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Highlights of Portugal and Spain
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
ZV |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
16 |
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Starting Price |
$2239 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$678 |
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Triple room disc. |
$67 |
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Countries Visited |
Spain
Portugal
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City Highlights |
Seville, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Madrid, Lisbon, Granada, Fatima, Cordoba, Algarve, Toledo |
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LISBON
Welcome dinner, guided sightseeing, visit Jeronimos Monastery and the Alfama
OBIDOS
Visit the ancient medieval town
BATALHA
Visit the Dominican Monastery
FATIMA
Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary
OPORTO
Wine tasting in a port cellar; guided sightseeing, visit the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange
VIANA DO CASTELO
Lunch stop
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Guided sightseeing, visit the Cathedral Vieja
LUGO
Picture stop at the Roman walls
PONFERRADA AREA
Picture stop at the Knights Templars Castle ruins
LEON
Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral and museum
MADRID
Guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum
TOLEDO
Guided sightseeing, visit the synagogue, Santo Tome Church with one of El Greco's masterpieces; a Damascene steel workshop
GRANADA
Guided sightseeing, visit the Alhambra and the Gardens of the Generalife
CORDOBA
Guided sightseeing, visit the Mosque of the Caliphs
SEVILLE
Guided sightseeing, visit Maria Luisa Park, the cathedral, and the Santa Cruz Quarter
SEVILLE-ALGARVE
Visit the Promontory of Sagres
MEALS
14 buffet breakfasts (BB); 7 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Lisbon
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with land and air price.
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Day 1: (Fri.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrival in Lisbon, Portugal. (Sat.)
Free time to rest or start exploring the Portuguese capital. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and have a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 3: Lisbon. (Sun.)
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide of Portugals capital features Belem Tower guarding the estuary of the Tagus River and JERONIMOS MONASTERY with the tomb of Vasco da Gama. Drive past the bull ring to Pombal Statue and along the grand Avenida da Liberdade. Then enjoy a walk through the cobbled alleys of the ALFAMA, the quarter of the seamen. An optional excursion to Sintra and optional dinner with Fado-style entertainment are available. (BB)
Day 4: Lisbon-Fatima-Oporto. (Mon.)
A scenic drive through the Serra do Aire Hills. Step back in time as you pass through the main gate in the medieval perimeter wall of Obidos. Next, visit the magnificent Dominican BATALHA MONASTERY before arriving in Fatima. Of course there is time to join the pilgrims to visit the SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY. In the afternoon, drive to the valley of the Douro River and visit the prestigious HOUSE OF SANDEMAN. Hear how port, the countrys premier export, is made and taste the strong, sweet wine. Overnight in Oporto. (BB,D)
Day 5: Oporto-Santiago de Compostela, Spain. (Tue.)
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features a panoramic drive and a visit to the lavish 19th-century STOCK EXCHANGE, whose claim to fame is an ARABIAN HALL inspired by Granadas Alhambra. Then drive through an area where the rural population still lives off small patches of land tended with traditional farming methods. Enjoy a leisurely lunch break in Viana do Castelo before crossing the Rio Mieħo towards Santiago de Compostela. (BB,D)
Day 6: Santiago de Compostela. (Wed.)
Santiago grew around the tomb of St. James, the apostle who converted Spain to Christianity and, according to legend, delivered the country from Moorish occupation. Todays pilgrims still pray at St. James tomb in the huge 11th-century CATHEDRAL VIEJA. Sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses on the beautiful Old Town with its Plaza de la Quintana with the Holy Door and Plaza Obradoiro with its Hospital of the Catholic Monarchs. The afternoon is free, and tonight you may wish to try typical Galician fare. (BB)
Day 7: Santiago de Compostela-Leon. (Thu.)
Two days of scenic eastbound travel along the ancient Way of St. James. First stop is in Lugo, whose perfectly preserved massive schist wall, dating back to Roman times, did not protect it from conquest by Moors, Norsemen, and Napoleons revolutionary troops. Then head for Ponferrada where Knights Templars gave shelter to medieval pilgrims. Their massive castle now lies in ruins, except for the superb gate where you stop for pictures. Guided sightseeing in Leon focuses on the GOTHIC CATHEDRAL, with its no less than 12,017 square feet of stained-glass windows. Also visit the MUSEUM with priceless works of art and a complete 17th-century chemists shop. (BB,D)
Day 8: Leon-Madrid. (Fri.)
Drive through the Tierra de Campos to the university town of Salamanca. Time for lunch and a stroll in its baroque Plaza Mayor. On the way to Madrid, stop for pictures of the walled town of Avila where St. Theresa founded the Order of the Carmelites. (BB)
Day 9: Madrid. (Sat.)
A Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Espaeħa with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, and a highlight visit to the PRADO MUSEUM. In the afternoon an optional excursion to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen is available. (BB)
Day 10: Madrid-Toledo-Granada. (Sun.)
Toledo, the ancient Castilian capital, is spectacularly situated on a granite hill surrounded by a loop of the Tagus River. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features an early SYNAGOGUE, the Church of SANTO TOM with one of El Grecos most famous paintings, and the Moorish bridge. Visit a DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP before continuing through Don Quixotes La Mancha and the Andalusian hills to history-steeped Granada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. (BB,D)
Day 11: Granada-Cordoba-Seville. (Mon.)
Sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses on its main attraction, the ALHAMBRA. The mighty yet graceful citadel was planned by the 13th-century Moorish ruler Al Ahamar. Also amble through the exotic WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, the royal summer residence. Later, drive to Cordoba and join your Local Guide for a walk through the magnificent 8th-century MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS before continuing to Seville. (BB,D)
Day 12: Seville. (Tue.)
Admire MARIA LUISA PARK with a Local Guide; drive to the Plaza de Espaeħa, the Gold Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Visit the CATHEDRAL with Columbus tomb and stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. For a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional flamenco show. (BB)
Day 13: Seville-Algarve, Portugal. (Wed.)
Across the Guadiana River to Lagos for a lunch break. History comes alive as you reach the PROMONTORY OF SAGRES, where Henry the Navigator lived and planned his overseas expansion. Then on to Cape St. Vincent, the southernmost corner of continental Europe, and to your hotel. Tonight you may wish to try a local seafood restaurant. (BB)
Day 14: At Leisure at the Algarve. (Thu.)
Enjoy a leisurely day at your beachfront hotel. Stroll to the marina or shop in the fancy boutiques. (BB,D)
Day 15: Algarve-Lisbon. (Fri.)
Head north to Setebal, a major port and industrial center, and continue over the Serra da ArreĦbida with sweeping views of the Tre³ia Peninsula. After crossing the Bridge of April 25th, youre back in Lisbon and end your exciting touring adventure. (BB)
Day 16: (Sat.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB) |
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from New York (JFK/EWR), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
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| Apr 18 - May 03, 2008 | Call Us | $2239 | Call Us | $2917 | | Apr 25 - May 10, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2927 | | May 09 - May 24, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2927 | | May 16 - May 31, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2927 | | May 23 - Jun 07, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2927 | | May 30 - Jun 14, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2927 | | Jun 06 - Jun 21, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2927 | | Jun 20 - Jul 05, 2008 | Call Us | $2259 | Call Us | $2937 | | Jul 04 - Jul 19, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2927 | | Jul 11 - Jul 26, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2927 | | Aug 08 - Aug 23, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2927 | | Aug 22 - Sep 06, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2927 | | Sep 05 - Sep 20, 2008 | Call Us | $2259 | Call Us | $2937 | | Sep 12 - Sep 27, 2008 | Call Us | $2259 | Call Us | $2937 | | Sep 26 - Oct 11, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2927 | | Oct 03 - Oct 18, 2008 | Call Us | $2249 | Call Us | $2927 | | Oct 17 - Nov 01, 2008 | Call Us | $2239 | Call Us | $2917 |
* All prices 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. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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