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Lisbon, Seville & Madrid

Experience two of Europe's most captivating capital cities as well as the classical Moorish charms of colourful Seville on this memorable holiday.

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Seville
Monument of the Navigators, Lisbon
Belem Tower, Lisbon
Madrid

DAY 1: UK - Madrid.

Fly to Madrid where you'll be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. (D)

DAY 2: Madrid - Salamanca - Coimbra.

Head west to fortified Avila, then on to Salamanca where you can wander around the Plaza Mayor, reputed to be the most beautiful square in Spain. Then head westward to Coimbra, strategically situated on a hill overlooking the Mondego River for an overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 3: Coimbra - Fatima - Lisbon.

First today, enjoy an included orientation drive in Coimbra. Then it's on to Fatima where you'll visit the Sanctuary which was made famous by the Virgin's apparition to three shepherd children on the 13 May 1917. A few more miles for a stop in Obidos, a fortified city still flanked by round towers and bastions overlooking the countryside dotted with windmills. Continue to Lisbon, the capital and Portugal's largest city, for the next two nights. (B)

DAY 4: Lisbon.

Situated on the North banks of the Tagus River, Henry the Navigator made Lisbon the 15th century 'mistress of the seas'. You'll see his eye-catching monument, the Belem Tower, the Moorish Citadel, the impressive Black Horse Square and other highlights on your sightseeing excursion with a local guide. Your afternoon is free, so you can explore this fascinating and diverse city at your own pace. Why not spend it in the Alfama's tile-decorated streets, or take an optional excursion to Cascais and Sintra? (B)

DAY 5: Lisbon - Seville.

After breakfast this morning, you'll drive southwest through the verdant Portuguese countryside into the Alentejo, with its undulating plains. Then it's onto the border at Vila Verde and cross into Spain for the journey into Andalucia. You'll enjoy quite different scenery as you skirt the Sierra de Aracena, one of Spain's most unspoilt and beautiful mountain regions, before reaching delightful Seville, the capital of Andalucia, for two nights. (B)

DAY 6: Seville.

You have the whole day to yourself to enjoy this lovely city, located on the Guadalquivir River plain, with its array of monuments, museums and historical sights. Perhaps you'd like to spend the morning enjoying an optional sightseeing tour, which includes the main highlights of the city, giving you plenty of ideas for the afternoon. (B, D)

DAY 7: Seville - Cordoba - Madrid.

Today, drive by way of Carmona, an old world country town dominated by an ancient Alcazar, to Cordoba and its impressive architectural heritage. This is perhaps Spain's most Moorish city with its great mosque, one of Islam's greatest pieces of architecture outside the Arab world. It has been a catholic cathedral since 1236. Later you'll head into the very heart of La Mancha, famed for its castles and windmills, before arriving in Madrid for two nights. (B)

DAY 8: Madrid.

Not only because it is the capital of Spain, but because it is situated 2,180 feet above sea level, the Spaniards say Madrid is the nearest thing to heaven. Here you'll find a multitude of delights from palaces and museums to shopping and colourful gardens and squares. Enjoy the main highlights of this cosmopolitan, sophisticated city on your included sightseeing excursion with a local guide. You may like to join the optional trip to Toledo, and experience another of Spain's great cities. (B)

DAY 9: Madrid - Flight to UK.

A short drive to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)

Accommodation on Tour

Madrid: NH Ribera de Manzanares (4*); Coimbra: Dom Luis (3*); Lisbon: Roma (3*); Seville: Don Paco (3*); Madrid: Praga (4*).

Special Departures

Seville Holy Week

Depart Friday 30 March and enjoy the dramatic Holy Week celebrations in Seville.

Seville Feria

Depart Friday 20 April and enjoy the festivities of the week long Seville Feria.

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Lisbon, Seville & Madrid

Seville
Monument of the Navigators, Lisbon
Belem Tower, Lisbon
Madrid

Optional Excursions

To help you plan and make the most of your holiday, below is a list of optional excursions available to you.

A REAL PORTUGUESE EVENING

Treat yourself to a tasty dinner at Café Luso, the most renowned Fado and folklore restaurant in Portugal, located in the former wine cellars within the arched vaults of the 17th century palace of Saint Roque. Then sit back and enjoy the after-dinner entertainment. On the way back to your hotel, enjoy unforgettable views of the illuminated city.

€50 (Euro)

SINTRA & PORTUGUESE RIVIERA

Drive along the scenic ocean road -- the Portuguese Riviera -- past the cosmopolitan town of Estoril. Stop in Cascais, a small but bustling fishing port and resort, for optional lunch. Then to Sintra, favorite resort area of Portuguese royalty through the centuries. Highlight is a visit to the 15th-century Royal Palace decorated with the most important collection of 16th-century tiles in Europe. Free time to shop or sightsee before returning to Lisbon.

€35 (Euro)

DINNER & FLAMENCO SHOW

A typical dinner to discover the Sevillian cuisine. After the meal, enjoy a flamenco show with professional artists, some of whom are national prize winners.

€60 (Euro)

SPLENDOURS OF SEVILLE

A panoramic drive through the centre of Seville to the outskirts of the city for a visit to Italica, a Roman city founded by Scipio. The Roman ruins include an amphitheatre, baths, theatre and various buildings containing mosaics. The 2,200 year old city is the birthplace of emperors such as Trajan and Hadrian. Return to the city centre and after a walk through the Santa Cruz Quarter enjoy a visit to the magnificent Cathedral, which is the third largest Christian temple in the world. (For Tour 6820 visit will be made to Casa de Pilatos, as the Cathedral is closed on Sunday mornings for mass).

€30 (Euro)

MOORISH CORDOBA

The most Moorish-looking of all Spanish cities. Visit the Medina and the Street of Flowers: see the Roman bridge and Moorish water mills. Highlights are the huge Mosque and now Christian cathedral since 1236. Walk through the Jewish quarter, Old Synagogue and Cordoban courtyards.

€30 (Euro)

MADRID BY NIGHT & TAPAS

An authentic Spanish food experience in a tapas restaurant situated in the centre of the capital: typical gourmet food such as "pisto manchego" (vegetables) with egg, Iberian ham & cheese, Spanish omelette and many other specialities. After dinner, an orientation drive of Madrid to admire the city with its splendid avenues, illuminated fountains and beautiful promenades.

€35 (Euro)

THE MAJESTIC CITY OF TOLEDO

The panoramic view of the city is an awesome experience, and visiting Spain's main Cathedral is truly unforgettable. See one of El Greco's most famous paintings, the "Burial of Count Orgaz", in the church of Santo Tome. Drive through Castilian landscapes to the old capital on the Tagus River. Time for a visit to a Damascene steel workshop.

€45 (Euro)

Please note that optional excursions and prices are subject to change.

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