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Welcome
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Joy Of Madrid 4
Joy of Barcelona 5
Joy of Costa Del Sol 6
Charming Spain 6
Art Museums 7
Pictures of Andalucia 8
Pictures of Northern Spain 9
Explore Spain 10
Joy of Lisbon 10
Joy of Porto 11
Portrait of Portugal 12
Pictures of Portugal
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TRAVEL OPTIONS | SPAIN PORTUGAL
Joy of Madrid Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Madrid. Day 2: Half day Madrid Panoramic sightseeing. Free afternoon for Optional Tours. Overnight in Madrid. Day 3: Free day for Optional Tours. Overnight in Madrid.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3 hotels, daily breakfast and tours. From US$239 per person in double From US$349 in single Hotel Claridge or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4 hotels, daily breakfast and tours. From US$379 per person in double From US$729 in single Hotel Gaudi or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4 + hotels, daily breakfast and tours. From US$459 per person in double From US$779 in single Hotel Emperador or similar
Transfers: between Madrid airport and hotel. Train station transfers are available. Call for details. Daily departures ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2–12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
OPTIONAL TOURS MADRID: HALF DAY Madrid with Royal Palace | Every Morning | US$37 Visit Royal Palace and enjoy panoramic Madrid tour to show you all different and interesting views of Madrid. Madrid with Prado | Every Morning (exc Sun & Mon) | US$37 Visit Prado Museum and enjoy panoramic Madrid tour to show you all different and interesting views of Madrid. Madrid Panoramic | Every afternoon | US$25 Panoramic Madrid tour, as your guide explains the city’s history, monuments and shows you all different and interesting views of Madrid. Toledo | Every AM or PM | US$48 Cathedral–Outsides, visit St. Tome Church, Victorio Macho Museum, Sculpture Museum, Santa Maria La Blanca Synagogue, and San Juan includes handicraft works: the “Damasquinado”. Escorial & Valley of the Fallen | Every morning | US$59 Visit The Royal Palace, Pantheons, Infantes, Chapter House in Escorial, Valley of the Fallen with the Basilica. Madrid Illuminated | Every evening exc. Sun | US$18 A panoramic tour to show the colors of Madrid by night. Flamenco show | Every evening except Sun | US$52 Flamenco show with one drink included.
OPTIONAL TOURS MADRID: FULL DAY Toledo | Daily | US$78 Cathedral (outsides), visit the St. Tome Church, Victorio Macho Museum, Sculpture Museum, Santa Maria La Blanca Synagogue and San Juan De Los Reyes Church. We’ll also admire its famous handicraft works: the “Damasquinado”. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit to Cristo de la Cruz, the Jesuits church. Avila & Segovia | Daily | US$89 Avila, visit The Cathedral (outsides), San Vicente Basilica and St. Teresa’s Convent. Lunch at a typical restaurant. Segovia, visit The Cathedral and the Alcázar, the most spectacular castle in the country. Toledo, El Escorial & Valley | Daily, except Mon | US$116 Cathedral (outsides), visit St. Tome Church, Victorio Macho Museum, Sculpture Museum, Santa Maria La Blanca Synagogue and San Juan De Los Reyes Church. We’ll also admire its famous handicraft works: the “Damasquinado”. Lunch at a local restaurant. PM drive to El Escorial and visit The Royal Palace, Royal & Infantes Pantheons, Chapter House and Valley of The Fallen Basilica.
Joy of Barcelona Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Barcelona. Day 2: Half day Barcelona AM sightseeing. Free afternoon for Optional Tours. Overnight in Barcelona. Day 3: Free day for Optional Tours. Overnight in Barcelona.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3 hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$279 per person, double occupancy From US$389 single occupancy Hotel Albinoni or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4 hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$399 per person, double occupancy From US$539 single occupancy Hotel Gran Catalonia or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4 + hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$459 per person, double occupancy From US$639 single occupancy Hotel Duques de Bergara or similar
Transfers: between Barcelona airport and hotel. Barcelona pier, train station transfers are available. Call for details. * Daily departures ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2–12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
OPTIONAL TOURS BARCELONA: HALF DAY Barcelona AM | Daily | US$50 A panoramic drive with stop at Montjuic. Tour the Olympic Stadium and Sant Jordi Palace and the Spanish Village. Montserrat AM | Daily | US$62 Visit of the Royal Basilica, listen to the children’s chorus, considered the oldest one in Europe (except Saturdays). Barcelona PM | Daily (exc Sun&Mon) | US$50 Visit Güell Park, stop at Sagrada Familia, pass by the Monumental Bullring, visit the Picasso Museum. Tour of the Paseo de Gracia. Barcelona Dinner & Show | Daily | US$127 Short drive along the main streets of the city. Dinner at a local restaurant. Continue to “Tablao Flamenco” and enjoy Spanish traditional dances.
OPTIONAL TOURS BARCELONA: FULL DAY Barcelona Full Day | Daily (Exc Sun&Mon) | US$129 Stop at Montjuic. Tour the Olympic Stadium, Sant Jordi Palace. Visit the Spanish Village. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit Güell Park, stop at Sagrada Familia. Pass by the Monumental Bullring, visit the Picasso Museum. Tour of the Paseo de Gracia. Gerona & Figueras | Tue & Thu (June to end SEP) | US$127 Drive to Gerona. Visit the Cathedral and the Jewish Quarter. Continue to Figueras. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the Dalí Museum.
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TRAVEL OPTIONS | SPAIN PORTUGAL
Joy of Costa del Sol Joy of Marbella packages are available. Call for details.
Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Torremolinos. Day 2: Half day Malaga sightseeing. Free afternoon. Overnight in Torremolinos. Day 3: Free day for Optional Tours. Overnight in Torremolinos.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3 hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$159 per person, double occupancy From US$239 single occupancy Hotel Fenix or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4 hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$269 per person, double occupancy From US$409 single occupancy Hotel Royal Al–Andalus or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4 + hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$359 per person, double occupancy From US$549 single occupancy Hotel Amaragua or similar
Transfers: between Malaga airport or train station and hotels in Torremolinos. Daily departures ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2–12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
OPTIONAL TOURS COSTA DEL SOL Granada | Tuesday & Friday | US$86 Visit the Alhambra, Charles V Palace, Generalife, gipsy quarters of the Albaicin. Lunch at a local restaurant included. Seville | Wednesday & Friday | US$86 Monumental and panoramic visit of the city. Lunch at a local restaurant included. Cordoba | Thursday | US$80 Known in the whole world for his Arab and Jewish reminders, visit Cordoba’s mosque, Jewish quarter, synagogue and Roman bridge. Lunch at a local restaurant included. Continue visit of the typical «Patios» and gardens of Cordoba. Frigilana&Nerja | Thursday | US$51 Visit Frigiliana, a beautiful Malaga village that conserves the essence of Andalucia and Nerja’s prehistoric cave with impressive auditoriums and galleries. Gibraltar | Daily except Sat, Sun | US$54 Frontier crossing and tour of the city, tunnels and Punta Europa by minibus. Entrance to San Miguel caves and monkeys reserve. Marbella | Daily | US$41 Half day Marbella walking tour. Ronda | Tue &Thu | US$55 Tour of Ronda, the beautiful Andalusian town of Celtic origin, the Cathedral, the old quarter, the bullring (oldest one in Spain) and the Tajo. Lunch at a local restaurant included. Tangiers | Monday, Wednesday, Saturday | US$ 106 Ferry to cross the Strait of Gibraltar. Lunch in Tangiers, visit the city and return to Spain by ferry. * Tours above are from/to Malaga or Torremolinos. Same tours operate from Marbella at higher prices.
SPAIN PORTUGAL | TRAVEL OPTIONS
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Charming Spain
MADRID – COSTA DEL SOL – BARCELONA Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Madrid. Day 2: Half day Madrid sightseeing. Free afternoon.Overnight in Madrid. Day 3: Free day. OPTIONAL TOLEDO HALF DAY TOUR. Overnight in Madrid. Day 4: Flight to Malaga. Overnight in Costa Del Sol. Day 5: Half day Malaga sightseeing. Free afternoon. Overnight in Costa del Sol. Day 6: Free day. OPTIONAL RONDA TOUR. Overnight in Costa del Sol. Day 7: Flight to Barcelona. Overnight in Barcelona. Day 8: Half day Barcelona sightseeing. Free afternoon. Overnight in Barcelona. Day 9: Free day. OPTIONAL MONTSERRAT TOUR. Overnight in Barcelona.
Budget Includes accommodation at 3 hotels, daily breakfast, tours, and Spain domestic flights. From US$919 per person, double occupancy From US$1219 single occupancy Hotel Claridge – Madrid Hotel Fenix – Costa del Sol Hotel Albinoni – Barcelona
First Class Includes Madrid arrival, Barcelona departure transfers, accommodation at 4 hotels, daily breakfast, tours, and Spain domestic flights. From US$1159 per person, double occupancy From US$1619 single occupancy Hotel Gaudi – Madrid Hotel Royal Al Andalus – Costa del Sol Hotel Gran Catalonia – Barcelona
Superior Includes all transfers, accommodation at 4 + hotels, daily breakfast, tours and Spain domestic flights. From US$1519 per person, double occupancy From US$2199 single occupancy Hotel Emperador – Madrid Hotel Amaragua – Costa del Sol Hotel Duques de Bergara – Barcelona
*daily departures ** 3rd adult(sharing room) reduction is 10pct *** child (2–12, sharing room with parents) reduction is 20 pct.
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TRAVEL OPTIONS | SPAIN PORTUGAL
SPAIN ART MUSEUMS Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Madrid. Day 2: Half day Madrid and Prado tour. Follow our Madrid map for own walking tour to visit Thyssen– Bornemizsa and Art Center of Reina Sofia. Overnight in Madrid. Day 3: Half Day El Escorial Art Museum Tour. Afternoon is free. Flight to Bilbao. Overnight in Bilbao. Day 4: Half day visit to Guggenheim. Afternoon is free to visit Museum of Fine Arts on your own. Overnight in Bilbao. Day 5: Flight to Barcelona. Afternoon tour to visit Guell park, Picasso Museum and Eixample area. Overnight in Barcelona. Day 6: Full day visit to Gerona and Figueras with Salvatore Dali Museum. Overnight in Barcelona.
Budget Includes accommodation at 3 hotels, daily breakfast, tours, and Spain domestic flights. From US$999 per person, double occupancy From US$1349 single occupancy Hotel Claridge – Madrid Hotel Abba Parque – Bilbao Hotel Albinoni – Barcelona
First Class Includes Madrid arrival, Barcelona departure transfers, accommodation at 4 hotels, daily breakfast, tours, and Spain domestic flights. From US$1259 per person, double occupancy From US$1819 single occupancy Hotel Gaudi – Madrid Hotel NH Villa – Bilbao Hotel Gran Catalonia – Barcelona
Superior Includes all transfers, accommodation at 4 + hotels, daily breakfast, tours and Spain domestic flights. From US$1439 per person, double occupancy From US$2079 single occupancy Hotel Emperador – Madrid Hotel Tryp Arenal – Bilbao Hotel Duques de Bergara – Barcelona
Pictures of Andalucia
ANDALUCIA
(departs each Monday, Tuesday and Saturday) Day 1: MADRID–CORDOBA–SEVILLE Morning departure for Cordoba. Upon arrival visit its famous Mosque. Continue to Seville. Dinner and overnight, at the hotel of your choice. Day 2: SEVILLE Breakfast, lunch and overnight. Enjoy the morning monumental and panoramic visit of the city. The afternoon is free. Day 3: SEVILLE–MADRID Morning at leisure. Transfer to the rail station. Return to Madrid by speed train.
ANDALUCIA WITH TOLEDO (departs each Monday and Thursday)
Day 1: MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Morning departure for Cordoba. Upon arrival visit its famous Mosque. Continue to Seville. Dinner and overnight, at the hotel of your choice. Day 2: SEVILLE Breakfast. Enjoy the morning monumental and panoramic visit of the city. After lunch at a typical restaurant, the afternoon is free. Dinner and overnight. Day 3: SEVILLE – GRANADA Departure to Granada, beautifully situated on the foot hills of Sierra Nevada. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the world famous Palace of the Alhambra. Overnight in Granada. Day 4: GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast and departure to Toledo. Visit the historical city. Return to Madrid.
ANDALUCIA WITH COSTA DEL SOL & TOLEDO (departs each Wednesday)
Day 1: MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Morning departure for Cordoba. Visit its world famous Mosque. Continue to Seville. Overnight at the hotel of your choice. Day 2: SEVILLE Enjoy monumental and panoramic visit of the city. Afternoon is free. Overnight in Seville. Day 3: SEVILLE – EL PTO. DE S. MARIA – CADIZ – C. SOL Visit a famous wine cellar. Panoramic tour of Cadiz, Tarifa, and Algeciras. Overnight Costa Del Sol.
Day 4: COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA Late morning departure to Granada. Overnight. Day 5: GRANADA Morning visit Alhambra Palace and its Gardens of Generalife. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight. Day 6: GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Departure to Toledo. Visit the historical city. Return to Madrid. **3rd adult (sharing room) discount 5 pct *** child (2–12, sharing room with parents) discount 10 pct.
Pre & Post stays in Madrid and/or Barcelona are available. Call for details.
ANDALUCIA
Budget
First Class
Includes accommodation at 3 hotels, daily breakfast, and one dinner. From US$439 per person, double occupancy From US$519 single occupancy Hotel Don Paco or similar
Includes accommodation at 4 hotels, daily breakfast, and one dinner. From US$519 per person, double occupancy From US$619 single occupancy Hotel Macarena or similar
ANDALUCIA WITH TOLEDO
Budget
First Class
Includes accommodation at 3 hotels, daily breakfast, one dinner and two lunches. From US$429 per person, double occupancy From US$539 single occupancy Hotel Don Paco – Seville Hotel Alixares – Granada
Includes accommodation at 4 hotels, daily breakfast, one dinner and two lunches. From US$479 per person, double occupancy From US$619 single occupancy Hotel Macarena – Seville Hotel Vincci – Granada
ANDALUCIA WITH COSTA DEL SOL & TOLEDO
Budget
First Class
Includes accommodation at 3 hotels, daily breakfast. From US$584 per person, double occupancy From US$764 single occupancy Hotel Don Paco – Seville Hotel San Fermin – Costa del Sol, Hotel Alixares – Granada
Includes accommodation at 4 hotels, daily breakfast. From US$674 per person, double occupancy From US$899 single occupancy Hotel Macarena – Seville Hotel Alay – Costa del Sol Hotel Vincci – Granada
SPAIN PORTUGAL | TRAVEL OPTIONS
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Pictures of Northern Spain
NORTH SPAIN & GALICIA
GALICIA & RIAS BAJAS
Day 1: BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID Depart to Zaragoza. Own visit to the Basilica of Pilar, Patroness Virgin of the Hispanic world. Overnight in Madrid. Day 2: MADRID – BURGOS – SAN SEBASTIAN Departure to Burgos, visit the city. Overnight in San Sebastian. Day 3: SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – CASTRO URDIALES – SANTANDER Panoramic sightseeing of San Sebastian and Bilbao. Overnight in Santander. Day 4: SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO Departure for Oviedo. Sightseeing of the city. A special Gourmet lunch to taste the Asturia cuisine. Overnight in Oviedo. Day 5: OVIEDO – GIJON – LUGO Departure for Lugo. Panoramic sightseeing pf Gijon. Continue to visit the fishermen’s village, Cudillero. Overnight in Lugo. Day 6: LUGO – LA CORUÑA – SANTIAGO Departure for La Coruña. Panoramic sightseeing of the city. Optional tour to visit Rias Altas. Overnight in Santiago de Compostela. Day 7: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Morning sightseeing tour of the monumental city. Overnight in Santiago de Compostela. Day 8: SANTIAGO – RIAS BAJAS – LA TOJA – VIGO Excursion through the most picturesque area of the Gallician Rias Bajas to reach La Toja Island, known for its baths. Overnight in Vigo. Day 9: VIGO – PUEBLA DE SANABRIA – MADRID Enjoy the scenic drive through Orense and Puebla de Sanabria. Lunch at the Parador. Our scenic drive continues with stops in Villacastín and Guadarrama.
Day 1: MADRID – LUGO Departure for Lugo. Stop in Villacastin and Medina del Campo to see De La Mota castle. Continue to Astorga and visit Bishop’s palace. Overnight in Lugo. Day 2: LUGO – A CORUNA Departure for A Coruna. Panoramic sightseeing of the city. Overnight in A Coruna. Day 3: A CORUNA – SANTIAGO Departure to Santiago. Guided city tour. Overnight in Santiago. Day 4: SANTIAGO – RIAS BAJAS – LA TOJA – VIGO Excursion through the most picturesque area of the Gallician Rias Bajas to reach La Toja Island, known for its baths. Overnight in Vigo. Day 5: VIGO – PUEBLA DE SANABRIA – MADRID Enjoy the scenic drive through Orense and Puebla de Sanabria. Lunch at the Parador. Our scenic drive continues with stops in Villacastín and Guadarrama.
(departs Fridays)
*Pre or post stays in Barcelona and/or Madrid are available. Call for details. **3rd adult (sharing room) discount 5 pct. ***child (6–12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
Includes 4 hotels: Madrid–Agumar, San Sebastián–Costa Vasca, Santander–Santemar, Oviedo–Tryp, Lugo–Gran H.Lugo, Santiago– Gran Santiago, Vigo–Ciudad de Vigo, daily breakfast. From US$1009 per person, double occupancy From US$1349 single occupancy Dinner (except Madrid) supplement: US$129
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TRAVEL OPTIONS | SPAIN PORTUGAL
(departs Tuesdays)
Includes 4 hotels: Lugo–Gran H.Lugo, A Coruna–Hesperia, Santiago–Hesperia Peregrino, Vigo–Hesperia, daily breakfast. From US$499 per person, double occupancy From US$649 single occupancy Dinner supplement: US$79
Explore Spain
Independent rental car and hotel packages for explorers and adventurers.
PILGRIMS WAY Enjoy driving pathways leading to Santiago de Compostela Zaragoza, Burgos, Leon, Santiago de Compostela, Oviedo, Bilbao, Pamplona, Barcelona.
Budget : Economy car, 3 hotels for 8 nights, from US$959 per person, double occupancy. First Class: Standard car, 4 hotels for 8 nights, from US$1169 per person, double occupancy. Superior: Compact car, 4 (+) hotels for 8 nights, from US$1429 per person, double occupancy.
JEWISH HERITAGE Drive and learn about Jewish heritage in Spain, as you visit the towns, sites and synagogues. Barcelona , Gerona, Segovia, Caceres, Cordoba and Toledo.
Budget : Economy car, 3 hotels for 9 nights, Barcelona – Madrid domestic air, from US$1199 per person, double occupancy. First Class: Standard car, 4 hotels for 9 nights, Barcelona – Madrid domestic air, from US$1429 per person, double occupancy. Superior: Compact car, 4 + hotels for 9 nights, Barcelona – Madrid domestic air, from US$1699 per person, double occupancy.
SPANISH WINE ROUTES La Mancha, Avila, Segovia, Valladolid, Rioja, Ebro river, Penedes, Cava, Valencia and many more. Budget : Economy car, 3 hotels for 6 nights, from US$709 per person, double occupancy. First Class: Standard car, 4 hotels for 6 nights, from US$869 per person, double occupancy. Superior: Compact car, 4 (+) hotels for 6 nights, from US$1069 per person, double occupancy. Pre, post stays, extensions , combinations with other regions, countries are available. Call for detailed itineraries. Minimum of 2 people required for each package.
SPAIN PORTUGAL | TRAVEL OPTIONS
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Joy of Lisbon Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Lisbon. Day 2: Half day Panoramic Lisbon sightseeing. Free afternoon for Optional Tours. Overnight in Lisbon. Day 3: Free day for Optional Tours. Overnight in Lisbon.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3 hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$229 per person, double occupancy From US$349 single occupancy Hotel Eduardo VII or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4 hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$329 per person, double occupancy From US$529 single occupancy Hotel Real Parque or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4 + hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$429 per person, double occupancy From US$589 single occupancy Hotel Avenida Palace or similar
Transfers: between Lisbon airport and hotel. Train station and pier transfers are available. Call for details. Daily departures ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2–12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
OPTIONAL TOURS LISBON: HALF DAY
OPTIONAL TOURS LISBON: FULL DAY
Panoramic Lisbon | Daily (AM&PM) except Monday | US$43 Alfama,Black Horse Square, stops at Belém Tower and at the Monument to the Discoveries. Next is Jerónimos Monastery and the Coach Museum.
Fatima | Daily | US$109 Visit the Sanctuary and the Basilica and the Chapel of Apparitions. Visit the sites of Aljustrel Valinhos, and Loca do Anjo. Opportunity to attend mass.
Tagus River Cruise | Daily (PM) | US$38 A mini–cruise to see Lisbon from Tagus river.
Evora | Tue & Sat | US$102 In Evora, see the Roman Temple, the Romanesque Gothic Cathedral. Lunch. Visit Saint Francis church and the University. A walk along its streets. Stop in Setubal, famous fishing harbor.
Queluz, Sintra, Estoril | Daily (PM) except Tuesday | US$70 Stop at Queluz Palace. Visit Sintra, Mouth of Hell, Cascais with its fishing harbor and Estoril, the cosmopolitan center with the biggest Casino in Europe. Lisbon by night (show and dinner) | Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat | US$102 Panoramic tour of Lisbon by night, followed by a dinner and FADO show.
Coimbra | Wed | US$104 Coimbra, a charming university town, famous for the Church of Santa Clara. Visit the main buildings of Portugal's oldest university: the Library, Chapel and Senate room. Finally, a walk along the old streets to see the cathedral.
Estoril Casino | Tue/Thu/Sat) | US$102 Attendance at the International Floor Show. Time to tour the gambling rooms and the art gallery.
Joy of Porto
Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Porto. Day 2: Half day Porto sightseeing. Free afternoon. Overnight in Porto. Day 3: Free day for Optional Tours. Overnight in Porto.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3 hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$201 per person, double occupancy From US$301 single occupancy Hotel Douro VII or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4 hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$319 per person, double occupancy From US$504 single occupancy Hotel Dom Henrique or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4 + hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$409 per person, double occupancy From US$529 single occupancy Hotel Infante Sagres or similar
Transfers: between Porto airport and hotel. Train station and pier transfers are available. Call for details Daily departures ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2–12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
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Optional Porto tours are available. Call for details.
Portrait of Portugal
(departs Tuesdays and Saturdays) Day 1: LISBON – LEIRIA Depart for Óbidos, a medieval symbol of narrow streets surrounded by walls. In Alcobaça visit to the Church with the tombs of D. Pedro and Inês. Continue to fishing port of Nazaré. Stop in Batalha to visit to the Monastery, before we arrive in Fátima, renowned as the world’s Pilgrimage Centre reflecting the Faith of thousands of pilgrims. Dinner and overnight in Leiria. Day 2: LEIRIA – PORTO Depart for Conimbriga where we will see Romans sites. Continue to Coimbra to discover its old traditions and University. Enjoy the exuberance of the forest of Buçaco and Aveiro, the city of canals. Dinner and overnight in Porto. Day 3: PORTO Porto, the 2nd largest city of Portugal and declared, world heritage site, by UNESCO is a living amphitheatre inviting us to make a morning visit to discover the riverside area, old houses, palaces, churches that history has made eternal and Port wine, known worldwide. Afternoon is free for OPTIONAL TOURS. Dinner and overnight in Porto. Day 4: GUIMARES – BRAGA Depart for Guimarães, birthplace of the nation. Stop at Colina Sagrada, Castle and Palace of Duques of Bragança. Continue to Braga, the city of Archbishops. Visit the oldest Cathedral of Portugal and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Braga. Luxuriant greenery surrounds us passing by Barcelos, town of the legend of the rooster. Dinner and overnight in Porto. Day 5: PORTO – URGEIRICA Through a landscape speckled with granite houses with wooden or wroght–iron balconies, we find Amarante and Vila Real. Visit the Gardens of the Palace of Mateus, the Port Wine region, the Douro Valley. In the mountainous hinterland lies. Viseu – a city of warriors and painters. Dinner and overnight in Urgeirica. Day 6: URGEIRICA – CASTELO DE VIDE Drive to the heart of Portugal. The beauty of the Estrela Mountain Range, the highest point of the country, a world of shepherds and their flocks and irregular landscape. Castelo Branco, with its lovely garden and staircases of the Kings. Beautiful Castelo de Vide, proud of its Jewish quarter of whitewashed houses. Dinner and overnight in Castelo de Vide.
Day 7: CASTELO DE VIDE – EVORA Depart for Evora. As we drive southward, hills and extensive green and gold plains alternate, among which we find Estremoz and its marble quarries. Stop in Évora, a living museum of tradition and history, handicrafts and gastronomy. Walking tour of the town, which is part of the World Heritage. Dinner and overnight in Evora. Day 8: EVORA – ALVOR Morning free. A journey southward passing by Beja and Silves. Dinner and overnight in Alvor. Day 9: ALGARVE Algarve is the charm of the old legends of bewitching Moorish maidens and the call of the sea that led to the discovery of the new worlds. Visit to Lagos and the Promontory of Sagres, the symbol of the Portuguese Discoveries. Dinner and overnight in Alvor. Day 10: ALVOR – LISBON A last look at this zone nestling among land, sea and sky. Return to Lisbon through Setúbal and, along the coast the Arrábida Mountain Range, the latter’s unique vegetation making it both beautiful and mysterious, are at the gates of Lisbon.
Pre and post Lisbon packages are available. Call for details. First class hotels, daily continental buffet breakfast, and dinners, tour escort, no smoking –A/C deluxe motorcoach, local guides, entrance fees. From US$1699 per person, double occupancy From US$1999 single occupancy **3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct ***child (6–12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
Pictures of Portugal
CENTRAL PORTUGAL
FAITHFUL PORTUGAL
Day 1: LISBON – OBIDOS – NAZARE– FATIMA Depart for Óbidos, a medieval symbol of narrow streets surrounded by walls. Stop in fishing village of Nazare. Admire the harmonious lines of the monasteries of Batalha and Alcobaça. The faith that the monasteries exude is rekindled at Fatima, a place of pilgrimage. Dinner and overnight in Abrantes. Day 2: CASTELO DE VIDE – MARVAO – ESTREMOZ – EVORA Depart for beautiful Castelo de Vide, proud of its Jewish quarter. Stop at Marvao to visit its castle. Estremoz is our final stop before we arrive in Evora. Walking tour of a Museum Town that is a part of the World Heritage. Dinner and overnight in Evora. Day 3: SETUBAL – LISBON Afternoon return to Lisbon passing by Setubal fishing town on the Sado river, known for its XVth century churches. Opportunity to watch and take pictures of the Península de Troia and its natural reserve.
Day 1: LISBON – OBIDOS – NAZARE – BATALHA – FATIMA Departure for Obidos. Visit the beautiful walled town with its picturesque streets and the Pousada do Castelo. We then drive to Alcobaca to visit the 12th century Church with the tombs of D. Pedro and Inês de Castro For lunch, we go to Nazare, the most colourful of Portuguese fishing villages. If possible we go to the Sitio for a panoramic view of the beach and the village. In the afternoon we visit the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of the Gothic style considered a World Heritage by UNESCO. Arrival at Hotel in Fátima. You can join the evening mass. Dinner and overnight in Fatima. Day 2: FATIMA – LISBON Free day to visit the church where the tombstones of Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco are, as well as the Chapel of Apparitions, heart of the Shrine. At the end of the day we will return to Lisbon through the colorful farming region.
(Departs Thursdays and Sundays)
From US$489 per person, double occupancy From US$579 single occupancy
SOUTH PORTUGAL
(Departs Saturdays and Tuesdays) Day 1: LISBON – EVORA – ALVOR Vast plains rich in agriculture and cork are the norm on the way to Évora, where a tour unveils the city in all its splendour. Journey southward passing by Beja and Silves. Dinner and overnight in Alvor. Day 2: ALGARVE Algarve, the charm of the old legends of bewitching Moorish maidens and the call of the sea that led to the discovery of new worlds. Visit to Lagos and the Promontory of Sagres, the symbol of the Portuguese Discoveries. The afternoon will bring an invitation to take a dip in the warm sea. Dinner and overnight in Alvor. Day 3: SETUBAL – LISBON Return to Lisbon through Setúbal and the Arrábida Mountain Range, the latter's unique vegetation making it both beautiful and mysterious, are at the gates of Lisbon. From US$629 per person, double occupancy From US$749 single occupancy
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(Departs daily)
From US$159 per person, double occupancy From US$189 single occupancy
Pre and post Lisbon packages are available. Call for details. All Packages include first class hotels, daily continental buffet breakfast, and dinners, tour escort, no smoking –A/C deluxe motorcoach, local guides, entrance fees. **3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct ***child (6–12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
Explore Portugal
Independent rental car and hotel packages for explorers and adventurers.
PORTUGUESE WINE ROUTES Enjoy drive and discover Portuguese vineyards starting with Ribatejo region, continue on to Douro Valley and stop at Alentejo region before returning to Lisbon. Meanwhile learn about local culture, food and lifestyle. Enjoy working in the vineyards with locals. Lots of pictures to take, drawing inspirations to arise.
Budget : Economy car, 3 hotels for 7 nights, from US$769 per person, double occupancy. First Class: Standard car, 4 hotels for 7 nights, from US$939 per person, double occupancy. Superior: Compact car, 4 + hotels for 7 nights, from US$1139 per person, double occupancy.
PORTUGUESE CERAMICS Different regions have their own distinct styles. Choose from a variety of wares; pottery, faience, porcelain, figurines from family owned local stores or local factories. It is a local culture of different regions. Enjoy while you learn the art and local way of life. Ordering your new fine porcelain china or shopping for hand–made decorative items will surely be an excitement.
Budget : Economy car, 3 hotels for 6 nights, from US$679 per person, double occupancy. First Class:Standard car, 4 hotels for 6 nights, from US$829 per person, double occupancy. Superior: Compact car, 4 + hotels for 6 nights, from US$1009 per person, double occupancy.
JEWISH HERITAGE Drive and learn about Jewish heritage in Portugal, as you visit the towns, sites and synagogues. Lisbon, Evora, Castelo de Vide, Tomar, Porto.
Budget : Economy car, 3 hotels for 5 nights, from US$559 per person, double occupancy. First Class: Standard car, 4 hotels for 5 nights, from US$679 per person, double occupancy. Superior: Compact car, 4 + hotels for 5 nights, from US$829 per person, double occupancy.
Pre, post stays, extensions , combinations with other regions, countries are available. Call for detailed itineraries. Minimum of 2 people required for each package.
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PICTURES OF PORTUGAL & SPAIN (Departs each Sundays)
Day 1: MADRID – TRUJILLO – LISBON Departure for Lisbon. Stop in Trujillo, birthplace of relevant America discoverers. Continue to Lisbon. Overnight in Lisbon. Day 2: LISBON Half day regular Lisbon sightseeing. Afternoon is free for Optional Tours. Overnight in Lisbon. Day 3: FATIMA Visit the Sanctuary and the Basilica in Fatima. Overnight in Lisbon. Day 4: ARACENA – SEVILLE Departure to Aracena. A charming Mountain village located at the border. Overnight in Seville. Day 5: SEVILLE Enjoy the morning monumental and panoramic visit of the city.The afternoon is free. Overnight in Seville. Day 6: GRANADA Departure to Granada, beautifully situated on the foot hills of Sierra Nevada. Visit the world famous Palace of the Alhambra. Overnight in Granada. Day 7: TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast and departure to Toledo. Visit of this historical city. Return to Madrid in late afternoon. Overnight in Madrid. Day 8: MADRID Half day Madrid sightseeing. Afternoon free. Overnight in Madrid. Day 9: MADRID – RETURN Transfer to airport.
Budget
First Class
Includes 3 hotels, Daily Breakfast, Meal Plan as shown, Tour Escort, No Smoking – A/C Deluxe motorcoach, local guides and entrance fees. From US$909 per person, double occupancy From US$1329 single occupancy
Includes 4 hotels, Daily Breakfast, Meal Plan as shown, Tour Escort, No Smoking – A/C Deluxe motorcoach, local guides and entrance fees. From US$1059 per person, double occupancy From US$1499 single occupancy
**3rd adult (sharing room) discount 5 pct ***child (6–12, sharing room with parents) discount 15 pct.
PICTURES OF SPAIN & ITALY Day 1: MADRID–ARRIVAL Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Madrid. Day 2: MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE Morning departure for Cordoba. Visit its famous Mosque. Continue to Seville. Dinner and overnight in Seville. Day 3: SEVILLE Enjoy the morning monumental and panoramic visit of the city. The afternoon is free. Dinner and overnight in Seville Day 4: SEVILLE – GRANADA Departure to Granada. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the world famous Palace of the Alhambra. Overnight in Granada. Day 5: GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Departure to Toledo. Visit of this historical city. Return to Madrid in late afternoon. Overnight in Madrid. Day 6: MADRID Half day tour to enjoy Madrid with Prado Museum. Afternoon is free. Overnight in Madrid Day 7: MADRID– ROME Transfer to airport. Flight to Rome (not included in the tour price, approx US$ 150). Meet at arrival in Rome. Overnight in Rome.
Day 8: ROME Full day memorable tour of Rome with bus and guide: Monuments of Rome. Overnight in Rome. Day 9: SIENA – CHIANTI – FLORENCE Morning visit of Siena. Continue to Chianti region for a wine– tasting session in a typical cellar. Dinner at a local restaurant with drinks and overnight in Florence. Day 10: FLORENCE Guided sightseeing tour of Florence. Free afternoon for Optional Tours. Overnight in Florence. Day 11: VERONA – VENICE Visit enchanting town of Verona. Continue to Venice. Dinner with drinks. Overnight in Venice. Day 12: VENICE Morning guided walking tour of the city. Afternoon at leisure for optional tours. Overnight in Venice. Day 13: VENICE – COMO Morning departure for COMO. Free afternoon for optional tours. Farewell dinner with drinks included. Overnight in Como. Day 14: COMO – MILAN Morning transfer to Malpensa airport or Milan train station.
Departure Dates March 18, April 01 – 15 – 22, May 06, June 03 – 17, July 01 – 15, August 05 – 19, September 02 – 16 – 30, October 15 – 29
Services Include 4 star hotels, Daily Breakfast, Meal Plan as shown, Tour Escort, No Smoking – A/C Deluxe motorcoach, local guides and entrance fees.
From US$2299 per person, double occupancy From US$2999 single occupancy **3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct
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***child (6–12, sharing room with parents) discount 15 pct.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS... Price Guarantee and Validity All prices are based on currency rates of exchange at the time of printing of these tour programs. The itineraries and prices are subject to change with or without any prior notice. Full payment required to guarantee tour price. Reservations and Payments Reservations must be made at least 45 days prior to departure. A non– refundable deposit for $150 is required to hold the reservations. The final payment due 45 days prior to departure. Bookings received less than45 days prior to the departure require full payment. We reserve the right to cancel unpaid booking and apply cancellation charges if full payment is not received by the due date. We accept most credit cards, checks and cash. Credit card payments accepted only with original signature, and credit card imprint along with Travel Options credit card authorization form. Revisions All requests for revision must be made in writing. A handling fee of $50 per transaction will be charged for any revision made to a reservation prior to 45 days before departure. For revisions less than 45 days prior departure a handling fee of $100 per person plus any supplier fees will be required. Cancellations All cancellations for revisions must be received in writing. A fee of $150 per person will be charged for any cancellation. For any cancellation received less than 6 weeks prior to departure, the following fees will apply: Number of days prior to departure.
Cancellation fee (of the total price)
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Baggage Porterage for one suitcase is included in the tour price. Due to limited coach capacity only one piece of luggage per person will be accepted. Travel Insurance Travel Insurance is highly recommended. PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS. WE HAVE MANY OPTIONS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS. Travel documents Travelers must be in possession of a valid passport and visas. No refund will be due if the required documentations are not obtained. Changes & Variations on the itinerary We reserve the right to vary itineraries and substitute hotels and transportation if an unforeseen condition beyond our control makes it necessary. During national holidays certain sites, such as museums and shopping, might be limited. Child and Youth Children’s discount might be available for some tours. Children under the age of 6 are not accepted on these tours, except individual packages. All Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Responsibility Travel Options is responsible for making arrangements for the tour services mentioned in this brochure and acts only as the agent for the transportation companies and other suppliers. Airlines, Hotels and all suppliers are independent entities and are not agents or employees of Travel Options or its affiliates. The tour operators and their agents will not accept any responsibility in the event of damage, loss, accident, illness, personal injuries, death, property loss, delay, change in air service, strike,war, terrorism, bankrupcy, weather, inconvenience, disappointment or expense occurred by any act or omission of any supplier or person providing the services.
No refund for unused portion(s) of the tours, including any missed sightseeing and meals. Accommodations & Hotels The listed hotels in this brochure will be used on almost all tours. In case a change becomes necessary for any reason, an equivalent substituted hotel may be booked. The per person rates are based on double occupancy. A limited number of single rooms are available with a supplement and also triple rooms are available at a reduction. Taxes and service charges for the hotels are included in the tour price.
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