Summary Step into the rich worlds of Spain and Portugal on this 13-Day guided tour. Explore Granada’s grand Alhambra Palace with a Local Expert, who will lead you through its exotic water gardens. After wandering the white-washed alleys of Seville on a guided tour, visit an 18th century mansion, where you’ll be treated to a private-but-passionate flamenco dance performance; later, enjoy a romantic carriage ride through the city's streets. In Lisbon, have the Queluz National Palace all to yourself during a private visit. Marvel over Madrid’s Prado Museum, where an art historian will lead you on a tour of Spanish masterpieces. The Activity Level of this tour is Balanced, meaning there is 1 to 3 miles of walking per day which may include some uneven surfaces such as cobblestones and stairs. Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Welcome To Barcelona
- Day 2
- Catalonia’S Creative Capital Relaxed Start
- Day 3
- Valencia And The Orange Blossom Coast
- Day 4
- Granada And The Alhambra Palace
- Day 5
- Córdoba And Seville
- Day 6
- Seville, The City Of Carmen Relaxed Start
- Day 7
- The Flavours Of Andalucía Relaxed Start
- Day 8
- Across The Alentejo To Lisbon
- Day 9
- Lisbon And The Age Of Discoveries Relaxed Start
- Day 10
- Forever Évora Relaxed Start
- Day 11
- The Roman Ruins Of Mérida And Madrid
- Day 12
- Madrid Of The Bourbons Relaxed Start
- Day 13
- Depart Madrid
Travel Countries (2): Portugal, Spain Travel Cities (9): Barcelona, Cordoba, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Merida, Queluz, Sevilla, Valencia |
Highlights Dining Summary - 5 Dinner (D)
- 12 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
Choice Highlights - Seville: Visit the Fine Arts Museum exhibiting masterpieces of Sevillian Baroque and Spanish artists such as Murillo or Velásquez.
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Seville: Go on a romantic horse and carriage ride and relax as you pass some of the city's highlights.
- Seville: Learn how to make a local cocktail as the sun sets over Seville.
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Madrid: Join an art historian and visit the Prado Museum, often called a museum of painters for its extensive collection of works by artists such as Bosch, Titian or El Greco — the favourites of Spain's 16th- and 17th-century monarchs.
- Madrid: Join a Local Expert on a walking tour to explore the maze of streets in Madrid's old town and try churros, the popular Spanish snack.
Additional Included Highlights - Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
- In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
- Included at all hotels.
- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
- Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
- On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
- Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
- Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
Curated Experiences - Enjoy a VIP experience of lunch accompanied by a singing performance of Cante Alentejano. This traditional polyphonic singing style has been recognised as intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Exceptional Dining - Barcelona: Enjoy a Welcome Dinner in this Mediterranean city, featuring fresh Barcelona seafood and traditional Spanish flavours.
- Tarragona: Indulge at the Michelin-starred L'Antic Moli. Savour a lunch that embraces contemporary, gourmet cuisine and follows the rhythms of the seasons from locally sourced ingredients.
- Seville: Discover the varied ��avours of Andalusia during a market tour and Spanish cooking experience. Learn the culinary secrets to some of Spain's most popular dishes and enjoy your own creations for lunch.
- Évora: Explore a local winery and learn about their processes and enjoy a delicious wine tasting.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER - Seville: The Cristina Heeren Foundation aims to promote the teaching and conservation of flamenco and is a beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience meet the students of the foundation, learn some basic flamenco steps, and then feel the passion as they perform an emotional show.
- On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience learn about the Iberian Lynx, the world’s most endangered feline and how Serpa has implemented conservation programs to protect and re-introduce the species to the local area.
Passport Moments - Barcelona: With a Local Expert, drive down the elegant Passeig de Gracia to take in some of the city's daring Modernist architecture.
- Barcelona: Once inside Gaudí's amazing Sagrada Família, look up at the detailed wonders of his famous architectural masterpiece.
- Valencia: See the ultra-modern Centre of Arts and Sciences and the huge gates of the old town, Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart.
- Granada: Join a Local Expert for a guided exploration of the exquisite Alhambra Palace, complemented by a walk through the picturesque Generalife Gardens.
- Córdoba: See the 2000-year-old Roman Bridge with your Local Expert and you'll have time to spend exploring the labyrinthine old Jewish Quarter.
- Córdoba: Explore the amazing Mezquita, walking through its forest of horseshoe-shaped arches and pillars to the Christian cathedral within, led by your Local Expert.
- Seville: Visit the beautiful Plaza de España in Seville's Louisa Park with your Local Expert. Enjoy a walking tour of the Santa Cruz Quarter, admiring its pretty squares and flower-decked balconies. You'll emerge by the walls of the Alcazar.
- Lisbon: With your Local Expert, visit the Belém Quarter, see the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower.
- Lisbon: Enjoy entry to the National Palace of Queluz, which served as the official royal residence during the 18th century. Marvel at the Baroque palace’s intricate architectural details as you discover the rich history of kings and queens past.
- Évora: Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with your Local Expert.
- Merida: Famous for its Roman ruins, Mérida is full of history and ancient architecture. Marvel at the well-preserved Roman Theatre.
- Madrid: With your Local Expert, see the sights of the capital including the monument to Cervantes in the Plaza de España, the Cibeles Fountain, Parliament and the Puerta del Sol.
Personalise your day - Seville: Visit the Fine Arts Museum exhibiting masterpieces of Sevillian Baroque and Spanish artists such as Murillo or Velásquez.
- Seville: Go on a romantic horse and carriage ride and relax as you pass some of the city's highlights.
- Seville: Learn how to make a local cocktail as the sun sets over Seville.
- Madrid: Join an art historian and visit the Prado Museum, often called a museum of painters for its extensive collection of works by artists such as Bosch, Titian or El Greco — the favourites of Spain's 16th- and 17th-century monarchs.
- Madrid: Join a Local Expert on a walking tour to explore the maze of streets in Madrid's old town and try churros, the popular Spanish snack.
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