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A thrilling train journey through the picturesque countries of Spain and Portugal. Enjoy the lovely scenery as you ride the
rails across some of Eurppes most treasured cities. This tour includes stops and tours in Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona, Granada,
Seville, Lisbon.
Call 877-929-7245 to book the Contrasts of Italy tour.
- Barcelona:Sightseeing includes the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi's Sagrada Familia and the Ramblas.
- Toledo:Visit the synagogue and the Church of Santo Tome.
- Madrid:Sightseeing includes Puerta del Sol, Cervantes Memorial and Plaza Mayor.
- Seville:Sightseeing including the Bell Tower, Columbus' tomb, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España.
- Granada:Visit to the Alhambra Palace.
- Lisbon:See the Monument to the Discoveries and Belem Tower.
- The services of one of a professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
- 13 meals as specified in the itinerary
- A qualified local city guide in Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Granada and Lisbon.
- Chauffeur driven on luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom.
- Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 11.
- AVE high speed train from Barcelona to Madrid and Madrid to Seville.
- You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
Day 1- Depart USA
Overnight flight to Barcelona.*
Day 2 - Arrive Barcelona (2 nights)
Welcome to Spain! After check-in, time to relax and unwind before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome
Drink and dinner at your hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Melia (2 nights)
Day 3 - Barcelona sightseeing and at Leisure
Your guided tour features the fantasies of Gaudi, the Ramblas, the Plaza Catalunya and a walk through the Gothic quarter. The
Tour Director will also show you a Hidden Treasure before you have time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 4 - Barcelona - high speed train - Madrid (2 nights)
This morning we board the AVE high-speed train which takes you across the arid Aragon hills and passes by Zaragoza before arriving
in Madrid, the capital city, situated at the geographical centre of the country. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Tryp Atocha (2 nights)
Day 5 - Toledo excursion and Madrid sightseeing
Your guided tour of Toledo includes a visit to the synagogue, the Church of Santo Tome and a local steel workshop. Then you return
to Madrid where your guided tour shows you the Cervantes Memorial, the Puerta del Sol and the magnificent Plaza Mayor.
(Buffet breakfast)
Day 6 - Madrid – high-speed train – Seville (3 nights)
A high-speed train takes you across the plains of La Mancha and via Cordoba to Seville. Here your guided tour features the
Giralda Tower, Maria Luisa Park, Christopher Columbus’ tomb and the Jewish quarter. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Melia Lebreros (3 nights)
Day 7 - Granada excursion
Drive to Granada where you have a guided tour of the spectacular Moorish Alhambra Palace and the exotic water gardens of the
Generalife. Later drive back to your hotel in Seville. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 8 - Seville at leisure
Today you have a full day to explore Seville and to stroll through the tree-lined streets. Tonight you enjoy a Highlight Dinner
in a typical restaurant, maybe enjoy a fiery Flamenco show afterwards. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 9 - Seville – by coach – Lisbon (2)
Travel by coach through the Jabugo region of Spain to enter the Alentejo region of Portugal with its many cork forests. The tour
continues from here to Lisbon. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Corinthia (2 nights)
Day 10 - Lisbon sightseeing and at leisure
A guided tour shows you the Monument to the Discoveries, the suspension bridge across the Tagus and the Belem Tower.
Then time at leisure and tonight you enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with your Tour Director. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 11 - Depart Lisbon
Today, time to bid farewell to new-found friends as you tranfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet
breakfast)
Vacation start dates from Barcelona, Spain:
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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30
7, 14, 21, 28
4, 11, 18, 25
2, 16, 30
13, 27
3, 10, 17, 24
1, 8
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| Departures |
Price per Person |
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| Apr 30 |
$2,499 |
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| May 7 |
$2,690 |
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| May 14 - Jun 4 |
$2,499 |
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| Jun 11 - 25 |
$2,490 |
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| Jul 2 - Aug 27 |
$2,450 |
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| Sep 3 |
$2,850 |
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| Sep 10 - Oct 8 |
$2,499 |
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* Air fare is not included in the price of this tour.
Transfers on Day 2 at Barcelona Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Return transfers on the last touring day will
arrive at Lisbon Airport at 07.00 and 09:30.
All Land Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply. Additional restrictions will apply.
For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
All prices are per person in U.S. dollars.
Call 877-929-7245 today to book your Contrasts of Italy Tour.
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