Portugal & Spain 12 Day Tour

* Spain & Portugal: Two colorful countries located in Iberian Peninsula. Their history and culture were greatly influenced by Catholic & Islamic culture
* Provide mixture of local cuisine: Grilled chicken piri piri in Portugal, Roast suckling piglet, Ox Tail Cuisine and Seafood Paella in Spain
* Madrid: Royal Palace that showcase royal arts & prosperity of ancient kingdom of Spain
* Toledo: Walk around the medieval town, full of history and great paintings of El Greco
* Cabo Da Roca: the westernmost extent of continental Europe
* Sintra: English poet Lord Byron described Sintra as “Glorious Eden”. Sintra Palace–summer retreat for Portugal’s monarchs
* Cordoba, Seville, Granada: Three impressive cities in Andalusia region with strong influence by Islamic culture
* Segovia: visit ancient Roman Aqueduct & Alcazar, a fairy-tale castle
* Seville: The origin of world famous opera “Carmen” and departure port of the explorer, Christopher Columbus
* Toledo: Medieval town that has one of the largest Catholic cathedrals
* Cordoba: An old town full of medieval charm, major attraction is its beautiful mosque-La Mezquita
* Granada: The city that represents Islamic culture, visit the magnificent Alhambra
* Barcelona: One of top tourist destinations that full of artistic architectural masterpieces by Gaudi
* Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach
* Provide headset service per group if group size is 15 people

◎Photo-Stop　★Entrance Fee Included

Today, we will take overnight flight to Lisbon, arrive the next day.

Upon arrival, transfer to hotel & check-in.

Meal: Dinner /Western Cuisine, 3 courses at hotel
Hotel: Marriott Hotel Lisbon or similar

After breakfast, depart for Sintra, we will visit ★Royal Palace & Garden, which inherited Moorish, Gothic, Portuguese-style architecture. Continue to ◎Cabo Da Roca, a well-known site for Portugal’s golden age of discoveries, you will obtain a ★ certificate for your visit to the western tip of Europe. City tour will follow in the afternoon: ◎Belem Tower, ◎Padrao dos Descobrimentos, a monument celebrates Portuguese Age of Discovery during 15^th &16^th century. Then, to ◎Jeronimos Monastery, a prominent example of Portuguese late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon. The greatest Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was buried here.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel                         Dinner / Grilled chicken with piri piri
Hotel: Marriott Hotel Lisbon or similar

After breakfast, depart for Seville – the capital of Andalusia and World Expo1992. We will visit ★The Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic cathedral & the 3^rd largest church in the world. The cathedral is also the burial site of Christopher Columbus. Continue to ★Giralda Tower & ◎ Alcazar, ★Maria Luisa Park, ◎The Barrio Santa Cruz (the old Jewish quarter) and ◎Plaza de Espaňa.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel                         Dinner / Western Cuisine at hotel
Hotel: Ayre Hotel Seville or similar

After breakfast, depart for Granada. Upon arrival, city tour will follow: To ★Alhambra, a Moorish palace & fortress complex located in Granada. We will visit ★Lion courtyard, ★Generalife–former summer palace of sultans.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel                         Dinner / Western Cuisine at hotel
Hotel: Hotel Granada Palace or similar

After breakfast, depart for Cordoba, upon arrival, city tour will follow: we will visit ★La Mezquita–a medieval Islamic mosque with Moorish architecture. The interior is decorated with 850 columns of marble and granite.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel                       Dinner / Ox Tail Cuisine
Hotel: Cordoba Center Hotel or similar

After breakfast, depart for ◎Consuegra; a town became famous due to its windmills when Don Quixote was first published. Continue to Toledo, a historical medieval town. Upon arrival, city tour will follow: ★Toledo Cathedral & ★Church of Santo Tome, where you will find most famous work” El Entierro del Senor de Orgaz” by El Greco.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel                         Dinner /Local Cuisine (Lamb menu)
Hotel: Eurostars Hotel Toledo or similar

After breakfast, depart for Avila, a city surrounded by medieval town walls, built in 11^th century. Avila is one of the most popular destinations for Catholic pilgrims due to Avila is the birthplace of Saint Teresa. We will visit ◎ Cathedral of Avila & ◎ Gate Alcazar. Later, depart for Segovia and visit ◎the Aqueduct, built by Romans in late 1^st Century AD to supply water for military uses. To ◎Cathedral and ★The Alcazar, built around 11^th Century. This fairy-tale-like castle was the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. Shortly after, we will depart for Madrid-the capital of Spain.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel     Lunch / Roast Suckling Piglet Menu at MESON DE CANDIDO RESTAURANT
Dinner / On Your Own
Hotel: Ayre Gran Hotel Colon Madrid or similar

After breakfast, city tour will follow: Passing through ◎Opera district, ◎Plaza de Colón (Columbus Square) & ◎Fountain of Columbus onto ★Royal Palace with magnificent interior décor and luxurious furniture showcases the prosperity of ancient kingdom of Spain. Shortly, we will visit ★Prado Museum, one of the world’s greatest art museum with many collections of great European masters such as Velazquez, Goya, Raphael, and Rubens. Continue to ◎Puerta del Sol—the heart of Madrid. You will see Bear & the Madronö Tree Statue, & Kilometer Zero, a plaque showing the point where the measuring of national highway system begins. To ◎Plaza de Espaňa where a statue commemorates Spain’s most prized fictional duo: Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. To Columbus Square & its fountain that commemorate the explorer Christopher Columbus.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel           Dinner /Tapa Menu with Sangria wine
Hotel: Ayre Gran Hotel Colon Madrid or similar

After breakfast, we will travel to Barcelona by high speed train. Upon arrival, brief stop at ◎Las Ramblas, and the liveliest pedestrian area, Catalunya Square, ◎Casa Batllo and ◎Casa Mila-both are Gaudi’s masterpieces with unique design, such as irregular oval windows, flowing sculpted stone work and amazing rooftop.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel                                           Dinner / Seafood Paella
Hotel: NH Collection Barcelona Tower Hotel or similar

After breakfast, we will visit ★La Sagrada Familia, an architectural masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi. Continue to ★Guell Park, the world’s wonders created by Gaudi.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel                                           Dinner / Farewell Buffet
Hotel: NH Collection Barcelona Tower Hotel or similar

Today, transfer to airport for home bound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel