Great Iberian Cities
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Tour Code:
SBARZN20-301
Start City:
Barcelona
End City:
Lisbon
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
9 days
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Tour Itinerary
Blaze a trail on this exhilarating Spain and Portugal trip, as you travel from Gaudí’s Barcelona to Portugal’s 'Golden Age of Discoveries' in Lisbon. See the tomb of Columbus, admire great works in the Prado Museum and enjoy sweet sangria in Andalusia.
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Day 1
Welcome to BarcelonaRamble up Las Ramblas and get ready for an unforgettable discovery of the Iberian Peninsula. The fiery coastal city of Barcelona kicks off your mesmerizing encounter with Spain and Portugal. Set your watch to the leisurely Mediterranean way of life, spending the day relaxing or connecting with a city that once inspired Gaudí's imagination. Later, join your Travel Director and fellow compañeros for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during a Welcome Reception, and evening drive to see the city’s iconic sights.Accommodation: Exe Cristal Palace
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Day 2
Discover Lively BarcelonaWe spend the morning exploring a city whose great passions include football, fashion and fairy-tale façades by famed architect Antoni Gaudí. We'll admire the exterior of his masterpiece - the unfinished Sagrada Familia, as well as his creations on the Passeig de Gracia during our guided sightseeing with a Local Specialist. The rest of the day is yours to delight in Spanish culture and cuisine. Consider joining an Optional Experience to Montserrat to see the shrine of the Black Madonna, affectionately known in Catalonia as La Moreneta.Accommodation: Exe Cristal Palace
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Day 3
Journey to MadridToday, we drive through the valleys and pastures of Aragón towards Spain's capital where you will have lunch in Zaragoza. We arrive this evening in Madrid, renowned for its vibrant nightlife which we will have an opportunity to enjoy on our own terms.Accommodation: Barceló Imagine
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Day 4
Explore Fiery Madrid Dive Into CultureWe join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Madrid, where we will see trendy Gran Vía and the Cibeles Fountain, before we Dive Into Culture visiting the world-famous Prado Museum. Admire the masterpieces of Velázquez and other Spanish greats in this extraordinary museum, said to house the largest collection of European art in the world. Spend the rest of your day exploring the city at leisure. Visit the Royal Palace or stroll through Buen Retiro Park at the heart of the city – the choice is yours.Accommodation: Barceló Imagine
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Day 5
Onwards to Toledo and SevilleWe journey south to the clifftop city of Toledo, where we'll join our Local Specialist for a walking tour. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé, home to one of El Greco's most famous paintings, 'The Burial of the Count of Orgaz', and visit the former synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca. We arrive in Seville this evening and immerse ourselves in the effervescent spirit of Andalusia. Visit Basilippo Olive farm which produces 100-percent organic extra virgin olive oil. At this Be My Guest experience you’ll Connect With Locals over dinner featuring fresh regional ingredients and the local sangria of course.Accommodation: NH Sevilla Plaza de Armas
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Day 6
See the Sights of Seville Connect with LocalsThe charisma of Seville is unmistakable. Your Local Specialist will take you on a sightseeing tour past the symbolic Giralda Bell Tower, Maria Luisa Park and the imposing Plaza de España. Later, we’ll stroll through the historic Jewish Quarter before visiting the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world, where Christopher Columbus is entombed.Accommodation: NH Sevilla Plaza de Armas
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Day 7
Continue to Colorful Lisbon Dive Into CultureWe travel west to Portugal, meandering through the province of Huelva, renowned for its Jabugo ham. After crossing into Portugal's picturesque rural landscapes of the Alentejo – the country's cork capital – we arrive in colorful Lisbon where we'll meet our Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour celebrating the grand triumphs of the Portuguese in centuries past. See the Monument to the Discoveries, the suspension bridge that spans the Tagus, and Belém Tower, once the ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. Dive Into Culture on a visit to the UNESCO-listed Hieronymite Monastery, built in the 16th century, then spend the rest of the evening on your own exploration of the Portuguese capital.Accommodation: VIP Grand
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Day 8
Lisbon Your WayEnjoy the day sauntering through Lisbon's grand shopping boulevards and the narrow lanes of Bairro Alto or consider joining an Optional Experience to the historic towns of Cascais and Sintra. This evening, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with newfound friends and our Travel Director, toasting to an epic Iberian holiday.Accommodation: VIP Grand
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Day 9
Farewell LisbonOur journey through Spain and Portugal has come to an end. All that's left is to say a fond adeus at the end of an unforgettable holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
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Dining Summary
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
Be My Guest
- Seville: Enjoy a traditional Andalusian Be My Guest dinner and the charming company of the Morillo family. A welcome drink of sangria in their sun-dappled courtyard before learning how they produce olive oil.
Dive Into Culture
- Madrid: Visit the Prado Museum in Madrid, where you'll have time to admire its extraordinary collection of European art dating from the 12th to early 20th centuries.
- Lisbon: Visit the Hieronymite Monastery, a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome and exquisite example of Manueline architecture.
Iconic Experience
- Barcelona: Take in the beauty and unique architecture of Barcelona on an orientation drive with your Travel Director.
- Barcelona: With your Local Specialist, see Las Ramblas and the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to take in some of the city's finest Modernist architecture. Journey past the beautiful façades of the Eixample district to see Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família.
- Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Specialist. Visit the Old Town, traveling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the Cibeles fountain, Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace.
- Toledo: Explore this magnificent ancient city with your Local Specialist and visit the Church of Santo Tomé to see an El Greco masterpiece.
- Seville: Guided by your Local Specialist, see the Giralda Tower, former minaret of the Great Mosque and now the cathedral's belltower. Explore the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz Quarter and emerge by the great walls of the Alcazar.
- Lisbon: Explore with your Local Specialist, from the Lower Town, beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco. Visit the Belém Quarter to see the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the medieval Belém Tower.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Barcelona: In Barcelona, the talented team at Mescladis, an initiative promoting work opportunities to people victim from social exclusion, introduces us to local and seasonal flavors during our Welcome Dinner. This experience advances UN Global Goal 4 Quality Education and 10 Reduced Inequalities.
Must-see Highlights
- : Explore Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Seville and Lisbon with a Local Specialist
- : Visit Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona, Prado Museum in Madrid, Church of Santo Tome and the Synagogue in Toledo, Plaza de España in Seville and Hieronymite Monastery in Lisbon
- : View La Sagrada Família in Barcelona, the Monument to the Discoveries in Lisbon and the Giralda Bell Tower in Seville
- : See the Royal Palace, the Gran Vía, Retiro Park and the Cibeles Fountain in Madrid, Seville Cathedral and the Belém Tower in Lisbon
Whats Included
- : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- : Optional Experiences and free time
- : On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
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Based on my fabulous trip in 2017, I booked this trip. Here is the synopsis for this trip: BUS OPERATOR: Excellent driver; felt safe at all times; a true professional and gentlemen. TOUR GUIDE: 1) A slow start, then progressed as time went on. 2) Did not have Orientation and materials (i.e., Welcome Letter with general information, Optional Tour list with cost, some menus, etc) upon arrival on Sunday, just name tag and luggage tag. 3) He used his Portugese accent when pronouncing some Spanish words. 4) He is a nice chap, but was not as organized as he should be. TRAFALGAR: Charged too much for Optional Tours and so much of the trip was based on Optional Tours. This was very disappointing. Taking all into consideration, this particular trip was overpriced.
The Great Iberian Cities tour through Trafalgar was terrific. It's not as crazily fast-paced as other tours, letting you spend 2 nights in every hotel/city. A fantastic mix of culture, food, art, music, monuments, and history, with the right amount of free time built in. And with the Optional Experiences setup, you have the ability to further customize your experience. The hotels were great (for the most part comfortable, and breakfasts delicious), and the bus was very comfortable as well. On long journeys, you stop every 1.5-2 hours for bathroom breaks. Mikael was a great tour guide - knowledgeable, friendly, and looked after everyone. The local specialists really knew their stuff, and our driver Luis was a magician behind the wheel.
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This particular trip with Trafalgar was less satisfying than the previous 4 trips with them. Reasons: too much bus travel between cities with too few breaks that included interesting sightseeing or lunch locations, and a tour director that was much less communicative, friendly and entertaining than with all prior Trafalgar trips. Also, the itinerary was a misleading with regards to certain points of interest we would be seeing. On major point of interest we were to see did NOT include getting inside, as I would have anticipated (The Alhambra in Granada). Itinerary said we would see it - this occurred when they pointed it out in the distance at a picture stop. It wasn\t even offered as an optional excursion. Otherwise, the sights in each city were pretty spectacular.