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| Day 1 | & 2 Wed. & Thurs, March 3rd & 4th Fly Overnight to Lisbon, Portugal (D)
Fly overnight to Lisbon, Portugal. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic city tour including the Belem District and the historical city center. Transfer to the hotel for a two-night stay. Welcome dinner.
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| Day 3 | Fri., March 5th Sintra’s Royal Palace, and Cascais & Estoril Tour (B)
Visit the Sintra Royal Palace, summer residence of the Portugeuese monarchy. In the afternoon, visit Cascais and the Estoril Coast which make up the heart of the Portuguese Riviera, a stunning stretch of coastline located just 30 kilometers west of Lisbon.
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| Day 4 | Sat., March 6th Travel Through The Countryside to Seville, Spain (B,D)
Travel south through Algarve, called the Garden of Portugal, and cross the border to into Spain. Stay two nights in the picturesque Andalucian town of Seville. This evening enjoy the El Patio Seveillano Flamenco Show & Dinner.
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| Day 5 | Sun., March 7th City Tour of Seville (B)
Explore Seville’s architectural and cultural highlights with a guided tour of the old town and the Royal Alcázar. Afternoon free to enjoy the city at your own pace.
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| Day 6 | Mon., March 8th City Tour of Ronda & Travel to Malaga (B)
Tour the city of Ronda, one of Spain’s oldest and most spectacularly dramatic mountaintop towns, located in the Malaga province. Check into the Hotel MS Maestranza for a three night stay.
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| Day 7 | Tues., March 9th Full Day Tour of Malaga, Including the Picasso Museum (B,L)
Learn about Pablo Picasso in Malaga, his birthplace. Visit the Picasso Museum, walk through the
historic town and visit the Mercado Atarazanas. Explore the beach town of Torremolinos.
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| Day 8 | Wed., March 10th Full Day Exursion to Gibraltar (B)
Full-day excursion to Gibraltar, the British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. Visit the Rock of Gibraltar for panoramic views over the Strait and time to explore the town center, known for its unique mix of British and Mediterranean influences.
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| Day 9 | Thurs., March 11th Granada & the Alhambra Palace (B)
A grand trip highlight is Granada’s famed 13th Century Moorish palace, the Alhambra. Tour the palace itself as well as the Water Gardens of the sultans’ summer palace.
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| Day 10 | Fri., March 12th Depart Granada & Travel to Madrid (B)
This morning we will depart Granada and travel to Madrid, the capital of Spain for a two-night stay.
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| Day 11 | Sat., March 13th Full Day Guided Tour of Madrid and Toledo (B)
Enjoy a full-day guided program combining Madrid and Toledo. Discover Madrid’s main districts and atmosphere before continuing to Toledo, a historic city known for its rich cultural legacy and distinctive medieval character. Return to Madrid in the evening.
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| Day 12 | Sun., March 14th Depart Madrid For Our Journey Home (B)
Departure for the Madrid airport for your return flight, bringing to an end a journey through Portugal and Spain filled with history, culture and memorable experiences. |
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