Iberian Treasures Spain & Portugal’S Less Traveled Regions

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Iberian Treasures Spain & Portugal’s Less Traveled Regions

Inspiring Moments > Envision the glory of the Roman Empire at Spain’s impressively preserved ruins: Segovia’s monumental aqueduct and Mérida’s stunning theater. > Stay in medieval, walled Trujillo INCLUDED FEATURES overlooking the plains of Extremadura, the rugged birthplace of New World Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary – 3 nights in Madrid, Spain, at the Day 1 Depart gateway city conquistadors. first-class Wellington Hotel. Day 2 Arrive in Madrid and transfer > Stroll through magnificent Toledo, – 4 nights in Trujillo at the first-class to hotel graced with the heritage of three cultures. Parador de Trujillo. Day 3 Madrid > Roam the winding medieval streets and – 3 nights in Vila Viçosa, Portugal, at the Day 4 Segovia quiet squares of old Cáceres, where deluxe Alentejo Marmoris Hotel & Spa. Day 5 Toledo | Trujillo history resonates from the stones. Day 6 Trujillo > Take in incredible landscapes of sweeping Transfers (with baggage handling) plains and rolling hills dotted with olive – Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Day 7 Cáceres | Trujillo Land Program. Day 8 Monastery of Guadalupe and cork trees in Portugal’s alluring Day 9 Mérida | Vila Viçosa Alentejo region. Extensive Meal Program Day 10 Elvas | Estremoz | Vila Viçosa > Delight in charming Vila Viçosa, a jewel – 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 3 dinners, Day 11 Évora in the Alentejo countryside. including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; > Experience seven UNESCO World tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine Day 12 Transfer to Lisbon airport with dinner. and depart for gateway city Heritage sites. Vila Viçosa Your One-of-a-Kind Journey Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. – Discovery excursions and Personalize Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Your Journey | PYJ choices highlight Activity Level: We have rated all of our excursions with the local culture, heritage and history. activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical – Expert-led Enrichment programs expectations. Please call or visit our website for full details. enhance your insight into the region. – AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful impact in the communities we visit. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – Welcome and Farewell Receptions. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos.

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Discovery Enrichment AHI Sustainability Promise Madrid and Spanish Art. In Spain’s regal > Spain & Portugal: Kingdoms of Iberia We strive to make a positive, purposeful capital, admire works by Velázquez, Rubens, impact in the communities we visit, > Goya, El Greco and others during a Prado Extremadura: Land of the whenever possible. Museum tour. Enjoy some free time on your Conquistadors | Thoughtful own and a scenic tour with stops at the Environmental Impact > Alentejo: Portugal’s Best Kept choices to minimize our environmental Plaza Mayor and the stately Palacio Real. Secret footprint: eco-friendly transportation, Segovia. Step back in time to old Castile guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less as you see the Plaza Mayor and the glorious plastic waste. Gothic cathedral. Tour the fairy-tale Alcázar, | Ongoing initiatives to the fortified palace of the Castilian kings, and Social Impact UNESCO World Heritage support local businesses that employ and marvel at the massive Roman Aqueduct, benefit people in the community. Curating one of the best-preserved in the world. 1. Historic City of Toledo meaningful experiences by staying in Toledo. Spain’s majestic former capital 2. Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct intimately sized locales instead of cities dazzles with its unique blend of Christian, 3. Old Town of Cáceres affected by overtourism. Jewish and Muslim cultures. See the Puerta | Community-based de la Bisagra, then visit the cathedral, Santa Economic Impact 4. Royal Monastery of Santa María tourism using expert local guides and María la Blanca synagogue and the Santo de Guadalupe lecturers, plus program scheduling during Tomé church to see El Greco’s masterwork, quieter, “shoulder seasons.” “The Burial of the Count of Orgaz.” 5. Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida Trujillo. Stroll through this romantic town, 6. Historic Center of Évora your home base in the beautiful Extremadura 7. Garrison Border Town of Elvas province, the land of Spain’s 16th-century AHI Travel Expertise conquistadors. Visit the grand Plaza Mayor and its Fortifications Passenger Service Representative | with its statue of Francisco Pizarro and walk Helps with everything from arranging flights to see the medieval old town’s gems. to fulfilling special requests. Old Town of Cáceres. Go inside the old | Manages all details town’s medieval walls to take in its splendid Travel Director to ensure a memorable trip. mix of architectural styles on a guided walk. See ancient towers, plazas and arches, then Travel information | Prepares you fully visit the Santa María Cathedral. Walk in the for your journey. Jewish quarter and explore a fortress tower. Expert local guides and lecturers | Guadalupe’s Magnificent Monastery. Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and Discover this exquisite jewel built on the share their passion for their country. site where the Virgin Mary appeared to a shepherd in the 14th century, according to legend. Admire the monastery’s gorgeous Cáceres architectural details and its artistic treasures. Let us arrange your flights! Mérida. At Mérida’s finely preserved ruins, AHI FlexAir | Our personalized witness remarkable vestiges of Rome’s air program features transfers, assistance 700-year-rule over Spain. Stand in the and flexibility. ancient theater still in use today and see the amphitheater where gladiators fought. Elvas and Marble Towns of Estremoz & Vila Viçosa. Amid the wild splendor DATES & PRICES of Portugal’s Alentejo region, visit Elvas, May 18-29, 2022 a highly fortified town rich in character and history. Explore gleaming Estremoz and Vila Viçosa, filled with traditional architecture Roman theater in Mérida From Price $4,245 adorned with marble quarried in the region. Évora and the Golden Age of Portugal. Special Savings $250 Surprises await around every corner in this Accommodations breathtaking city, an open-air museum of the Hotel Wellington Special Price $3,995 many chapters in Portugal’s intriguing past. Parador de Trujillo VAT is an additional $395 per person. PYJ | A choice of unique excursions: All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on Alentejo Marmoris Trujillo, Spain double occupancy and do not include air transportation Hotel & Spa costs (unless otherwise stated). • Medieval Evening Walk Single accommodations are an additional $795 (limited • Gourmet Tour & Evening Walk availability). The information in this flier is correct • Mysterious Trujillo & Holy Inquisition at the time of printing. Please visit our Evening Walk website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2022 - 3