Itinerary:

Day 1 - Arrive Madrid

Welcome to Madrid, the spanish capital! The rest of your day is free perhaps to visit one of the museums or take an excursion to Segovia. Tonight, we will enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow traveling companions.

Hotel: Rafael Orense (F)

Day 2- Madrid - Toledo - Cordoba

This morning make your way to the ancient capital of Castile - Toledo. On arrival your walking tour with a local expert guide includes visits to the ancient Synagogue, the Church of Santo Tomé, a steel workshop and views of the Cathedral. Continue to Roman founded Cordoba for dinner and your overnight stay.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Ayre Cordoba (SF)

Day 3 - Cordoba - Granada

Highlights of your morning sightseeing tour include the Mosque of the Caliphs and the medieval Synagogue. Then drive past the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the grandeur of hilltop Granada, Spain's most beautiful Moorish-influenced city. This evening, enjoy an included Highlight Dinner of local specialities whilst being serenaded by musicians.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Gran Luna (F)

Day 4 - Granada - Costa del Sol (Torremolinos) (2 nights)

Morning sightseeing features a visit to the exquisite Alhambra Palace, former residence of the Moorish Kings. From here continue towards Torremolinos, the most popular Mediterranean resort on the Costa del Sol for two relaxing nights. This afternoon, perhaps take an optional excursion to the pretty hilltop village of Mijas, and later why not consider a delicious fish dinner in the oldest part of town.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Melia Costa Del Sol (SF)

Day 5 - Costa del Sol at leisure

After breakfast this morning you can enjoy a full day to relax. You may wish to lounge on the glorious beaches or go on a shopping spree. Perhaps visit Malaga - the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. During cocktail hour, why not savour the atmosphere and scenery of one of the many open air bars.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 6 - Costa del Sol – Gibraltar – Seville (2 nights)

First drive to La Linea to cross to the Rock of Gibraltar with time for duty free shopping. Next, your journey takes you through the sherry wine region of Jerez to Seville where you will spend the next two nights.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Tryp Macarena (F)

Day 7 - Seville sightseeing & at leisure

Today's morning sightseeing tour with a local expert guide includes the Cathedral with its Bell Tower and the weather vane of Giralda. See Christopher Columbus' tomb in the Cathedral, the pools and fountains of Maria Luisa Park and walk through the Jewish quarter. Afterwards enjoy some time on your own in this city steeped in Moorish history and culture. Tonight experience a 'Be My Guest' dinner of local in an authentic hacienda.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

Day 8 - Seville – Lisbon (2 nights)

Your journey today takes you via the 'Jabugo' (ham centre) of Spain and past mighty castles. Later, enter the Alentejo region of Portugal with its many cork forests. Continue from here to Lisbon, the capital, for the next two nights. You may wish to dine on local specialities this evening.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Marriott (Deluxe)

Day 9 - Lisbon sightseeing & at leisure

After breakfast, see the Monument to the Discoveries, the beautiful suspension bridge across the Tagus and admire views of the Belem Tower on your guided morning sightseeing tour. A highlight of the tour will be a leisurely walk around the quaint Alfama district. Later consider an excursion to shop for pottery, cork and fisherman's sweaters in the nearby villages of Cascais and Sintra. Tonight why not enjoy a typical meal in the old quarter watching Portuguese folk dancing and listening to heart-wrenching and melancholic Fado melodies.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 10 - Lisbon – Fatima – Salamanca

Enjoy a scenic drive through the magnificent Serra d'Aire Mountains to visit the Shrine at Fatima, scene of celebrated religious miracles. From here travel across the border and back into Spain to Salamanca for the night. On arrival an orientation tour shows you the Plaza Mayor.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Recoletos Coco (F)

Day 11 - Salamanca - Madrid (2 nights)

Your morning drive takes you through the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains before making your way back to Madrid, Europe's highest capital city. This afternoon you may wish to take an excursion to the city of Segovia. Then time is your own to perhaps sample traditional paella or the local roast suckling pig speciality for dinner.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: NH Parque de las Avenidas (SF)

Day 12 - Madrid sightseeing & at leisure

Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the Royal Palace, the Puerta del Sol and the Cervantes Memorial in the Plaza de España followed by a guided visit of the Prado Museum with its fine paintings by Velazquez and Goya amongst others. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Perhaps shop for leather, lace or porcelain - Lladro is half the price of anywhere back home! Tonight, join your fellow travellers and Tour Director for a Farewell Dinner.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 13 - Madrid - USA

This morning it's time to say farewell to Spain, our new found friends and Tour Director as the Tour comes to an end. Airport transfers are available. *Important Visa Information: The visit to Gibraltar is subject to British and Spanish visa requirements. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotels

• (SF) = Superior First Class
• (F) = First Class
• (D) = Deluxe

2012 Prices and Dates, land only. Please contact us for airfare quote.

Departs USA	Returns USA	Land price
Sun, Apr 22, 2012	Fri, May 04, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Apr 29, 2012	Fri, May 11, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, May 06, 2012	Fri, May 18, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, May 13, 2012	Fri, May 25, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, May 20, 2012	Fri, Jun 01, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, May 27, 2012	Fri, Jun 08, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Jun 03, 2012	Fri, Jun 15, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Jun 10, 2012	Fri, Jun 22, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Jun 17, 2012	Fri, Jun 29, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Jun 24, 2012	Fri, Jul 06, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Jul 01, 2012	Fri, Jul 13, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Jul 08, 2012	Fri, Jul 20, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Jul 15, 2012	Fri, Jul 27, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Jul 22, 2012	Fri, Aug 03, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Jul 29, 2012	Fri, Aug 10, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Aug 05, 2012	Fri, Aug 17, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Aug 12, 2012	Fri, Aug 24, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Aug 19, 2012	Fri, Aug 31, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Aug 26, 2012	Fri, Sep 07, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Sep 02, 2012	Fri, Sep 14, 2012	€1850.00
Sun, Sep 09, 2012	Fri, Sep 21, 2012	€1850.00
Sun, Sep 16, 2012	Fri, Sep 28, 2012	€1850.00
Sun, Sep 23, 2012	Fri, Oct 05, 2012	€1850.00
Sun, Sep 30, 2012	Fri, Oct 12, 2012	€1850.00
Sun, Oct 07, 2012	Fri, Oct 19, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Oct 14, 2012	Fri, Oct 26, 2012	€1799.00
Sun, Oct 21, 2012	Fri, Nov 02, 2012	€1799.00

Airfare from your home city available with this tour. Please inquire about fares.

For reservation and information click here to submit a request

You may also call Portugal.com Travel in:
United States - call toll free - 800-652-9151
North America - call 1-209-667-2405