INCLUDED QUALITY DINING
A Welcome Reception with light informal meal (WR)Choose from a selection of local restaurants on your Dine-Around evenings in Seville and Santiago (DA)Celebration Dinner in Madrid at a local restaurant (CD)A Celebration Dinner with wine at a Barcelona restaurant (CD)17 buffet breakfasts (BB), 5 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 19. (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)

Day 1: DEPART USA
Board your overnight flight (not included).

Day 2: MADRID AT LEISURE
Welcome to Madrid! Your airport transfers depart from Madrid Airport to the tour hotel at 09:00, 11:00, 13:30 & 16:00 hours. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Reception and light informal meal.(Welcome Reception)

Day 3: MADRID - TOLEDO - GRANADA
Set off southwards for the city of Toledo, situated high above the River Tagus. Walk through the cobbled streets to visit the great Gothic Cathedral to see its magnificent high altar, the incredible baroque window and El Greco’s famous paintings. Continue on through the dry plains of Don Quixote’s La Mancha, before crossing the Sierra Nevada to reach Granada.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 4: GRANADA - SEVILLE
Enjoy a guided tour of the Alhambra Palace: a fantasy of stone cut lace, arabesque gardens and fountains. You also visit the exotic water gardens of the Generalife. Relax here in the sunshine before embarking on a scenic drive to Seville.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 5: SEVILLE SIGHTSEEING
Your guided sightseeing tour of Seville shows you the Santa Cruz Quarter, with its narrow lanes and flower decked wrought iron balconies. See the fabulous Alcazar and Giralda Tower before entering the immense 15C Cathedral, the final resting place of Christopher Columbus. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, choose from a selection of local restaurants.(Buffet Breakfast / Dine Around)

Day 6: SEVILLE - LISBON
Cross the Guadiana river and leave Spain, driving on to Portugal’s beautiful Algarve coast. Around lunch time, stop in one of the pleasant towns of this sun drenched region. Now head for Lisbon, historic capital of Portugal.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 7: LISBON SIGHTSEEING
A panoramic guided tour shows you the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the more ancient Belem Tower. It was erected to protect Jeronimo’s Monastery which you visit next. Take some time to admire the fabulous double tiered cloisters. Then you are at leisure. Perhaps join a tour to the beautiful town of Sintra?(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 8: LISBON - FATIMA - SALAMANCA
Drive to Fatima to visit the Basilica commemorating the appearance of the Virgin Mary to three children in 1917. Then cross the border back into Spain and continue to Salamanca. During your stay see the handsome arcades of the Plaza Mayor, and Puente Romano bridge.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 9: SALAMANCA - AVILA - MADRID
Cross the rock strewn hills of La Morana, towards the city of Avila. Walk awhile within the ancient city walls, before returning to Madrid for a sightseeing tour. With your local guide see the statue of Cervantes in the Plaza de España, the Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain and Parliament. Tonight, enjoy a Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant.(Buffet Breakfast / Celebration Dinner)

Day 10: MADRID SIGHTSEEING
Visit the Prado Museum, housing works by Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Botticelli, Rubens, and many others. The afternoon is at leisure.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 11: MADRID – ZAMORA – SANTIAGO DE
Northwards today through the Guadarrama Mountains. See the impressive Castillo de la Motta, conquered by Queen Isabella, before arriving in the fortified town of Zamora. Continue north to Santiago de Compostela. For dinner this evening, enjoy the freedom of your Dine-Around program, and choose from a selection of restaurants.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 12: SANTIAGO SIGHTSEEING
Your local guide will acquaint you with Santiago De Compostela’s buildings and heritage. The majestic Praça do Obradoiro is one of the world’s finest squares. Gaze upon the impressive façade of the Cathedral. This afternoon there is free time to explore the narrow streets and old squares at your leisure.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 13: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – OVIEDO
Today enjoy a scenic drive along the Costa Verde, one of Spain’s most beautiful coasts Your route reveals glorious coastal vistas before turning inland to Oviedo. With a local guide visit the church of San Julian covered with 1,000 year old wall paintings and the stately square of Plaza Alfonso II. Round off the day in the ‘Boulevard of Cider’.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 14: OVIEDO – SANTANDER
See the unique Roman bridge in Cangas de Onis as you head into the foothills of the Picos de Europa. Here visit the holy cave of Covadonga, a shrine to Pelayo, who achieved the first Christian victory over the Moors in 722. Continue to Santillana del Mar, which many writers have called ‘the most beautiful village in Spain.’ After time to explore, drive along the corniche road to reach the sophisticated beach resort of Santander.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 15: SANTANDER – BILBAO – SAN SEBASTIÁN
Drive to nearby Bilbao to admire the modern architecture of the Guggenheim museum. Now drive along part of the Costa Vasca to Zumaia where you can see the mouse shaped rock ‘el ratón’, before continuing to San Sebastián.(Buffet Breakfast / Dine Around)

Day 16: SAN SEBASTIÁN SIGHTSEEING
Admire the beauty of San Sebastián on a guided walking tour of the Old Quarter. See the numbered balconies of the Plaza de la Constitucion, a reminder of the days when bullfights were held in the square. The afternoon is at leisure to stroll along the boardwalk or ascend Monte Igueldo for views of the town.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 17: SAN SEBASTIÁN – PAMPLONA – BARCELONA
First stop is in Pamplona, the city of the running of the bulls. Perhaps take a stroll to the famous Estafeta Street before moving on past the famous Rioja wine-producing region. Lunch time finds you in Zaragoza’s Plaza del Pilar, in the shadow of the famous cathedral. Continue to vibrant Barcelona.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 18: BARCELONA SIGHTSEEING
Meet your guide in the heart of the Gothic quarter. See the cathedral and tour the narrow lanes. Now drive along the Passeig de Gràcia past the flamboyant Modernist buildings. Continue through the Eixample district to visit Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia church. Both inside and out, it defies belief! The afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, join a finale Celebration Dinner with wine at a local restaurant.(Buffet Breakfast / Celebration Dinner)

Day 19: 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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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
Toledo: Visit the Cathedral to view El Greco’s paintings.Granada: Visit the Alhambra Palace & gardens of the Generalife.Seville: Guided walking tour of the Santa Cruz Quarter. See the Alcazar. Visit the tomb of Columbus in the Cathedral.Algarve: Drive along this sun drenched coast.Lisbon: Visit Jeronimo’s Monastery. Admire the modern Monument to the Discoveries & ancient Belem Tower.Fatima: Visit the great Basilica.Salamanca: See the Plaza Mayor and Puente Romano.Avila: Walk within the ancient walls of this unique town.Madrid: Visit the Prado Museum on a guided city tour.Zamora: See the Cathedral and remains of the city walls.Santiago de Compostela: A guided tour of the old town.Oviedo: With a guide, visit the church of San Julian; Plaza Alfonso II, cathedral and sample Northern Spain’s ‘Sidra’.Covadonga: Visit the shrine to Pelayo.Santillana del Mar: Visit ‘the most beautiful village in Spain.’Bilbao: See the spectacular modern Guggenheim Museum.Zumaia: See the rock known as ‘el ratón’ (the mouse).San Sebastian: Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Old Quarter.Pamplona: Visit the city of the running of the bulls.Barcelona: A walking tour of the Gothic quarter. Admire the buildings of the Passeig de Gracia.Visit Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia.Scenic Drives: Costa Verda, Picos de Europa, Costa Vasca.

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