JEWELS OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL - 2010

10 days incl. travel, or 9 days from Madrid to Madrid (6790)

Vacation Overview

This exciting adventure introduces you to the fascinating major cities of the Iberian Peninsula, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Begin with an overnight and free time in the Spanish capital of Madrid. Then, visit fortified Avila and pretty Salamanca, pearls of the Castille region, and cross the Sierra da Estrela into Portugal to reach Coimbra, a charming hillside town that overlooks the Mondego River. Stop in Fatima to see its famous sanctuary, then on to the awesome walled city of Obidos with its towers and bastions. Spend two nights in Lisbon and discover explorer Henry the Navigator’s exquisite city. Back into Spain via the Sierra de Aracena for two overnights in Seville, a lively city on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. The vibrant city center boasts many stunning highlights, including the Cathedral, the Alcazar, and the Plaza d’España. Admire the Andalusian landscapes on the way to Cordoba with its Alcazar and lovely Mezquita. Travel across Don Quixote’s La Mancha, known for its castles and windmills, and return to Madrid for the final two nights of your vacation.

Special Departures:
Mar 25th Departure - Holy Week in Seville
Apr 15th Departure - Feria in Seville

Things to see on your vacation: View Vacation Photo Slideshow
  • Explore the beautiful city of Seville, the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of Southern Spain
  • Madrid
  • Madrid at dusk
  • Fatima, Portugal, is famous for the religious visions that took place there in 1917.
  • Enjoy the beautiful architecture in Madrid
  • The Plaza de Toros in Madrid
  • Fatima
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