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In Seville, enjoy dinner with local specialties and Flamenco entertainment, and in Lisbon, a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Throughout this Spain and Portugal vacation, you'll be accompanied by an expert Tour Director and Local Guides who will bring these destinations to life with in-depth, first-hand knowledge of the cities' histories, sights, cultures, and insider secrets. Magnificent churches and cathedrals, local specialties and wine, and much more...what else could you ask for in a dream vacation and guided tour of Spain’s famous cities and Lisbon?
Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, walk through Barri Gòtico, panoramic view from Montjuïc Hill
MADRIDGuided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum
CORDOBAGuided walking tour, visit the Mosque of the Caliphs
SEVILLEGuided sightseeing, visit the Casa de Pilatos, and walk through the Santa Cruz quarter; LF dinner at El Palacio Andaluz restaurant with Flamenco entertainment
LISBONGuided sightseeing, visit the Alfama quarter and the church of Santa Maria with the tomb of Vasco da Gama; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN BARCELONA, SPAIN
Day1
Welcome to Barcelona! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
BARCELONA
Day2
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluña and the Sagrada Familia. Highlight is a walk through the charming the Barri Gòtic, the GOTHIC QUARTER. Also enjoy a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. This afternoon, an optional excursion to Montserrat can be arranged.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BARCELONA–MADRID
Day3
Enjoy rustic Catalonian and Aragonian landscapes on your journey to Madrid, the capital of Spain since 1561.
Today’s Distance: 385 mi / 620 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MADRID
Day4
Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely facing towards the future. Your Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Then, enjoy a highlight visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. An optional excursion to Toledo is available to make the most of your stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MADRID–CORDOBA–SEVILLE
Day5
Drive south through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha to Cordoba, where sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Alcazar, the Roman Bridge, and the medieval Jewish quarter. Tour the magnificent 8th-century MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper. Later, continue to Seville, the vibrant, festive capital of Andalusia.
Today’s Distance: 354 mi / 570 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SEVILLE
Day6
During your guided sightseeing tour, you will hear about the city’s role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that was once the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Also visit the magnificent CASA DE PILATOS, a mixture of Moorish and Roman architecture with a splendid collection of Roman sculptures. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. For those interested, also an optional extended guided visit to the cathedral is available. This evening, LF dine on local specialties prepared for you at El Palacio Andaluz restaurant and accompanied by Flamenco entertainment.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SEVILLE–LISBON, PORTUGAL
Day7
A scenic drive today takes you over the border to Portugal and its capital city Lisbon, starting point of many successful 15th-century expeditions to the New World.
Today’s Distance: 273 mi / 440 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LISBON
Day8
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, as well as a 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, and stop for pictures of Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. Also visit the CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA with the tomb of Vasco da Gama. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your traveling companions at one of Lisbon’s excellent local restaurants.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LISBON
Day9
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternate hotels of equivalent standard.
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Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Catalonia Barcelona 505
First-Class
The hotel is situated approximately a mile from the mosaic-covered buildings of Park Guell. Spacious air-conditioned guest rooms have a safe, minibar, and free Wi-Fi. A vibrant restaurant serves international cuisine. There's also a snack bar and a lounge. Other amenities include an outdoor pool.
Location
C/ Muntaner 505, Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Desk
- Complimentary Newspaper
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
Sevilla Center
Superior First-Class
The hotel enjoys a central location and is within walking distance to the historical Old Town and cathedral. Warmly decorated air-conditioned guest rooms include a minibar and free Wi-Fi. Amenities include a refined restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows, plus a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool with loungers. There's also a fitness room.
Location
Avda De Buhaira S/N, Seville, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Parking/Valet
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Voicemail
- Climate Control
- Television
Mercure Lisboa
First-Class
A 104-room modern hotel offering Free Wi-Fi Internet access and year-round heated rooftop swimming pool, with panoramic views over the Águas Livres Aqueduct. International cuisine and Regional wines can be enjoyed in the main restaurant and there is a lobby bar serving a wide range of drinks & cocktails.
Location
Avda Jose Malhoa, 23, Lisbon, Portugal
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Gift Shop
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
Hotel Novotel Lisboa
First-Class
This modern 249-room mid-scale hotel offers Free Wi-Fi access throughout and has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with sun terrace and poolside bar. There is a small fitness center, a cool vintage style restaurant and bar serving International cuisine as well as a buffet style restaurant.
Location
Av. Jose Malhoa 1A, Lisbon, Portugal
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
