Culture in Spain and Portugal
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 3: Madrid
Tour Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal PalaceAdd this in-depth excursion:
Madrid Flamenco lesson and show
Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco blends dancing, clapping, singing and guitar playing for a passionate expression of the soul of Spain. In today’s lesson, learn its history before trying the dance for yourself. Afterwards, kick back and enjoy the tradition from a different perspective as you take in an expert performance.
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Day 4: Madrid
Add this in-depth excursion:
Toledo
This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Day 5: Madrid | Ávila | Salamanca
Travel to Salamanca via Ávila
Take a tour of Ávila
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Day 6: Salamanca | Coimbra
Take a guided tour of SalamancaVisit the Old Cathedral
Visit the New CathedralVisit Salamanca University
Travel to Coimbra via Ciudad Rodrigo
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Day 7: Porto | Coimbra
Take a day trip to Porto
Enjoy a Douro River Cruise
Take a guided tour of Porto
Visit Torre dos Clerigos
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Day 8: Coimbra | Fátima | Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Coimbra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Old Town
Visit the Coimbra University Library
Travel to Lisbon via Fatima
Take a tour of Fatima
Visit the Batalha Dominican Monastery
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Day 9: Lisbon
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Castle of São Jorge
Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs
Take a Walking Tour of Lisbon
Add this in-depth excursion:
Lisbon fado evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Lisbon | Cascais
Travel to Cascais
Exploration time in Cascais, once a small fishing town and the summer retreat of Portuguese nobility
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Day 11: Cascais | Sintra
Take a guided excursion to Sintra and Cascais
Visit the Palacio Nacional de Sintra
Make a photo stop at the Boca do Inferno -
Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 3: Madrid
Tour Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal PalaceAdd this in-depth excursion:
Madrid Flamenco lesson and show
Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco blends dancing, clapping, singing and guitar playing for a passionate expression of the soul of Spain. In today’s lesson, learn its history before trying the dance for yourself. Afterwards, kick back and enjoy the tradition from a different perspective as you take in an expert performance.
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Day 4: Madrid
Add this in-depth excursion:
Toledo
This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Day 5: Madrid | Ávila | Salamanca
Travel to Salamanca via Ávila
Take a tour of Ávila
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Day 6: Salamanca | Coimbra
Take a guided tour of SalamancaVisit the Old Cathedral
Visit the New CathedralVisit Salamanca University
Travel to Coimbra via Ciudad Rodrigo
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Day 7: Porto | Coimbra
Take a day trip to Porto
Enjoy a Douro River Cruise
Take a guided tour of Porto
Visit Torre dos Clerigos
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Day 8: Coimbra | Fátima | Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Coimbra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Old Town
Visit the Coimbra University Library
Travel to Lisbon via Fatima
Take a tour of Fatima
Visit the Batalha Dominican Monastery
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Day 9: Lisbon
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Castle of São Jorge
Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs
Take a Walking Tour of Lisbon
Add this in-depth excursion:
Lisbon fado evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Lisbon | Cascais
Travel to Cascais
Exploration time in Cascais, once a small fishing town and the summer retreat of Portuguese nobility
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Day 11: Cascais | Sintra
Take a guided excursion to Sintra and Cascais
Visit the Palacio Nacional de Sintra
Make a photo stop at the Boca do Inferno -
Day 12: Depart for home
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Airfare & transportation
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Prado; Royal Palace; Salamanca University; Torre dos Clerigos; Wine Cellar; New Cathedral; Catedral Vieja; University Library Coimbra; Batalha Monastery; Castelo de São Jorge; Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; With extension: Palacio National de Sintra
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Expert Local Guides
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