First Class 2012: Southern Spain and Portugal 2012
Tour Type: Spain Portugal Morocco and France Regionals
Brochure Type: First Class 2012
Feel the heartbeat of Spain and Portugal as you cross spectacular landscapes. Uncover the hidden secrets and proud history of Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Gibraltar, Seville and Lisbon. Experience authentic cuisine, fiery passion and perfect panoramas on this memorable adventure.
Sightseeing Highlights
Brochure Type: First Class 2012
Feel the heartbeat of Spain and Portugal as you cross spectacular landscapes. Uncover the hidden secrets and proud history of Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Gibraltar, Seville and Lisbon. Experience authentic cuisine, fiery passion and perfect panoramas on this memorable adventure.
Sightseeing Highlights
- Gibraltar Visit this British overseas territory.
- Granada Visit the Alhambra Palace.
- Lisbon See the Monument to the Discoveries and Belem Tower.
- Madrid View the Royal Palace, Cervantes Memorial and Puerta del Sol.
- Marbella Orientation of this scenic beach holiday resort.
- Seville See Columbus' tomb in Seville Cathedral, the Bell Tower and Maria Luisa Park.
- Toledo Visit the Synagogue and the Church of Santo Tome.
- 1 three-course dinner with local wine.
- 8 hot buffet breakfasts.
- Be My Guest dinner in Seville.
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Lisbon.
- Welcome Reception including light snacks and Welcome Drinks with your Travel Director in Madrid.
- First class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and provate facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included
- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and onboard restroom.
- The services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your journey.
- A qualified Local Guide in Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Seville and Lisbon.
- Audio headsets for all guided visits and included sightseeing
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map.
Call (800) 424-7515 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10565010
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to Madrid. |
| Day 2 | Madrid | ARRIVE MADRID (2 NIGHTS): Welcome to Madrid, the Spanish capital city! Unwind after your journey or take some time to explore this lively, dynamic city. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers later for a Welcome Reception. An orientation drive this evening will show you the main sights of the vibrant city. (Welcome Reception) Rafael Atocha (First Class) |
| Day 3 | Madrid | MADRID SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: Madrid's long rich history is evident everywhere you look during your sightseeing tour with your expert Local Guide. The city's golden age in the 16th and 17th centuries produced many fine buildings and attracted artists from all over Europe. Drive along leafy avenues and see the statue of Cervantes' fictional hero, Don Quixote, in the Plaza de Espana. Admire the Cibeles Fountain and the Parliament. Cross the magnificent Puerta del Sol. View the Royal Palace, the largest in Western Europe with more than 2,800 rooms. Once the official residence of King Juan Carlos, it is now used only on state occasions. Spend time afterwards relaxing or consider an excursion to Segovia, a charming town studded with monuments including a Roman aqueduct and a grand fortress. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 4 | Granada | MADRID - TOLEDO - GRANADA: Explore Toledo with your expert Local Guide, who shows you the historical sights of this imperial city, whose history dates back thousands of years. Visit the Jewish Synagogue and the Church of Santo Tome - home to El Greco's most famous painting. Your journey continues through the wine producing centre of Valdepenas, and across La Mancha, where your Travel Director tells the tale of Don Quixote. Finish the day with dinner at your hotel with wonderful views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Gran Luna (First Class) |
| Day 5 | Marbella | GRANADA - MARBELLA: Your expert Local Guide takes you on a tour of the most famous monument in Granada and Spain's finest example of Moorish architecture - the Alhambra Palace. An enormous fortress occupying a hilly terrace on the southeastern border of the city, the ornate palace and exotic water gardens of the Generalife - the Moors' royal summer residence - are a joy to behold. Marvel at uninterrupted views across the town and hills beyond. Arrive this afternoon in Marbella, one of the most popular coastal holiday destinations in Europe, featuring splendid beaches and buzzing nightlife! (Buffet Breakfast) NH Marbella (First Class) |
| Day 6 | Seville | MARBELLA - GIBRALTAR - SEVILLE (2 NIGHTS): Follow the Costa del Sol to La Linea and travel across to the Rock of Gibraltar. At the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula and overlooking the Straits of Gibraltar, the territory of Gibraltar was ceded to Great Britain in 1713, and remains a point of contention in Anglo-Spanish relations. Shop for duty-free goods, then travel north through the famous sherry wine region of Jerez to Seville. (Buffet Breakfast) Melia Lebreros (First Class) |
| Day 7 | Seville | SEVILLE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: Welcome to Seville, the home of flamenco and bullfighting! The artistic, cultural and financial capital of southern Spain, Seville is also the capital of Andalusia. Your expert Local Guide takes you on a sightseeing tour of this fascinating city on the banks of the River Guadalquivir. See Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and burial site of Christopher Columbus. The cathedral's Bell Tower, the Giralda, is equally splendid and started life as a minaret. See the pools and fountains in Maria Luisa Park, built for the 1929 World's Fair. Your tour finishes with a walk through the Jewish quarter, after which there is time to see more sights or shop for souvenirs! This evening, join your companions for a delicious Be My Guest dinner at an authentic hacienda. (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner) |
| Day 8 | Lisbon | SEVILLE - LISBON (2 NIGHTS): Journey via the 'Jabugo' (ham centre) of Spain, through beautiful landscape featuring mighty castles and rugged terrain. Cross the border into Portugal's Alentejo province, a region of vast open countryside with undulating plains and rich fertile soil. The area is reliant mainly on agriculture and the region produces several types of cheeses, wines, smoked hams and sausages, as well as cork. The capital, Lisbon, is renowned for tiny patio restaurants known as fadistas, where you can dine on local while listening to the sounds of haunting fado melodies. (Buffet Breakfast) Tsar (First Class) |
| Day 9 | Lisbon | LISBON SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: Lisbon is a colourful city with a rich maritime history. Your expert Local Guide shows you the Monument to the Discoveries, commemorating the maritime expansion of Portugal and the men who sallied forth fearlessly in search of fame and fortune, including Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama and Pedro Alvares Cabral, who discovered Brazil. Gaze in awe at the beautiful suspension bridge across the River Tagus, reminiscent of the Golden Gate Bridge. See the Belem Tower, built in the early 16th century to commemorate Vasco da Gama's expedition and another symbol of Portuguese power during the age of the great discoveries. Tonight, celebrate with your Travel Director and your fellow travellers at a Farewell Dinner to mark the end of your holiday. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) |
| Day 10 | USA | LISBON - USA: Say farewell to your Travel Director and newfound friends at the end of your journey through Spain and Portugal or you can join the Douro Valley Cruise, as shown below. Transfers available. Conditions apply. (Buffet Breakfast) |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
