Exotic Portugal & Spain

Day 01: Lisbon

Arrive in Lisbon, capital of Portugal. Drive directly to your hotel and check in. This evening, you have some time to explore the sights and sounds of Lisbon on your own.
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Day 02 : Lisbon

After a buffet breakfast, join an experienced English speaking local guide for a tour of this legendary city. Visit the Jeronimo’s Monastery (UNESCO has classified it as a World Heritage monument), which also houses Vasco da Gama’s tomb. See impressive sites like Rossio Square, Commercio Square, Marques de Pombal Square, Belem tower and much more. Later, visit the Padroa Monument – also known as the ‘Discoveries’ monument. Here, take an elevator to the top for a bird’s eye view of Lisbon. Later, you have time at leisure to enjoy great shopping opportunities or just explore this beautiful city on your own.
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Day 03: Lisbon

After a buffet breakfast, drive to Sintra – Portugal’s fairytale town on the edge of Europe. On arrival, proceed on a guided tour with a visit to Palacio Nacional de Sintra. Marvel at the elements of Gothic, Mudejar, Manueline and Renaissance architecture, the wonderful azulejos (coloured glazed tiles) from the 15th and 16th Centuries in various halls and patios and in the Royal Chapel. Continue your guided tour and see the Seteais Palace – now a hotel, the town Hall, Modern Art Museum and many more interesting sights. Drive to Cascais –. Enjoy free time for shopping at the small shops and roadside stalls offering typical embroidery and lace, to high fashion designer products. Later, drive back to Lisbon.
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Day 04: Seville

After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Faro - the administrative centre of the Algarve region of Portugal. Proceed on an orientation tour of this beautiful city and enjoy the blend of Arabic and Roman architecture. Visit the old town which is surrounded by the Roman walls which date back to the 9th century. Later, drive to Seville - the Andalusian capital and 4th largest city in Spain. On arrival, check into the hotel. Tonight, enjoy an Indian Dinner..
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Day 05: Seville

After a buffet breakfast, join an experienced English speaking local guide on your city tour. Visit the Cathedral of Seville – the largest place of worship in Spain and the third largest cathedral in the Christian world. Visit the Giralda Tower - the bell tower of the Cathedral of Seville and one of three remaining Almohad minarets in the world. After lunch, visit Alcazar – the Royal Palace which is considered to be the most complete example of Mudéjar architecture in Spain. Next, visit the Maria Luisa Park - a paradisiacal half mile of palms and orange trees, elms, Mediterranean pines and the spectacular Plaza de Espana. .
(Breakfast, Indian Dinner)

Day 06: Malaga

Aftera buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Cordoba. On arrival, proceed on a guided tour including a visit to the ‘Mezquita’ - Great Mosque of Cordoba which is now the cathedral of Cordoba and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also, visit the Jewish Quarters - its medieval streets have a distinctly Moorish flair, reminiscent of the Jew’s prosperity under the Caliphate of Cordoba. Later proceed to Malaga On arrival at Malaga, check into the hotel. (Breakfast, Indian Dinner)

Day 07: Granada

After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Granada founded on the foothills of Spain’s highest mountains. On arrival, proceed on a full day guided tour of this spectacular city. After lunch, visit Alhambra and Generalife Heritage site. In Alhambra – The Red Palace, visit the numerous halls, chambers, bedrooms, baths, summer-rooms, etc., and marvel at Moorish architecture and decoration dating from 1320 onwards. Later, continue to the Generalife - a place of leisure and recreation for the Moorish Kings of Granada. It’s beautiful gardens stand out with their abundant and varied flora and stunning water features, described in one poem as ‘water that cries’. After enjoying these superb sights proceed to your hotel and check in. Tonight, enjoy an Indian Dinner.
(Breakfast, Indian Dinner)

Day 08: Madrid

After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to Toledo. On arrival, enjoy lunch and later continue on to Madrid. Later visit Real Madrid Football Stadium (Santiago Bernabéu Stadium). Santiago Bernabeu is one of the world's most famous and prestigious football venues.
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Day 09: Madrid

After a buffet breakfast, proceed for a Guidedcity tour. Visit the Royal Palace &Prado Museum Later proceed on an orientation tour of this city. See stunning sights like the Plaza de Espana, Sabatini Garden, Cervantes Statue, the Parliament and many more interesting sights. The evening is at leisure to explore the various shopping arcades.
(Breakfast, Indian Dinner)

Day 10: Barcelona

After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive towards Barcelona.. On arrival, proceed to the hotel and check in. Later, proceed for the stunning Flamenco Show.
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Day 11: Barcelona

After a buffet breakfast, join an English speaking local guide for a full day tour of this city. Visit Montjuic to have a bird’s eye view of Barcelona. Visit the magnificent SagradaFamilia - a massive Roman Catholic Basilica and Gaudi’s masterpiece. The sight of this masterpiece is nothing short of dramatic. Later visit the Casa Mila - an expressionist and unconventional apartment block created by Gaudi.
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Day 12: Barcelona

After a buffet / boxed breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home.