A Taste of Spain & Portugal
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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
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Day 2: Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationScavenger Hunt at the Mercado Ribeira
Take a Walking Tour of Lisbon
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Day 3: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs
Add this in-depth excursion:
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
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Day 4: Lisbon | Évora | Seville
Travel to Seville via Évora
Take a guided tour of Évora
Visit the Chapel of Bones
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Day 5: Seville
Tour Barrio de Santa Cruz with an expert local guide
Visit the Seville CathedralVisit the Royal Alcázar
Participate in a tile-painting workshop
Enjoy a Tapas dinner
Add this in-depth excursion:
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.
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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
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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
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal
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Day 2: Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationScavenger Hunt at the Mercado Ribeira
Take a Walking Tour of Lisbon
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Day 3: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs
Add this in-depth excursion:
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
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Day 4: Lisbon | Évora | Seville
Travel to Seville via Évora
Take a guided tour of Évora
Visit the Chapel of Bones
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Day 5: Seville
Tour Barrio de Santa Cruz with an expert local guide
Visit the Seville CathedralVisit the Royal Alcázar
Participate in a tile-painting workshop
Enjoy a Tapas dinner
Add this in-depth excursion:
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.
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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
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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
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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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
Scavenger Hunt in the Mercado Ribeira; Mosteirodos Jeronimos; Chapel of Bones; Seville Cathedral; Alcazar; Tile-painting Workshop; Cooking Class in Seville; Spirit of Andalusia.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.
Discount applicable to travelers who enroll Monday, April 1, 2024 through Tuesday, April 30, 2024. This discount cannot be used or combined with any other offer.