Spain and Portugal in Style

Dining Summary

• 5 Dinner (D)
• 12 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Lunch (L)

Choice Highlights

Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Barcelona: Once inside Gaudí's amazing Sagrada Família, look up at the detailed wonders of his famous architectural masterpiece.
• Barcelona: Uncover more of Barcelona’s whimsical sites on a stroll through Park Güell on Carmel Hill with a Local Expert. Walk along its leafy paths, down the dramatic Dragon Stairway, and through Gaudí’s Greek Theater designed for open-air shows.
• Seville: Visit the Fine Arts Museum exhibiting masterpieces of Sevillian Baroque and Spanish artists such as Murillo or Vel��squez.
• Seville: The “Soul of Spain,” lures you in with its artistic flair and tempting secrets as you join your Local Expert on a walk through the flower-decked squares of the Santa Cruz quarter.
Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Madrid: Join an art historian and visit the Prado Museum, often called a museum of painters for its extensive collection of works by artists such as Bosch, Titian or El Greco — the favorites of Spain's 16th- and 17th-century monarchs.
• Madrid: Join a Local Expert on a walking tour to explore the maze of streets in Madrid's old town.

Additional Included Highlights

• Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
• In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.  ​
• Included at all hotels.
• Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are��included.
• Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
• On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.​
• Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
• Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

Curated Experiences

• Lisbon: Enjoy entry to the National Palace of Queluz, which served as the official royal residence during the 18th century. Marvel at the Baroque palace’s intricate architectural details as you discover the rich history of kings and queens past.
• Lisbon: Step into a world of regal splendor at the Lisbon Coach Museum, home to one of the most extraordinary collections of royal carriages in the world. Marvel at exquisitely preserved horse-drawn vehicles each a masterpiece of artistry, power and prestige. Set within a striking modern building, this unrivaled collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the grandeur of Portugal’s aristocratic past.

Exceptional Dining

• Barcelona: Enjoy dinner in this Mediterranean city, featuring fresh Barcelona seafood and traditional Spanish flavors.
• Tarragona: Indulge at the Michelin-starred L'Antic Moli. Savor a lunch that embraces contemporary, gourmet cuisine and follows the rhythms of the seasons from locally sourced ingredients. Vicent Guimerà was awarded a Michelin Green Star for his commitment to zero -mile ingredients and sustainability.
• Enjoy a highlight dinner In the heart of Seville. A stately home from the late 19th century, Casa Manolo León , was inaugurated in November 1999 by the brothers Agustín and Manolo León Leal and has become a popular establishment in the city .
• Seville: Discover the varied flavours of Andalusia during a market tour and Spanish cooking experience. Learn the culinary secrets to some of Spain's most popular dishes and enjoy your own creations for lunch.
• Lisbon: Enjoy authentic Portuguese dining in an elegant atmosphere at Cervejaria Liberdade.
• Évora: Explore a local winery and learn about their processes and enjoy a delicious wine tasting.
• Madrid: Enjoy the local flavors of Madrid at dinner this evening.

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. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience meet the students of the foundation, learn some basic flamenco steps, and then feel the passion as they perform an emotional show.
• Serpa, Portugal: Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience of lunch accompanied by a singing performance of Cante Alentejano. This traditional polyphonic singing style has been recognized as intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

Passport Moments

• Barcelona: With a Local Expert, drive down the elegant Passeig de Gracia to take in some of the city's daring Modernist architecture.
• Valencia: See the ultra-modern Center of Arts and Sciences and the huge gates of the old town, Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart.
• Granada: Join a Local Expert for a guided exploration of the exquisite Alhambra Palace, complemented by a walk through the picturesque Generalife Gardens.
• Córdoba: See the 2000-year-old Roman Bridge with your Local Expert and you'll have time to spend exploring the labyrinthine old Jewish Quarter.
• Córdoba: Explore the amazing Mezquita, walking through its forest of horseshoe-shaped arches and pillars to the Christian cathedral within, led by your Local Expert.
• Seville: Visit the beautiful Plaza de España in Seville's Louisa Park with your Local Expert. Enjoy a walking tour of the Santa Cruz Quarter, admiring its pretty squares and flower-decked balconies. You'll emerge by the walls of the Alcazar.
• Lisbon: With your Local Expert, visit the Belém Quarter, see the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower.
• Évora: Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with your Local Expert. Discover the fascinating Chapel of Bones constructed by Franciscan monks in 16th century.
• Merida: Famous for its Roman ruins, Mérida is full of history and ancient architecture. Marvel at the well-preserved Roman Theater.
• Madrid: With your Local Expert, see the sights of the capital including the monument to Cervantes in the Plaza de España, the Cibeles Fountain, Parliament and the Puerta del Sol.

Personalise your day

• Barcelona: Once inside Gaudí's amazing Sagrada Família, look up at the detailed wonders of his famous architectural masterpiece.
• Barcelona: Uncover more of Barcelona’s whimsical sites on a stroll through Park Güell on Carmel Hill with a Local Expert. Walk along its leafy paths, down the dramatic Dragon Stairway, and through Gaudí’s Greek Theater designed for open-air shows.
• Seville: Visit the Fine Arts Museum exhibiting masterpieces of Sevillian Baroque and Spanish artists such as Murillo or Velásquez.
• Seville: The “Soul of Spain,” lures you in with its artistic flair and tempting secrets as you join your Local Expert on a walk through the flower-decked squares of the Santa Cruz quarter.
• Madrid: Join an art historian and visit the Prado Museum, often called a museum of painters for its extensive collection of works by artists such as Bosch, Titian or El Greco — the favorites of Spain's 16th- and 17th-century monarchs.
• Madrid: Join a Local Expert on a walking tour to explore the maze of streets in Madrid's old town.