Arrive Barcelona – Spain!
Today, enter the world of “Air Tours Holidays” as you begin your beautiful journey of Spain – Portugal. Arrive Barcelona – the vibrant Commercial Centre of Spain! Meet your Tour Manager in the arrival’s area and board your waiting coach. Enroute stop for an Indian dinner. Later, check in.
Overnight in Barcelona (D)Barcelona - Guided city tour. Visit Sagrada Familia & Casa Mila
After a buffet breakfast, join an English speaking local guide for a tour of Barcelona. Visit the magnificent Sagrada Familia - a massive Roman Catholic Basilica and Gaudi’s masterpiece. The sight of this masterpiece is nothing short of dramatic. Next, visit the Casa Mila - an expressionist and unconventional apartment block created by Gaudi. It breaks traditional architecture by not using a single straight line. After a local lunch, visit Les Ramblas - the bustling city centre and enjoy some time at leisure, exploring the stylish and exclusive shopping areas of this great city. Indian dinner at restaurant.
Overnight in Barcelona (B,LL,D)Barcelona - Onto Zaragoza
Enjoy buffet breakfast in the hotel. Check out. After a local lunch driver to Zaragoza. On arrival, enjoy an Indian dinner. Check into your hotel.
Overnight in Zaragoza (B,LL,D)Zaragoza – Orientation tour. Onto Madrid – Capital of Spain.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed on an orientation tour of Zaragoza. See the Roman remains of Peuerta Cinegia, the gate to Caesaraugusta. Visit Pilar Square – the real heart of the city and much more. After a local lunch drive to Madrid. Tonight enjoy a Flamenco Show. Later, enjoy an Indian dinner. Check into your hotel.
Overnight in Madrid (B,LL,D)Madrid - Guided city tour. Visit the Royal Palace, Prado Museum and Plaza de Espana
After a buffet breakfast, proceed for a city tour with an English speaking local guide. Visit the Royal Palace - considered by many to be one of the finest palaces in Europe. Visit the Prado Museum - the quality and variety of its collection makes the Prado Museum one of a kind marvel. After a local lunch, proceed on an orientation tour of this city. See stunning sights like the Plaza de Espana, Sabatini Garden, Cervantes Statue, the Parliament and many more interesting sights. The evening is at leisure to explore the various shopping arcades.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.Madrid - Drive to Granada - Guided City Tour.
After an early buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Granada, founded on the foothills of Spain’s highest mountains. On arrival, enjoy a local lunch. Thereafter, proceed on a guided tour of this spectacular city. Enjoy an Indian dinner. Later, check into your hotel.
Overnight in Granada (B, LL, D)Granada - Guided tour of Alhambra and Generalife Gardens. Then onto Malaga
After buffet breakfast in your hotel, check out and embark on a guided visit to Alhambra and Generalife Gardens. In Alhambra - The Red Palace, visit the numerous halls, chambers, bedrooms, baths, summer-rooms, etc., and marvel at the Moorish architecture and decoration dating from 1320 onwards. Later, continue to the Generalife - a place of leisure and recreation for the Moorish Kings of Granada. Its beautiful gardens stand out with their abundant and varied flora and stunning water features, described in one poem as ‘water that cries’. After a local lunch, proceed to Malaga. Enjoy an orientation tour of Malaga and stroll along the promenade.
Tonight, enjoy local dinner.Malaga - Day excursion to Gibraltar
After breakfast, proceed for your excursion to Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory and headland, on Spain's south coast. It’s dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426m-high limestone ridge. First settled by the Moors in the Middle Ages and later ruled by Spain, the outpost was ceded to the British in 1713. Layers of fortifications include the remains of a 14th-century Moorish Castle and the 18th century Great Siege Tunnels, which were expanded in WWII. Enjoy local lunch. Later, see the port of Gibraltar, the walled inner city, Europa Point and St Michael’s Cave. Visit the famous Rock of Gibraltar. From the top, you will contemplate amazing views of the Mediterranean, Spain and Morocco. Visit main street & Casemates Square. See La Alameda, Gibraltar Botanicals Gardens. Evening return to Malaga.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.Malaga - Drive to Cordoba - Guided city tour. On to Seville
After a buffet breakfast check-out, drive to Cordoba – an emblem of the tolerance and comprehension for many centuries among three religions i.e. Jewish, Christian and Muslim. Proceed on a guided tour including a visit to the ‘Mezquita’ - Great Mosque of Cordoba which is now the cathedral of Cordoba and a UNESCO world Heritage Site. Also, visit Jewish Quarters - its medieval streets have a distinctly Moorish flair, reminiscent of the Jew’s prosperity under the Caliphate of Cordoba. After local lunch, proceed to Seville. On arrival at Seville, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Seville (B, LL, D)Seville - Guided city tour. Visit the Giralda Tower, the Cathedral, Royal Palace, Maria Luisa Park.
After a buffet breakfast, join an English speaking local guide for your city tour of Seville. Visit the Cathedral of Seville - the largest place of worship in Spain, and the third largest cathedral in the Christian world. Visit the Giralda Tower - the bell tower of the Cathedral of Seville and one of three remaining Almohad minarets in the world. After local lunch, visit the Royal Palace which is considered to be the most complete example of this so-called Mudéjar architecture in Spain. Next, visit the Maria Luisa Park - a paradisiacal half mile of palms and orange trees, elms and Mediterranean pines and the spectacular Plaza de Espana.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.Seville - Depart for Lisbon. Welcome to Portugal!!! Lisbon - the Portuguese Capital. En route visit Faro – the Algarvian Capital.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Faro - the administrative centre of the Algarve region of Portugal. After local lunch, proceed on an orientation tour of this beautiful city and enjoy the blend of Arabic and Roman architecture. Visit the old town which is surrounded still by the Roman walls which date back to the 9th century. Later, drive onto Lisboa - the capital of Portugal. On arrival, check into the hotel.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.Lisbon - Guided city tour. Visit the Jeronimo’s Monastery and Padroa Monument
After a buffet breakfast, join an English speaking local guide for a tour of this legendary city. Visit the Jeronimo’s Monastery - one of the great triumphs of European Gothic architecture (UNESCO has classified it as a World Heritage monument), which also houses Vasco da Gama’s tomb. See impressive sites like Rossio Square, Commercio Square, Marques de Pombal Square, Belem tower and much more. Later, visit the Padroa Monument – also known as the ‘Discoveries’ monument. Here, take an elevator to the top for a bird’s eye view of Lisbon. After an exciting city tour enjoy local lunch. Later, you have time at leisure to enjoy great shopping opportunities or just explore this beautiful city on your own.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.Lisbon - Visit Sintra and see Cascais
After a buffet breakfast, drive to Sintra – Portugal’s fairytale town on the edge of Europe. On arrival, proceed on a guided tour with a visit to Palacio Nacional de Sintra. Marvel at the elements of Gothic, Mudejar, Manueline and Renaissance architecture, the wonderful azulejos (coloured glazed tiles) from the 15th and 16th Centuries in various halls and patios, and in the Royal Chapel. Continue your guided tour and see the Seteais Palace – now a hotel, the town Hall, Modern Art Museum and many more interesting sights. After local lunch, drive to Cascais – once a tiny fishing village and now an elegant holiday beach resort. Enjoy free time for shopping at the small shops and roadside stalls offering typical embroidery and lace, to high fashion designer products. Later, drive back to Lisbon.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.Departure. Fly home or Onto Marrakech - Morocco
After boxed/buffet breakfast in the hotel, proceed to the airport for your flight home or onwards to Marrakech. (Flight cost not included) .
Overnight in Madrid. (B)Land Cost 13 Nights 14 Days (2024) | |
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Per Person on Twin Sharing | US$ 3,499 |
Single Room Supplement | US$ 1,240 |
DEPARTURE DATES 2024 | |
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2024 | |
April | 25 |
May | 02 |
July | 11,25 |
August | 08,22 |
August | 12,26 |
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SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
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Barcelona |
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Zaragoza |
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Madrid |
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Granada |
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Malaga |
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Cordoba |
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Seville |
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PORTUGAL | ||
Lisbon |
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Sintra |
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Cascais |
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Faro |
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ACCOMMODATION
MEALS - AS SPECIFIED IN THE ITINERARY
TIPS, PORTERAGE & WATER
TRANSFERS
TOUR MANAGER
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
OVERSEAS TRAVEL INSURANCE:
It’s very important to find out before you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries We recommend clients take overseas travel insurance to cover any eventuality while on tour.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED
BOOKING TERMS AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Booking Terms & Cancellation Policy | |
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Non – Refundable deposit to book your tour | US$ 1000 Per Person |
Full payment to be made | 75 days prior to departure |
Cancellation of Tour due to border closure in Origin or Destination, 60 days prior to Departure date | Administrative Fees US$ 100 per person |
59 Days to 45 Days | 30% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
44 Days to 30 Days | 60% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
29 Days to 15 Days | 75% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
14 Days till Tour date | 100% of Total Tour cost Per Person |