22 | DISCOVER PORTUGAL & SPAIN DISCOVER PORTUGAL & SPAIN PORTO LISBON SINTRA CASCAIS MADRID TOLEDO BARCELONA 13 DAYS Tour the Iberian Peninsula beginning in Portugal’s capital of Lisbon with its long history and tradition of exploration; from enjoy a tasting of famous Port wine in Porto and step back in time with a visit to romantic Sintra. In Spain, travel to Madrid, famous for its nightlife and entertainment; experience the magic behind the walled city of Toledo, and $3,295 end your journey in the modern metropolis of Barcelona, the spiritual home and artistic muse of Picasso. CAD$, PP, DBL. OCC. TOUR OVERVIEW Day 1 Day 8 B Total of 12 nights accommodation; PORTO, PORTUGAL Arrival in Porto, one of the oldest European MADRID After breakfast, discover Madrid by sightseeing 4-Star hotels cities which lies along the Douro River. Transfer to your hotel. through the most popular avenues, streets and squares to 3 nights each in Porto & Lisbon, Portugal Hotel Pestana Vintage Porto, Classic Room admire Gran Via, Plaza de España, Calle Mayor and Cibeles 3 nights each in Madrid & Barcelona, Spain Fountain. Visit the beautiful Royal Palace, built in the 18th- Day 2 B century, one of the best preserved palaces in Europe. Enjoy Domestic airfare: your afternoon at leisure. Hotel Emperador Madrid Porto – Lisbon – Madrid – Barcelona PORTO After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic tour around Bairro da Sé. Visit the elegant Aliados Avenue, the city’s center, and Private transfers and shared tours the banks of the Douro River before journeying towards Vila Day 9 B as per itinerary Nova de Gaia. Wind down with some wine at Croft Port Caves, TOLEDO Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then begin your half-day a famous Port wine cellar founded over three hundred years tour to Toledo, which sits majestically above the Tagus River. Continental breakfast daily ago. Enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure. Hotel Pestana Behind its walls, Toledo preserves an artistic and cultural legacy Hotel taxes and service charges Vintage Porto in the form of churches, palaces, fortresses, mosques and synagogues. Admire the works of El Greco; see the Church of Day 3 B Santo Tomé, the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, Santa María la Blanca Synagogue and more. Return to Madrid. PORTO Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Take the day at leisure Hotel Emperador Madrid exploring some of the city’s museums, parks and gardens. ————––—— HIGHLIGHTS —––————— Spots to visit: Foz do Douro, Bolhão Market, rua Galeria de Croft Port Caves wine cellar with tasting in Porto Paris. Hotel Pestana Vintage Porto Day 10 B Jerónimo’s Monastery in Libson MADRID – BARCELONA After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight toBarcelona , one of the most vibrant cities Tour of romantic Sintra and cosmopolitan Cascais Day 4 B in Spain. Relax and walk along La Rambla, the beautiful tree- PORTO – LISBON After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board The Royal Palace in Madrid lined pedestrian walkway, also the busiest and most lively street your flight toLisbon , Europe’s westernmost and sunniest capital, The Cathedral of Toledo in the city. Hotel Gallery, Superior Room once home to some of the world’s most famous explorers. Transfer to hotel. Hotel do Chiado, Classic Room ———— OPTIONAL ADD-ON TOURS ———— Day 11 B Douro Valley and Wine Country tour from Porto Day 5 B BARCELONA After breakfast, begin your half-day shared tour of Barcelona. Highlights include Plaça de Catalunya, Via Laietana, Cruise down the Tagus River in Lisbon LISBON After breakfast, tour Lisbon. Discover the history and the Cathedral and its cloister, Gothic Quarter and Plaça Sant traditions of magnificentJerónimo’s Monastery, the iconic Authentic Flamenco show in Madrid Jaume. Continue on to the Villa Olimpica and the Port Olympic. Belem Tower, the Discoveries Monument, and the fairy-tale Ascend Montjüic Mountain for a panoramic view of the city and carriages at the Coaches Museum. Afternoon at leisure. Hotel harbour, tour the Olympic Stadium, Palau Sant Jordi and do Chiado International airfare not included. Calatrava Tower. Taste Catalan Cava, the renowned local Minimum 2 passengers travelling. sparkling wine. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. Hotel Gallery Day 6 B Some tour schedules vary based on seasonality. SINTRA, CASCAIS, ESTORIL After breakfast, explore Lisbon on Day 12 B your own. In the afternoon, tour romantic Sintra and the Price as indicated valid March 1, 2017, subject BARCELONA Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend the rest of cosmopolitan bay of Cascais along the Estoril Coast, the to availability at time of booking. For alternative your day at leisure visiting local shops, cafés and parks in this Portuguese Riviera. Admire the incredible Boca do Inferno and dates, inquire for pricing. Itineraries are fully beautiful city. Perhaps walk around the winding streets and the Casino Estoril Gardens, home to the largest casino in customizable. Not valid during trade shows, hidden squares, fountains and palaces in the area of Cuitat Europe. Return to Lisbon. Hotel do Chiado bank holidays and other special events. Vella, the old city. Hotel Gallery Blackout periods may apply. Day 7 B Day 13 B For full terms and conditions, refer to page 39. LISBON – MADRID, SPAIN After breakfast, transfer to the airport BARCELONA – HOME After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to board your flight toMadrid , Spain’s lively capital city. Upon to the airport for your flight home. TOUR CODE: EU2217 arrival, transfer to your hotel. Hotel Emperador Madrid, Classic Room FOR RESERVATIONS, CONTACT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CALL A GATEWAYS INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST 1-800-268-0900.