Spain & Portugal Christmas

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Amazing experience. I met lovely people from all over the world, and this was coordinated by a tour guide and driver and driver that went beyond their duties.

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9 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

51 peopleMaximum group size

10 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Ends

Madrid, Spain

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Highlights

Visit the medieval town of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Explore Ronda, famous for its ‘Puente Nuevo’ (New Bridge)

Free days in Seville & Lisbon

Taste the fortified wine Port in Porto

Experience the Old Town of Salamanca

Celebrate Christmas Day in Seville!

Itinerary

See a different side of Spain and Portugal by visiting over the festive season! Savour a Spanish Christmas in the charming city of Seville. Discover the enchanting, historic cities of Toledo, Granada, Salamanca, Avila and Ronda. Roam the streets of the capital cities Madrid and Lisbon. Tuck into Spanish tapas,pastéis de natain Portugal and authentic Port in Porto! Experience a dreamy festive season on the Iberian route and relish the blue skies and winter sun. You won't have another travel experience like this!

day 1Start of tour in Madrid

Madrid welcomes you! Today marks the start of this Spain and Portugal Christmas tour. After arriving this morning, head to the hotel to meet up with your tour leader and travel companions. Once everyone is present, the exploration of Madrid and all its festive season charm kicks off with a locally guided tour of the city’s top attractions! Tonight, enjoy your first introduction to exquisite Spanish cuisine with an included welcome dinner. What better way to get to know your new travel family? The Christmas celebrations kick off in Spain today, so you're in luck! It's the day of the Spanish Christmas Lottery, ‘El Gordo’ or the ‘Fat One’ - the world's biggest lottery draw.

Meals

Dinner

Others

Explore Madrid with a local guide, Welcome dinner in Madrid

day 2Toledo - Granada

day 3Granada - Ronda - Seville (Christmas Eve)

day 4Seville (Christmas Day)

day 5Algarve - Lisbon

day 6Lisbon - Free Day

day 7Obidos - Porto

day 8Ciudad Rodrigo - Salamanca

day 9Avila - Madrid

What's Included

Accommodation

8 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenienceSingle travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)

Meals

Welcome dinner in MadridEnjoy a local dinner in SevilleTraditional dinner in Salamanca8 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners * Vegetarian options available for all meals on request

Transport

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboardAny public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)

Guide

Explore Madrid with a local guideFully guided tour with experienced tour leaderTour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details

Others

Visit the ancient city of ToledoDiscover the delights of GranadaVisit Ronda; home to the famous Puente NuevoSee Seville on a driving tourVisit the Algarve; Portugal's stunning southern coastEnjoy a driving tour of LisbonVisit Obidos; a medieval fortified townEnjoy a driving and walking tour of PortoTaste Portugal’s most famous drink - Port!Visit Ciudad Rodrigo, a 12th-century fortified townExplore Salamanca at your leisureVisit Avila; home to incredible Romanesque architecture

What's Excluded

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