DAY 1, Friday - Depart the USA
Depart USA for Spain. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for the journey |
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Madrid
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and orientation
Overnight: Madrid |
DAY 3, Sunday - Madrid City Tour
Morning sightseeing tour of Madrid. Drive along the Grand Via through the Opera District, Plaza de Colon and view the Royal Palace. Pass through Puerto del Sol Plaza and Plaza España with its monument to the author Cervantes. The tour will end at the Prado Museum, where you will be able to view works of art by famous artists such as El Greco, Velázquez, and Ribera
Optional: Escorial Tour
Overnight: Madrid
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 4, Monday - Segovia Sightseeing en route to Salamanca
Cross the rugged Sierra de Guadarrama to Segovia, famous for its Alcazar and the 2000-year-old Roman aqueduct. Continue to the walled and turreted city of Avila, where St. Theresa founded the order of the Carmelites. Drive to Salamanca for an orientation tour and visit to the Baroque Plaza Mayor
Overnight: Salamanca
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
DAY 5, Tuesday - Travel to Lisbon
Depart for Portugal, via the Serra da Estrela mountain range. Drive towards Castelo Branco before arriving at Fatima, site of the famous religious visions that occured in 1917, when an aparition of Mary appeared to three peasant children. Here, visit the beautiful Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary before continuing to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal
Overnight: Lisbon
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 6, Wednesday - Lisbon City Tour
Morning tour of Lisbon. View the Belem Tower and visit Jeronimos Monastery with the Tomb of Vasco da Gama. Enjoy the elegant Liberdade Avenue and take the opportunity to view the Monument of Discoveries. Walk through the cobbled alleys of Alfama, the old fishermen's quarter. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure
Optional: Half Day Sintra Tour
Overnight: Lisbon
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 7, Thursday - Travel to Seville
Today, journey south to the Algarve, Portugal's southernmost region, and cross the border into Spain at Ayamonte. From here, continue across the province of Huelva to the picturesque Andalucian city of Seville
Optional: Evening Flamenco Show
Overnight: Seville
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
DAY 8, Friday - Seville City Tour
This morning view the Moorish architecture of the Giralda Tower and visit the Cathedral, the world's largest Gothic monument. Drive to the Plaza de España, passing Maria Luisa Park, and explore the narrow streets and the many plazas of the Santa Cruz Quarter. Afternoon at leisure
Overnight: Seville
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 9, Saturday - Cordoba City Tour
This morning depart for Cordoba, founded by the Romans. Visit the Mezquita, a former Moorish Mosque that today is Cordoba's main Cathedral. Continue with a walking tour of the city and visit the Jewish Quarter and the medieval synagogue. Then proceed to Costa del Sol
Overnight: Costa del Sol
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
DAY 10, Sunday - Full Day in Costa del Sol
Spend a full day at leisure in gorgeous Costa del Sol. Perhaps stroll the beaches, shop for local specialties, or simply relax and enjoy some of the region's superb cuisine
Optional: Half Day Malaga Tour
Overnight: Costa del Sol
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 11, Monday - Morocco Excursion
Today's sightseeing includes a full day tour to Morocco. Cross the Strait of Gibraltar, passing the impressive Rock of Gibraltar, and continue to Tangier. Enjoy a guided tour of the city, including the colorful Grand Socco market. In the medina, view the Casbah and the Sultan's palace. Enjoy lunch in a typical Moroccan restaurant with entertainment before returning to Spain by ferry
Overnight: Costa del Sol
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
DAY 12, Tuesday - Alhambra Palace Tour
Depart for Granada. Visit the famous Alhambra Palace founded in the 13th century and originally composed of houses, schools, baths, barracks, and gardens surrounded by seemingly impenetrable walls. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Quarter and stroll through the Water Gardens of the Palacio de Generalife
Overnight: Granada
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
DAY 13, Wednesday - Toledo City Tour
Travel via the region of La Mancha, legendary home of Don Quixote, featuring panoramic views of its famous windmills. Continue to Toledo, once the spiritual and intellectual center of Spain. A walking tour will include visit to the Church of Santo Tomé with the masterpiece painting by El Greco and the Synagogue of Santa Maria La Blanca. Continue to Madrid
Overnight: Madrid
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 14, Thursday - Depart for USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast |
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