from R44528 pps
The Experience
From walking the cobblestone streets of a former Roman colony to tasting a decadent 'Pasteis de Nata' tart made from a 200-year-old secret recipe, this 9-day guided tour allows you to embrace the best of old-world Spain and Portugal. Listen as metal sizzles in a master artisan’s hands as he teaches you the craft of Damascene. In Granada, wander the fragrant and arabesque gardens of the Alhambra Palace. Learn the art of flamenco dancing, stomping your feet to the sounds of an acoustic guitar, in a private lesson with professionals in Seville. Then, cross the Portuguese border to scale a 16th-century fortress in Lisbon and visit Fátima, Portugal's most holy site. Finally, raise a glass and say ¡salud! to these ancient wonders during a celebration feast in Madrid.
What's Included
Return airport transfers on arrival and departure days
Eight nights' hotel accommodation throughout
Daily breakfast and three dinners
Transport by Insight's luxury air-conditioned, 40-seater coach with extra legroom and complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
Services of a travel director
Fifteen sightseeing experiences
Local discovery led by local experts
All porterage, gratuities and tips
Visit Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Seville and Lisbon
Up to 30% discount included
Tour highlights:
- Toledo: At a Damascene workshop, meet a master craftsman for a personal insight into this ancient craft
- Granada: Join a local expert at the Alhambra Palace, the ultimate in Moorish architecture, an arabesque fantasy in stone, complemented by the glorious Generalife gardens
- Madrid: With your local expert, see the Royal Palace, the monument to Cervantes in the Plaza de Espana, the grandiose Cibeles Fountain, Parliament and Puerta del Sol
- Toledo: Explore this magnificent ancient city with your local expert to see some of the most exquisite architecture
- Toledo: Enjoy a visit to the Church of Santo Tome to marvel at an El Greco's masterpiece
- Seville: Explore with your local expert visiting the Plaza de Espana in Maria Luisa Park, strolling through the Santa Cruz Quarter and see the gates to the Alcazar
- Seville: Step inside the impressive cathedral, passing the altarpiece dripping with gold and marvel at the Tomb of Columbus, held aloft by four kings. Afterwards, perhaps walk the ramps of the Giralda Tower for views over the city
- Lisbon: Explore with your local expert, from the Lower Town, beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco. Visit the Belem Quarter to see the Monument to the Discoveries and the ancient Belem Tower
- Lisbon: Visit Jeronimos Monastery with its beautiful Manueline architecture, reflecting Portugal's trade over the centuries and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Fatima: Join the faithful at one of the world's holiest sites and pay homage at the Chapel of the Apparitions
- Salamanca: See the golden stone buildings and handsome arcades of Plaza Mayor for which this city is famous for
- Avila: Walk within the ancient walls of this unique town
- Madrid: Explore the old town with your local expert
- Scenic Drives: Relax and enjoy the views as you travel along the River Tagus, through the regions of La Mancha and Andalucia, past the River Tormes and through the Castile region
** Bookable by 05 December 2024. Excludes flights, travel insurance, visas, tips, meals and drinks not specified and anything of a personal nature not mentioned above. All tours and services are subject to a minimum number of visitors, weather conditions, force majeure or other unforeseen circumstances. Advance purchase, peak season surcharges, block-out periods and minimum stay conditions may apply. Please note that airport taxes, fuel levies and surcharges are approximate and subject to change, the exact amount will be confirmed at time of booking. Please contact us for flights