SPAIN & PORTUGAL 11 DAY TOUR
Tour Highlights
| ★ | Madrid: Royal Palace that showcase royal arts & prosperity of ancient kingdom of Spain |
| ★ | Toledo: Medieval town that has one of the largest Catholic cathedrals, 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 |
| ★ | 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 |
| ★ | Seville: The origin of world renown opera “Carmen”. It is also departure port of the explorer, Christopher Columbus, UNESCO World Heritage Site 1987 |
| ★ | Cordoba: An old town full of medieval charm, major attraction is its beautiful mosque-La Mezquita UNESCO World Heritage Site 1984 |
| ★ | Granada: The city represents Islamic culture, visit the magnificent Alhambra UNESCO World Heritage Site 1984 |
| ★ | 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 |
| ★ | Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach |
| ★ | Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach |
Itinerary
Day 1
<Itinerary>
Today, we will take overnight flight to Madrid, arrive the next day.
Day 2
<Itinerary>
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
<Dinner> Tapa with Sangria wine
<Hotel> Ayre Gran Hotel Colon Madrid or similar
Day 3
<Itinerary>
This morning, travel to Toledo, upon arrival, city tour will follow:
★Toledo Cathedral is one of the greatest Gothic architectures with impressive interior and great art
★Church of Santo Tome, where you will find most famous masterpiece--The Burial of the Count of Orgaz by El Greco Continue to Merida, upon arrival, orientation tour will follow:
◎Amphitheater of Merida opened in 8 BC for gladiatorial contests
◎Roman Bridge
◎Spanish Square
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner>Western Cuisine at hotel
<Hotel> Tryp Medea Hotel Merida or similar
Day 4
<Itinerary>
Today, we will travel to Evora, Portugal, upon arrival, city Tour will follow:
◎Giraldo Square, the central plaza of the city
◎The Roman Temple of Evora
★Chapel of Bones–the interior walls are covered and decorated with human skulls and bones
Continue to Sintra, we will tour following:
★Royal Palace of Sintra is the best-preserved medieval royal residence in Portugal, with lavish interior, which is a mix of Moorish, Gothic style. The Royal Palace is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site Then to Cabo de Roca, located southwest of the Lisbon. This is a cape which forms the westernmost
Point of continental Europe, and of the Eurasian landmass.
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Grilled chicken with piri piri
<Hotel> Marriott Hotel Lisbon or similar
Day 5
<Itinerary>
After breakfast, city tour will follow:
◎Belem Tower is a 16th-century fortification that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers
◎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
Continue to our next destination, Sevilla
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Western Cuisine at hotel
<Hotel> Melia Lebreros Hotel Seville or similar
Day 6
<Itinerary>
◎Barrio Santa Cruz (old Jewish quarter) located in the old quarter. The neighborhood is a maze of Narrow streets and alleys
◎Plaza de Espaňa is the most famous square in Seville. A series of brick-and-tile pictures depicting Historical scenes from each Spanish province
★The Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic cathedral & the 3rd largest church in the world
★Giralda Tower is 104-meter high, offer magnificent city view
★Maria Luisa Park originally was part of the garden of San Telmo Palace, built in 1893
★Real Alcazar, the complex of palaces, its Mudéjar architecture was influences from Moorish and Christian culture
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Lunch> Oxtail Cuisine
<Hotel> Cordoba Center Hotel or similar
Day 7
Cordoba—202km—Granada
<Itinerary>
After breakfast, we will visit:
★La Mezquita–a medieval Islamic mosque with Moorish architecture. The interior is decorated with 850 columns of marble and granite
Continue to next city, Granada, we will overnight in Granada
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Western Cuisine at hotel
<Hotel> Occidental Hotel Granada or similar
Day 8
<Itinerary>
After breakfast, we will visit:
★Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada. It is one of the most famous Monuments of Islamic architecture and one of the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic World Continue to Valencia, located on the banks of Turia, on the east coast of the Iberian peninsula. It is the Third-largest city with thriving cultural, nightlife scenes
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Paella Meal & Sangria with cooking class
<Hotel> NH Centre Hotel Valencia
Day 9
<Itinerary>
After breakfast, city tour will follow:
◎The Cathedral was built in the thirteenth century. After being a Roman temple, then turned into a Mosque. Its impressive structure including Baroque, /Romanesque and Gothic style
◎Miguelete Tower
◎Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados
◎Serrano Towers
◎City of Arts and Sciences, designed by Santiago Calatrava. It is a cultural and architectural Complex that has IMAX Cinema, Science Museum, Oceanographic park and Opera House
★La Lonja was originally Valencia’s silk and commodity exchange built in late fifteenth century. Now is one of the best examples of Spain’s civil Gothic buildings
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner>Buffet with soft drink
<Hotel>Apolo Affiliated by Melia Hotel Barcelona or similar
Day 10
<Itinerary>
After breakfast, city tour will follow:
★Guell Park, world's wonders created by Gaudi
★Picasso Museum
★La Sagrada Familia, an architectural masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi
<Breakfast>Buffet at hotel
<Dinner>Roast Suckling Piglet Meal with one glass of beer or soft drink
<Hotel>Apolo Affiliated by Melia Hotel Barcelona or similar
Day 11
<Itinerary>
Today, transfer to airport for home bound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey.
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
★Entrance Fee Included ◎Photo-Stop
Pricing
Departure Date
02, 16
NOV
2023
| Adult: $2,599 |
| Child: $1,999 |
| Single Supplement: $700 |
Departure Date
14, 21
DEC
2023
| Adult: $2,599 |
| Child: $1,999 |
| Single Supplement: $700 |
Departure Date
11, 25
JAN
2024
| Adult: $2,599 |
| Child: $1,999 |
| Single Supplement: $700 |
Departure Date
08, 22
FEB
2024
| Adult: $2,599 |
| Child: $1,999 |
| Single Supplement: $700 |
Departure Date
07, 21
MAR
2024
| Adult: $2,599 |
| Child: $1,999 |
| Single Supplement: $700 |
Register before 10/31, $150 discount per person
Tour fare includes:
4-star Hotel, Transportation, Entrance Fee, Breakfast (9), Dinner (9)
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)
**We accept check and/or cash payment. If paid by credit card, there is 3.5% service fee will apply
** 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 **
** Upon booking, $500 per person deposit is required, please make check payable: P & D Travel Agency, along with your passport copy Balance due by 60 days prior to departure date. If you register within 30 days prior to departure, full payment must be paid within 2 days
** 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: US$300 per person
29 days to 15 days prior to departure: US$500 per person
14 days to 3 days prior to departure: US$1000 per person
2 days or less prior to departure and/or cancelled during the touring period: 100% of tour fare
(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
Notes:
*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
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