjoy free time to explore the beautiful medieval city centre and see the city walls and citadel. After ...
Hit the road to Barcelona! On the way, look forward to visiting an olive oil press. Gain insight into, and delight in a tasting of, one of Spain’s most precious exports. Then, it’s on to the enchanting medieval town of Alquezar. This hilltop village boasts a magnifice...
Today is free to explore Barcelona! A fantastic way to see the city is on the Highlights of Barcelona optional excursion. Explore Palau Güell, the famous La Boqueria market, the Gothic Quarter and, of course, the magnificent Sagrada Família! Alternatively, visit the O...
Leaving Barcelona behind, travel along the south coast towards Valencia. En route, stop for lunch in Peniscola. Home to a historic old town, a beautiful promenade and sandy beaches watched over by an imposing castle built by the Knights Templar - this is surely one of...
Today, it’s time to travel onwards to Madrid. Journey through the historic La Mancha region, made famous by the legend of Don Quixote - an ageing knight who, inspired by his literary heroes, sets off with his squire in search of chivalrous adventure. Next up, ex...
This morning, say farewell to Madrid and head to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Toledo, an ancient city in central Spain. Fall in love with this charming medieval town, complete with Gothic architecture and an impressive cathedral. The tour continues south to the M...
A full day in Seville awaits! Start off with a locally guided walking tour of the city and soak up the culture, sights and sounds of Seville! Later, explore this beautiful and pleasingly compact city at your own pace. This is a town steeped in history, found in the ar...
Today, cross the border and travel to Lisbon in Portugal! En route, visit the Algarve, the stunning southern coastal region of Portugal that features golden beaches and limestone cliffs. Make a comfort stop at one of these beautiful beaches and enjoy the impress...
Today is a free day to explore Lisbon at your leisure. See iconic landmarks including the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower, or discover the wonderful hilltop district of Bairro Alto. Be sure to taste a delicious pasteis de nata (Portuguese custard...
Say tchau to Lisbon this morning, as Porto awaits! The first stop today is Obidos, a classic fortified town with narrow cobbled streets, picturesque houses and an imposing hilltop castle. Enjoy free time to explore. Continue the tour of Portugal and arrive in...
It’s time to wave goodbye to Portugal and travel back across the border to Spain. Journey through the countryside this morning and make a stop in Ciudad Rodrigo, where you can enjoy an orientation tour and some free time. Ciudad Rodrigo has been inhabited since the Ne...
It’s the last day of the tour and time to travel back to Madrid. Depart Salamanca this morning and travel to Avila to enjoy some free time. Nestled amongst rolling hills in Spain’s countryside, Avila is notable for its many Romanesque and Gothic churches as well...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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- 14 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners
*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
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