Portugal & Spain
Group Leader: Lynn Harper
Requested Return Date: 3/10/2025
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Geographically, culturally and linguistically linked—yet distinct in their traditions and histories—Spain and Portugal make fascinating neighbours.
In the landmarks of Lisbon, Evora and Algarve, Portugal’s personality comes into focus. In Spain, a wide range of influences are revealed, from the Andalusian cities of Seville and Granada to the Catalan capital of Barcelona.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal
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Day 2: Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationParticipate in a food-themed scavenger hunt in Mercado Ribeira
Take a Walking Tour of Lisbon
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Day 3: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs
Add this in-depth excursionSintra and Cascais
Enjoy a half-day excursion to the hillside town of Sintra, referred to by Lord Byron as “glorious Eden.” Here you’ll visit the National Palace of Sintra, whose two conical chimneys reign as the town’s most recognizable landmarks. Continue to the charming beach town of Cascais, home to many of the exiled royal families of Europe after World War II, including those of Spain, Italy, and Bulgaria
Add this in-depth excursionLisbon fado evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.
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Day 4: Lisbon | Évora | Algarve
Travel to the Algarve region via Évora
Take a guided tour of Évora
Visit the Chapel of Bones
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Day 5: Algarve
Take a tour of Cape St. Vincent
Visit the Fortaleza de Sagres
Time to enjoy the beach
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Day 6: Algarve | Seville | Costa del Sol
Travel to the Costa del Sol via Seville
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Maria Luisa Park
- Barrio de Santa Cruz
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Day 7: Costa del Sol
Add this in-depth excursionGibraltar
Experience Gibraltar, a British territory situated on a 2.6-mile stretch of limestone that rises from the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll visit the Punta Europa to learn about natural gas production, discover the peninsula’s fascinating network of caves and grottos, and see the remains of the once dominating Moorish Castle. Get a firsthand look at the playful Barbary macaque—Europe's only wild monkey population—while taking in the spectacular views from the “Top of the Rock.” From here, glimpse the influence of British traders and merchants as you peruse the goods of Gibraltar's bustling shopping district.
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Day 8: Costa del Sol | Granada
Travel to Granada
Take a guided tour of the Alhambra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gardens of Generalife
- Summer Palace
- Alcazaba Fortress
- Medina Arab baths
- Charles' V (5th) Palace
- Partal Palace
Visit the AlhambraCompete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
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Day 9: Granada | Valencia
Travel to Valencia
Take a walking tour of Valencia
You will see:
- Plaza de la Virgen
- Turia Fountain
- Serranos Gate
- Silk Exchange
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Day 10: Valencia | Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona -
Day 11: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Gothic Quarter
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
Add this in-depth excursionBarcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and gipsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal
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Day 2: Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationParticipate in a food-themed scavenger hunt in Mercado Ribeira
Take a Walking Tour of Lisbon
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Day 3: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs
Add this in-depth excursionSintra and Cascais
Enjoy a half-day excursion to the hillside town of Sintra, referred to by Lord Byron as “glorious Eden.” Here you’ll visit the National Palace of Sintra, whose two conical chimneys reign as the town’s most recognizable landmarks. Continue to the charming beach town of Cascais, home to many of the exiled royal families of Europe after World War II, including those of Spain, Italy, and Bulgaria
Add this in-depth excursionLisbon fado evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.
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Day 4: Lisbon | Évora | Algarve
Travel to the Algarve region via Évora
Take a guided tour of Évora
Visit the Chapel of Bones
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Day 5: Algarve
Take a tour of Cape St. Vincent
Visit the Fortaleza de Sagres
Time to enjoy the beach
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Day 6: Algarve | Seville | Costa del Sol
Travel to the Costa del Sol via Seville
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Maria Luisa Park
- Barrio de Santa Cruz
Visit the Seville Cathedral -
Day 7: Costa del Sol
Add this in-depth excursionGibraltar
Experience Gibraltar, a British territory situated on a 2.6-mile stretch of limestone that rises from the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll visit the Punta Europa to learn about natural gas production, discover the peninsula’s fascinating network of caves and grottos, and see the remains of the once dominating Moorish Castle. Get a firsthand look at the playful Barbary macaque—Europe's only wild monkey population—while taking in the spectacular views from the “Top of the Rock.” From here, glimpse the influence of British traders and merchants as you peruse the goods of Gibraltar's bustling shopping district.
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Day 8: Costa del Sol | Granada
Travel to Granada
Take a guided tour of the Alhambra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gardens of Generalife
- Summer Palace
- Alcazaba Fortress
- Medina Arab baths
- Charles' V (5th) Palace
- Partal Palace
Visit the AlhambraCompete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
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Day 9: Granada | Valencia
Travel to Valencia
Take a walking tour of Valencia
You will see:
- Plaza de la Virgen
- Turia Fountain
- Serranos Gate
- Silk Exchange
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Day 10: Valencia | Barcelona
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Day 11: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Gothic Quarter
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
Add this in-depth excursionBarcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and gipsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Entrances
Castelo de São Jorge; Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; Bone Church; Fortaleza de Sagres; Seville Cathedral; Alhambra; Parque Güell; With extension: Perfume Factory
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