Best of Spain and Portugal (201213)
A 16-Day Insight Tours tour starting from $3,435
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| Starting Price: | $3,435 |  |
| Tour Length: | 16 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Portugal, Spain | |
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Cities Visited: Combining some of Spain's most popular attractions with the lesser known delights of Portugal, allowing for an insightful exploration of the Iberian Peninsula. Tour Pace: Moderate. This popular tour consists of a majority two-night stays allowing time in these cities to take it easy, if you wish. Driving days are not too long and with well planned stops. Hotels: An excellent mixture of both modern and traditional hotels from the modern and luxurious Marriott in Lisbon to the more traditional Husa Reina Victoria hotel in Valencia. |
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A Welcome Reception with light informal meal (WR)Highlight Dinner featuring a Flamenco Show in Seville (HD)Choose from a selection of restaurants in Granada (DA)A celebration dinner with wine at a Barcelona restaurant (CD)14 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 3 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
INCLUDED FIRST CLASS SERVICES
Escorted by a professional Tour DirectorHeadsets for all guided visits and walking toursEnjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroomInsight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterageInsight Traveller Welcome packAirport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 16 (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)
Board your overnight flight (not included).
Day 2: MADRID AT LEISURE
Welcome to Madrid, Europe’s highest capital, occupying the centre of the Iberian peninsula. At Madrid Airport, transfers depart for the tour hotel at 09:00, 11:00, 13:30 & 16:00. Later meet your Tour Director for a Welcome reception with drink and a light meal, followed by time to relax.(Welcome Reception)
Day 3: MADRID SIGHTSEEING
A guided sightseeing tour takes you along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana past Madrid’s most famous fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles. Drive down the Gran Via to the Cervantes Monument in the Plaza España and cross the Puerta del Sol. Highlight of your tour is a visit to the magnificent Prado Museum to admire the paintings of Velázquez, Goya and many others.(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4: MADRID - TOLEDO - SALAMANCA
This morning is devoted to Toledo, former capital of Spain. Walk through the maze of narrow cobbled streets to visit the Cathedral with its high altar, baroque window and paintings by El Greco. Later, pass the ancient walls of Avila en route to ‘golden’ Salamanca with its honey-coloured cathedral.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5: SALAMANCA - PORTO
Cross the Portuguese border to reach Porto. En route, hear an informative tutorial about the wines that make this region so famous. With your Tour Director, see the Vila Nova de Gaia wine stores which house the famous port wines and admire the multi-coloured houses and churches covered in glazed tiles.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6: PORTO - FATIMA - OBIDOS - LISBON
After breakfast, head south to miraculous Fatima to join the pilgrims flocking into the great Basilica. Then continue to the fortified city of Obidos, where you walk inside the walls to explore the flower-decked houses and narrow, medieval streets. Your destination is the Portuguese capital.(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 7: LISBON SIGHTSEEING
Today’s sightseeing with a local guide shows you Sao Jorge Castle, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belem Tower. Later, visit Jeronimo’s Monastery with its superbly ornate cloister. The afternoon is at leisure to explore at your own pace.(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 8: LISBON - SEVILLE
Leave Lisbon via the modern Tagus Bridge and cross the border to reach Seville. A tour with a local guide includes the immense Cathedral, burial place of Christopher Columbus, and the slender Giralda Tower. Tour the Santa Cruz Quarter with its flower-decked wrought-iron balconies and see the Alcazar. Tonight settle back for a Highlight Dinner and entertainment featuring a fiery Flamenco show.(Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 9: SEVILLE AT LEISURE
The day is completely yours to relax, explore or continue sightseeing in this fascinating city. One suggestion is an optional excursion to Cordoba to visit the magnificent Mezquita?(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10: SEVILLE - GIBRALTAR - COSTA DEL SOL
Head south to Gibraltar, attached to Spain, yet an independent colony under British control since 1704. Visit the Rock of Gibraltar, St. Michael’s Cave and see the Barbary Apes, legendary guardians of the colony! Later, take the scenic route along the Costa del Sol to your hotel.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 11: COSTA DEL SOL AT LEISURE
Enjoy a whole day at leisure on the Costa del Sol. Relax by the blue Mediterranean waters, stroll along the promenade or savour the specialities in the local restaurants.(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 12: COSTA DEL SOL - GRANADA
Drive through the green hills above the Costa del Sol to the white-washed village of Mijas. Stroll through the old streets and gardens and take in the views of the coast. Continue to Granada to visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace. See the Lion Court as well as the water gardens of the royal summer residence. This evening choose your own personal ambience and cuisine from our Dine-Around selection of restaurants.(Buffet Breakfast / Dine Around)
Day 13: GRANADA - VALENCIA
Enjoy superb views over the Sierra Nevada as you cross the Mora Pass. Continue past the cave dwellings near Guadix to the hi-rise of the Costa Blanca. Now through the famous orange groves to Valencia. You see the ultra-modern Centre of Arts and Sciences then circumnavigate the old town, past the City Gates of Serranos and Quart to reach your hotel. Maybe take a walk to the Cathedral and El Miguelete.(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 14: VALENCIA - BARCELONA
Follow the coast to PeñÃscola to view the sea-lapped castle used in the film El Cid. Continue along the Costa Dorada to Barcelona. Join your local guide by the cathedral in the Gothic quarter for a walking tour. Now drive along the Passeig de Grà cia, where stands the most amazing Modernist buildings. Continue through the Eixample district to visit Gaudi’s extraordinary, unfinished Sagrada Familia church.(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 15: BARCELONA AT LEISURE
Today has been set aside as a free day to allow you to explore this vibrant city at your own pace. Options include an excursion to the great Monastery of Montserrat to see the Black Madonna. This evening, raise your glasses at a tour finalé Celebration Dinner with wine at a local restaurant.(Buffet Breakfast / Celebration Dinner)
Day 16: RETURN TO USA
Your tour ends after breakfast. Departure transfers arrive at Barcelona Airport at 07:00, 09:00 & 11:00. The 09:00 transfer will continue to Madrid, scheduled to arrive early evening.(Buffet Breakfast)
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5/25/2012 - 6/9/2012 |
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6/1/2012 - 6/16/2012 |
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6/8/2012 - 6/23/2012 |
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6/15/2012 - 6/30/2012 |
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6/22/2012 - 7/7/2012 |
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6/29/2012 - 7/14/2012 |
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7/6/2012 - 7/21/2012 |
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7/13/2012 - 7/28/2012 |
$3,525 |
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7/20/2012 - 8/4/2012 |
$3,525 |
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7/27/2012 - 8/11/2012 |
$3,525 |
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8/10/2012 - 8/25/2012 |
$3,525 |
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8/17/2012 - 9/1/2012 |
$3,525 |
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8/24/2012 - 9/8/2012 |
$3,550 |
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8/31/2012 - 9/15/2012 |
$3,599 |
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9/7/2012 - 9/22/2012 |
$3,599 |
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9/14/2012 - 9/29/2012 |
$3,599 |
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9/21/2012 - 10/6/2012 |
$3,599 |
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9/28/2012 - 10/13/2012 |
$3,599 |
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10/5/2012 - 10/20/2012 |
$3,535 |
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10/12/2012 - 10/27/2012 |
$3,535 |
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10/19/2012 - 11/3/2012 |
$3,499 |
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10/26/2012 - 11/10/2012 |
$3,435 |
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11/2/2012 - 11/17/2012 |
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Madrid: Visit the Prado Museum. See the Royal Palace, Cervantes Monument, Cibeles Fountain and Puerta del Sol.Toledo: Visit the Cathedral to admire the high altar, baroque window and El Greco’s famous paintings.Avila: Visit the unique walled town.Salamanca: See the cathedral in the university town.Porto: Enjoy a short tutorial about the world-famous wines.Fatima: Visit the great Basilica.Obidos: Visit this ancient fortified city.Lisbon: Visit Jeronimo’s Monastery on your guided tour. See the Monument to the Discoveries & ancient Belem Tower.Seville: Visit the Cathedral housing the tomb of Columbus. See the Giralda Tower, Alcazar and tour the Santa Cruz Quarter.Gibraltar: Visit the Rock and St. Michael’s Cave.Mijas: Journey to this white-washed village.Granada: Visit the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens.Valencia: See the ultra modern Centre of Arts and Sciences. See the huge City Gates of Serranos and Quart.PeñÃscola: See the white walled cottages and stone castle.Barcelona: Enjoy a walking tour through the Gothic Quarter. See the Modernist buildings of the Passeig de Gracia Visit Gaudi’s amazing Sagrada Familia church.
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Terms and Conditions: Price is in American dollars and is per person, land only, based on double occupancy. For new bookings only made after March 31, 2012 on departures listed above for 2012 travel. Subject to availability. Excludes Early Payment Discount and any other promotional offer. Please note if the booking is made within 45 days from the departure date full Payment will be due at the time of booking. No bookings may be made after June 26th, 2012. Other conditions apply.
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TRAVEL WINDOW: April 15th - October 25th, 2012
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