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    14 Days "Spain & Portugal" Explorer Package from $7,435pp 5,799pp after Getaway Cash travel credits:
    • Return flights
    • Airport transfer Madrid to hotel
    • 12 days touring from Madrid visiting Zaragoza, Poblet, Montserrat, Barcelona, Peniscola, Valencia, Alicante, Caravaca De La Cruz, Granada, Malaga, Marbella, Ronda, Seville, La Rabida Monastery, Mértola, Evora, Lisbon & Fatima including highlight experiences in all locations
    • 2 nights silver standard post-tour accommodation in Madrid
    Save up to 22% off full retail value.
    Immerse yourself in Spanish and Portuguese culture
    Immerse yourself in Spanish and Portuguese culture
    Explore the enticing trail of delicious tapas, avant-garde art, architectural triumphs and centuries-old culture as you travel through Spain and Portugal.
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    • Immerse yourself in Spanish and Portuguese culture
      Explore the enticing trail of delicious tapas, avant-garde art, architectural triumphs and centuries-old culture as you travel through Spain and Portugal.
    • Enjoy Spanish cuisine
      For Spaniards, eating is one of life's more pleasurable obsessions. Spend 14 days enjoying delectable, traditional Spanish cuisines such as Paella and Gazpacho.
    • Madrid
      Spend 4 unforgettable days in Madrid, the lively capital city of Spain.
    • Peniscola
      Visit the charming coastal town of Peniscola.
    • Malaga
      Loaded with history and brimming with a youthful vigour, spend some time exploring Malaga, the birthplace of Picasso.
    • Streets of Madrid
      Part guided, part self-guided, your stay in Madrid will immerse you in Spanish culture.
    • Las Ventas Bullring
      Visit the most famous bullring in the world, Las Ventas Bullring.
    • Barcelona
      Explore Barcelona, an impressive city right on the Mediterranean Sea.
    • Lisbon
      Journey to Lisbon and experience its postcard-perfect panorama of cobbled alleyways, ancient ruins and white-domed cathedrals.
    • Monastery of Poblet
      Behold the architectural magnificence of one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world, the Monastery of Poblet.
    • Ronda
      Take in the glorious views of Ronda’s gorge.
    • Seville
      This southern Spanish city is famous for its historic churches and palaces, Moorish buildings, flamenco dancing, and more.
    • Valencia
      Navigate through the colourful streets of Valencia, the city that mixes modern with historical.
    • Andalusia
      Visit the magnificent white city of Andalusia.
    • Elevador Da Gloria funicular
      Ride the Elevador Da Gloria funicular that takes you to the viewpoint of San Pedro with beautiful views over Lisbon and the Bairro Alto.
    • Poble Espanyol Barcelona
      Discover the architectural styles, traditions and folklore of Barcelona's "Poble Espanyol".
    • Chapel of Bones
      Visit Evora's impressive Chapel of Bones, built with over 5,000 skeletons!
    • Granada
      Spend a full day in the beautiful city of Granada, experiencing all it has to offer.
    • Quadalquivir River
      Cruise along the Guadalquivir River, taking in the panoramic views of Seville.

    FULL RETAIL VALUE: $7,435pp. YOU PAY FROM $5,799, SAVE UP TO $1,636pp.

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    Trip Highlights

    Take in the sights of Spain and Portugal where the past meets the present and each stop offers a mesmerizing mix of culinary delights, ancient buildings and unforgettable local experiences. Each day is guaranteed to create memories to last a lifetime.

    Enjoy these highlights*:

    • 12 days touring Spain & Portugal
    • 11 nights silver standard accommodation on tour
    • 2 nights silver standard, post-tour accommodation in Madrid
    • City tours of Madrid, Poblet, Barcelona, Granada, Seville and Lisbon
    • Guided tour of Plaza de Toros de las Ventas in Madrid
    • Guided tour of Poblet Monastery in Poblet
    • Entry to Poble Espanyol in Barcelona
    • Guided tour of Alhambra Palace in Granada
    • Entry to La Rabida Monastery and Caravel Museum in La Rabida Monastery
    • Entry to Chapel of Bones in Evora
    • Flamenco, Tapas, Paella and Toros guided tour in Madrid (Gold-star package)
    • Experience the best of Spanish and Portuguese cuisine

    * Two packages are available. See Inclusions for details.

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    In the style of most Global Escapes Independent Traveler itineraries, this is a perfect blend of self-guided adventure and forward-planning to ensure that the main elements are organised in advance allowing for plenty of time to relax and take in each place you visit.

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    Inclusions

    "Discover the freedom of open roads while touring Spain and Portugal, two countries with rich histories and distinct cultures! Passionate, sophisticated and devoted to living the good life, Spain and Portugal are a stereotype come to life and more diverse than you ever imagined! History, great food and idyllic scenery are just the beginning..."

    This is a great opportunity for you to explore the very best of Spain and Portugal with a combination of touring, free time and guided tours. Your included Lonely Planet guide provides you with lots of information to help plan your free time.

    This is a first-class travel itinerary that's fully flexible. Want more or fewer days or you want to include a special destination or activity? No problem, we’ll customise a travel plan for you.

    Package inclusions:

    Silver-star (standard) package:

    • Return flights to/from Madrid
    • Airport transfer to Madrid hotel
    • 12 days touring Spain & Portugal
    • 13 nights Silver standard accommodation
    • City tours of Madrid, Poblet, Barcelona, Granada, Seville and Lisbon
    • Guided tour of Plaza de Toros de las Ventas in Madrid
    • Guided tour of Poblet Monastery in Poblet
    • Entry to Poble Espanyol in Barcelona
    • Guided tour of Alhambra Palace in Granada
    • Entry to La Rabida Monastery and Caravel Museum in La Rabida Monastery
    • Entry to Chapel of Bones in Evora
    • 2 nights silver standard, post-tour accommodation in Madrid

    Gold-star package:

    Same as the silver-star packgages with the following differences:

    • Flamenco, Tapas, Paella and Toros guided tour in Madrid
    • Post-tour accommodation upgrade to gold standard

    All packages include:

    • Lonely Planet guides for Spain & Portugal
    • No fees to alter the itinerary (you just pay for the adjusted itinerary)
    • Extra nights at industry wholesale price (using GCash travel credits)
    • Google Drive folder with soft copies of all travel documents
    • Comprehensive, printed itinerary
    • Personal travel consultant to help plan and customize your holiday
    • Option for best-in-class travel insurance at member price

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    Fully customisable:

    This itinerary is fully customisable to suit your requirements. Your personal travel consultant is available to discuss changes and additions that will enhance your travel experience.

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    You will receive these guides to help you gain the most out of your holiday. Recommendation: Take the time to read suggestions for things to see and do before you leave home. Take your Lonely Planet guides with you in your luggage.


    * All prices are per-person on a twin-share basis and bookings are subject to availability. Price and deposit amount varies according to travel date. If flights are shown as included then a flight cost provision (allowance) applies and is based on travel from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. Travel can be arranged from any other major centre and for any number of people. All prices shown are estimates only. A firm quote (travel plan) with payment terms will be submitted for consideration prior to agreement to proceed. Total price after member discount (using Getaway Cash travel credits and Australian Escapes Free Flights Vouchers if applicable) is generally payable as follows: Deposit on booking, balance 120 days prior to departure. Packages can be priced for families and groups on request. Standard price and full retail value comparisons are with similar packages offered elsewhere or what we estimate would be payable by a non-member for the same or similar package and may include a value we define for specialty travel agency services. Travel insurance if included is a provision only and may be declined on requestTravel insurance pricing if stated is based on comprehensive travel insurance for two travellers aged 69 years or less as at the date of departure from Australia. No recommendations or advice are given in regard to travel insurance suitability. Travel Directions Pty Ltd (t/as Australian Escapes Holiday & Travel Club) standard booking terms and conditions apply to all booking enquiries and bookings and are available here to view (or visit our website and go to either the "Booking Enquiry" or "About Us" menu item.)

    Your Itinerary

    Explore the enticing trail of delicious tapas, avant-garde art, architectural triumphs and centuries-old culture through Spain and Portugal. Travel the scenic route from Madrid to Barcelona, visiting cosmopolitan metropolises, sleepy seaside villages, quaint towns set amid rolling green hills and atmospheric medieval citadels along the way. Experience the passion of flamenco, taste world-renowned port and be greeted with style and sophistication by Madrilenos, Lisboetas and Barcelonians.

    This holiday has been meticulously prepared from first-hand experience to make sure you take in all of the highlights. It's a part self-guided, part tour-guided travel itinerary that's fully flexible. Want more or fewer days or you want to include a special activity? No problem, we’ll customise a travel plan for you.

    "Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times" - Anonymous

    DAY 1: AUSTRALIA - MADRID

    Welcome to Madrid! Upon arrival to the airport, you will be picked up by a private car driver who will be waiting to transfer you to your Madrid hotel where you will commence your tour and meet your fellow travellers.

    Towards the end of the day, transfers to the Egyptian Debod Temple, Plaza de Es paña and Gran Via are provided.


    Madrid

    DAY 2: MADRID

    Your morning will start with a comprehensive tour through the centre of Madrid, visiting places such as Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor. You will then visit Retiro Park, an oasis in the city centre, where you will see the beautiful lake and the “Glass Palace”.

    Next up, you will travel to Las Ventas Bullring, one of the most famous bullrings in the world.  Here you will learn about the tradition of “corridas” in the Bullfighting Museum.


    Las Ventas Bullring

    The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. At sunset, transfers are provided to
    Plaza de Oriente, an elegant and bustling area with many restaurants serving different cuisines. Enjoy a pleasant dinner of your choice, before returning to your hotel.

    DAY 3: ZARAGOZA, POBLET, MONTSERRAT & BARCELONA

    In the morning travel over the lands of Castile to the region of Aragón. On a brief stop in Zaragoza you will see the Pilar Basilica before continuing to the Monastery of Poblet, surrounded by its walls in a beautiful site that is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world.


    Zaragoza

    You will then proceed to the Monastery of Montserrat where you will go up the mountain on a rack train to experience its fantastic scenery.

    Finishing in Barcelona in the late afternoon, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy.

    Note: Due to the shorter days in the winter months, from November to March, you will not visit the Monastery of Poblet in order to reach Montserrat in the daylight.

    DAY 4: BARCELONA

    Today you will explore Barcelona, an impressive city right on the Mediterranean
    Sea. Starting with an informative city tour with a local expert, learn about the city’s historic central area with its Gothic neighbourhood dating back to the Middle Ages. Pay a visit to the area where the Olympic Games took place before witnessing La Sagrada Fa milia Basilica; the masterpiece designed by the architect Gaudí.

    Following this, enter ‘Poble Espanyol’, an open-air architectural museum situated in one
    of the most emblematic areas of Barcelona. Enjoy Spanish craftsmanship and discover the
    architectural styles, traditions and folklore of the different communities in Spain. Take some free time to explore the city on your own.

    In the evening, transfers are provided to Las Ramblas and Plaza Cata lunya for dinner, where you can select from a great variety of restaurants.


    Barcelona

    DAY 5: PENISCOLA & VALENCIA

    Today you will journey south along the Mediterranean. Making a special stop at Peniscola, a small walled town on the shores of the sea, you have the opportunity to stroll through the town, discovering the fishing port, the castle and the beach at your own leisure.


    Peniscola

    Afterwards, travel to Valencia where you will embark on a guided tour of the third largest Spanish city that mixes the modern with the historical. Learn about its historic centre and visit the fish market, the cathedral and the avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences. In the evening you will be transferred to the Plaza de Toros (bullring area) where you will have time to enjoy dinner.

    DAY 6: ALICANTE, CARAVACA DE LA CRUZ & GRANADA

    Today you will continue to Alicante, a charming city by the sea. Here you will enjoy a delicious lunch before making your way to the Murcia region, where you will visit Caravaca De La Cruz, a town considered by the Catholic Church as one of the five holy cities. You have the opportunity to take a train ride through the city to explore the historic area.

    After this, continue along the scenic roads to Andalusia. You will finish the day in
    Granada.


    Andalusia

    DAY 7: GRANADA

    You have a full day in Granada to explore with a local guide. You will take a tour of Alhambra Palace and its beautiful Generalife Gardens, built in Arab times before visiting the Cathedral with the Sepulcher of the Catholic Kings.

    In the evening, you will be transferred to the Albaicín of Granada, a World Heritage site along with Alhambra; here you can enjoy dinner at one of the restaurants in the narrow winding streets of this captivating Medieval Moorish quarter. You also have the option to attend a flamenco dance show in the traditional neighbourhood of Sacromonte.


    Flamenco dance show

    DAY 8: MALAGA, MARBELLA, RONDA & SEVILLE

    Departing from Granada and travelling towards the Costa del Sol, you will arrive in Malaga in the late morning where you can explore the historic centre, the cathedral and the Picasso Museum. After this, you will continue along the coastal motorway, taking in its beautiful views of the Mediterranean.

    You will make a quick stop in Puerto Banus, Marbella, a pretty resort known as a playground for Europe’s rich and famous, before continuing through the hills until you reach the beautiful town of Ronda.

    Take in the glorious views of Ronda’s gorge before continuing to Seville, where you will arrive in the late afternoon.


    Ronda

    DAY 9: SEVILLE

    After breakfast, a local expert will guide you through a scenic visit of Seville, featuring the Cathedral and its famous Giralda (bell tower), the banks of the Guadalquivir River, the popular neighbourhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana, as well as the beautiful Plaza de España.

    After the tour you can enjoy a boat trip along the Guadalquivir River, taking in the panoramic views from the boat. At the end of the afternoon, head to the historic city centre area (Calle Alfonso XII) where you have many different types of restaurants to choose to have dinner at.


    Seville

    DAY 10: LA RABIDA MONASTERY, MÉRTOLA, EVORA & LISBON

    Leaving Seville, you will travel through the province of Huelva to Palos De La Frontera. Here, you will visit the Carabelas Museum; this is where Columbus set sail for America on 3 August 1492. You will also see the World Heritage site Rábida Monastery, a Franciscan monastery strongly linked to the Discovery of America.

    After Palos De La Frontera, you will travel to Portugal where you will stop in the ancient Muslim city Mertola. Here you will have time to have some lunch before continuing your journey through white villages to Evora city. With its wide streets, its Renaissance policies and its cathedral, Evora city has also been declared a World Heritage site.

    You will visit the impressive Chapel of Bones, built with 5000 skeletons, before continuing to Lisbon where you will arrive in at the end of the day.


    Chapel of Bones

    DAY 11: LISBON

    Begin the day with a guided sightseeing tour of Lisbon city, where you will explore the traditional neighbourhoods of the Belem district and visit the Monument to the Discoveries, the beautiful Jeronimos Monastery, the Belem Tower and much more.

    Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore the city independently. In the late afternoon, transfers to the Restauradores Square, a public square with restaurants and cafes, are offered. Here, we suggest you ride the Elevador Da Gloria funicular that takes you to the viewpoint of San
    Pedro with beautiful views over Lisbon and the Bairro Alto.


    Elevador Da Gloria funicular

    DAY 12: FATIMA & RETURN TO MADRID (2 NIGHTS)

    Today you will travel to the north of Portugal and visit Fatima, an important sanctuary, before continuing across green lands, passing into Spain, and crossing the North of Extremadura. Lunch is included en route at a regional food restaurant.


    Lisbon

    Your tour finishes in Madrid. Departing the bus, you will say goodbye to your fellow travellers before making your way to your central Madrid hotel where you'll stay for another two nights.

    DAY 13: MADRID AT LEISURE

    Refer to your Lonely Planet guide for things to do. There are so many things to see and do in Madrid, you can fill your days and of course there’s the option of just relaxing and doing nothing much at all.

    DAY 13 (GOLD STANDARD PACKAGE): MADRID – FLAMENCO, TAPAS, PAELLA & TOROS

    Today is yours to explore Madrid at your own pace before your ultimate Spanish experience in the afternoon.
     
    Take an audio-guided tour of Madrid's Las Ventas bullring, the most emblematic in the country. This 5-hour experience continues catching a private transfer to Madrid city centre, where, accompanied by an official guide, you will learn about flamenco. After the walking tour through Madrid city centre, you will start the tasting, guided by a culinary expert, consists of a special selection of Iberian products, washed down with wine. This includes paella, Iberian ham, olive oil, and Spanish cheese. A delight for gastronomy connoisseurs, gourmets and lovers! A revolution for the palate, a spectacle for your nose, an experience for your five senses.


    Enjoy Spanish cuisine

    DAY 14: RETURN TO AUSTRALIA

    Today you’ll receive a private car transfer to the airport where you’ll return to Australia after your unforgettable Spain and Portugal holiday.

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