Highlights of Spain and Portugal (14 Days starting from $2,099)

Highlights of Spain and Portugal

A 14-Day tour starting from $2,099

Length:	14 Days
Type:	First Class 2008
Category:	Regional Europe
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	SHIG

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About This Tour

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
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Fabulous Sightseeing

Toledo: Sightseeing including the Jewish Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé, a steel workshop and El Greco masterpiece.
Cordoba: Sightseeing including the Mosque of the Caliphs and 14th century Synagogue.
Granada: Sightseeing including a visit to the Alhambra Palace.
Gibraltar: Visit the famous Rock.
Seville: Sightseeing including Columbus'' Tomb and the Cathedral, Bell Tower and weather vane of Giralda and Maria Luisa Park.
Lisbon: Sightseeing including the Monument to the Discoveries and Belem Tower.
Fatima: Visit the celebrated Shrine at Fatima.
Salamanca: See the Plaza Mayor.
Madrid: Sightseeing including the Royal Palace, Cervantes Memorial and Puerta del Sol. Also a guided visit of the famous Prado Museum.
Scenic drives past the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Costa del Sol, Serra d'' Aire Mountains and the Sierra de Guadarrama.
Where Trafalgar considers that our excellent audio system will enhance the commentary made by our local guides, making your tour of a city clearer and more entertaining, it will be included.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Madrid
12 hot Buffet breakfasts
2 three-course dinner in hotels
2 local speciality restaurant dinners in Granada and Seville

17 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
A qualified local city guide in Toledo, Cordoba, Granada, Seville, Lisbon and Madrid.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom.
Madrid Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 2 and 14.
You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers
Transfers on arrival at Madrid Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.00. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Madrid Airport at 08.30 and 11.30.

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Additional Visa Requirements
The visit to Gibraltar is subject to British and Spanish Visa requirements. Please consult your Travel Agent to establish the specific requirements for your tour.

Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Madrid.

Day 2 - Arrive Madrid You are met at Madrid Airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of your day is free perhaps to visit one of the museums or take an excursion to Segovia. Tonight, we will enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions.

Hotel: Rafael Orense

Day 3 - Madrid - Toledo - Cordoba This morning we make our way to the ancient capital of Castile, Toledo. On arrival our walking tour with a local guide and audio system includes visits to the ancient Synagogue, the Church of Santo Tomé, a steel workshop and views of the Cathedral. We continue to Roman-founded Cordoba for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast, Dinner)

Hotel: Occidental

Day 4 - Cordoba - Granada Highlights of our morning sightseeing tour using our audio system include the Mosque of the Caliphs and medieval Synagogue. Then we drive past the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the grandeur of hilltop Granada, Spain''s most beautiful Moorish-influenced city. This evening, we will enjoy an included dinner of local specialities whilst being serenaded. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Gran Luna de Granada

Day 5 - Granada - Costa del Sol (2 nights) Morning sightseeing features a visit to the exquisite Alhambra Palace, former residence of Moorish Kings using our audio system. From here we will continue towards Torremolinos, the most popular Mediterranean resort on the Costa del Sol for two relaxing nights. This afternoon, perhaps take an optional excursion to the pretty hilltop village of Mijas, and later why not enjoy a delicious fish dinner in the oldest part of town? (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Melia Costa del Sol (2 nights)

Day 6 - Costa del Sol at leisure After breakfast this morning you can enjoy a full day to relax. You may wish to lounge on the glorious beaches, go on a shopping spree, maybe to visit Malaga, the birthplace of Pablo Picasso? At cocktail hour, why not savour the atmosphere of a ''tapas'' bar? (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 7 - Costa del Sol - Gibraltar - Seville (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. Next, our journey takes us through the sherry wine region of Jerez to Seville where we spend the next two nights. Tonight, why not enjoy a fiery Flamenco show after our dinner of local Andalusian specialities in a downtown restaurant? (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Occidental (2 nights)

Day 8 - Seville sightseeing & at leisure Today''s morning sightseeing tour with our local guide and audio system is dominated by the Bell Tower and weather vane of Giralda. We will also see the pools and fountains of Maria Luisa Park, Christopher Columbus'' tomb and the Cathedral and and walk through the Jewish quarter. Afterwards enjoy some time on your own in this city steeped in Moorish history and culture. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 9 - Seville - Lisbon (2 nights) Our journey today takes us via the ''Jabugo'' (ham centre) of Spain, past mighty castles. Later, we enter the Alentejo region of Portugal with its many cork forests. We continue from here to Lisbon, the capital, for the next two nights. You may wish to dine on local specialities this evening. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Marriott (2 nights)

Day 10 - Lisbon sightseeing & at leisure After breakfast, we will see the Monument to the Discoveries, the beautiful suspension bridge across the Tagus and admire views of the Belem Tower on our guided morning sightseeing tour including our audio system. A highlight of our tour will be a leisurely walk around the quaint Alfama district. Later time at leisure perhaps to shop for pottery, cork and fisherman''s sweaters in the nearby fishing villages of Cascais and Sintra. Tonight why not enjoy a typical meal in the old quarter watching Portuguese folk dancing and listening to heart-wrenching ''Fado'' melodies? (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 11 - Lisbon – Fatima – Salamanca We enjoy a morning scenic drive via the magnificent Serra d''Aire Mountains to visit the Shrine at Fatima, scene of celebrated religious miracles. From here we drive across the border and back into Spain to Salamanca for the night. On our arrival an orientation tour shows us the Plaza Mayor. We dine at our hotel this evening. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Stil

Day 12 - Salamanca - Madrid (2 nights) Our morning drive takes us through the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains before we make our way back to Madrid, Europe''s highest capital city. This afternoon you may wish to take an excursion to the monastery Palace of Philip ll at El Escorial. Then time is your own to perhaps try traditional paella or roast suckling pig specialities for dinner. Note: dining is late and nightlife carries on till dawn. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Agumar (2 nights)

Day 13 - Madrid sightseeing & at leisure Morning sightseeing using our audio system includes a walking tour of the oldest quarters of the city as well as views of the Royal Palace and the Cervantes Memorial followed by a guided visit of the Prado Museum with its fine paintings by Velazquez and Goya among others. The remainder of your day is at leisure perhaps to shop for leather, lace or porcelain – Lladro is half the price of anywhere back home! Tonight, join your fellow travellers and Tour Director for a Farewell Dinner. (Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner)

Day 14 - Madrid - USA There''s time to bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)

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Toledo
Cordoba
Granada
Gibraltar
Seville
Lisbon
Fatima
Salamanca
Madrid

All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
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*** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.