14D11N GEMS OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL

• Assemble at Changi International Airport to check in for your flight to Madrid, Spain.

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• Commence on a Madrid City Tour, drive around to see the Cibeles Fountain, Gran Via, Real Madrid Stadium and stop for photos at the Royal Palace.
• If time permits, you can enjoy shopping at the exclusive Salamanca District.

Meals On Board / Dinner

• Today, you may wish to join an optional tour to the former capital, Toledo. Embark on a guided walking tour of the medieval city and see sights of the Alcazar and Gothic Cathedral from the hill.
• Make a stop at the El Corte Inglés Castellana, Spain´s leading department store with the highest tax refund in Europe. (Note: Visit is subject to opening days/times)

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•  Proceed to the old town of Segovia for a view of its roman Aqueduct Bridge, both of which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Taste the famous local specialty of Roast Suckling Pig, ‘Cochinillo Asado’ for lunch.
• En route, we will make a photo stop at Avila, the most well-preserved medieval city wall.
• Stop at Salamanca’s Plaza Mayor, regarded as one of the finest squares in Europe.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

• This morning, cross the border into Porto, the 2nd largest city in Portugal and as a World Heritage City. Start a city tour of Porto with a guide and see the Porto Cathedral, Igreja do Carmo, Aliados Ave and Dom Luis Bridge. Sample the world-famous Port Wine.
• Take an optional cruise to enjoy a traditional “6 Bridges Cruise” along the River Douro and admire the beautiful landscapes and buildings of Ribeira and Vila Nova de Gaia from the water.

Breakfast / Lunch / Piri-Piri Chicken Dinner with Wine

• You may wish to consider joining an optional tour to experience the beauty of Aveiro on a boat cruise in an authentic Moliceiro craft. Stroll through the Beira Mar district and take in the lively vibe of the Aveiro Fish Market.
• Travel to Serra d’ Aire Mountains to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, the world-renowned centre of pilgrimage in the Catholic world.
• Tonight, we will stay the night in the capital of Portugal, Lisbon.

Breakfast / Dinner

• Lisbon’s sightseeing starts with the broad avenues of the lower town and the alleys of the Alfama Quarter. View the Monument to the Discoveries, the Belem Tower and the Jeronimos Monastery, not forgetting to stop for the everpopular snacks – Portuguese Egg Tarts.
• This afternoon, you may wish to consider joining an optional tour to visit Sintra, the westernmost point of continental Europe at Cabo Da Roca, and the charming fishing village of Cascais.

Breakfast / Portuguese Egg Tart Snack

• Cross the border back into Spain to the capital of Andalusia - Seville. See the immense 15th century gothic Seville Cathedral with its slender Giralda Tower.
• Walk through Maria Luisa Park to the beautiful square of Plaza de Espana.
• See the Jewish District of Santa Cruz with its flowerdecked wrought iron balconies.
• Tonight, enjoy a fiery Flamenco Dinner Show for the experience of the Spanish passion!

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

• Today, you may wish to join an excursion to Cordoba, a formerly important Roman city and a major Islamic centre during the Middle Ages. See the Mezquita de Cordoba – the Mosque-Cathedral has a been an important place to the Islamic community of Al-Andalus for 3 centuries.
• Drive to southern Spain’s Andalusia region, Granada, in the foothill of Sierra Nevada Mountains. Enjoy its little streets and alleys, full of Andalusian atmosphere and character.
• Embark on a guided walking tour through the whitewashed historic quarter of Albaicin with its narrow lanes and a fantastic view of Granada and Alhambra Palace from Mirador San Nicholas.

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• This morning, drive through the Sierra Mountains en route to Guadix, best known as the ’City of Caves’, where we will visit one of the cave houses.
• Drive along the scenic coastline to Valencia, the 3rd largest city in Spain.
• Drive through the old town of Valencia and stop at City of Art and Sciences, one of the largest scientific and cultural complexes in Europe.

Breakfast / Seafood Paella Dinner

• Enjoy some outlet shopping at La Roca Village where bestselling designer brand items are offered at exclusive prices, up to 60% off the recommended retail price, all year round! (Note: Visit is subject to opening days/times)

Breakfast

• Drive past Columbus Monument, La Ramble and Plaçade Catalunya. View the facades of UNESCO-listed Gaudi masterpieces such as Casa Batlló and Casa Milà.
• Next, stop for photos at Montjuic Hill, a prominent hill overlooking the Barcelona Harbour.
• Visit the 130 years-old, still unfinished mammoth church of La Sagrada Familia. (Note: Entry is subject to the opening days/times)
• Enjoy your free time in the Catalunya Plaza, one of the largest squares in Spain and explore the most bustling places with endless shops and cafes in Las Rambles and Passeig de Gracia!
• You may consider joining an optional tour to visit the unique and holy mountain of Montserrat with spectacular mountain views, ancient monastery, and a holy shrine.

Breakfast / Tapas Lunch with Sangria

• Bid farewell to Spain and transfer to the airport for our flight back to Singapore.
• We hope that you have had an enjoyable time with SA Tours!

Breakfast / Meals On Board