Portugal and Spain Group Tour
007071
This is a sample of a group trip to Portugal and Spain that we arranged for one of our clients, including visits to Lisbon, the Algarve, Seville, Torremolinos, Granada and Madrid. The itinerary is for informational purposes, to give you an idea of what can be included in a special group tour in Portugal and Spain. We will customize your group’s program to fit your group’s needs and interests. Group size, dates and pricing on request.
- Tour of Lisbon including visit to the Castle Sao Jorge and medieval village of St. Cruz
- Spend time on the beautiful beaches of the Algarve and Costa del Sol
- Visit La Giralda, the watch tower of a 12th century Mosque, the tomb of Christopher Columbus and the Alcazar fortress in Seville
- See the wild Barbary apes on the Rock of Gibraltar, visit St. Michael's Cave and look out over the Straits of Gibraltar
- Alhambra Palace in the ancient, Moorish hilltop city of Granada
- Madrid's archaded Plaza Mayor, dating from 1617, and the Plaza de La Villa, site of Madrid's city hall
Tour Code:
007071
Today the group meets up at your home city’s airport and travel together on an overnight flight bound for Lisbon, Portugal.
Meals as indicated, B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
On arrival in Lisbon, a representative will meet the group. Depart by coach for a visit to the seaside resorts of Estoril and Cascais.
Dinner and overnight in Lisbon.
Meals: D
Morning departure for a guided sightseeing tour of Lisbon which will include a visit to the Castle Sao Jorge, located in the heart of the city. Visit the medieval village of St. Cruz. Balance of the day is free for individual or planned group activities. Overnight
Meals: B
Depart Lisbon for the Algarve with an enroute stop at Sintra .Balance of the day is free to explore the beauty of the Algarve.
Dinner and overnight in the Algarve.
Meals: B, D
This morning drive from the Algarve crossing the Spanish border to Seville. On arrival in Seville, a local guide will meet you for visits to La Giralda, formerly the watch tower of a 12th century Mosque now incorporated into a 15th century Gothic cathedral. Visit the tomb of Christopher Columbus and the Alcazar fortress.
Dinner and overnight in Seville.
Meals: B, D
Morning departure for an excursion to Gibraltar. Acend the Rock for a spectacular view of the Straits of Gibraltar. Visit St. Michael’s Cave and see the wild Barbary apes who live on the Rock. Continue to Torremolinos.
Dinner and overnight in Torremolinos.
Meals: B, L
Today you will have a full free day to explore the Costa Del Sol.
Dinner and overnight in Torremolinos.
Meals: B
Depart from the Costa del Sol today for destination Granada, the Moorish hilltop city. On the way, stop in Mijas, a village composed of white-washed buildings and ancient customs. Arrival in Granada.
Dinner and overnight in Granada.
Meals: B, D
This morning you will visit the Alhambra Palace, high above the city and former residence of the Moorish Kings. You will have a guide take you through the magnificent palace and the gardens of Generalife that surround it. Afternoon is free in Granada.
Dinner and overnight in Granada.
Meals: B, D
Early morning departure for Madrid. An enroute stop will be in Toledo where a local guide will show you the main sights. Toledo, an open air museum where the 2000 year history of Spain is imbued in every street, building and square. See the church of Santo Tome containing one of El Greco’s famous masterpieces, the Museum of El Greco, the old Jewish quarter and the gate of the sun, Puerto del Sol. Continue your journey to Madrid.
Dinner and overnight in Madrid.
Meals: B, D
Morning guided sightseeing tour of Madrid where you will see many buildings dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. The arcaded Plaza Mayor dates from 1617 and the Plaza de La Villa, the site of Madrid’s city hall, is a Baroque structure from 1640. This afternoon you will visit the Royal Palace the work of the Italian Felipe Juvara and the Prado Museum one of the world’s top galleries featuring Spanish painters from the 12th to the 18th centuries.
Dinner and overnight in Madrid.
Meals: B, D
Transfer to Madrid airport for your flight home.
- Airfare home city - Lisbon, return Madrid - home city
- All taxes
- English speaking tour manager throughout the program
- Transportation by private, deluxe motorcoach, with professional driver per the itinerary
- Ten nights of accommodation at moderate hotels, as outlined in itinerary
- Meals as specified in itinerary, per day
- English speaking professional local guides for sightseeing, per itinerary
- Sightseeing and admissions as outlined
- Free of charge escort for your group, based on your needs and number of participants
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance for students
- Documents package
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities to driver and guides
- Items of a personal nature
For assistance in putting together a group please contact Natalie Rozière Hébert (natalie@gctravel.ca / 204.989.9343).
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