Group Size: 12 to 24 guests
Price: From $5,495 per person double occupancy (Land Only)
Trip Overview
Feel the spell of Iberia’s rich Roman and Moorish past—and the pull of its vibrant contemporary life—on this distinctive 15-day journey through the Iberian Peninsula to the intimate lodgings of Spain’s paradores and Portugal’s pousadas. See Lisbon’s sights and encounter Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover Merida’s Roman ruins, Seville’s romance, and cultural gem Cordoba. From charming Ronda, journey to Granada with its extraordinary Alhambra. Explore medieval Toledo before a three-night stay in monumental Madrid, visiting its Royal Palace, the world-renowned Prado, and Plaza Mayor. Enjoy Spain’s cultural capital, spirited Barcelona, on an optional 4-day/3-night post-tour extension.
Schedule by Day
- Apr 4: Depart U.S. for Lisbon, Portugal
- Apr 5: Arrive Lisbon
- Apr 6: Lisbon / Queluz
- Apr 7: Lisbon / Evora
- Apr 8: Evora
- Apr 9: Evora / Merida, Spain / Carmona
- Apr 10: Carmona, Seville
- Apr 11: Carmona / Cordoba
- Apr 12: Carmona / Ronda
- Apr 13: Ronda
- Apr 14: Ronda / Granada / Ubeda
- Apr 15: Ubeda / Toledo / Madrid
- Apr 16: Madrid
- Apr 17: Madrid
- Apr 18: Depart for U.S.
Pricing
- $6,274 per person double occupancy, including airfare from BOS, JFK ($5,595 air & land inclusive plus $679 airline fees & taxes)
- Land Only $5,495 per person double occupancy
- Single supplement: $1,195
Accommodations
- Corinthia Hotel Lisbon, Lisbon / Days 2-3 / Deluxe
- Pousada dos Loios, Evora / Days 4-5 / First Class
- Parador de Carmona, Carmona / Days 6-8 / First Class
- Parador de Ronda, Ronda / Days 9-10 / First Clas
- Parador de Ubeda, Ubeda / Day 11 / First Class
- Wellington Hotel, Madrid / Days 12-14 / Deluxe
- Hotel Avenida Palace, Barcelona / Extension / Superior First Class
Optional Post-Trip Extension
Barcelona—On Your Own
April 18-21, 2024 (4 days/3 nights)
$845 per person double occupancy / Single Supplement: $355
Please Note: Optional extension information will be confirmed by the Operator after registration.
What to Expect
This program involves 1-3 miles of walking per day, sometimes up hills or stairs (without handrails) and on cobblestone streets. Long days of motorcoach travel and sightseeing. Early wake up calls for sightseeing or travel to the next city. There is no elevator at the Pousada dos Loios in Evora.
