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Day 19 Wednesday 15 May

Day 20 Thursday 16 May

Day 14 Friday 10 May

Day 22 Saturday 18 May

afternoon you check in to your hotel and

have free time to begin exploring Seville’s

delightful gardens, fountains and plazas.

Enjoy a coffee or sangria while watching

the world go by, visit one of Seville’s fine

Renaissance Palaces such as Casa de los

Pilates or relax and soak in the charm. A

flamboyant Flamenco show and dinner is

arranged for you this evening.

Breakfast ● Dinner

Overnight Seville

Seville

This morning your local guide takes you to

the immense 15thC Cathedral, beautiful

Reales Alcarzares, the Girala Tower and

the former Jewish ghetto of Barrio de San-

ta Cruz with its much loved flower be-

decked, wrought iron balconies. After

lunch you are free to enjoy one of the

world’s most alluring cities in your own

way. You may choose to visit the Roman

site of Italica- one of the earliest Roman

settlements in Spain with its huge amphi-

theatre and fine mosaics.

Breakfast

Overnight Seville

Ronda to Toledo

Travel to lovely medieval Toledo today

arriving in the afternoon. This majestic

city was declared a UNESCO World Her-

itage site for its extensive cultural and

monumental heritage as well as its histori-

cal co-existence of Christian, Muslim and

Jewish cultures. You trace the vestiges of

this cultural synthesis on a guided tour

visiting Plaza de Ayuntamiento and the

beautiful cathedral, the old Jewish quarter,

the church of Saint Tome with its famous

El Greco painting the ‘Burial of Count

Orgaz’ and Saint Juan de los Reyes.

Breakfast

Overnight Toledo

Toledo to Madrid Airport This morning you depart for Madrid air-

port and your Emirates flight to Dubai.

Breakfast ● Meals in flight

Overnight in flight

Arrive Adelaide

Connect in Dubai with your Adelaide

bound flight which arrives in the evening. Day 15 Saturday 11 May

Seville to Grenada

Travel to the final bastion of Moorish

Spain today, the magnificent city of Gre-

nada. In the afternoon you visit the lovely

Albaycin Arab quarter with your local

guide. This section of the city clings to the

hillside opposite the Alhambra and

amongst its cobbled alleys is where you

can feel Granada’s Moorish ancestry most.

Here classic Carmens with intricate Moor-

ish decorations and gardens of vines and

fruit trees surrounded by high walls, line

the stone lanes. A traditional Paella dinner

is arranged in a local restaurant tonight.

(Paella booked but cannot guaranteed).

Breakfast ● Dinner

Overnight Grenada

Day 16 Sunday 12 May

Al Hambra

It is said that no journey through life is

complete without having seen the Al

Hambra. Relish a guided tour today of

the magnificent Alhambra Palace and

the Generalife Gardens. The exquisite

Moorish architecture and breathtaking

gardens are beautiful beyond belief. In-

deed the name Generalife is derived

from Yannat al Arif meaning gardens of

lofty paradise. You will long remember

this earthly paradise. (Visit time is ad-

vised on tour). Enjoy leisure in Grenada.

Breakfast

Overnight Grenada

Day 17 Monday 13 May

Granada - Ronda

After breakfast you travel along the fab-

ulous Pueblos Blancos route- the white

washed villages of Andalucia drive,

stopping in the pretty villages of Grazal-

ema and Arcos de la Frontera before

arriving in Ronda the ‘Queen of the

white washed villages’. On arrival you

see the striking Puente Nuevo bridge

which spans the cavernous gorge of

Ronda, then settle in to your lovely hotel

for the next two nights.

Breakfast

Overnight Ronda

Ronda

Ronda was one of the last Moorish bas-

tions to finally fall to the Christians in

1485. It is the perfect town in which

Day 18 Tuesday 14 May

Toledo

After breakfast you continue to tour Tole-

do including the Synagogues of Transito

and Santa Maria la Blanca. The afternoon

is free to soak in the wonderful sights of

Toledo before gathering tonight for a fare-

well dinner.

Breakfast ● Farewell Dinner

Overnight Toledo

Day 21 Friday 17 May

to spend a free day. Its labyrinth of wind-

ing streets allow great discoveries to be

made around every turn.

Breakfast

Overnight Ronda

...enriching lives through cultural exchange

22 Days $8760 Twin Share plus airline taxes ($180 as of May 2018)

Single Supplement $1585 Balance Due: 14 February 2019

Madrid ● Avila ● Salamanca ● Porto ● Douro Valley Cruise ● Coimbra

Obidos ● Lisbon ● Evora ● Seville ● Ronda ● Granada ● Toledo

B e surprised and delighted by an unspoilt Europe and authentic charm in

Portugal. Explore the medieval towns which spill down its hillsides,

sumptuous Baroque architecture and romantic palaces. Indulge in ex-

traordinary gastronomic pleasures, cruise down the fabulous Douro River, en-

joy traditional folk music and journey through history with local expert guides.

This magical tour combines the warmth, distinctive character, individuality and

cultural treasures of Portugal with those of its exotic neighbour Spain. Savour

the phenomenal artworks of the grand European masters in Madrid, the exquis-

ite Moorish architecture, gardens, and white washed villages of Andalucia and

the intoxicating beauty of the heavenly Al Hambra. A perfect combination of

guided exploring and opportunity to immerse yourself at your own pace.

Tour leader: Vic Costi has led countless successful tours for WEA Travel to

all corners of the globe with a particular passion for Portugal & Spain. He has a

keen interest in peoples, places, cultures and language and is a thoughtful and

caring tour leader.

Tour includes: All flights with Emirates; Fully escorted Adelaide to Adelaide;

All accommodation in well located hotels; Local historical guides; All entrance

fees; All breakfasts and meals as per itinerary; All transport; Pre and Post tour

get togethers; Study notes

Interstate passengers welcome

Tour extensions with return flights from Madrid, Barcelona or selected

European cities welcome. Passengers wishing to visit Barcelona can be es-

corted to Atocha in Madrid to take the train at their leisure.

Day 1 Saturday 27 April

Day 2 Sunday 28 April

Day 3 Monday 29 April

Day 4 Tuesday 30 April

Depart Adelaide

Depart Adelaide this evening for Dubai

with Emirates.

Arrive in Madrid

Arrive in Dubai in the morning and con-

nect with your flight to Madrid. Arriving

around midday you are met and taken to

your city hotel. Check in and rest and

relax or begin exploring.

Meals in flight

Overnight Madrid

Madrid

From medieval Plaza de la Villa to vi-

brant Puerta del Sol, the compact heart of

old Madrid is steeped in a rich history and

delights all with its most colourful sights.

Take a guided tour this morning down the

wide tree lined avenues, taking in lively

Puerto del Sol, Gran Via, Paseo de la Cas-

tellana, the Cibeles Fountain, the Plaza de

Espana and the Plaza Mayor. You then

have a guided audio tour of the interna-

tionally renowned Prado Museum which

houses a phenomenal collection of master-

pieces by Spanish masters Goya, Ve-

lazquez and Zurbaran and numerous Euro-

pean painters such as Ruebens, Titian and

Bosch. Enjoy some free time in the after-

noon before enjoying a welcome dinner

which has been arranged for this evening.

Breakfast ● Welcome Dinner

Overnight Madrid

Madrid to Salamanca

Travel to Salamanca and pause for lunch

in the fabulous walled city of Avila. The

impressive 12th century walls which en-

compass the old town are said to be the

finest medieval remnants in Spain and

along with the old town itself are

UNESCO World Heritage protected. En-

joy lunch and photo opportunities here

before arriving in beautiful Salamanca.

Noted for its outstanding architecture and

gastronomic and religious culture, Sala-

manca is a fine university town with a

magnificent old quarter. Best of all its

treasures have not been exposed to mass

tourism, preserving an authentic charm.

Enjoy dining at your leisure tonight at a

local Tapas bar or café.

Breakfast

Overnight Salamanca

Day 6 Thursday 02 May

Day 7 Friday 03 May

Day 8 Saturday 04 May

Day 9 Sunday 05 May

Day 10 Monday 06 May

Day 11 Tuesday 07 May

Day 12 Wednesday 08 May

Day 5 Wednesday 01 May

Salamanca to Porto

Tour Salamanca this morning then con-

tinue on a scenic drive to Ciudad Rodrigo

to admire the historical architecture or

sample local produce in the fortified old

centre. After lunch you cross the nearby

border into Portugal and arrive in Porto

where you check into your hotel for the

next three nights. This romantic city of

ornate baroque churches, medieval relics

and beaux-arts buildings all crammed

along the banks of the River Douro is

bathed in sunlight and a relaxed ambi-

ance. Like a living museum, this far flung

outpost of the Roman Empire is a treas-

ure for those seeking an unspoilt Europe.

Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant.

Breakfast ● Dinner

Overnight Porto

Porto

Spend the day discovering Porto’s

UNESCO World Heritage designated

historical core. Sights include the 14thC

San Fransisco Church with its extraordi-

narily lavish golden interior, the Cais da

Ribeira medieval waterfront district, Por-

to Cathedral, Avenida dos Aliados, the

Bolhao local markets and the Soares dos

Reis Museum. Sample a local eatery this

evening at your leisure with gastronomic

delights such as seafood fresh from the

Atlantic, wines and ports from the Douro

Valley vineyards, smoked meats, piquant

cheeses and regional produce plentiful

and well priced.

Breakfast

Overnight Porto

Douro Valley

Enjoy a full day tour to the World Herit-

age protected Douro River Valley today.

This most scenic outing encompasses a

boat cruise to admire the famous vine-

yards which cling to the hillsides along

the river, the renowned Casa Mateus

Estate and gardens, a winery visit with

tastings and lunch at a Vila Real restau-

rant. Visit the village of Pinhao situated

on a lovely river bend and the regional

town of Pesa da Regua with its scenic

riverfront and authentic old centre.

Breakfast ● Lunch

Overnight Porto

Porto to Coimbra and Obidos

Depart Porto this morning on a leisurely

drive to the sophisticated university town

of Coimbra, the former medieval capital

of Portugal. Today its historic buildings

still tumble down the hillside above the

Mondego River. Have an informative

walk with a local guide in its atmospher-

ic core, visiting the old university which

has been Portugal’s finest for five centu-

ries, the renaissance Se Nova Cathedral

and Se Velha de Coimbra the old cathe-

dral. You also visit lovely Igreja de San-

to Antonio dos Olivais church. The after-

noon and evening are at your leisure.

Breakfast

Overnight Coimbra

Coimbra to Obidos & Lisbon

From Coimbra this morning you spend a

relaxing day in quaint Obidos where its

classic crenelated fortification encloses a

maze of cobbled streets and white wash-

es houses decorated with summer flow-

ers. A short drive this afternoon takes

you to Lisbon, Europe’s second oldest

city which exudes a delightful old world

ambience and its own distinctive charac-

ter. Here you check in to your hotel for

the next three nights.

Breakfast

Overnight Lisbon

Lisbon

Your city tour of Lisbon today begins

with a visit to Belem to see the Jeroni-

mos Monastery and the Tower of Belem.

Try the famous ‘Pastei de Nata’ Portu-

guese custard tarts when you pause for

lunch and drive along Liberdade Avenue

and Pombal Square. In the afternoon you

walk through the genuine old Alfama

district- the historic Moorish quarter and

the oldest in Lisbon. Enjoy the enchant-

ing, steep cobblestone lanes etched in

deep history before ascending to the Cas-

tle of Sao Jorge from where you have

magnificent views over the River Tagus

and the city and sea below. This evening

you stroll through the white washed

streets of Bairro Alto and enjoy dinner

and a traditional ‘Fado’ folk music show.

Breakfast ● Dinner

Overnight Lisbon

Lisbon

After breakfast you set out for Sintra

and visit the romantic Palace of Queluz

situated atop one of the highest peaks in

the Sintra Mountains. The palace is

comparable to Versailles for the sumptu-

ousness of its architecture and interior.

There is time to stroll through the intri-

guing streets and to browse the antique

and handicraft shops and tea rooms.

Return to Lisbon via Cabo de Roca the

most westerly cape of continental Eu-

rope and the Estoril Coast road with its

panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Breakfast

Overnight Lisbon

Day 13 Thursday 09 May

Lisbon to Evora

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Lisbon be-

fore travelling to Evora at noon, where

you check in to your character hotel.

Evora is like a city museum dating back

to Roman times. It is UNESCO World

Heritage listed and a fascinating desti-

nation from which to journey through

history. Tour this afternoon with a local

guide to see its elaborate medieval ca-

thedral, the Templo Romano, Roman

Baths, the Silver Water aqueduct and

the Sao Joao- the first governor of Por-

tuguese Tangier’s family pantheon.

Breakfast

Overnight Evora

Evora to Seville

Depart Portugal today for the intoxicat-

ing Spanish region of Andalucia and the

fine city of Seville. On arrival in the