Day 2 - Arrive Madrid Welcome to Madrid, the Spanish capital city! The rest of the day is free to relax. Perhaps stroll along wide tree-lined boulevards or shop in elegant boutiques. Tonight we will enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and traveling companions.
Hotel: Rafael Atocha
Day 3 - Madrid – Toledo – Cordoba We enjoy a morning drive to the old capital of Castile – Toledo. Here sightseeing features the Church of Santo Tomé, the El Greco masterpiece and a Toledo steel workshop. Then we continue south to Roman-founded Cordoba in the heart of Andalusia. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Occidental Cordoba
Day 4 - Cordoba – Granada The ‘Mezquita’ which was the Mosque of the Caliphs – today housed in a Catholic Cathedral – forms part of our guided sightseeing tour, which also includes a visit to the remains of the 14th century ‘mudejar’ style synagogue. Then we drive in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to hilltop Granada, where we enjoy a Highlight Dinner tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Hotel: Gran Luna / San Anton
Day 5 - Granada – Costa del Sol (2 nights) This morning’s sightseeing highlight is a guided visit of the exquisite Alhambra Palace, former residence of the Moorish kings. Admire the incredible lace-like carvings and the quiet courtyards filled with the refreshing sound of playing fountains, before we head south to the famous Costa del Sol and its relaxed resort atmosphere. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Melia Costa del Sol
Day 6 - Costa del Sol at leisure A full day to relax. Perhaps lounge on glorious sandy beaches, enjoy a shopping spree or people-watch from an open-air café. This afternoon, maybe take an optional excursion to the pretty hilltop village of Mijas. At cocktail hour, why not savour the atmosphere of a tapas bar? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 7 - Costa del Sol – Gibraltar (2 nights) Today our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure! But first we drive to La Linea to cross to the Rock of Gibraltar with time for duty-free shopping. Later, on to the sun-drenched sherry wine region of Jerez and to the capital of Andalusia, Seville, where tonight we enjoy a Be My Guest tapas dinner with sherry in a typical bodega restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)
Hotel: Melia Lebreros
Day 8 - Seville sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide is dominated by the Bell Tower and weather vane of Giralda, and includes the pools and fountains of the Maria Luisa Park, where we see the elegant pavilions built for the Hispano-American exhibition of 1929. Admire the world’s largest Gothic Cathedral before an afternoon at leisure. Perhaps take a horse and carriage through the narrow streets of the old city and later maybe enjoy a fiery Flamenco show – the best in Spain! (Buffet breakfast)
Day 9 - Seville – Lisbon (2 nights) Via the best ‘Jabugo’ (ham) producing area of Spain, and past the castles of Estremadura we travel to the Portuguese border and to Lisbon for two nights. Tonight, maybe sample Portuguese specialties in a local restaurant whilst listening to haunting Fado melodies? (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Marriott
Day 10 - Lisbon sightseeing & at leisure We’ll see the Monument to the Great Explorers, the beautiful suspension bridge, and admire the magnificent Belem Tower on our guided morning sightseeing tour. Your afternoon is at leisure. You may wish to visit nearby Cascais fishing village and shop for pottery, cork and fishermen’s sweaters. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 11 - Lisbon – Oporto We continue on a scenic drive through the magnificent Serra d’Aire Mountains to visit the Shrine at Fatima, scene of celebrated religious miracles. Then we continue to Oporto, Portugal’s second largest city and the capital of the North. Here, after crossing the Douro River we see the multi-colored houses of the Ribeira quarter and the Church of St. Francis before continuing to a port cellar for wine tasting. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Vila Gale Porto
Day 12 - Oporto – Salamanca – Madrid (2 nights) We return to Spain and visit Salamanca, Spain’s oldest university city, enroute to Madrid on the Castilian plateau. This evening, why not try some traditional local specialties at one of the city’s many restaurants? (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Rafael Atocha
Day 13 - Madrid sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide includes a visit of the Prado museum with its magnificent Velazquez paintings, as well as views of the Royal Palace, the Puerta del Sol and the Cervantes Memorial in the Plaza de Espana. We will also drive along the Gran Via and the elegant Paseo del Prado where we will see the impressive Cibeles Fountain. Later, why not take an optional excursion to visit the austere monastery - Palace of Philip II at El Escorial and admire the moving monument to those who died in the Spanish Civil War at the Valley of the Fallen? Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with wine in a local restaurant with our Tour Director and fellow traveling companions. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Day 14 - Madrid – USA This morning time to say farewell to Spain, our new found friends and Tour Director as the Tour comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Toledo: Sightseeing includes the El Greco masterpiece.
Cordoba: Sightseeing including the Mosque of the Caliphs (Mezquita) and 14th century synagogue.
Granada: Sightseeing including a visit to the Alhambra Palace.
Gibraltar: Visit the famous Rock.
Seville: Sightseeing including the Maria Luisa Park.
Lisbon: Sightseeing including the Monument to the Explorers, the beautiful suspension bridge and Belem Tower.
Fatima: Visit the celebrated shrine.
Madrid: Guided visit of the Prado Museum. Sightseeing including the Cervantes Memorial and Puerta del Sol.
Oporto: See the Douro bridge, St. Francis Church, Stock Exchange and enjoy port wine tasting.
Dining Highlights
Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Madrid
12 hot buffet breakfasts
2 three-course dinners
Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Granada
Be My Guest tapas dinner with wine and sherry in Seville
Farewell Dinner with wine in Madrid
First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
Airport transfers are provided on Days 2 and 14.
Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional, multi-lingual Tour Directors.
A qualified local city guide in Toledo, Cordoba, Granada, Seville, Lisbon and Madrid.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers Airport Transfers Transfers on arrival at Madrid Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Madrid Airport at 08.30 and 11.30.
London Gateway: Trafalgar passengers purchasing either “Land Only” or “Land and Air” will receive Hotelink transfers during published hours of operation. This is providing that:
Passengers are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar on the night of their arrival and the night before their departure.
Passengers or their Travel Agents supply Trafalgar with accurate flight information not less than 21 days prior to departure.
European Gateways: Trafalgar passengers purchasing “Land Only” will receive coach transfers at the times published in the brochure at NO extra charge. However, if these “Land Only” passengers arrive outside the brochure advertised coach transfer times they must make their own arrangements at their own expense.
Passengers purchasing “Land and Air” from Trafalgar will receive coach transfers at times published in the brochure or, if they arrive outside of these set times, then a separate transfer will be booked for them. These transfers will be available only on the days of arrival and departure of the tour.
Passengers purchasing pre and post tour accommodation must arrange their own transfers regardless of whether or not they have bought “Air” from Trafalgar.
Unless otherwise noted, fares do not include all applicable taxes, charges and government imposed fees. Click here for more information on air fees and taxes.
