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Spain & Portugal in Style

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Step into the rich worlds of Spain and Portugal on this 13-Day guided tour.

Spain & Portugal in Style

EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW

Step into the rich worlds of Spain and Portugal on this 13-Day guided tour. Explore Granada’s grand Alhambra Palace with a Local Expert, who will lead you through its exotic water gardens. After wandering the white-washed alleys of Seville on a guided tour, visit an 18th century mansion, where you’ll be treated to a private-but-passionate flamenco dance performance; later, enjoy a romantic carriage ride through the city's streets. In Lisbon, have the Queluz National Palace all to yourself during a private visit. Marvel over Madrid’s Prado Museum, where an art historian will lead you on a tour of Spanish masterpieces. The Activity Level of this tour is Balanced, meaning there is 1 to 3 miles of walking per day which may include some uneven surfaces such as cobblestones and stairs.

highlights

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Lunch (L)

Choice Highlights

  • Seville: Visit the Fine Arts Museum exhibiting masterpieces of Sevillian Baroque and Spanish artists such as Murillo or Velásquez.
  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Seville: Go on a romantic horse and carriage ride and relax as you pass some of the city's highlights.
  • Seville: Learn how to make a local cocktail as the sun sets over Seville.
  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Madrid: Join an art historian and visit the Prado Museum, often called a museum of painters for its extensive collection of works by artists such as Bosch, Titian or El Greco — the favorites of Spain's 16th- and 17th-century monarchs.
  • Madrid: Join a Local Expert on a walking tour to explore the maze of streets in Madrid's old town and try churros, the popular Spanish snack.

Additional Included Highlights

  • Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
  • In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.  ​
  • Included at all hotels.
  • Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
  • Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
  • On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.​
  • Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
  • Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

Curated Experiences

  • Enjoy a VIP experience of lunch accompanied by a singing performance of Cante Alentejano. This traditional polyphonic singing style has been recognised as intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

Exceptional Dining

  • Barcelona: Enjoy a Welcome Dinner in this Mediterranean city, featuring fresh Barcelona seafood and traditional Spanish flavors.
  • Tarragona: Indulge at the Michelin-starred L'Antic Moli. Savor a lunch that embraces contemporary, gourmet cuisine and follows the rhythms of the seasons from locally sourced ingredients.
  • Seville: Discover the varied flavours of Andalusia during a market tour and Spanish cooking experience. Learn the culinary secrets to some of Spain's most popular dishes and enjoy your own creations for lunch.
  • Évora: Explore a local winery and learn about their processes and enjoy a delicious wine tasting.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER

  • Seville: The Cristina Heeren Foundation aims to promote the teaching and conservation of flamenco and is a beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience meet the students of the foundation, learn some basic flamenco steps, and then feel the passion as they perform an emotional show.
  • On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience learn about the Iberian Lynx, the world’s most endangered feline and how Serpa has implemented conservation programs to protect and re-introduce the species to the local area.

Passport Moments

  • Barcelona: With a Local Expert, drive down the elegant Passeig de Gracia to take in some of the city's daring Modernist architecture.
  • Barcelona: Once inside Gaudí's amazing Sagrada Família, look up at the detailed wonders of his famous architectural masterpiece.
  • Valencia: See the ultra-modern Center of Arts and Sciences and the huge gates of the old town, Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart.
  • Granada: Join a Local Expert for a guided exploration of the exquisite Alhambra Palace, complemented by a walk through the picturesque Generalife Gardens.
  • Córdoba: See the 2000-year-old Roman Bridge with your Local Expert and you'll have time to spend exploring the labyrinthine old Jewish Quarter.
  • Córdoba: Explore the amazing Mezquita, walking through its forest of horseshoe-shaped arches and pillars to the Christian cathedral within, led by your Local Expert.
  • Seville: Visit the beautiful Plaza de España in Seville's Louisa Park with your Local Expert. Enjoy a walking tour of the Santa Cruz Quarter, admiring its pretty squares and flower-decked balconies. You'll emerge by the walls of the Alcazar.
  • Lisbon: With your Local Expert, visit the Belém Quarter, see the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower.
  • Lisbon: Enjoy entry to the National Palace of Queluz, which served as the official royal residence during the 18th century. Marvel at the Baroque palace’s intricate architectural details as you discover the rich history of kings and queens past.
  • Évora: Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with your Local Expert.
  • Merida: Famous for its Roman ruins, Mérida is full of history and ancient architecture. Marvel at the well-preserved Roman Theater.
  • Madrid: With your Local Expert, see the sights of the capital including the monument to Cervantes in the Plaza de España, the Cibeles Fountain, Parliament and the Puerta del Sol.

Personalise your day

  • Seville: Visit the Fine Arts Museum exhibiting masterpieces of Sevillian Baroque and Spanish artists such as Murillo or Velásquez.
  • Seville: Go on a romantic horse and carriage ride and relax as you pass some of the city's highlights.
  • Seville: Learn how to make a local cocktail as the sun sets over Seville.
  • Madrid: Join an art historian and visit the Prado Museum, often called a museum of painters for its extensive collection of works by artists such as Bosch, Titian or El Greco — the favorites of Spain's 16th- and 17th-century monarchs.
  • Madrid: Join a Local Expert on a walking tour to explore the maze of streets in Madrid's old town and try churros, the popular Spanish snack.

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Lunch (L)

Choice Highlights

  • Seville: Visit the Fine Arts Museum exhibiting masterpieces of Sevillian Baroque and Spanish artists such as Murillo or Velásquez.
  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Seville: Go on a romantic horse and carriage ride and relax as you pass some of the city's highlights.
  • Seville: Learn how to make a local cocktail as the sun sets over Seville.
  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Madrid: Join an art historian and visit the Prado Museum, often called a museum of painters for its extensive collection of works by artists such as Bosch, Titian or El Greco — the favorites of Spain's 16th- and 17th-century monarchs.
  • Madrid: Join a Local Expert on a walking tour to explore the maze of streets in Madrid's old town and try churros, the popular Spanish snack.

Additional Included Highlights

  • Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
  • In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.  ​
  • Included at all hotels.
  • Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
  • Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
  • On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.​
  • Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
  • Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

Curated Experiences

  • Enjoy a VIP experience of lunch accompanied by a singing performance of Cante Alentejano. This traditional polyphonic singing style has been recognised as intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

Exceptional Dining

  • Barcelona: Enjoy a Welcome Dinner in this Mediterranean city, featuring fresh Barcelona seafood and traditional Spanish flavors.
  • Tarragona: Indulge at the Michelin-starred L'Antic Moli. Savor a lunch that embraces contemporary, gourmet cuisine and follows the rhythms of the seasons from locally sourced ingredients.
  • Seville: Discover the varied flavours of Andalusia during a market tour and Spanish cooking experience. Learn the culinary secrets to some of Spain's most popular dishes and enjoy your own creations for lunch.
  • Évora: Explore a local winery and learn about their processes and enjoy a delicious wine tasting.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER

  • Seville: The Cristina Heeren Foundation aims to promote the teaching and conservation of flamenco and is a beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience meet the students of the foundation, learn some basic flamenco steps, and then feel the passion as they perform an emotional show.
  • On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience learn about the Iberian Lynx, the world’s most endangered feline and how Serpa has implemented conservation programs to protect and re-introduce the species to the local area.

Passport Moments

  • Barcelona: With a Local Expert, drive down the elegant Passeig de Gracia to take in some of the city's daring Modernist architecture.
  • Barcelona: Once inside Gaudí's amazing Sagrada Família, look up at the detailed wonders of his famous architectural masterpiece.
  • Valencia: See the ultra-modern Center of Arts and Sciences and the huge gates of the old town, Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart.
  • Granada: Join a Local Expert for a guided exploration of the exquisite Alhambra Palace, complemented by a walk through the picturesque Generalife Gardens.
  • Córdoba: See the 2000-year-old Roman Bridge with your Local Expert and you'll have time to spend exploring the labyrinthine old Jewish Quarter.
  • Córdoba: Explore the amazing Mezquita, walking through its forest of horseshoe-shaped arches and pillars to the Christian cathedral within, led by your Local Expert.
  • Seville: Visit the beautiful Plaza de España in Seville's Louisa Park with your Local Expert. Enjoy a walking tour of the Santa Cruz Quarter, admiring its pretty squares and flower-decked balconies. You'll emerge by the walls of the Alcazar.
  • Lisbon: With your Local Expert, visit the Belém Quarter, see the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower.
  • Lisbon: Enjoy entry to the National Palace of Queluz, which served as the official royal residence during the 18th century. Marvel at the Baroque palace’s intricate architectural details as you discover the rich history of kings and queens past.
  • Évora: Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with your Local Expert.
  • Merida: Famous for its Roman ruins, Mérida is full of history and ancient architecture. Marvel at the well-preserved Roman Theater.
  • Madrid: With your Local Expert, see the sights of the capital including the monument to Cervantes in the Plaza de España, the Cibeles Fountain, Parliament and the Puerta del Sol.

Personalise your day

  • Seville: Visit the Fine Arts Museum exhibiting masterpieces of Sevillian Baroque and Spanish artists such as Murillo or Velásquez.
  • Seville: Go on a romantic horse and carriage ride and relax as you pass some of the city's highlights.
  • Seville: Learn how to make a local cocktail as the sun sets over Seville.
  • Madrid: Join an art historian and visit the Prado Museum, often called a museum of painters for its extensive collection of works by artists such as Bosch, Titian or El Greco — the favorites of Spain's 16th- and 17th-century monarchs.
  • Madrid: Join a Local Expert on a walking tour to explore the maze of streets in Madrid's old town and try churros, the popular Spanish snack.
Step into the rich worlds of Spain and Portugal on this 13-Day guided tour. Explore Granada’s grand Alhambra Palace with a Local Expert, who will lead you through its exotic water gardens. After wandering the white-washed alleys of Seville on a guided tour, visit an 18th century mansion, where you’ll be treated to a private-but-passionate flamenco dance performance; later, enjoy a romantic carriage ride through the city's streets. In Lisbon, have the Queluz National Palace all to yourself during a private visit. Marvel over Madrid’s Prado Museum, where an art historian will lead you on a tour of Spanish masterpieces. The Activity Level of this tour is Balanced, meaning there is 1 to 3 miles of walking per day which may include some uneven surfaces such as cobblestones and stairs.

Trip details

Trip Type: Group Tour

Comfort: Deluxe

Travel Styles: Family, 55+, Luxury

Starts: Barcelona, Spain

Finishes: Madrid, Spain

Duration: 13 days

Includes

ADDITIONAL INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

ITINERARY

1Day 1: Welcome to Barcelona

Your Spain and Portugal luxury tour begins with a private chauffeur to your luxury boutique hotel. Upon arrival, enjoy exquisite city views from the rooftop bar and infinity pool before dining on Spanish tapas and traditional delights.

Accommodation: Ohla Eixample Barcelona.
Meals: Dinner

2Day 2: Catalonia’s Creative Capital Relaxed Start

Wind your way along noble boulevards and visit Gaudí's imaginative Sagrada Família. Later, stroll through the colorful mosaics of Park Güell with a Local Expert.

Accommodation: Ohla Eixample Barcelona.
Meals: Breakfast

3Day 3: Valencia and the Orange Blossom Coast

Follow the golden Costa Dorada to seaside La Galera. Savor a creative Mediterranean menu made from fresh seasonal produce at the Michelin-starred L’Antic Molí before arriving in Valencia.

Accommodation: Hospes Palau de La Mar, Valencia.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

4Day 4: Granada and the Alhambra Palace

Discover Granada’s 13th-century Alhambra Palace, with its intricate Islamic designs, exotic gardens and tranquil pools. Conclude with a decadent stay at a renovated 19th-century palace.

Accommodation: Hospes Palacio de los Patos, Granada.
Meals: Breakfast

5Day 5: Córdoba and Seville

Step back in time at Córdoba’s Old Roman Bridge and great Mosque-Cathedral, strolling beneath delicate arches and pillars. Arriving in Seville, relax over dinner.

Accommodation: Gran Meliá Colón, Seville.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

6Day 6: Seville, the City of Carmen Relaxed Start

Explore the intricate details of famous masterpieces at the Fine Arts Museum. Embrace the passionate Flamenco with a private dance lesson.

Accommodation: Gran Meliá Colón, Seville.
Meals: Breakfast

7Day 7: The Flavors of Andalucía Relaxed Start

After a Relaxed Start with the option of room service, a Spanish cooking experience awaits in an Andalucían market. Learn the secrets to Spain’s popular dishes and dine on your creations. Choose a romantic horse and carriage ride or allow us to reserve you a VIP seat at a chic rooftop bar.

Accommodation: Gran Meliá Colón, Seville.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

8Day 8: Across the Alentejo to Lisbon

Greet Portugal in the charming hilltop town of Serpa. Learn the region’s conservation programs to protect the Iberian Lynx. Over lunch you’re treated to a performance of Cante Alentejano, a traditional polyphonic singing style.

Accommodation: Pousada de Lisboa, Lisbon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

9Day 9: Lisbon and the Age of Discoveries Relaxed Start

Savor another Relaxed Start before viewing Lisbon’s Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower. Personalise your time visiting Queluz Palace or the National Coach Museum. Finish the day enjoying local cuisine as you dine in style this evening.

Accommodation: Pousada de Lisboa, Lisbon.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

10Day 10: Forever Évora Relaxed Start

Bask in Évora’s flavors at Herdade da Calada winery where you’ll explore the estate and sip on a selection of tantalizing wines. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner of Alentejo specialties.

Accommodation: Convento do Espinheiro, Évora.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

11Day 11: The Roman Ruins of Mérida and Madrid

Make your way across green and golden farmlands to Mérida’s well-preserved Roman Theater. From Roman ruins to a vibrant, modern city, journey through the sunbaked landscapes of Extremadura to Madrid.

Accommodation: Gran Meliá Fénix, Madrid.
Meals: Breakfast

12Day 12: Madrid of the Bourbons Relaxed Start

Curate your day, join an art historian at Madrid’s Prado Museum or explore the maze-like Old Town paired with a sampling of traditional churros. Celebrate your travels over a final decadent dinner.

Accommodation: Gran Meliá Fénix, Madrid.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

13Day 13: Depart Madrid

After breakfast, bid farewell to your travel companions before your private transfer to Madrid Barajas Airport.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 1: Welcome to Barcelona
Your Spain and Portugal luxury tour begins with a private chauffeur to your luxury boutique hotel. Upon arrival, enjoy exquisite city views from the rooftop bar and infinity pool before dining on Spanish tapas and traditional delights.

Accommodation: Ohla Eixample Barcelona.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Catalonia’s Creative Capital Relaxed Start
Wind your way along noble boulevards and visit Gaudí's imaginative Sagrada Família. Later, stroll through the colorful mosaics of Park Güell with a Local Expert.

Accommodation: Ohla Eixample Barcelona.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Valencia and the Orange Blossom Coast
Follow the golden Costa Dorada to seaside La Galera. Savor a creative Mediterranean menu made from fresh seasonal produce at the Michelin-starred L’Antic Molí before arriving in Valencia.

Accommodation: Hospes Palau de La Mar, Valencia.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Granada and the Alhambra Palace
Discover Granada’s 13th-century Alhambra Palace, with its intricate Islamic designs, exotic gardens and tranquil pools. Conclude with a decadent stay at a renovated 19th-century palace.

Accommodation: Hospes Palacio de los Patos, Granada.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Córdoba and Seville
Step back in time at Córdoba’s Old Roman Bridge and great Mosque-Cathedral, strolling beneath delicate arches and pillars. Arriving in Seville, relax over dinner.

Accommodation: Gran Meliá Colón, Seville.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Seville, the City of Carmen Relaxed Start
Explore the intricate details of famous masterpieces at the Fine Arts Museum. Embrace the passionate Flamenco with a private dance lesson.

Accommodation: Gran Meliá Colón, Seville.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: The Flavors of Andalucía Relaxed Start
After a Relaxed Start with the option of room service, a Spanish cooking experience awaits in an Andalucían market. Learn the secrets to Spain’s popular dishes and dine on your creations. Choose a romantic horse and carriage ride or allow us to reserve you a VIP seat at a chic rooftop bar.

Accommodation: Gran Meliá Colón, Seville.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8: Across the Alentejo to Lisbon
Greet Portugal in the charming hilltop town of Serpa. Learn the region’s conservation programs to protect the Iberian Lynx. Over lunch you’re treated to a performance of Cante Alentejano, a traditional polyphonic singing style.

Accommodation: Pousada de Lisboa, Lisbon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9: Lisbon and the Age of Discoveries Relaxed Start
Savor another Relaxed Start before viewing Lisbon’s Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower. Personalise your time visiting Queluz Palace or the National Coach Museum. Finish the day enjoying local cuisine as you dine in style this evening.

Accommodation: Pousada de Lisboa, Lisbon.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10: Forever Évora Relaxed Start
Bask in Évora’s flavors at Herdade da Calada winery where you’ll explore the estate and sip on a selection of tantalizing wines. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner of Alentejo specialties.

Accommodation: Convento do Espinheiro, Évora.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11: The Roman Ruins of Mérida and Madrid
Make your way across green and golden farmlands to Mérida’s well-preserved Roman Theater. From Roman ruins to a vibrant, modern city, journey through the sunbaked landscapes of Extremadura to Madrid.

Accommodation: Gran Meliá Fénix, Madrid.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Madrid of the Bourbons Relaxed Start
Curate your day, join an art historian at Madrid’s Prado Museum or explore the maze-like Old Town paired with a sampling of traditional churros. Celebrate your travels over a final decadent dinner.

Accommodation: Gran Meliá Fénix, Madrid.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13: Depart Madrid
After breakfast, bid farewell to your travel companions before your private transfer to Madrid Barajas Airport.

Meals: Breakfast

WHAT’S INCLUDED

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2024

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