A Real Portuguese Evening
No visit to Lisbon is complete without seeing a live "fado" show. The word "fado" literally means faith and this form of urban folklore is a repository of the sadness and joys derived from the destiny of Portugal throughout its history. You will be taken to one of the most renowned venues located in the former cellars and stables of a 17th century palace. The dinner will let you sample delicious traditional Portuguese dishes together with locally produced wine or soft drinks or beer plus mineral water, coffee or tea. After dinner sit back and relax and take delight in the fado and folklore show with the performers playing music and dancing from all Portuguese regions in traditional costumes. This is an experience to remember.
Approximate value: €50 EUR per person

Templar's Convent of Christ
This very interesting afternoon excursion will take you way back in time to the period of the very controversial and powerful Knights of Templar. Even though their oath swore them to live in poverty, many gifts and donations were bestowed upon the order and with these they were able to build on land also given to them by various people. The Convent of Christ in Tomar is the combination of a castle and convent used by the Knights. The convent was added later as an extension to the castle, which began construction in 1160. A local guide will show you round these impressive buildings whilst enlightening you on the history and background of the history of the Knights of Templar.
Approximate value: €25 EUR per person

Dinner & Flamenco on Ramblas
Feel the passion of flamenco at a legendary venue in the centre of Barcelona, where the show reveals the variety of music, singing and dancing incorporated into this passionate art form. Improvisation is the key element of flamenco, with each artist individually interpreting the rhythm and communicating the beat to the other players. Before the start of the show enjoy a traditional Spanish buffet dinner served by waiters. Sample delicious variety of tapas, paella, cold and hot specialities, pastry and fruit of the season together with a selection of drinks - sangria or wine or soft drinks and mineral water. During the show you will also be served a glass of champagne.
Approximate value: €68 EUR per person

Montserrat
The history of Montserrat is fascinating and started in 880 when a small group of shepherd children saw a bright light descending from the sky in the Montserrat mountains and heard angels singing. The children told their parents, who in turn informed a local vicar who was brought to the scene and witnessed the same experiences. On exploring the region an image of the Virgin Mary was found in one of the caves and from that moment on the cave became a holy sanctuary for religious pilgrims. The trip to Montserrat from Barcelona is accompanied by a local guide and lasts about 4 hours. After driving through picturesque villages up to the 1,235 mt. Massif of Montserrat, you will have time to visit the Chapel of our Lady to see the visage of the 14th century Black Virgin (La Moreneta) keeping watch high over the altar. Return back to Barcelona at the end of the visit.
Approximate value: €35 EUR per person

Avila & St. Theresa's
The walled city of Avila was declared by UNESCO World Heritage as a "land of songs and saints" and an international platform for preserving a unique perimeter in whose interior time has been stopped for centuries. On this very interesting tour of Avila with a local guide you will be taken to visit the Convent of Santa Teresa, which was built in the XV11 century on the plot of the house where Santa Theresa de Jesus was born. Then visit the Cathedral, which was commenced in the X11 century in late Romanesque style and completed in the XV1 century as the first cathedral in Spain with Gothic design. Inside you can see the impressive tomb of El Tostado, which is considered so beautiful that it seems more like an altar piece than a tomb. After seeing these two very interesting parts of Avila you will be given free time to wander around on your own before travelling back to Madrid.
Approximate value: €28 EUR per person

Madrid By Night & Tapas
An authentic Spanish food experience in a local restaurant tucked away in the centre of old Madrid. The venue with its warm ambiance is home to solid Castillian cuisine and the tapas dinner we are offering you gives a sample of a variety of dishes i.e. "tortilla espanola", "jamon serrano". Included is the well-known Spanish drink "sangria" or soft drink or mineral water. After dinner, see some of the main sights of Madrid on a short orientation drive before returning to the hotel.
Approximate value: €35 EUR per person