Explore the vibrant cultures and stunning landscapes of Spain and Portugal on this 15-day small group tour, featuring guided city tours, authentic dining experiences, and luxurious accommodations.
  • content:<h3>Choice Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Choose between two carefully selected activities</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Seville: Stroll through Barrio de Santa Cruz with a Local Expert and hear how the Jewish community has shaped the city's history.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Seville: See the city's top sights on a panoramic tour with your Local Expert.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Top Rated Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Expert. Visit the Old Town, traveling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles, the Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace, before crossing the Puerta del Sol.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Segovia: Visit the medieval streets of this fortified city to see the 14th-century Alcazar Palace and extensive Roman aqueduct.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Salamanca: See the handsome arcaded Plaza Mayor, the honey-colored cathedral and the 16th century university buildings as you explore the city with your Local Expert.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Porto: See the iconic bridges and buildings decorated in tiles.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Obidos: Lead by your Travel Director, walk through the picturesque narrow streets up to the main square of this ancient walled town.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Fátima: Led by your Travel Director, explore the pilgrimage site that attracts nearly seven million faithful visitors every year.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Lisbon: Journey through Lisbon with your Local Expert, from the Lower Town to the Belém Quarter. See the Belém Tower and Monument to the Discoveries, built to honor explorers who set sail during Portugal’s Golden Age of Discovery.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Lisbon: Step back in time and explore one of the world’s finest collections of traditional horse-drawn carriages. Once the exclusive domain of kings, queens, and nobility, these magnificent vehicles were more than just modes of transport—they were symbols of power, prestige, and artistry. Each carriage has a unique story to tell, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of elegance and grandeur.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Seville: Visit the Seville Cathedral with your Local Expert. Pass the altarpiece dripping with gold and see the Tomb of Columbus, held aloft by four kings.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Gibraltar: With your Local Expert, explore the Rock of Gibraltar, one of the pillars of Hercules, affording magnificent views and see the meeting of the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Spanish Sierra. Visit St. Michael's Cave and see the Barbary Apes.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Alfarnatejo: Visit the beautiful, quiet town and walk the town center.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Granada: Explore 'The City of the Pomegranate' with a Local Expert. During sightseeing you'll see the icons dedicated to this fruit throughout the city.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Valencia: See the ultra-modern Center of Arts and Sciences and the huge gates of the old town, Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Peñíscola: See the seaside castle, former papal palace and filming location for the film El Cid'.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Barcelona: With your Local Expert, drive along the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to witness some of the finest Modernist architecture as you journey through the Eixample district to see Gaudí's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Make Travel Matter</h3><p><b>Seville</b>: The Cristina Heeren Foundation aims to promote the teaching and conservation of flamenco and is a beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant. Meet the students of the foundation, learn some basic flamenco steps, and then feel the passion as they perform an emotional show. The school enables students access to cultural education that otherwise may not have occurred. TreadRights sponsorship has helped students to complete their studies in advanced guitar, singing and dance. As students complete their training, they will carry on and safeguard the traditional flamenco dance, contributing to the protection of Andalusia and Spain’s cultural heritage. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 11: Quality Education & Sustainable Cities and Communities.</p>
  • content:<h3>Authentic Dining</h3><p><b>Madrid</b>: Join your Travel Director at 18:00 for a Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant and get to know your fellow travelers over a beautiful evening of delicious food and wine.</p><p><b>Vila Nova de Gaia</b>: Sample a selection of world renowned Port wines during a tour and tasting in the city's historic wine cellars.</p><p><b>Lisbon</b>: Delight in a taste of the famous Portuguese custard tart, Pastéis de Belém, made in a 19th century bakery with the original secret recipe.</p><p><b>Torremolinos</b>: Taste a selection of freshly pressed olive oils with locally made farmer bread when you stop at Almazara, the oldest olive grove in the region.</p><p><b>Alfarnatejo</b>: Join a local family for a Dine-at-Home lunch featuring traditional recipes. Learn about regional customs and culture through your hosts' warm hospitality and lively conversation.</p><p><b>Valencia</b>: Learn the authentic recipe of paella when you join a local chef for a cooking demonstration. Savor the flavors of this classic dish for dinner, washed down with a glass of Sangria, during dinner.</p><p><b>Barcelona</b>: Join a wine expert when you visit Cava Dorada. Enjoy a tasting at the great Cava vineyards during your delicious Highlight Lunch.</p><p><b>Barcelona</b>: At a typical Catalan restaurant, savor a delicious Celebration Dinner that incorporates classic cooking with the freshest produce.</p>
  • content:<h3>Insight Choice</h3><p><b>Seville</b>: Stroll through Barrio de Santa Cruz with a Local Expert and hear how the Jewish community has shaped the city's history.</p><p><b>Seville</b>: See the city's top sights on a panoramic tour with your Local Expert.</p>
Stay in luxurious accommodations throughout your journey, including Barceló Torre de Madrid, Barceló Emperatriz in Madrid, Alameda Palace in Salamanca, NH Collection Porto Batalha in Porto, TURIM Marquês in Lisbon, NH Collection Sevilla in Seville, Meliá Costa del Sol in Torremolinos, Vincci Albayzín in Granada, Barceló Valencia, and Meliá Sarrià in Barcelona.