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SPAIN AND PORTUGAL ESSENTIAL TOUR

Barcelona ➡ Madrid ➡ Seville ➡ Lisbon ➡ Porto

PORTO

2

PORT.

LISBON

2

Bay of Biscay

Your journey ends with 2 nights in Porto

MADRID

2

SPAIN

BARCELONA

2

Your journey begins with 2 nights in Barcelona

Bus from Seville to Lisbon

2 SEVILLE

Mediterranean Sea

VACATION INCLUDES:

• 10 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel in standard class throughout • Skip the Line: Sagrada Familia Tour in Barcelona • Hop-on-Hop-off pass in Madrid • Small-group tour of Seville including skip the line

Royal Alcazar and Seville Cathedral • Walking tour of Lisbon • 6 bridges cruise in Porto (March-November only)

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Barcelona - NH Sants Barcelona Madrid - NH Collection Madrid Suecia Seville - H10 Corregidor Boutique Hotel Lisbon - Hotel Marques de Pombal Porto - NH Collection Porto Batalha

Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

Porto DAY 1 - BARCELONA

Your vacation begins in Barcelona. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Once settled into your hotel, spend the afternoon exploring. Perhaps wander down the tree-lined Las Ramblas, the most famous street in the city that overflows with buskers, dancers, living statues and mime artists.

DAY 2 - BARCELONA

Today spend some time spotting Gaudi’s iconic architectural masterpieces throughout the city, then avoid the queues at his masterpiece the Sagrada Familia with a guided tour. Art lovers also won’t want to miss a visit to the Picasso Museum to view a huge collection of the famous artist’s work. After a busy day sightseeing, treat yourself to a glass of locally made Sangria and delicious tapas. DAY 3 - BARCELONA TO MADRID

Travel from Barcelona to Madrid on the high-speed AVE train and upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Spend two days sightseeing in this energetic capital. Madrid has three world renowned art galleries, all within close walking distance of each other in the cities so called ‘Golden Triangle of Art’. The most famous of these is the Prado Museum offering one of the world’s finest collections of European works. DAY 4 - MADRID

After breakfast explorer the city to its fullest with your Hop-on-Hop-off Pass. Why not head to the contemporary Museo Reina Sofía with its fascinating installations and impressive collection of works by Picasso and Dali. Alternatively, take a break in the Parque del Retiro or enjoy some retail therapy along the Gran Via. DAY 5 - SEVILLE

Make your way to Atocha station and take the train to Seville for a 2-night stay. Once settled in take a stroll along the riverside perhaps, or head to the top of the Metropol Parasol for a unique view of this great city. DAY 6 - SEVILLE

This morning join a small group tour of the absolute highlights of Seville, including the impressive Plaza de España, San Telmo Palace, Royal Alcázar, huge Cathedral, and see the tomb of Christopher Columbus. Enjoy a siesta in the afternoon, before an evening of tapas and Flamenco perhaps! DAY 7 - LISBON

Take the scenic coach ride from Seville to Lisbon and here check-in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Visit the city’s most iconic sights such as the impressive medieval castle of Sao Jorge, the National Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Estrela Basilica, one of Lisbon’s most fascinating churches. DAY 8 - LISBON

Portugal’s historic capital city is draped over seven hills overlooking the mouth of the River Tagus. As one of the oldest cities in the world it has a huge amount to explore from the narrow streets of the Barrio Alto to the majestic Praça do Comércio, the central square overlooking the wide river. Your guided walking tour included is the best way to enjoy these and more, including a stop for one of Lisbon’s delicious Pasteis de Nata.

DAY 9 - LISBON TO PORTO

After breakfast, travel from Lisbon to Porto by train. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Once settled at the hotel, why not take a cruise along the River Duoro and marvel at the beautiful scenery from the water. DAY 10 - PORTO

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Porto. Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town, enjoy your 1hr river cruise included at a time of your choosing, and don’t miss a tour of the Fundação de Serralves, a contemporary art gallery housed in a beautiful Art Deco building with lovely gardens. No visit to Porto would be complete without a tour around the Port Wine cellars. These are situated in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river by bridge from Ribeira. You can make your own way around or pick up a guided tour. DAY 11 - DEPART PORTO