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| Best of Spain and Portugal
A 17-Day tour starting from $2,850
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| This tour moves at a comfortable leisurely pace with five two-night stays in Lisbon, Seville, the Costa del Sol, Barcelona and Madrid and overnight stays in the four other cities. Driving days are not too long and with frequent stops. |
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17 DAYS ~ SPAIN ~ PORTUGAL Tour Pace - This popular tour moves at a comfortable pace with five two-night stays in Lisbon, Seville, the Costa del Sol, Barcelona and Madrid and overnight stays in the four other cities. Driving days are not too long and with frequent stops. Fellow Passengers -This tour is popular with both the first time visitor, as well as experienced travellers, as it is a classic tour of the Iberian peninsular, visiting the major centres of both Spain and Portugal, with particular emphasis on the art, architecture and cultural history. DAY 1 – FRI – DEPART USA. Board your overnight flight. DAY 2 – SAT – MADRID AT LEISURE. Welcome to Spain! On
arrival at Madrid Airport, your airport shuttle service leaves for the tour hotel
at 09:30, 12:30, 15:00 & 17:30. Settle in and relax before meeting your fellow
passengers and Tour Director for a Welcome Drink. DAY 3 – SUN – MADRID – SALAMANCA. Drive to
Toledo, former capital of Spain, to see the 13th century Cathedral and one of
Europe’s oldest synagogues, as well as the El Greco masterpiece in the chapel of
Santo Tomé. Later, pass the ancient walls of St Teresa’s town of
Avila en route to the ‘golden’ city of Salamanca. Before
reaching your hotel, see the handsome arcaded Plaza Mayor and honey-coloured
cathedral. DAY 4 – MON – SALAMANCA – OPORTO. Cross the
Portuguese border to reach Oporto, celebrated internationally as the Port wine
capital. With your Tour Director, see the Vila Nova de Gaia wine stores which
house the famous port wines. Also admire the multi-coloured houses and churches covered
in glazed tiles. DAY 6 – WED – LISBON SIGHTSEEING. Today’s sightseeing with a local guide shows you Sao Jorge Castle, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belem Tower. Later, visit Jeronimo’s Monastery with its superbly ornate cloister. The afternoon is at leisure to explore at your own pace. (BB) DAY 7 – THU – LISBON – SEVILLE. Leave Lisbon via
the modern Tagus Bridge and cross the border to reach Seville. A tour with a
local guide includes the immense 15th century Cathedral, burial place of Christopher
Columbus, and the slender Giralda Tower. Tour the fashionable Santa Cruz
Quarter with its flower-decked wrought iron balconies and see the Alcazar. Enjoy a
Highlight Dinner and entertainment featuring a fiery Flamenco show. During the evening,
enjoy a short informative presentation on the regional wines that compliment your meal.
DAY 8 – FRI – SEVILLE AT LEISURE. The day is yours to relax, explore or continue sightseeing. Why not take an optional excursion to Cordoba to visit the magnificent Mezquita? Afterwards, consider enjoying a typical Sevilliano dinner at a local restaurant. (BB) DAY 9 – SAT – SEVILLE – COSTA DEL SOL. Head south
to Gibraltar, attached to Spain, yet an independent colony under British control
since 1704. There’s time to explore the shops or take a trip to the top of the
Rock to see St Michael’s Cave. Later, take the scenic route along the Costa
del Sol to your hotel. DAY 10 – SUN – MIJAS EXCURSION. A leisurely drive through green hills above the Costa del Sol leads to the white-washed village of Mijas where you can stroll through the old streets and pleasant gardens and take in the views of the Mediterranean coast. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the Costa del Sol. (BB,D) DAY 11 – MON – COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA. See some of
Spain’s most exclusive resorts before turning inland to Granada,
capital of the Moorish Kingdom of Spain until the Moors’ defeat in 1492. Visit
the Alhambra Palace, a complex of magnificent buildings begun by the Moors and built over
the centuries. Sightseeing includes the famous Lion Court as well as the exotic water
gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer residence, where you can relax in the sun and
enjoy the fine views over the town. DAY 12 – TUE – GRANADA – VALENCIA. Drive over the
Mora Pass, enjoying views over the Sierra Nevada en route. Pass through
palm forests and lemon groves as you travel to Valencia. On an orientation
tour, see the Generalidad Palace, El Miguelete Cathedral, gates of Serranos,
Cuarte and the modern Centre for Arts and Sciences before checking into your
hotel. DAY 13 – WED – VALENCIA – BARCELONA. Follow the
coast to Peñíscola to view the sea-lapped castle used in the
film El Cid. Continue along the Costa Dorada (Gold Coast) to Barcelona. A local
guide will show you the Gothic Quarter, where you will visit the
cathedral and view the lively Ramblas. Tour the modern Eixample
District to see Gaudi’s famed Sagrada Familia church. As night falls,
why not dine out ‘Catalan style’? DAY 14 – THU – BARCELONA AT LEISURE. The day is free for you to explore this vibrant city. Options include an excursion to the great Monastery of Montserrat to see the Black Madonna. (BB) DAY 15 – FRI – BARCELONA – MADRID. Pass the city of Zaragoza in the province of Aragón as you make your way along the Jalón Valley, past Guadalajara and back to Madrid. Hotel: NH Abascal. (BB) DAY 16 – SAT – MADRID SIGHTSEEING. A guided sightseeing tour takes you along the Gran Via and Paseo de la Castellana. See the Cervantes Monument in the Plaza España, the Puerta del Sol and Madrid’s most famous fountain in the Plaza de la Cibeles. Visit the Prado Museum to admire the paintings of Velázquez and Goya. Perhaps enjoy a farewell dinner in the evening with your fellow passengers. (BB) DAY 17 – SUN – RETURN TO USA. Sadly, your tour comes to an end today. Departure transfers arrive at Madrid Airport at 07:00, 09:00 & 11:00. (BB)
Highlights -The visit to the Palace and Gardens of the Alhambra in Granada and the stunning scenery of the Costa del Sol are always impressive; but the beauty, culture, and discovery of the lesser known delights of Portugal, make this tour even more memorable. Hotels - An excellent mixture of both modern and traditional hotels; with the modern and luxurious Lisbon Marriott and Melia Costa del Sol, the Saray in Granada designed in the style of the Alhambra, and the more traditional Reina Victoria in Valencia. Enjoy Your Included Tour FeaturesPremium Highlights
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CURRENT SPECIALS: Great Savings and Discounts EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE! Here’s how... Pay 4 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 2.5% Pay 7 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 5% Pay 10 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 7.5% Pay 12 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 10% Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.
FAMILY SAVINGS YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.
GROUP DISCOUNTS 5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends! SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023. These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.
SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.
TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room, each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.
FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.
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COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares
FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours: E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.
SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a maximum of only 40 guests per tour.
INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes. TOUR GUARANTEE FOR LAND TRAVEL: To assist you when booking our airline offers and taking our great early payment savings, Insight has designated a large number of tours which we guarantee will operate on the scheduled date, unless circumstances occur beyond our control. Look for Tour Guarantee (TG symbol) on the itinerary of your choice indicating applicable dates. All other featured departures are planned to operate however, for operational reasons, may be subject to re- scheduling with at least 50 days notice (between May 1st & September 30th). |
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