Treasures of Spain and Portugal End Barcelona
Treasures of Spain and Portugal End Barcelona
Treasures of Spain and Portugal End Barcelona
14 Days Starting in Madrid and ending in Barcelona
Visiting: Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, Zamora, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Fátima, Lisbon, Seville, Granada, Guadix, Valencia, Peñíscola, Barcelona
Tour Overview
Don’t miss a thing on this most exhilarating of Spain and Portugal trips, filled with the flavours of sangria and port shared with locals, life-changing pilgrimages and the legacy of the Romans, Moors, Iberian royalty and a ‘Spanish Pope’ who built a ‘City in the Sea’.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Madrid, Toledo, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Lisbon, Seville and Barcelona
- Discover Segovia, Zamora and Valencia
- Visit Santo Tomé and the synagogue in Toledo, the cathedral and Praza do Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela, the Stock Exchange Palace and a local port wine cellar in Porto, Seville Cathedral, the Alhambra Palace in Granada
- View the Roman Aqueduct and Alca´zar in Segovia, the cathedral in Zamora, the Shrine at Fátima, the Belém Tower and Hieronymite Monastery in Lisbon, the Giralda Bell Tower in Seville, the cave homes of Guadix, the Serrano and Quart Towers and the city of Arts and Sciences complex in Valencia and La Sagrada FamÃlia in Barcelona
- See the Monument to the Discoveries in Lisbon
Make Travel Matter®
Valencia: Taste authentic Valencian horchata from a local vendor. This rich and flavourful nut-based drink loved by many is produced here using only locally sourced and natural ingredients, and respecting traditional methods of production. Alongside the local and organic production, they have been bringing the vibrant tradition of horchata back to its glory days, giving employment opportunities to people at risk of social exclusion. They have also built over 10 street carts from recycling materials, all working on solar energy and ice. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Be My Guest
Seville: Enjoy a traditional Andalusian Be My Guest dinner and the charming company of the Morillo family. A welcome drink of sangria in their sun-dappled courtyard before learning how they produce olive oil.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hola Madrid
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: Barceló Imagine
Accommodation Name: Barceló Imagine
Meals Included: Dinner
Kick-start your epic encounter with Spain and Portugal in Europe’s highest capital city, Madrid. Spend your day rambling along tree-lined boulevards and people-watching in the city's lively squares before joining your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a dinner and orientation drive past some of Madrid's most iconic sites.
Day 2: Admire The Sights Of Toledo And Madrid
Location: Madrid, Toledo, Madrid
Accommodation: Barceló Imagine
Accommodation Name: Barceló Imagine
Meals Included: Breakfast
We journey south for an excursion to the hilltop city of Toledo, where we'll join our Local Specialist for a walking tour. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé, home to El Greco's most famous painting, 'The Burial of the Count of Orgaz', and visit the former synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca. This afternoon, join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the Spanish capital, which includes views of the Royal Palace, the former residence of the Spanish royal family and the Cibeles Fountain.
Day 3: Journey To Segovia And Zamora
Location: Madrid, Segovia, Zamora
Accommodation: NH Palacio del Duero
Accommodation Name: NH Palacio del Duero
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Venture to Segovia and see the Roman Aqueduct, by far the most impressive Roman structure in Spain - delivering drinking water across its impressive 160 arches to the people of Segovia in ancient times, view the Alcázar of Segovia. Travel to the city of Zamora in the Castile and Leon region. Your orientation walking tour includes views of the Plaza Mayor and the Church of Mary Magdalene. Later this evening, why not follow your nose to a cosy local spot and relax with some refreshingly fruity sangria to toast the day.
Day 4: A Pilgrimage To Santiago De Compostela
Location: Zamora, Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation: Eurostars Gran
Accommodation Name: Eurostars Gran
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to Santiago de Compostela, where you’ll join a Local Specialist, who will share insights into the 'Way of Saint James' and explain why thousands of people attempt the life-changing pilgrimage annually. Visit the vast Cathedral, reputed to be the final resting place of Saint James the Great, and the Praza do Obradoiro, a square dominated by four architectural styles.
Day 5: Journey To Scenic Porto Dive Into Culture
Location: Santiago de Compostela, Porto
Accommodation: Carris Ribeira
Accommodation Name: Carris Ribeira
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we Dive Into Culture and the centuries-old tradition of local Port production at a tasting in a Port cellar. Afterwards, embark on a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist in Porto. Wander past Baroque churches and along the winding lanes that tumble down towards the Douro. See the remarkable bridges that span the river, the medieval Ribeira Quarter and its old quay/dock, before visiting the Stock Exchange Palace with its splendid Arabian Hall inspired by Granada's Alhambra. Spend the rest of the afternoon strolling through the historic centre of Porto - just steps away from our riverside hotel.
Day 6: Onwards To Fátima And Lisbon
Location: Porto, Fátima, Lisbon
Accommodation: VIP Grand
Accommodation Name: VIP Grand Lisboa
Meals Included: Breakfast
Follow the road taken by pilgrims over the last 100 years to the Shrine at Fátima, site of a celebrated religious miracle. We arrive in colourful Lisbon later – our home for the next two nights. This evening perhaps enjoy a traditional Portuguese dinner amidst the melancholic sounds of the fado.
Day 7: Discover Lisbon's Treasures Dive Into Culture
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: VIP Grand
Accommodation Name: VIP Grand Lisboa
Meals Included: Breakfast
Delve into Lisbon's centuries-old seafaring heritage today, paying tribute to the brave men who set off from these shores to discover a new world. You'll see the shimmering white Monument to the Discoveries, the iconic suspension bridge spanning the River Tagus, and Belém Tower when you join a Local Specialist on a sightseeing tour of Lisbon. Dive Into Culture visiting the Belém Quarter. Enjoy a taste of Pastéis de Belém. Join an Optional Experience to the historic towns of Cascais and Sintra.
Day 8: On To Seville Connect With Locals
Location: Lisbon, Seville
Accommodation: Meliá Lebreros
Accommodation Name: Meliá Lebreros
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We travel east through Portugal’s picturesque rural landscapes of the Alentejo famous for the country’s cork and cross into Spain, journeying through the province of Huelva, renowned for its Jabugo ham, before arriving in Seville. This evening, explore the fine art of olive oil production at a Be My Guest experience and Connect With Locals over a memorable dinner at an olive oil farm.
Day 9: Explore Spectacular Seville
Location: Seville
Accommodation: Meliá Lebreros
Accommodation Name: Meliá Lebreros
Meals Included: Breakfast
The charisma of Seville is unmistakable. Join a Local Specialist for a walking tour through the city. View the symbolic Giralda Bell Tower, see the tiled fountains, pavilions and lush palms in the Maria Luisa Park and explore the architectural gems of Seville's 1929 Ibero-American Exposition. Later, stroll through the historic Jewish Quarter before visiting the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world.
Day 10: Off To Granada
Location: Seville, Granada
Accommodation: Abades Nevada Palace
Accommodation Name: Abades Nevada Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Multicultural Granada takes centre stage today as we visit the magnificent Alhambra in the company of a Local Specialist. A fine example of Moorish architecture, the Alhambra complex was built during the 14th century towards the end of Islamic rule in Spain. Wander through the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal Summer Palace, once linked to the other palaces by a covered walkway across the ravine, and admire the intricate design and detail around every turn.
Day 11: Onwards To Valencia Dive Into Culture
Location: Granada, Guadix, Valencia
Accommodation: Silken Puerta
Accommodation Name: Novotel Valencia Lavant
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, we travel to Guadix in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains where you will see the whitewashed troglodyte dwellings lodged in the ochre-coloured cliffs of the surrounding area. We travel to Valencia, where we'll stay overnight to view the Bullring and admire the beautiful façade of the Modernist Estacion del Norte Train Station and the Serrano Tower. Embrace the city's spirit of innovation and stop to view the City of Arts and Sciences, a large-scale urban recreation centre for culture and science, designed by Santiago Calatrava. Here we enjoy horchata, the celebrated drink of Valencia, during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
Day 12: See The Sights Of Barcelona
Location: Valencia, Peñíscola, Barcelona
Accommodation: INNSiDE Barcelona Apolo by Melia
Accommodation Name: INNSiDE Barcelona Apolo by Melia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head north along the coast through the Levant region and stop at PeñÃscola, the 'City in the Sea', to view the ancient castle of the 'Spanish Pope', built by the Knights Templar and used in the film, 'El Cid'. We continue along the Costa Dorada to Barcelona with its whimsical Gaudà architecture. Join a Local Specialist and see the exterior of the unfinished La Sagrada FamÃlia before paying tribute to Christopher Columbus at the monument that bears his name.
Day 13: Barcelona Your Way
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation: INNSiDE Barcelona Apolo by Melia
Accommodation Name: INNSiDE Barcelona Apolo by Melia
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Embrace the charm of Barcelona, ramble through El Born for delicious tapas or consider joining an Optional Experience to the mountaintop monastery of Montserrat to see the shrine of the Black Madonna, or spend the rest of the day exploring the city's enchanting barrios. This evening, we join our fellow travellers and Travel Director for dinner.
Day 14: Journey Home
Location: Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast
For now it's adios to Spain at the end of a memorable holiday.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Optional Experiences and free time
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On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Dining Summary
- 6 Dinner (D)
- 13 Breakfast (B)
Dive Into Culture
- Porto: Savour the flavours of Portugal's centuries-old Port heritage and gain insights into its local production at a tasting in a Port cellar.
- Lisbon: Visit the Belém Quarter and enjoy a taste of Pastéis de Belém from the patisserie that has been using the same secret recipe for almost 200 years.
Check out our Q&As
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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