Embark on an Iberian adventure as you take in medieval architecture, idyllic landscapes and delectable cuisine. Explore Lisbon, Europe's second oldest capital city. Visit the medieval walled town of Obidos. Visit the exotic and expansive Alhambra palace. Enjoy reserved seating at a flamenco show. Become part of an authentic "paella experience." View Antonio Gaudí's architectural masterpieces, including La Sagrada Familia. Explore Spain and Portugal's priceless treasures of art, history and culture set against a backdrop of sunny Mediterranean shores and grand mountain ranges.
On some dates additional accommodations may be used. Single accommodations are limited.
Services of a tour manager
All on-tour transportation and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions Apply)
13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
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You are on your way to a colorful cultural adventure featuring the best of Spain and Portugal.
H10 Casanova, Barcelona
Dinner
Included
Welcome to Spain. Begin your journey in the vibrant city of Barcelona. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers and enjoy a welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Visit Antonio Gaudi's final masterpiece, the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia.
H10 Casanova, Barcelona
Breakfast
Included
Start your morning with a walk from your hotel to some of Barcelona's main sights, getting to experience this amazing city as it was meant to be explored - on foot. After some free time for lunch on your own, embark on a panoramic tour of Barcelona, showcasing the Columbus Monument, Parc de Montjuic, and Antoni Gaudi's Batllo House and Casa Mila building (UNESCO). A local expert will accompany you on a visit to the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia* (UNESCO), considered to be the most famous of Gaudi's work. Work on the basilica began in 1882, and it is scheduled to be completed in 2026 on the 100th anniversary of the architect's death. Today breakfast will be included.
*On the rare occasion that the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is not available, you will instead visit another top Spanish attraction.
Stop in the little-known town of Peniscola, the "City in the Sea."
SH Valencia Palace, Valencia
Breakfast
Included
Today, say goodbye to Barcelona! On your way to Valencia, stop in beautiful Peniscola where you will enjoy free time to explore on your own. Known as the "City in the Sea," this fortified town and its Knights Templar Castle dating back to the 13th century are a little hidden gem. End your day in Valencia, a treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecture, surrounded by citrus groves. Perhaps you will join an optional tour that explores the myths and legends of Valencia. Today breakfast will be included.
SH Valencia Palace, Valencia
Breakfast,
Lunch
Included
On a panoramic tour of Valencia, see the City of Arts and Sciences – an ultramodern educational institution. Explore the city's old town on foot, discovering the history with a local expert. View the ornate Serranos Towers before wandering through the bustling central market, where you'll shop side-by-side with the locals. Enjoy time on your own to explore as you wish. Travel to Albufera, the area where paella first originated. Enjoy a short boat ride on the canals surrounding the rice field plantations. Visit a traditional fisherman's home, known as a barraca, and enjoy a paella-making demonstration and a delicious paella lunch. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Catalonia Hotel, Granada
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Today you'll make your way to Granada, the last great capital of the Moors in Spain before it fell to the Catholic monarchs in 1492. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for dinner at a nearby restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Barcelo Seville Renacimiento, Seville
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
This morning, join a local expert for a tour of the world-famous Alhambra** (UNESCO,) a stone fortress overlooking the entire city and serving as a mesmerizing example of Islamic architecture. End your day in Seville, considered Spain's "cultural capital." Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
**Alhambra tickets are not guaranteed and subject to availability per Spanish Governing Authority. On the occasion that tickets are not available, you will visit another top Spanish attraction and your group leader or travel agent will be notified.
Feel the energy of Spain at a flamenco performance in Seville.
Barcelo Seville Renacimiento, Seville
Breakfast,
Lunch
Included
Decide how you see Seville because it's your choice! Walk the Santa Cruz Quarter with an expert guide, admiring the orange trees and white-washed houses before continuing to the Plaza de España -OR- see the city from a different perspective with a boat ride on the Guadalquivir River, drifting by timeworn bridges and towers. Later, visit the Seville Cathedral*** (UNESCO) – the largest gothic church in the world – and see Columbus' tomb and the Giralda Bell Tower. End the afternoon with a light tapas lunch, overlooking the cathedral. This evening, enjoy an authentic flamenco show (UNESCO) featuring Seville's most famous traditions. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
***The Seville Cathedral requires a dress code that does not allow for shorts, flip flops, bare shoulders or hats.
In Cordoba, take a walking tour of La Mezquita, a religious marvel.
H10 Puerta de Alcala, Madrid
Breakfast
Included
Travel to the extraordinary Moorish city of Cordoba. Upon arrival, embark on a walking tour of La Mezquita (UNESCO), an 8th-century mosque that was converted into the city's cathedral in the 16th century. Continue your exploration of Cordoba in the city's well-preserved and historical Jewish Quarter. Then, board the AVE high-speed train to Spain's capital city, Madrid! Arrive in the late afternoon and enjoy some free time to rest or venture out and explore on your own. Today breakfast will be included.
H10 Puerta de Alcala, Madrid
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
During a locally guided panoramic tour of Madrid's historic center, see iconic sites such as the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, where events have been held since the 17th century. Join a local expert to explore the priceless masterpieces of the Prado Museum, which opened in 1819 and boasts some of the world's finest collections of art by masters such as Velazquez and Goya. Your afternoon will be free to explore this fascinating city further. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Vila Gale Collection, Elvas
Breakfast
Included
Travel to Toledo (UNESCO), the capital of medieval Spain until 1560. Embark on a comprehensive tour, highlighting the magnificent Gothic cathedral. Then, visit the Church of Santo Tome and view El Greco's masterpiece painting, The Burial of Count Orgaz. Bid Spain adios and cross the border into Portugal, arriving in the off-the-beaten-path town of Elvas, a garrison town recognized as a World Heritage site. Today breakfast will be included.
Experience Lisbon's many UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Belém.
Altis Grand Hotel, Lisbon
Breakfast
Included
After enjoying a relaxing morning in Elvas, make your way to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Spend your day uncovering legends of the country's past, including the Jeronimo's Monastery (UNESCO), the Monument to the Discoveries, and the Tower of Belém (UNESCO). Enjoy time in the evening to settle into your new home for the next 3 nights. Today breakfast will be included.
Altis Grand Hotel, Lisbon or Iberostar Lisboa, Lisbon
Breakfast
Included
The day is yours! Discover the capital city on your own. Consider tasting the city's mouthwatering cuisine or taking the historic tram to the vibrant Alfama district. Perhaps you will go on an optional excursion to the Portuguese Riviera, visiting the picturesque towns of Cascais and Sintra. Today breakfast will be included.
Altis Grand Hotel, Lisbon
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Today, visit one of Portugal's most famed towns – Obidos! With its labyrinth of cobblestoned streets and whitewashed houses, this medieval town beckons you to linger and enjoy its charm. You may choose to try one of the local delicacies – sour cherry liquor served in chocolate cups, or simply enjoy the narrow streets and picture perfect alleyways. Gather this evening for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip to Spain and Portugal. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Breakfast
Included
Return home with memories of a beautiful land and a diverse cultural heritage. Today breakfast will be included.
Itinerary featured is for June 2024 - May 2025 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Pricing is per person,
double occupancy,
land only, based on June 22, 2024 travel date.
Single supplement from $1,000.
Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability. Airfare to the destination is not included, on-tour flights, when applicable, are included..
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