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Premium Spain & Portugal

Trip Type: Explorer

18 Days
| 1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $12,380.00 /Person
Get swept up in the colours, tastes and sounds of two of Europe’s most beloved countries on an 18-day Premium journey through Spain and …
Premium Spain & Portugal

Get swept up in the colours, tastes and sounds of two of Europe’s most beloved countries on an 18-day Premium journey through Spain and Portugal. See flamenco in Seville, taste paella in Valencia, feel the history of the Alhambra in Granada and uncover the hidden corners of Cordoba. Discover the birthplace of port and the treasures of the Douro Valley, take a step back in time at the ancient University of Coimbra, learn the secrets of Porto’s backstreets and get to the heart of glorious Lisbon. Travel with passionate local leaders eager to share their homelands.

Itinerary

Day 1: Madrid

Day 2: Madrid

Day 3: Seville

Day 4: Seville

Day 5: Cordoba

Day 6: Granada

Day 7: Granada

Day 8: Valencia

Day 9: Valencia

Day 10: Barcelona

Day 11: Lisbon

Day 12: Lisbon

Day 13: Sintra / Coimbra

Day 14: Coimbra

Day 15: Douro Valley

Day 16: Porto

Day 17: Porto

Day 18: Porto

Trip Inclusions

Meals

17 breakfasts and 5 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, High-speed train, Plane

Accomodation

Comfortable hotel (14 nights), Feature stay (3 nights)

Included Activities

  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Madrid - (Tapas) Welcome Dinner
  • Madrid - Walking Tour with Local Guide
  • Seville - Evening Flamenco Show
  • Seville - Alcazar Visit
  • Seville - Walking Tour with Local Guide
  • Cordoba - Walking Tour of the Mezquita & Cordoba City with Local Guide
  • Ecija – Sculpture Workshop Visit
  • Andalucia - Olive Oil Mill Visit & Tasting
  • Granada - Alhambra Alcazaba and Generalife Gardens Tour
  • Granada - Leader led Orientation Walk
  • Jumilla – Winery Visit and Tasting
  • Valencia - Paella Lunch
  • Valencia - Walking Tour with Local Guide
  • Dinner in Restaurant - Barcelona
  • Barcelona - Sagrada Familia
  • Lisbon - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Lisbon - Walking Tour and Tastings with Local Guide
  • Sintra - Quinta da Regaleira
  • Coimbra - Fado Show
  • Coimbra - University, Joanina Library and Science Museum
  • Douro Valley - Wine Tasting & Lunch
  • Douro Valley - Day Trip
  • Porto - Sunset Drinks in Vila Nova de Gaia
  • Douro Valley - Douro River Boat Ride
  • Porto - Tile painting workshop
Trip Highlights
  • Spend Feature Stays in a family-run hotel housed in 27 converted Sevillian cottages, and at an 18th-century palace in Coimbra, with refined rooms, a swimming pool and garden spa.
  • See the enchanting Alhambra Palace in Granada by night with an expert guide, a Signature Experience. Avoid the crowds as you receive special insight into the complex’s fascinating history.
  • Taste the best of local cuisine during Signature Experiences – sample olive oil at a family-run farm in Andalucia and enjoy a wine tasting in the Douro Valley.
  • Get a rare glimpse into the private workshop of an Andalusian sculptor during a Signature Experience in Ecija, meeting the master artist as he shares his creative philosophy and techniques.
  • Create a personalised memento of your trip during a tile-painting workshop in Porto. Learn about the history of the vibrantly coloured and designed tiles that adorn the facades of buildings all over Portugal.
Dates & Availability

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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: ZMPSC
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Madrid, Spain
Trip Ends: Porto, Portugal
Countries Visited: Portugal

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Destination Details

Portugal
| 18 Days
| 1 - 12 People