PORTUGAL, SPAIN & GIBRALTAR 14 DAY TOUR
Tour Highlights
★ | Lisbon: The capital of Portugal, a global city that steep in history & culture |
★ | Evora: Located in south central Alentejo region with many ancient Roman temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site 1986 |
★ | Merida: It was founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. There ae many remains of the ancient Ruins such as Roman Theater, Roman bridge, UNESCO World Heritage Site 1993 |
★ | Seville: The origin of world renown opera “Carmen”. It is also departure port of the explorer, Christopher Columbus, UNESCO World Heritage Site 1987 |
★ | Granada: The city represents Islamic culture, visit the magnificent Alhambra UNESCO World Heritage Site 1984 |
★ | Cordoba: An old town full of medieval charm, major attraction is its beautiful mosque-La Mezquita UNESCO World Heritage Site 1984 |
★ | Toledo: Medieval town that has one of the largest Catholic cathedrals, UNESCO World Heritage Site 1986 |
★ | Avila: UNESCO World Heritage Site 1985 |
★ | Segovia: visit ancient Roman Aqueduct & Alcazar, a fairy-tale castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site 1985 |
★ | Madrid: Royal Palace that showcase royal arts & prosperity of ancient kingdom of Spain |
★ | Valencia: Located on the east coast of Spain, a charming city full of Valencian Gothic Style buildings, UNESCO Heritage Sites, such as Silk Exchange market |
★ | Barcelona: One of the most visited destinations in the world. Many unique sights including La Sagrada Familia and Park Guell were designed by Antoni Gaudi |
★ | Sample local cuisine: Grilled chicken piri piri in Portugal, Roast suckling piglet, Ox Tail Cuisine and Seafood paella in Spain |
★ | Hand-on Valencia paella cooking class and learn how to make one of Spain’s most famous dishes |
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Provide headset service for group size of 15 and more people |
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Provide headset service for group size of 15 and more people |
Itinerary
Day 1
USA/Lisbon, Portugal
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Today, we will take overnight flight to Lisbon, arrive the next day.
Day 2
Lisbon
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Upon arrival, transfer to hotel & check-in.
<Dinner> at hotel
<Hotel> Marriott Hotel Lisbon or similar
Day 3
Lisbon-27km-Sintra-16.3km-Cabo Da Roca-42km- Lisbon
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★ Royal Palace of Sintra & Garden, which inherited Moorish, Gothic, Portuguese-style architecture
★ Cabo Da Roca, a well-known site for Portugal’s golden age of discoveries, you will obtain a certificate for your visit to the western tip of Europe.
Lisbon City Tour:
◎ Belem Tower
◎ Padrao dos Descobrimentos, a monument celebrates Portuguese Age of Discovery during 15th &16th century
◎ Jeronimos Monastery, a prominent example of Portuguese late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon. The greatest Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was buried here
◎ Ponte 25 de abril
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner> Grilled chicken with piri piri
<Hotel> Marriott Hotel Lisbon or similar
Day 4
Lisbon-132km-Evora-163km- Merida, Spain
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Evora City Tour:
◎Giraldo Square, the central plaza of the city
◎ Roman Temple
★ Chapel of Bones–the interior walls are covered and decorated with human skulls and bones
Merida City Tour:
◎ Roman Bridge
◎ Spanish Square
★ Roman Amphitheater was completed in 8 BC, and is one of the largest archaeological sites in Spain. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner> Western Cuisine, 3 courses at hotel
<Hotel> Hotel Ilunion Las Lomas Merida or similar
Day 5
Merida-191km- Seville, Spain
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Seville City Tour:
◎ Barrio Santa Cruz (old Jewish quarter)
◎ Plaza de Espaňa
★ The Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic cathedral & the 3rd largest church in the world
★ Giralda Tower
★ Maria Luisa Park
★ Alcazar
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner> Local Cuisine
<Hotel> Melia Lebreros Hotel Seville or similar
Day 6
Seville-201km-Gibraltar-114km-Mijas-30km-Malaga
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★ Gibraltar, an overseas territory of the UK. Gibraltar is only 6.543 sq km, bordered by Spain to the north.
★ St. Michael’s Cave, an impressive natural grotto used by the Neolithic inhabitants of the Rock. Then to Siege Tunnels, a system of tunnels dug during the Great Siege for defense purpose.
◎Mijas located in the Costa del Sol in southern Spain, known for Andalusian white-washed villages.
◎Malaga, a city full of sunshine, Palm tree with pleasant Mediterranean climate that attract many tourists. Malaga is also known as the birthplace of famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner> Western Cuisine, 3 courses at hotel
<Hotel> Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Malaga or similar
Day 7
Malaga-135km-Granada-161km-Cordoba
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★ Alhambra, a Moorish palace & fortress complex located in Granada.
★ La Mezquita–a medieval Islamic Mosque with Moorish architecture. The interior is decorated with 850 columns of marble and granite
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner> Ox Tail Cuisine
<Hotel> Cordoba Center Hotel or similar
Day 8
Cordoba-278km- Consuegra-65km- Toledo
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Avila City Tour:
◎Cathedral of Avila
◎Basilica San Vincente
◎City Wall
◎Convent de Santa Teresa
◎Plaza de Theresa
Segovia City Tour:
◎The Aqueduct, built by Romans in late 1st Century AD to supply water for military uses
★The Alcazar, built around 11th Century. This fairy-tale-like castle was the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner> Lamb Cuisine/p>
<Hotel> AC Hotel Ciudad de Toledo by Marriott or similar
Day 9
Toledo-133km-Avila-73.5km-Segovia-92km-Madrid
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Madrid City Tour:
◎ Puerta del Sol—the heart of Madrid. You will see Bear & the Madronö Tree Statue
◎ Plaza de Espana
◎ Plaza de Colón (Columbus Square)
★ Royal Palace with magnificent interior décor and luxurious furniture showcases the prosperity of ancient kingdom of Spain
★ Prado Museum, it features one of the world’s finest collections of European art
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Lunch>Roast Suckling Piglet Meal at Meson de Candido Restaurant
<Hotel> Ilunion Alcala Norte Hotel Madrid or similar
Day 10
Madrid
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Madrid City Tour:
◎ Puerta del Sol—the heart of Madrid. You will see Bear & the Madronö Tree Statue
◎ Plaza de Espana
◎ Plaza de Colón (Columbus Square)
★ Royal Palace with magnificent interior décor and luxurious furniture showcases the prosperity of ancient kingdom of Spain
★ Prado Museum, it features one of the world’s finest collections of European art
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner> Tapa with Sangria wine
<Hotel> Ilunion Alcala Norte Hotel Madrid or similar
Day 11
Madrid-357km- Valencia
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Valencia City Tour:
◎ The Cathedral
◎ Miguelete Tower
◎ Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados
◎ Serrano Towers
◎ Opera House and Cultural Center
◎ L’Hemisfèric: An impressive building that shaped like a human eye, representing the eye of Wisdoms. It offers films and documentaries of various themes, such as astronomy, nature, science And culture
◎ The Science Museum of Principe Felipe
★ La Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange), a UNESCO landmark of ancient local silk trade
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner>Paella Meal & Sangria with cooking lesson
<Hotel>Silken Puerta Hotel Valencia or similar
Day 12
Valencia-348km-Barcelona
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★ Santa Maria Montserrat, located on the mountain of Montserrat northwest of Barcelona. This Benedictine sanctuary is the religious center and attract thousands of pilgrims every year
◎ La Rambla Blvd
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner> Seafood meal
<Hotel> Hotel Barcelona Apolo Affiliated by Melia or similar
Day 13
Barcelona
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★ Guell Park, world's wonders created by Gaudi
★ Picasso Museum, which has Europe’s best collection of Picasso paintings
★ La Sagrada Familia, an architectural masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner> Farewell Buffet
<Hotel> Hotel Barcelona Apolo Affiliated by Melia or similar
Day 14
Barcelona/USA
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<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
◎Photo-Stop ★Entrance Fee Included
Pricing
Departure Date
09, 23
APR
2024
Adult: $3,699 |
Child: $2,699 |
Single Supplement: $1,000 |
Departure Date
07, 28
MAY
2024
Adult: $3,699 |
Child: $2,699 |
Single Supplement: $1,000 |
Departure Date
11, 25
JUN
2024
Adult: $3,699 |
Child: $2,699 |
Single Supplement: $1,000 |
Departure Date
09, 23
JUL
2024
Adult: $3,799 |
Child: $2,799 |
Single Supplement: $1,100 |
Departure Date
06, 20
AUG
2024
Adult: $3,799 |
Child: $2,799 |
Single Supplement: $1,100 |
Departure Date
03, 17
SEPT
2024
Adult: $3,699 |
Child: $2,699 |
Single Supplement: $1,000 |
Departure Date
22
OCT
2024
Adult: $3,699 |
Child: $2,699 |
Single Supplement: $1,000 |
Tour fare includes:
4-star Hotel, Transportation, Entrance Fee, Breakfast (12), Lunch (1) & Dinner (11)
Tour fare excludes:
Airfare, Personal expense, any expense not included in our itinerary, Tips (include tour leader, bus driver & tour guide: Euro 12 per day), Visa Fee, Travel Insurance (If full payment paid 60 days prior to departure date, we offer medical travel insurance for US residents only)
**Registration and reservation must also pay a deposit of USD $500 per person(Once the group is confirmed, the deposit becomes non-refundable, it can be used for future credit for tour group
** If you purchase air ticket on your own, your arrival time to the first destination and your departure time from last destination to U.S. must be the same as our group. If not the same, you must arrange your own transportation to meet group and to airport on the last day **
** Cancellations will only be accepted in writing; cancellation penalty is as following:
120 days prior to departure: US$100 per person
119 days to 60 days prior to departure: US$200 per person
59 days to 30 days prior to departure: 35% of total tour fare
29 days to 15 days prior to departure: 50% of total tour fare
14 days to 3 days prior to departure: 80% of total tour fare
2 days or less prior to departure and/or cancelled during the touring period: 100% of cost
(Tour fare is Non-Transferable to other names and/or other services)
For any train tickets, ferry tickets and admission reserved, if you cancel, we will check with local suppliers for cancellation penalty
For Airline tickets that is purchased and issued, if you cancel, airfare is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable, we will check with airline for cancellation penalty
Hotel Twin Room Cancellation Policy: If your roommate cancelled, the share with party will occupy a single room, the cancelled party is responsible for single supplement incurred
The above term and policy will not apply to any special tours and/or customized tours, all special tours and customized tours will base on its own term and conditions
*Tour fare is per person in double occupancy
*Child Fee: 2-11 years old share bed with parents, otherwise will be count as adult fare
* Single supplement is for one person occupying one single room with one bed