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- Day 1 Welcome to Barcelona 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. Locations Visited: Barcelona ES.
- Day 2 Discover Lively Barcelona 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 Locations Visited: Barcelona ES.
- Day 3 Journey to Madrid 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. Locations Visited: Barcelona ES, Madrid ES.
- Day 4 Explore Fiery Madrid 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. Locations Visited: Madrid ES.
- Day 5 Onwards to Toledo and Seville 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. Locations Visited: Madrid ES, Toledo ES, Seville ES.
- Day 6 See the Sights of Seville 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. Locations Visited: Seville ES.
- Day 7 Continue to Colorful Lisbon 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. Locations Visited: Seville ES, Lisbon PT.
- Day 8 Discover Lisbon 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. Locations Visited: Lisbon PT.
- Day 9 Farewell Lisbon 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. Locations Visited: Lisbon PT.
Name: Great Iberian Cities
Brand: Trafalgar
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Barcelona
End City: Lisbon
Location Summary: Barcelona, ES, Madrid, ES, Toledo, ES, Seville, ES, Lisbon, PT
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- Dining Summary - 4 Dinner (D). 8 Breakfast (B).
- Must-see Highlights - Explore Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Seville and Lisbon. Visit Prado Museum in Madrid, Church of Santo Tome and the Synagogue in Toledo and the Cathedral in Seville. View La Sagrada Família in Barcelona, the Giralda Bell Tower in Seville, the Monument to the Discoveries 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.
- 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 flavourful glimpse into local life..
