A Taste of Spain & Portugal

8 days

Lisbon, Seville, Costa Del Sol | SSM

Embark on a short, sweet 8-day odyssey through the sun-kissed landscapes of Spain and Portugal. Race through winding city streets on a fun scavenger hunt, uncovering local secrets and tracing the deep marks of history hidden in plain sight. At a vibrant tile workshop, mould your own ceramic masterpiece, mirroring the vivid hues of the region's famous azulejos. The cuisine, from tapas in Seville to pastéis de nata in Lisbon–is a veritable symphony of flavours, with every note played on your taste buds. Think of this tour as a taster of two countries, leaving you craving more; a delightful exploration of Spain and Portugal.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal

Day 2: Lisbon

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Scavenger Hunt at the Mercado Ribeira

Take a Walking Tour of Lisbon

Day 3: Lisbon

Take a guided tour of Lisbon

With your expert local guide you will see:

Tower of Belém
Monument to Discoveries

Visit the Jerónimos Monastery

Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs

Exploration Time in Lisbon

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Sintra and Cascais

Enjoy a half-day excursion to the hillside town of Sintra, referred to by Lord Byron as “glorious Eden.” Here you’ll visit the National Palace of Sintra, whose two conical chimneys reign as the town’s most recognizable landmarks. Continue to the charming beach town of Cascais, home to many of the exiled royal families of Europe after World War II, including those of Spain, Italy, and Bulgaria

Day 4: Lisbon | Évora | Seville

Travel to Seville via Évora

Take a guided tour of Évora

Visit the Chapel of Bones

Day 5: Seville

Tour Barrio de Santa Cruz with an expert local guide

Visit the Seville Cathedral

Visit the Royal Alcázar

Participate in a tile-painting workshop

Enjoy a Tapas dinner

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Seville Flamenco Evening

Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. This evening, feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. A beverage is included during the 2-hour performance.

Day 6: Seville | Costa del Sol

Take a walking tour of Seville

With your Tour Director you will see:

La Giralda bell tower
Torre del Oro
Plaza de Toros de Maestranza

Cooking Class (lunch included)

Travel to Costa del Sol

Day 7: Costa del Sol

Enjoy a hands-on day interacting with local farmers and villagers

With your Tour Director you will:

Tour a centuries-old almond and olive farms
Assist planting or harvesting local produce
Prepare a traditional meal with local residents

Day 8: Depart for home

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Airfare & transportation

Hotels

Meals

Entrances

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

24-hour Emergency Service

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