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Grand Spain & Portugal - end Madrid, Small Group, 2021

Grand Spain & Portugal - End Madrid, Small Group, 2021
Enjoy an in-depth portrait of the local people, their cultural heritage and their multifaceted countries; this trip includes adventuring in Santander, San Sebastián and Barcelona.

Authentic Dining

Lisbon: Delight in a taste of the famous Portuguese delicacy, Pastéis de Belém.
Madrid: Join your Travel Director at 18:00 for a Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant and get to know your fellow travellers

Lisbon: Delight in a taste of the famous Portuguese delicacy, Pastéis de Belém.
Madrid: Join your Travel Director at 18:00 for a Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant and get to know your fellow travellers over a beautiful evening of delicious food and wine.
Madrid : Honest culinary traditions and a fiesta of fresh ingredients are the hallmarks of your Spanish Highlight Dinner. The perfect accompaniment to good conversation and a chilled glass of beer or wine.
Rueda: Some of Spain's finest wines hail from the Rueda region. During your tasting, learn about the Verdejo grape and what to look for in a fresh white.
Gijon: Meet Flor, a local of Gijon, for a delicious meal of locally sourced produce that she has prepared just for you.
Gijon: Meet Flor, a local of Gijon, for a delicious meal of locally-sourced produce that she has prepared just for you.
Barcelona: At a typical Catalan restaurant, savour a delicious Celebration Dinner that incorporates classic cooking with the freshest produce.
Dining Summary: 18 Breakfast (B), 5 Dinner with Wine (DW), 1 Lunch with Wine (LW)

Insight Choice

Seville: Choose between a visit to the cathedral and a walk through the old Jewish quarter with a Local Expert or alternatively, join a panoramic tour of the city and stop for a refreshing beverage.
Santiago de Compostela: Choose between joining a city tour with a Local Expert and visit Praza do Obradoiro to admire the cathedral facade festooned with architectural frills or alternatively, embark on a scenic walk on the Way of St James, through parks and gardens that transform with the seasons.

Insight Experiences

Toledo: At a Damascene workshop, meet a master artisan for a personal insight into this ancient craft.
Granada: Visit the famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. While others wait in line, you'll be exploring alongside a fascinating Local Expert keen to share insights into this Moorish landmark.
Madrid: Witness the world's finest collection of Spanish paintings, plus an impressive foreign collection, as you tour the Prado Museum with an art historian.

Make Travel Matter

Seville: The Cristina Heeren Foundation aims to promote the teaching and conservation of flamenco and is a beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant. Meet the students of the foundation, learn some basic flamenco steps, and then feel the passion as the students perform an emotional show.

Top Rated Highlights

Scenic Drives: Enjoy some of Spain's best scenery as you travel along the River Tagus, through the regions of La Mancha and Andalucía, past the River Tormes and through the Castile region. Experience the gorgeously green beauty of Spain's northern coast as you drive through Asturias and witness colourful fishing towns on the coast. You'll enjoy some of Spain's best scenery as you travel through the Rueda wine region, through Picos de Europa, along Costa Vasca and Costa de Cantabria and through the La Rioja region.
Toledo: Explore this magnificent ancient city with your Local Expert and visit the Church of Santo Tome; to see an El Greco's masterpiece.
Evora: With your Travel Director explore the ancient city of Evora and visit the fascinating Capela dos Ossos, meaning the Chapel of Bones, a chapel decorated with human remains.
Lisbon: Visit Jerónimos Monastery with its beautiful Manueline architecture, reflecting Portugal's trade over the centuries and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fatima: Join the faithful at one of the world's holiest sites and pay homage at the Chapel of the Apparitions or see the basilica.
Salamanca: See the golden stone buildings and handsome arcades of Plaza Mayor for which this city is famous for.
Avila: Walk within the ancient walls of this unique town.
Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Expert. Visit the Old Town, travelling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles, the Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace, before crossing the Puerta del Sol.
Oviedo: Led by your Local Expert, see 1,000-year-old wall paintings in some of Europe's oldest churches. Admire the incredible altarpiece, one of the finest in Europe, when you visit the Cathedral of the Holy Saviour.
Picos de Europa: Venture into this magnificent national park to admire the stunning picturesque scenery and rocky trails.
Santillana del Mar: Step back in time when you visit this perfectly preserved and 'most beautiful village in Spain.'
Bilbao: See the spectacular modern Guggenheim Museum designed by Frank Gehry and sites of this Basque region gem during your orientation with your Travel Director.
Getaria: See the rock known as El Ratón or the mouse.
San Sebastian: Ascend Monte Igueldo to marvel at the views of the town and La Concha Bay.
Pamplona: Spend free time exploring this city, known for its annual Running with the Bulls festival.
Barcelona: Venture inside Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Família and marvel at the contrasts of architecture. Above see its giant, tree-like pillars and spectacular vaulting. Admire the wonderful rainbow of the incredible stained-glass windows.

Included Insight Services

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Sep 18, 2021 through

Oct 05, 2021

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$5,422.50 (USD)

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Aug 21, 2021 through

Sep 07, 2021

Book by: Aug 17, 2021 7:00 PM

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Itinerary

Day	Destination
1	Welcome to Madrid
2	Toledo and on to Granada
3	The Alhambra Palace
4	Free Time in Seville and Flamenco
5	Evora and on to Lisbon
6	Lisbon
7	Holy Fátima and Salamanca
8	Ávila and Madrid
9	Madrid of the Bourbons
10	Through Rueda to Santiago
11	Santiago de Compostela
12	The Costa Verde to Oviedo
13	Picturesque Santillana del Mar and on to Santander
14	Bilbao and San Sebastián
15	The Cantabrian Coast
16	Pamplona and on to Barcelona
17	Barcelona, City of Gaudí
18	Depart Madrid

Detailed Itinerary

Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

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