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All guests travelling with Costsaver through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Accommodation

Campanile Sud - Cornella NH Las Ciencias Macia Condor Sol Principe MA Congresos Ramada by Wyndham Bardo Recoletos Coco Praga

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

4 Dinner (D) 12 Breakfast (B)

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

Others

Sightseeing with your Local Guide includes views of Gaudi’s La Sagrada Família and La Rambla See the ancient castle overlooking the Mediterranean Sea See the Art Nouveau, Train Station Estación del Norte, Cathedral, Towers of Serrano and Quart and the City of Arts and Sciences See the famous Rock of Gibraltar View the cave homes in ’Barrio Troglodyte’ Enjoy a scenic drive to this Moorish city Visit this renowned resort area Sightseeing with your Local Guide includes views of the Cathedral and Giralda Tower View Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries See the celebrated Shrine Orientation of this university city includes views of the Plaza Mayor See the Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain and Retiro Park on a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide

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Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

Others

Arrival and departure transfers (available on request). Tipping. Other meals, snacks and drinks. Pre and post tour accommodation. Single supplement (Optional) - Can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Barcelona
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Barcelona

Bienvenido a España! The golden shores of Barcelona kickstart your exhilarating visit to Spain and Portugal. Check in to your hotel, then take some time to recharge siesta-style before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a glimpse of what lies ahead. There’s boundless energy to Barcelona and you’ll want to soak it all up on your first evening in the capital of Catalonia.
Day 2 Day 2: Barcelona Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Barcelona Sightseeing And Free Time

Gear up for an exciting morning of sightseeing in Barcelona, joining your Local Specialist who knows all the best spots in town. Capture the sights and sounds of Las Ramblas, Passeig de Gràcia and façade of the ornate La Sagrada Família as you tour the city. Spend the rest of your day exploring on your own. Head to the Gothic Quarter or seek out the fanciful façades of Spanish Art Nouveau architect Antoni Gaudí, whose plentiful works of art and architecture lend a fairy-tale feel to Barcelona’s skyline. Consider joining a Choice Experience to Montserrat with its hidden monastery, home to the revered La Moreneta, and later opt into a scenic drive of Montjuïc, host to the 1992 summer Olympics, before indulging in a delightful Catalonian feast with drinks.
Day 3 Day 3: Barcelona – Peñíscola – Valencia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Barcelona – Peñíscola – Valencia

Today we’ll skirt along the Costa Dorada, a gleaming strip of the Mediterranean coastline, travelling past expansive orange groves to Peñíscola. You’ll see its imposing 13th-century Templar Castle, famed as the dramatic backdrop for the Hollywood classic El Cid. Then continue to Valencia, catching a glimpse of the iconic highlights of this bustling modern metropolis on your orientation tour with your Travel Director. View the Art Nouveau, Train Station Estación del Norte, the Towers of Serrano and Quart. Next, leave the present behind and admire the futuristic ‘City of Arts and Sciences’, a cultural complex built into the Turia riverbed.
Day 4 Day 4: Valencia – Guadix – Granada
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Valencia – Guadix – Granada

Today we journey to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada where you’ll find a hidden underground world of cave houses. The trogloditas of Guadix live in these ancient man-made dwellings, skilfully carved centuries ago. The only clue to their existence is the white chimneys that rise up from the hills and front doors etched into the rockface. You’ll have the chance to capture this curiosity on camera then continue your scenic travels to Granada, the last stronghold of the Moors in Spain.
Day 5 Day 5: Granada – Costa Del Sol
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Granada – Costa Del Sol

Embrace the laid-back spirit of your Spanish hosts and enjoy a slow start to the day on your Mediterranean tour. Spend your free morning exploring Granada and its Moorish influences on your own. There’s even time for a quick tea break at a traditional tetería or you may choose to join an Optional Experience to the Albaicín Quarter, one of the oldest centres of Islamic culture in the city. Later, we head to the golden beaches of the Costa del Sol. Set your watch to siesta time or don your sandals and sunglasses for a leisurely stroll to soak up the fresh sea air. Consider joining an Optional Experience this evening to the hilltop village of Mijas offering stunning views of the coast followed by a delicious Mediterranean meal.
Day 6 Day 6: Costa Del Sol – Gibraltar – Seville
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Costa Del Sol – Gibraltar – Seville

Explore a slice of Britain when you cross the border into Gibraltar, the much-contested gateway to the Mediterranean Sea. Maybe join a Choice Experience to get up close to the Barbary apes and visit the cave of St. Michael at the Rock of Gibraltar, the Roman and Greeks’ former pillar of the “known world”. Next, we return to Spain, travelling north through the Andalusian countryside to sizzling Seville.
Day 7 Day 7: Seville Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Seville Sightseeing And Free Time

A Local Guide is on hand today to reveal Seville’s special allure and, standing amidst the pavilions and fountains of Maria Luisa Park, you’ll hear all about the elaborate Ibero-American Exposition of 1929 which put this sleepy Spanish city on the global map. See the world’s largest Gothic Cathedral and its Giralda Bell Tower, then consider joining a Choice Experience to the Alcázar, built by a Christian king who loved Mudéjar architecture. This lavish palace complex has witnessed key moments in Spanish history and welcomed great Spanish kings and queens over the centuries. Tonight, you might consider a Choice Experience to see the whirling skirts and fiery passion of a flamenco show. This foot-tapping extravaganza is not to be missed.
Day 8 Day 8: Seville – Lisbon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Seville – Lisbon

The highlights of your Spain and Portugal value tour just keep on rolling and for now it’s adiós Sevilla and a warm olá to Portugal, as we journey through the golden and green plains of the Alentejo to Lisbon. Pastel and azulejo-clad façades line the Portuguese capital’s narrow streets which ramble across and over its seven hills from St. George Castle to the Tagus River. You’ll be drawn to the city’s vibrant nightlife in the Bairro Alto and beyond, so head out with new friends for a night on the town or join your Travel Director for a poignant Choice Experience including a traditional meal accompanied by the authentic sounds of Fado.
Day 9 Day 9: Lisbon Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Lisbon Sightseeing And Free Time

Visit the banks of the Tagus River this morning, joining a Local Specialist for a guided sightseeing tour that will take you past the iconic Hieronymite Monastery and Belém Tower, built in the 16th century to defend the city. Later, you’ll want to hop on one of the signature trams to explore the city’s hilly bairros or find a corner café to sample some of the local pastries – pasteis de nata anyone? You could choose to leave the city limits behind this afternoon and visit the beach playgrounds of Estoril and Cascais, as well as Sintra, on a Choice Experience of the iconic Golden Triangle – the choice is yours.
Day 10 Day 10: Lisbon – Fátima – Salamanca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Lisbon – Fátima – Salamanca

Rub shoulders with visiting travellers who have made the journey to the Catholic pilgrimage centre of Fátima. It was here in 1917 that the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to three shepherd children. Today this humble village has been transformed into a place celebrating a religious miracle. There’s time to explore the Basilica and Sanctuary before venturing east and crossing the Spanish border bound for Salamanca where your Travel Director will take you to one of Spain’s most beautiful plazas - Plaza Mayor with its golden baroque facades. Spend the evening your way amidst the historic monuments and honey-hued façades for which this ancient university town is famous.
Day 11 Day 11: Salamanca – Madrid Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Salamanca – Madrid Sightseeing

We leave Salamanca behind, with Madrid firmly in our sights. Our scenic drive takes us through the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains before arriving in the Spanish capital. With a Local Specialist at your side, you’ll embark on a sightseeing tour to view the Cibeles Fountain, Gran Vía and Paseo de la Castellana. Admire views of the Royal Palace and El Retiro Park, originally created as a retreat for the Royal Family. The evening is yours to discover why the Madrileños adore their nightlife, so resist the urge to set an early curfew and perhaps join an optional dinner and discovery in downtown Madrid.
Day 12 Day 12: Madrid Free Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Madrid Free Day

There’s every excuse to rise with the Madrileños and enjoy a leisurely start to your morning. You’ll have a full free day to explore the city your way and discover the legacy of ’Madrid’s Best Mayor’, who helps the city become one of the most gracious capitals across Europe. King Charles III’s desire to ’beautify’ Madrid can be seen around every turn. Alternatively, you could take an opportunity to join a Choice Experience to the medieval city of Toledo, the country’s famous sword-making centre.
Day 13 Day 13: Depart Madrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Depart Madrid

Keep that Spanish gusto in your step as you prepare to close the curtain on your epic Mediterranean journey through Spain and Portugal. It’s time to say a final hasta la vista to your fellow travellers and your Travel Director.

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Iberian Explorer (13 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Iberian Explorer (13 Days)

Day 1: Arrive Barcelona

Day 2: Barcelona Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 3: Barcelona – Peñíscola – Valencia

Day 4: Valencia – Guadix – Granada

Day 5: Granada – Costa Del Sol

Day 6: Costa Del Sol – Gibraltar – Seville

Day 7: Seville Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 8: Seville – Lisbon

Day 9: Lisbon Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 10: Lisbon – Fátima – Salamanca

Day 11: Salamanca – Madrid Sightseeing

Day 12: Madrid Free Day

Day 13: Depart Madrid

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