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Ultimate Spain & Portugal

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Ultimate Spain & Portugal
As former imperial superpowers, Spain and Portugal have centuries of history and captivating culture to draw upon. You, on the other hand, have only 21 days. Make ‘em count! This comprehensive adventure across the Iberian Peninsula presents travellers with the chance to explore these two nations through their cuisine, architecture, and idyllic countryside. Here, you’ll wander the wondrous streets of Lisbon, Porto, Barcelona, and Madrid, step up into the Pyrenees, relax in glorious San Sebastián, and live the local culture alongside the locals themselves. Spain and Portugal: Europe’s greatest two-for-one deal!

Highlights
Explore Moorish palaces and great Iberian cities, capture photos of stunning countryside and age-old cathedrals, devour tapas at a local haunt, listen to fado music and learn to Flamenco dance, live like a local in a "casa rural" in the Pyrenees, experience the Basque way of life

Accommodation
Hotels (18 nts), casa rural (2 nts).

Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12

Meals Included
20 breakfasts, 4 dinners

What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Mescladis Paella Cooking Class and Dinner, Barcelona Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Fado Night with Traditional Portuguese Meal, Lisbon Your Hands-On Moment: Port Wine Cellar Visit, Porto Your Discover Moment: Barcelona Your Foodie Moment: Rioja Region Wine Tasting, Logroño. Orientation walks in Lisbon, Porto, Madrid, Granada and Barcelona. Batalha gothic monastery entrance and visit. Albaicin quarter visit. Alhambra guided tour. Mezquita Mosque and Jewish quarter visit in Cordoba. Flamenco show performance. "Casa rural" stay with traditional meals (Pyrenees). San Sebastian day trip. Internal flight (Porto to Madrid). All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

20 Nights Starting At
March 31, 2024 through April 21, 2024
4 departures, various dates
Itinerary Map
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Day 2
Day 4
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 10
Day 11
Granada/Cordoba/Seville
Day 12
Day 14
Day 15
Barcelona/Pyrenees
Day 16
Pyrenees
Day 17
Pyrenees/Bilbao
Day 20
Logroño/Madrid
Day 21
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Dates & prices
Additional
Offers
March 31, 2024

to April 21, 2024

20 Nights from $5,299.00 (USD) Per Person
4 departures, various dates
May 05, 2024

to June 30, 2024

20 Nights from $5,549.00 (USD) Per Person
7 departures, various dates
July 14, 2024

to August 25, 2024

20 Nights from $5,749.00 (USD) Per Person
4 departures, various dates
September 01, 2024

to October 13, 2024

20 Nights from $5,549.00 (USD) Per Person
7 departures, various dates
October 20, 2024

to October 26, 2025

20 Nights from $5,299.00 (USD) Per Person
30 departures, various dates
Additional
Offers
March 31, 2024

April 21, 2024

May 05, 2024

June 30, 2024

July 14, 2024

August 25, 2024

September 01, 2024

October 13, 2024

October 20, 2024

October 26, 2025

Tour Tips
Local Dress
When in churches or other places of religious worship travellers are expected to dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered.

Meals
Eating is a big part of traveling. G Adventures understands the importance of breakfast to start your day, we strive to include a basic breakfast wherever possible. A typical breakfast may include toast, coffee and tea, however this may vary depending on the city. Should breakfast not be included, your CEO can suggest some local options. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. While trekking in remote regions etc. food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.

Optional Activities
Lisbon - Belém Tower (6EUR per person) - Sao Jorge Castle (10EUR per person) - Rossio Square (Free) - Santa Justa Lift (6EUR per person) - Alfama District Visit (Free) - Visit to Mercado da Ribeira Market (aka Time Out Market) - Belém District Visit (Free-10EUR per person) - Visit to Sintra - Eats, Street Art and Undiscovered Lisbon Coimbra - Conimbriga Ruins (3EUR per person) - Joanina Library - University of Coimbra Visit Fátima - Fátima Visit Aveiro - Aveiro Visit Porto - Lello Bookstore (5EUR per person) - Clerigos Church and Tower (4-6EUR per person) - Ribeira Square (Free) - Sao Bento Railway Station (Free) - Porto Cathedral (Free) - Palacio da Bolsa (10EUR per person) - Porto Ribeira Cruise (20EUR per person) Madrid - Museo Nacional Del Prado Visit (15EUR per person) - Royal Palace (Palacio Real) Visit (17EUR per person) - Plaza Mayor Visit (Free) - Taurino Museum (15-20EUR per person) - El Escorial Visit (10EUR per person) - Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (13EUR per person) - Reina Sofia entrance - Gran Vía Visit (Free) Granada - Albaicín (El Albayzín) Visit (Free) - Granada Cathedral (Cathedral of the Incarnation) Visit (5EUR per person) - Granada City Center and Tapas Gourmet Tour Seville - Santa Cruz Quarter Visit (Free) - Alcázar Palace Visit (13EUR per person) - La Giralda Visit (9EUR per person) - The Golden Tower (Torre del Oro) (3EUR per person) - Casa de Pilatos (10-12EUR per person) - Santa Paula Convent (2EUR per person) Barcelona - Gothic Quarter Visit (Free) - Parc Güell Visit (10EUR per person) - Las Ramblas Visit - Montjuïc Visit (5EUR per person) - La Barceloneta Visit (Free) - Casa Batlló (25-30EUR per person) - La Sagrada Família Visit (17-37EUR per person) - Highlights of Barcelona Walking Tour Pyrenees - Hiking (Free-20EUR per person) Bilbao - Parque de Etxebarría Visit (Free) - Basilica of Begoña Visit (Free) - Guggenheim Museum Visit (13EUR per person) - Casco Viejo Visit (Free) San Sebastian - Pintxos (Tapas) Tour (15EUR per person) - Beach Visit with Surfing - Monte Igueldo Visit (2EUR per person) - Cathedral of Buen Pastor (Free) - San Sebastian Bicycle Tour (40-60EUR per person)

What to Take
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. You must be prepared to carry your luggage up and down stairs, on and off transportation, and to hotels (max 15-20 mins.)

Group Leader Description
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds. On this trip we include a local guide at the Alhambra in Granada

Local Dress
When in churches or other places of religious worship travellers are expected to dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered.

Meals
Eating is a big part of traveling. G Adventures understands the importance of breakfast to start your day, we strive to include a basic breakfast wherever possible. A typical breakfast may include toast, coffee and tea, however this may vary depending on the city. Should breakfast not be included, your CEO can suggest some local options. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. While trekking in remote regions etc. food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.

Optional Activities
Lisbon - Belém Tower (6EUR per person) - Sao Jorge Castle (10EUR per person) - Rossio Square (Free) - Santa Justa Lift (6EUR per person) - Alfama District Visit (Free) - Visit to Mercado da Ribeira Market (aka Time Out Market) - Belém District Visit (Free-10EUR per person) - Visit to Sintra - Eats, Street Art and Undiscovered Lisbon Coimbra - Conimbriga Ruins (3EUR per person) - Joanina Library - University of Coimbra Visit Fátima - Fátima Visit Aveiro - Aveiro Visit Porto - Lello Bookstore (5EUR per person) - Clerigos Church and Tower (4-6EUR per person) - Ribeira Square (Free) - Sao Bento Railway Station (Free) - Porto Cathedral (Free) - Palacio da Bolsa (10EUR per person) - Porto Ribeira Cruise (20EUR per person) Madrid - Museo Nacional Del Prado Visit (15EUR per person) - Royal Palace (Palacio Real) Visit (17EUR per person) - Plaza Mayor Visit (Free) - Taurino Museum (15-20EUR per person) - El Escorial Visit (10EUR per person) - Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (13EUR per person) - Reina Sofia entrance - Gran Vía Visit (Free) Granada - Albaicín (El Albayzín) Visit (Free) - Granada Cathedral (Cathedral of the Incarnation) Visit (5EUR per person) - Granada City Center and Tapas Gourmet Tour Seville - Santa Cruz Quarter Visit (Free) - Alcázar Palace Visit (13EUR per person) - La Giralda Visit (9EUR per person) - The Golden Tower (Torre del Oro) (3EUR per person) - Casa de Pilatos (10-12EUR per person) - Santa Paula Convent (2EUR per person) Barcelona - Gothic Quarter Visit (Free) - Parc Güell Visit (10EUR per person) - Las Ramblas Visit - Montjuïc Visit (5EUR per person) - La Barceloneta Visit (Free) - Casa Batlló (25-30EUR per person) - La Sagrada Família Visit (17-37EUR per person) - Highlights of Barcelona Walking Tour Pyrenees - Hiking (Free-20EUR per person) Bilbao - Parque de Etxebarría Visit (Free) - Basilica of Begoña Visit (Free) - Guggenheim Museum Visit (13EUR per person) - Casco Viejo Visit (Free) San Sebastian - Pintxos (Tapas) Tour (15EUR per person) - Beach Visit with Surfing - Monte Igueldo Visit (2EUR per person) - Cathedral of Buen Pastor (Free) - San Sebastian Bicycle Tour (40-60EUR per person)

What to Take
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. You must be prepared to carry your luggage up and down stairs, on and off transportation, and to hotels (max 15-20 mins.)

Group Leader Description
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds. On this trip we include a local guide at the Alhambra in Granada

About G Adventures
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G Adventures has been a world leader and innovator in sustainable adventure travel since 1990. We invite you to explore a world of tours infused with inspiration and excitement that will take you off the beaten track into the real heart of the destination. Our approach to travel provides small groups and independent travellers the rare opportunity to connect with nature and local cultures.

The choices for travel are vast - from safaris and cultural treks to family vacations and exotic expeditions to places you have never even imagined, there is an adventure for everyone. If you share a lust of life and have the insatiable curiosity to travel and truly experience the world we live in, then join us and embark on a quest for the extraordinary. We are The Great Adventure People - welcome to our world of adventure travel!

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About G Adventures
G Adventures has been a world leader and innovator in sustainable adventure travel since 1990. We invite you to explore a world of tours infused with inspiration and excitement that will take you off the beaten track into the real heart of the destination. Our approach to travel provides small groups and independent travellers the rare opportunity to connect with nature and local cultures.

The choices for travel are vast - from safaris and cultural treks to family vacations and exotic expeditions to places you have never even imagined, there is an adventure for everyone. If you share a lust of life and have the insatiable curiosity to travel and truly experience the world we live in, then join us and embark on a quest for the extraordinary. We are The Great Adventure People - welcome to our world of adventure travel!

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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.