In Spain and Portugal highlights include... Lisbon and Sintra in Portugal, and Seville, Gibraltar, Ronda, Toledo and Madrid in Spain; ride a horse & carriage in Seville, and tour the incomparable Prado in Madrid.



Iberia... rediscovered, on a journey unlike any other that explores scenic and cultural contrasts of Spain and Portugal, sharing the Iberian Peninsula for centuries. There's a lot of history to be rediscovered in Lisbon at places such as Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, the Discoveries Monument and the Tower of Belem, and in the World Heritage Site town of Sintra, where rich cultural landmarks and traditions chronicle lifestyles of centuries past. Neighboring Spain entices with landscapes dressed in romance, from storybook villages in Andalucia to tales of the Rock in Gibraltar, flower-decked streets in Seville, and sun-kissed beaches in Marbella. The Moors lingered in Granada and Cordoba the longest, and the royals set up palaces, elegant city squares the treasured El Prado in majestic Madrid and the magnificent Alhambra in Granada. Rediscover them all, in depth, for two glorious weeks...

Iberia... rediscovered, on a journey unlike any other that explores scenic and cultural contrasts of Spain and Portugal, sharing the Iberian Peninsula for centuries. There's a lot of history to be rediscovered in Lisbon at places such as Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, the Discoveries Monument and the Tower of Belem, and in the World Heritage Site town of Sintra, where rich cultural landmarks and traditions chronicle lifestyles of centuries past. Neighboring Spain entices with landscapes dressed in romance, from storybook villages in Andalucia to tales of the Rock in Gibraltar, flower-decked streets in Seville, and sun-kissed beaches in Marbella. The Moors lingered in Granada and Cordoba the longest, and the royals set up palaces, elegant city squares the treasured El Prado in majestic Madrid and the magnificent Alhambra in Granada. Rediscover them all, in depth, for two glorious weeks...

Traveling Well Includes:
  • Enjoy breathtaking vistas as you climb from seaside Marbella to cliff-top Ronda, and into the Sierra Nevada mountains to Moorish Granada for a visit to the Alhambra - one of the world's finest examples of Moorish architecture - accompanied by a local guide
  • Visit one of the world's most beautiful art museums on a guided tour of Museo Nacional del Prado, steps from your hotel in the Art Triangle of Madrid
  • A horse-and-carriage ride presents a different view of romantic Seville, and a walking tour with a local guide shares insights about daily life
  • Feel the passion of flamenco when dancers perform their version of Andaluc¡an folkloric traditions during a private performance in Granada
  • Experience a taste of royal life in Sintra when you visit the former hilltop summer palace of Portugal's monarchs

  • Call (409) 866-7022 for more information or to book today! Mention code 18852219

    Tour Operator
    Tauck Tours
    Offer
    Offer valid through 12/31/2024
    Duration
    14 Days
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1LisbonArrive Lisbon

    Tour begins: 6:15 PM, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon. A transfer is included from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Airport) to your hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, located in the heart of Lisbon. Meet your traveling companions this evening at a welcome reception and dinner at your hotel.



    Lodging: Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

    Meals: D
    Day 2LisbonA taste of Lisbon

    A guided sightseeing tour provides an introduction to this intriguing city and its most famous landmarks; view the famous monastery Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and visit the Maritime Museum in the monastery's west wing (featuring an amazing 17,000 items). This afternoon, take part in a cooking demonstration where you'll learn to prepare a traditional Portuguese dish and taste it too! The rest of the day is yours to do as you wish.



    Lodging: Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

    Meals: B, L
    Day 3SintraSintra & Cascais

    Your day is highlighted with visits to two of Portugal's resort towns; Sintra and Cascais. Depart Lisbon this morning for Sintra, a longtime royal sanctuary, best known for its bright, pastel-colored villas and palaces as well as the Sintra National Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a visit to the palace followed by a short drive to seaside Cascais for a guided stroll through the city center as well as free time to enjoy lunch on your own. There are a wealth of delicious restaurants in the area. Return to Lisbon midway through the afternoon for free time to explore the city on your own or return to your hotel.



    Lodging: Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

    Meals: B, L
    Day 4LisbonLisbon discoveries

    You're off today on the next leg of your journey - Portugal's Alentejo region. Translating to Beyond the Tagus, Alentejo is defined by its rural scenery and the small, walled villages and Roman ruins dotting the region. Home to the world's most important area for the growing of cork (producing over two-thirds of the world's supply) be sure to enjoy the wine and take in the sights during your stay here.



    Lodging: Convento do Espinheiro Hotel

    Meals: B, L, D
    Day 5SevilleOff to romantic Seville

    Your travels continue into the border region between Spain and Portugal an area where fortifications dotting the landscape have witnessed centuries of struggle between the Spanish, Portuguese and Moors then through the Spanish Extremadura, a unique region that was once part of the Roman Empire and today is famous among epicures worldwide for its prized delicacy, jamon iberico. Spend the next two nights in the heart of Seville at one of Europe's most luxurious hotels, commissioned by the king of Spain for the famous Exposition of 1929. You may have dinner at your hotel this evening, or choose to enjoy an included lunch or dinner at the hotel tomorrow.



    Lodging: Hotel Alfonso XIII

    Meals: B, L, D
    Day 6SevilleA Carriage Ride and the Royal Alc zar

    After getting your bearings (and an introduction to many of Seville's historic and cultural attractions) on a sightseeing tour with your local guide, ride a horse-drawn carriage through the city's historic heart. Enjoy a walking tour through the fascinating Barrio de Santa Cruz and the maze of old streets in the city's former Jewish Quarter. Depending on the day of the week, your time in Seville will be capped off with either a visit to the impressive Seville Cathedral or the spectacular Royal Alcazar. The evening is free to spend as you wish; enjoy lunch and dinner as you please today.



    Lodging: Hotel Alfonso XIII

    Meals: B
    Day 7MarbellaThe Rock of Gibraltar & Marbella

    Head to Marbella today on the southern coast of Spain. En route, stop at a private hacienda for lunch and visit Gibraltar to see the rock, St. Michael's Cave, and the Barbary Apes' Den. Continue to your resort on the Costa del Sol where dinner tonight is at your leisure.



    Lodging: Gran Meli  Don Pepe

    Meals: B, L, D
    Day 8MarbellaA Day at Leisure in Seaside Marbella

    The entire day is yours to enjoy the pleasures of your elegant resort hotel, Grand Melia Don Pepe, a paradise for the senses in the heart of the Costa del Sol. On one side is the famous Port of Marbella; on the other, gleaming white boats anchored at the exclusive Puerto Banus. And on the horizon, you can see Gibraltar and the North African coast, majestic in the distance, against the magnificent backdrop of the mountain peak La Concha de Marbella. Long a favorite of celebrities in Marbella's privileged enclave of Sierra Blanca, the resort's guest list has included Sean Connery, Julio Iglesias, Prince, Maximillian Schell, Arthur Rubinstein, Bob Hope and many more... and you, spending a perfect day as you please.



    Lodging: Gran Meli  Don Pepe

    Meals: B
    Day 9GranadaThe Mountains of Ronda to Granada

    As your tour continues, journey from the Spanish coast into the mountains to visit scenic Ronda, perched on a cliff overlooking the spectacular El Tajo gorge. Ronda is synonymous with the evolution of the art of bullfighting; along with revealing the town's Moorish heritage and remains, a guided walking tour includes a visit to one of Spain's oldest bullrings, the Plaza de Toros. Continue on to Granada, situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada range. The city boasts extraordinary architecture from over 250 years as the capital of a Moorish kingdom; your hotel is steps away from Granada's celebrated Moorish palace, the Alhambra. Dine at a local restaurant this evening.



    Lodging: Hotel Alhambra Palace

    Meals: B, L, D
    Day 10GranadaA day in Granada

    A highlight today is a guided visit to Granada's famed Moorish palace, the Alhambra, constructed to be a paradise on Earth by caliphs who ruled here in the 13th century. Tour the palace itself, considered to be one of the world's most beautiful, and stroll through the Generalife, the grounds of the summer palace of former sultans.Explore the sights of Granada on a historically rich guided tour before discovering the city as you please this afternoon. Nestled in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the city was the last stronghold of the Spanish Moors who left their mark here in Islamic architecture, horseshoe arches, teahouses and culinary traditions; you'll also find historic basilicas, tapas bars, flamenco clubs and cafes aplenty. Dinner tonight is at your hotel.



    Lodging: Hotel Alhambra Palace

    Meals: B, D
    Day 11C¢rdobaC¢rdoba and on to Madrid

    Continue from Granada to Cordoba today for a visit that begins with a guided walking tour through the cobblestone streets of the Juderia, Cordoba's former Jewish Quarter; from its alleyways, you can see the walls and decorative details of the candy-striped La Mezquita (Spanish for mosque.) Your visit to this masterpiece of architecture and art reveals its nearly 1,200-year history as an early Christian church, a Moorish mosque, and, since the 16th century, a Roman Catholic cathedral. Late this afternoon, board the AVE train in Preferente class for a rail journey to Spain's amazing capital city. Arrive in Madrid for three nights at The Westin Palace, Madrid a Belle Epoque landmark in the heart of the city, a short walk from the tapas bars that American novelist Ernest Hemingway made famous. A light dinner will be served at your hotel this evening.



    Lodging: The Palace, Madrid

    Meals: B, D
    Day 12MadridToledo, city of three cultures

    Set off this morning for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Toledo, known as the city of three cultures because for centuries Christians, Arabs and Jews have lived together behind its walls as the range and artistry of the city's architecture attests. It was also the home of the Spanish artist El Greco whose haunting canvases include one of his most famous works, View of Toledo. From afar, Toledo still looks as it did when El Greco painted it. See Toledo up close today on a guided walking tour with a local guide. Make your way along cobbled streets paved with history, including visits to the 12th-century Synagogue Santa Maria la Blanca, considered one of the oldest synagogues in Europe still standing, and the Church of Santo Tome, home to El Greco's painting, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. Have lunch in a local restaurant before returning to Madrid late afternoon.



    Lodging: The Palace, Madrid

    Meals: B, L
    Day 13MadridDiscovering Madrid & the Prado

    Join a local guide for a morning orientation tour (either by coach or on a walking tour) of Madrid's landmark sights including the vast Plaza Mayor and the Mercado San Miguel. Then view the art treasures of Madrid's celebrated Museo del Prado one of the most famous art museums on Earth, just a block away from your hotel on a guided visit with a local expert. Join us tonight for a farewell reception and dinner with traditional Castilian entertainment.



    Lodging: The Palace, Madrid

    Meals: B, D
    Day 14MadridJourney home

    Tour ends: Madrid. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Westin Palace, Madrid to Madrid Barajas Airport or Madrid Atocha train station. Allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in at the airport.



    Lodging:

    Meals: B
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