Spain & Portugal in Depth
Spain : Madrid , Granada , Torremolinos , Seville | Portugal : Lisbon
Toledo , Spain
15 days starting from $ 3,395 including airfare from New York Single Supplement : FREE Departure Dates : Jan-May ; Sep-Nov
From peaceful , whitewashed villages to ornate mosques and palaces that reawaken the majesty of the Moorish past , your discoveries in Spain and Portugal are framed by a coast and countryside of exquisite beauty . On a journey that leads you through modern cities and medieval towns filled with architectural wonders , you ’ ll encounter a welcoming people who are devoted to their proud heritage and vibrant culture .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Fly to Madrid , Spain today .
DAY 2 • Madrid , Spain You ’ ll be greeted at the airport by a Grand Circle representative who will send you to your hotel , where you ’ ll be joined by fellow travelers who took our optional pre-trip extension , Barcelona , Spain . Then you ’ ll all gather to meet your Program Director and get to know your surroundings with an orientation walk . Tonight , sample a local restaurant for dinner on your own . Princesa Plaza Madrid or similar
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DAY 3 • Explore Madrid After breakfast , enjoy an included panoramic city tour , passing by the lavish Royal Palace , Almudena Cathedral , and the monument dedicated to Don Quixote in the Plaza de España . The remainder of the afternoon is yours . Tonight , enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant . Meals : B , D | Princesa Plaza Madrid or similar
DAY 4 • Madrid • Optional El Escorial tour Join us on an optional tour of the imposing El Escorial , a 16th-century architectural masterpiece that served as both a royal residence and a monastery . Or make your own discoveries this morning . The afternoon is yours to spend as you wish . Meals : B | Princesa Plaza Madrid or similar
DAY 5 • Madrid • Explore Toledo • Granada Ride to medieval Toledo , once known as the “ City of Three Cultures ” for the harmonious coexistence of Christian , Muslim , and Jewish