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Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Alfama Quarter
FATIMA & TOMAR
Morning stops
OPORTOGuided sightseeing, visit the Stock Exchange, the Arabian Hall; enjoy a port wine tasting
BRAGASee the remains of the castle
SALAMANCA[LF] Wine tasting, dinner at a local hacienda; orientation walk
MADRID
Guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL
Day1
Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
LISBON
Day2
Lisbon was the center of Europe’s longest-lived overseas empire. Portugal’s imperial ambitions date back to Prince Henry the Navigator’s 15th-century discoveries in West Africa. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features a drive through the Baixa quarter’s main squares, followed by a pleasant walk through the cobblestone alleys of quaint ALFAMA, the popular quarter of the seamen and Fado singers. Drive along the grand Avenida da Liberdade up to Pombal Square, stop for pictures of Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. You may wish to join an optional dinner at a traditional taverna with Fado-style entertainment.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LISBON—FÁTIMA—TOMAR—OPORTO
Day3
Stop in Fátima, where Mary appeared to three shepherd children in 1917, and in Tomar, the former seat of the mighty Order of the Knights Templar. Continue to Oporto, Portugal’s second-largest city.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
OPORTO
Day4
Guided sightseeing includes a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River, the soaring cathedral, the Church of São Francisco, and the STOCK EXCHANGE with its contemporary ARABIAN HALL, inspired by Granada’s Alhambra. Of course, a PORT WINE TASTING is included to sample this delicious wine produced from grapes of the Douro Valley. Later, you may wish to join an exciting optional excursion.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
OPORTO—BRAGA—SALAMANCA, SPAIN.
Day5
This morning, stop in Braga, named the Portuguese Rome, and see the remains of the Castle of Braga, a historical fortification that used to encircle the entire city. Arrive in Salamanca, and enjoy a LF WINE TASTING and dinner at a local hacienda.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SALAMANCA—MADRID.
Day6
Before leaving Salamanca, follow your Tour Director for a pleasant walk to beautiful PLAZA MAJOR. Then, a comfortable drive brings you to the capital of Spain. Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Your Local Guide takes you to see the Puerta del Sol and Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes. See the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Highlight is a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM, founded in 1819, and considered to have one of the finest collections of European art of the last 8 centuries. See works of Goya, El Greco, Rubens, Titian, and more. To make the most of your stay, exciting optional excursions are available.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MADRID
Day7
A full day at leisure offers the opportunity to join an optional excursion to the fascinating city of Toledo. This evening, a farewell dinner is prepared at one of Madrid’s fine restaurants to celebrate the success of your vacation.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MADRID
Day8
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternative hotels of equivalent standard.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Mundial
First-Class
Situated in the center of Lisbon, the hotel looks out over the historic St. George's castle and is just steps away from Rossio Square. Among its outstanding amenities are the panoramic Varanda de Lisboa restaurant, offering stunning views of the old city and excellent cuisine, as well as a bar and wine cellar, where wine tastings with an expert sommelier are available. Tram Nr. 28 starts its route in front of the hotel, providing an ideal way to explore the city.
Location
Praca Martim Moniz 2, Lisbon, Portugal
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
Dom Henrique
First-Class
Named after a local Portuguese navigator, this family owned modern 18-storey property is situated in the city center close to the Bolhao Market and Rua de Santa Catarina. Features include a rooftop restaurant with stunning city views serving both Mediterranean and Portuguese fare, a small fitness center and Free Wi-Fi access is provided throughout the hotel. All 112 Guestrooms offer air-conditioning/heating, in-room safes and minibars.
Location
Rua Guedes Azevedo 179, Porto, Portugal
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
Hacienda Zorita Wine and Spa
Superior First-Class
Welcome to Hacienda Zorita! If you are a foodie, a wine lover, a traveler in pursuit of adventure & discovery or simply love life's understated luxuries you have come to the right place. Luscious outdoors with tucked away corners and secluded pools are what you have to look forward to. The waters of the River Tormes, a tributary of the Duero, flow under the La Casa Grande building. Inside you'll find the farm-to-table restaurant, a wine & dine bar, the Gastro by Michelin-starred chef Victor Gutiérrez, the lounge with its film & fine food menu as well as the relaxing wine - spa.
Location
Ctra. Ledesma Km 12, Salamanca-Valverdon, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
Gran Hotel Conde Duque
Superior First-Class
Situated in the center of Madrid and close to the Royal Palace and museum. The elegant, air-conditioned rooms have Wi-Fi. minibar, safe and pillow menu. Amenities include a relaxed cafe, a traditional bar and a refined tea room, along with a library and a fitness room.
Location
P.Conde Val. De Suchil 5, Madrid, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
Novotel Madrid Center
First-Class
A stylish 790 room hotel located in Madrid's elegant Salamanca District with Free Wi-Fi internet access available throughout. Amenities include a gourmet restaurant, a chic bar featuring a large video wall, a fitness room and relaxing lounge areas.
Location
C/ O'donnell 53, Madrid, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Beauty Salon
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
