13-Nights Spain and Portugal: 10 Extraordinary Cities - Small Group Journeys

13-Nights Spain and Portugal: 10 Extraordinary Cities - Small Group Journeys from $15,495

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Spain and Portugal: 10 Extraordinary Cities

Similar in many ways yet distinct in others, Spain and Portugal combine to offer travel experiences rich in history and an air of romance. Explore them both on one spectacular journey, witnessing daily life today and discovering how a range of peoples influenced the culture, cuisine and arts across the entire Iberian peninsula.


13 nights from $15,495 per person

Itinerary

1 Arrive Lisbon, Portugal

Portugal is a country brimming with a seafaring history and old-world charm. Many cultures have thrived here over the centuries as evidenced by the stately palaces, medieval castles, tranquil monasteries and quaint fishing villages they left behind. Lisbon, the capital, enchants with limestone buildings, intimate alleyways and easy-going vibe.


Olissippo Lapa Palace Hotel

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2 Lisbon – Historic City Highlights

Enjoy a tour of Lisbon with an expert local guide, roaming streets that gently rise and fall over the hills on which this coastal city is built. See the Belém Tower, an intricately carved limestone structure with Moorish-inspired architecture, and visit the UNESCO-listed Jerónimos Monastery.


Olissippo Lapa Palace Hotel

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3 Évora – Walled Medieval City

Journey to Évora, a beautifully preserved medieval city located on a sun-drenched plain in southern Portugal, stopping en route for a wine tasting. On arrival, visit the historic town center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to view an ancient Roman Temple, the Gothic 13th-century Sé Cathedral with its Romanesque architectural influences, and the striking city walls — all must-see treasures.


Convento Do Espinheiro, Historic Hotel & Spa

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4 Mérida, Spain and Seville – Ancient Mérida and a Private Flamenco Performance

Drive eastward into Spain, long a crossroads of western Europe — ruled by the Romans, swept by the Moors and reclaimed by crusaders — and a crucible of architectural and culinary innovations that still resonate. Its cities, Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, like tapas, each come with their own flavor and story. Stop in Mérida to view its Roman amphitheater, built to host gladiatorial combat. Journey into the Andalusia region to Seville, a bastion of Moorish architecture and whitewashed barrios with jasmine-scented streets. Ride a horse-drawn carriage to a palace where the owners host your private dinner, followed by a performance of flamenco dancing and singing at their historic home.


Hotel Alfonso Xiii

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5 Seville – Gothic Cathedral and Jewish Quarter

One of Spain’s most romantic cities, Seville was home to the legendary Don Juan and Carmen and its warm, easy-going atmosphere welcomes you. Visit the city’s gems, including the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and the Jewish Quarter, where you stroll a labyrinth of narrow streets dating to the time of Moorish rule. Your afternoon is free to relax or explore on your own.


Hotel Alfonso Xiii

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6 Granada – Moorish Architecture of Alhambra

Take in the beguiling city of Granada, an Andalusian hub where Catholics, Jews, Muslims and the Romani all had a hand in creating its eclectic history and culture. Explore Alhambra, a vast palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site that exemplifies the height of Moorish architectural flourish. Dine at a restaurant offering striking views over the site.


Hotel Palacio De Santa Paula, Autograph Collection

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7 Córdoba & Madrid – Jewish Quarter and Mezquita

Travel to Córdoba, a city of winding, stonepaved streets and whitewashed houses, their wrought-iron patios and balconies graced with flowers. Visit this city’s historic Jewish neighborhood, and then enter the former Great Mosque, now known as the Mezquita, to view its breathtaking Moorish-influenced interior. Enjoy time to explore before boarding a highspeed AVE train to Madrid. Cap off your day with a fun tapas tour for dinner.


Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid

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8 Madrid – Royal Splendor

Situated 2,100 feet above sea level, near Spain’s geographic center, Madrid is Europe’s highest capital city. With its ideal blend of the historic and the modern, wonderful cuisine and a buoyant nightlife, Madrid never disappoints. Get to know the city alongside an expert, visiting the Royal Palace to admire its rich decor. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy free time to explore independently, perhaps following the sound of flamenco guitar pouring from an intimate café.


Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid

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9 Madrid – Design Your Day

Enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.

  • See Madrid on a Relaxing Bike Tour, discovering the city center’s architecture and neighborhoods and Retiro Park.
  • Discover Toledo, a place in medieval Europe where Muslim, Jewish and Christian communities coexisted.
  • Tour the Prado Museum, viewing works by El Greco, Velázquez and Goya with an expert.

Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid

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10 Elciego – Food and Wine That Enchants

Journey to La Rioja, stopping en route for a tour, followed by a chef-led gourmet lunch with wine pairings at the Vivanco Museum of Wine Culture. Proceed to Elciego and check into the Hotel Marqués de Riscal. Settle into your luxurious room and admire the hotel’s amazing design, created by master architect Frank Gehry.


Hotel Marques De Riscal, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego

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11 Elciego – Tasting the Fruits of La Rioja

Spain’s storied Rioja region comes to life as you visit an olive oil mill and sample their oils, walk through Laguardia and taste wine with tapas in one of the village cellars.


Hotel Marques De Riscal, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego

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12 Bilbao – Treasures of the Guggenheim

Drive to Bilbao today, where you tour galleries devoted to modern and contemporary art, including the monumental sculptureThe Matter of Time, at the Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. After lunch at a local restaurant fly to Barcelona.


Almanac Barcelona

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13 Barcelona – Gaudí’s Unfinished Masterpiece

Connect with the best of the city, starting at the Barcelona Pavilion, a study in minimalism. Then explore the iconic Sagrada Família, a spectacular basilica designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Behold the towering spires outside and take in the incomparably detailed vaulted ceiling inside. Enjoy time for lunch at leisure in the Central Market, also known as La Boqueria. Your afternoon is on your own before tonight’s festive farewell dinner.


Almanac Barcelona

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14 Depart Barcelona

After breakfast, take your private transfer to the airport for your departing flight.




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Featured Destinations
Barcelona
Bilbao
Elciego
Madrid
Granada
Seville
Evora
Lisbon

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