Iberian Treasures Undiscovered Spain & Portugal
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SMALL GROUP Ma xi mum of LAND 24 Travele rs JO URNEY Iberian Treasures Undiscovered Spain & Portugal 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 Hotel Wellington. 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. – Accompanied by Dr. José María Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Rodríguez García, PhD. Activity Level: We have rated all of our excursions with – Discovery excursions and Personalize activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical expectations. Please call or visit our website for full details. Your Journey | PYJ choices highlight the local culture, heritage and history. – Expert-led Enrichment programs 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. 919-684-2988 IBERIAN TREASURES 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 Bisagra Nueva, visit the cathedral and Economic Impact 4. Royal Monastery of Santa María tourism using expert local guides and Santa María la Blanca synagogue, and view de Guadalupe lecturers, plus program scheduling during El Greco’s masterwork, “The Burial of the quieter, “shoulder seasons.” Count of Orgaz,” in Santo Tomé Church. 5. Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida Trujillo. Stroll through this romantic town in 6. Historic Center of Évora the beautiful Extremadura province. Visit the 7. Garrison Border Town of Elvas grand Plaza Mayor with its statue of 16th- AHI Travel Expertise century explorer Francisco Pizarro and walk and its Fortifications Passenger Service Representative | to see the medieval old town’s gems. Helps with everything from arranging flights Old Town of Cáceres. Go inside the old to fulfilling special requests. town’s medieval walls to take in its splendid | Manages all details mix of architectural styles on a guided walk. Travel Director to ensure a memorable trip. See ancient towers, plazas and arches, then visit the Santa María Cathedral. Walk in the Travel information | Prepares you fully Jewish quarter and explore a fortress tower. for your journey. Guadalupe’s Magnificent Monastery. Expert local guides and lecturers | Discover this exquisite jewel built on the Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and site where, according to legend, a shepherd share their passion for their country. found a statue of the Virgin Mary in the 14th century. Admire the monastery’s gorgeous architectural details and its artistic treasures. Cáceres Let us arrange your flights! Mérida. Witness remarkable vestiges of the Roman Empire at Mérida’s finely preserved AHI FlexAir | Our personalized ruins. Admire the elegant theater and stand air program features transfers, assistance in the amphitheater where gladiators battled. and flexibility. Later, study more fascinating artifacts at the National Museum of Roman Art. Elvas and Marble Towns of Estremoz & Vila Viçosa. In Portugal’s splendid DATES & PRICES Alentejo region, visit Elvas, a highly fortified May 4-15, 2022 town rich in character and history. Explore gleaming Estremoz and Vila Viçosa, filled with traditional architecture adorned with Roman theater in Mérida From Price $4,245 marble quarried in the region. Visit the spectacular Ducal Palace in Vila Viçosa. Special Savings $250 Évora and the Golden Age of Portugal. Accommodations Surprises await around every corner in this Hotel Wellington Special Price $3,995 breathtaking royal city, an open-air museum of Portugal’s intriguing past. Parador de Trujillo VAT is an additional $395 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on Alentejo Marmoris PYJ | A choice of unique excursions: double occupancy and do not include air transportation Hotel & Spa costs (unless otherwise stated). Trujillo, Spain • Medieval Evening Walk Single accommodations are an additional $795 (limited availability) • Gourmet Tour & Evening Walk The information in this flier is correct at the time of printing. Please visit our Note: Duke lecturer’s participation cannot be • Arts & Crafts Evening Walk website to ensure that you receive the guaranteed and is contingent on a minimum number most current information. of paying travelers. 2022 - 4.