Great Iberian Cities
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Experience Overview
Blaze a trail on this Spain and Portugal trip as you travel from Gaudi’s Barcelona to Portugal’s 'Golden Age of Discoveries' in Lisbon. See the tomb of Columbus, visit the Prado Museum and enjoy sweet sangria in Andalusia.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Seville and Lisbon
- Visit Prado Museum in Madrid, the Church of Santo Tomé and the Synagogue in Toledo and the Cathedral in Seville
- View La Sagrada Família in Barcelona, the Giralda Bell Tower in Seville, the Hieronymite Monastery in Lisbon
- See the Royal Palace, the Gran Vía, Retiro Park and the Cibeles Fountain in Madrid, Seville Cathedral and the Belém Tower in Lisbon
How You'll Travel
- Deluxe coach travel
- Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
- 4-star stays
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 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 the exterior of Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Toledo: The invincible swords of Toledo have defended cities for centuries. Visit an inlaid steel factory in Toledo to see local craftsmen forging the highest quality steel.
- 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: With your Local Specialist, visit the Belém Quarter to see the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the medieval Belém Tower.
- Lisbon: Visit the Belém Quarter and enjoy a taste of Pastéis de Belém from the patisserie that has been using the same secret recipe for almost 200 years.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Barcelona: In Barcelona, join the talented team at Mescladis, an initiative promoting work opportunities for victims of social exclusion. You will be introduced to local and seasonal flavors during dinner. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Be My Guest
- Seville: Spend time at a family-run olive oil farm and learn how olives are grown, harvested and pressed. As you explore the property, hear stories from your hosts and enjoy a tasting of their signature oils. A relaxed and flavorful glimpse into local life.
Trip Details
Product Code: 34546
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 301.524B
Starts: Barcelona, Spain
Finishes: Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
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
- 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
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3645 ($405 /day)
Itinerary
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 dinner and an evening drive to see the city’s iconic sights.
Accommodation: Barceló Sants
Meals: Dinner
This morning consider joining an Optional Experience to Montserrat to see the shrine of the Black Madonna, affectionately known in Catalonia as La Moreneta. Afterwards, spend the day 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
Accommodation: Barceló Sants
Meals: Breakfast
Today, 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
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We 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
Meals: Breakfast
Journey south to the clifftop city of Toledo, where your Local Specialist reveals the layers of its history on a walking tour. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé to see El Greco’s celebrated The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, then continue to the former synagogue of Santa María la Blanca. Arrive in Seville this evening and settle into the vibrant spirit of Andalusia before a Be My Guest experience with Isaac, sharing dinner at his family’s olive farm.
Accommodation: Meliá Lebreros
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
The 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 architectural gems of Seville's 1929 Ibero-American Exposition. Later, we’ll stroll through the historic Jewish Quarter before visiting the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world, where Christopher Columbus is entombed.
Accommodation: Meliá Lebreros
Meals: Breakfast
Travel west to Portugal through the province of Huelva, renowned for its Jabugo ham. After crossing into Portugal's rural landscapes of the Alentejo – the world's cork capital – arrive in Lisbon. Spend the rest of the evening exploring the Portuguese capital.
Accommodation: Locke de Santa Joana
Meals: Breakfast
Meet your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour that celebrates Portuguese achievements of centuries past. See the Monument to the Discoveries, the suspension bridge that spans the Tagus River, and Belém Tower, once the ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. Dive into Culture as you visit the Belém Quarter and enjoy a taste of Pastéis de Belém. This evening, enjoy dinner with newfound friends and your Travel Director, toasting to an epic Iberian holiday.
Accommodation: Locke de Santa Joana
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Our 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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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, July 2024
Mil Gracuas Service was excellent. Cities and activities were great! The extra touches added to the experience of being in Spain for the first time were wonderful. Thank you for the experience. We also made friendships which we will hold onto. I chose Trafalgar because I had already experienced Italy with them. This trip did not disappoint although tiring at times it was what I expected from Trafalgar. Thank you and your staff, esp. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our tour director., for their wonderful expertise and knowledge of all the cities we visited. Also shout out to our driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* for his driving skills and getting us to our destinations safely. Gracias from me and my traveling companion, my niece *Personal information removed by Feefo*.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/16/2024
Araceli Borges - Traveled, July 2024
Good planned trip. *Personal information removed by Feefo* our tour guide was very helpful, knowledgeable and full of knowledge. Thank you.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/18/2024
Michael Maimone - Traveled, July 2024
Our travel guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was excellent. Very knowledgeable regarding the history of Spain and Portugal.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, July 2024
The bus trip from Barcelona was really long. It was broken up with sufficient stops but it took all day. We did not like the hotel in Madrid. Rooms were old & dark. Insufficient lighting. Bathtub was very dangerous. Overall it was a wonderful trip. *Personal details removed by Feefo* was a wonderful tour guide & *Personal details removed by Feefo* was an excellent bus driver. We had a great group on the tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/19/2024
Anna Lopez - Traveled, August 2024
Don’t worry be happy! Everything is planned, you don’t have to worry about anything but remembering what time is breakfast and what time to meet the coach to be taken to your next great adventure! It was great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/20/2024
Luz Keller - Traveled, August 2024
Excellent Service. Awesome service . Catarina and Francisco treated us as their family. I'll treasure this as my best travel experience in my lifetime. Travel package is very good price and excellent service. Our travel director Catarina did an excellent and awesome job. She went above and beyond to make our vacation wonderful and fun together with Francisco our coach driver kept us safe and sound. I would like to see them both on my next trip to Spain and Portugal.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Wonderful trip. Well organized. Great things to experience. Great staff. Well organized. Our director was wonderful. Katerina was knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. The bus driver kept us safe and he was very pleasant. The first hotel was nice, the second one was excellent, the third and fourth were no up to the standards of the first two. All four hotels provided an excellent breakfast. Dinners were ok but nothing special. We did enjoy the trip and would use Trafalgar again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/19/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Great Trip!!! Very professional. It was action filled and you got a great overview of the areas visited.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/16/2024
Michael Hess - Traveled, August 2024
We had a great time with a very comfortable bus. Cem was a great tour director who very informative and took pride in looking out for all the tour participants. The sites we visited were ripe with history.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/18/2024
Jean Wilkening - Traveled, August 2024
During this 9 day tour through Spain, we had a wonderful opportunity to experience many historical sights. Our tour director, Sem, was very knowledgeable about the many areas we visited and gave us in-depth information on the history of the areas. Sem was very passionate about the history of the areas and made the history lessons fun to listen to! He also had a great sense of humor and made our time together very fun. There were lots of laughter amongst the group and wonderful friendships were developed. Our bus driver, João, was an incredibly capable and skilled driver. He maneuvered through tight spots and heavy traffic without any difficulty. We felt very safe in his capable hands! We appreciated the hotel accommodations and the choice of restaurants along the way. As well, the additional excursions were excellent. In summary, I would definitely recommend this tour. My husband and I felt it was the ideal way for us to experience the Great Iberian Cities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/19/2024
