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A Chic Spanish and Whimsical Portuguese Holiday!

  • Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga/Marbella, Seville, Lisbon, Porto, Madrid

BEST TIME TO GO

April – October

IDEAL STAY

19 Nights

INR

INR 2,40,000 (p.p)


AT A GLANCE

  • Social Hub La Rambla of Barcelona to land of Tomatina Festival, Valencia
  • Relaxed vibe of Marbella with optional scenic self-drive to Seville
  • Day trip to Ronda from Seville
  • Chic Waterfront Lisbon and whimsical seaside town Sintra
  • Port Wine, Wine Tasting and River cruise in Porto

Barcelona
3 Nights

Explore the social hub La Rambla
Touchdown in the chic bustling city of Barcelona over 10 hour flight from Delhi. You spend your next 3 days exploring the pebbled streets, La Rambla social hub of Barca and mesmerizing history of the city.

Admire the colourful mosaic of Park Guell and visit the UNESCO world heritage site La Sagrada Familia Cathedral
The following day we head out for a day tour to Antoni Gaudi’s modernist masterpiece La Sagrada Familia Cathedral and admire the cathedral’s four facades embellished with carved figures and biblical scenes with spectacular interiors with vaulted ceilings and prismatic stained glass window followed by the Park Guell with colourful Mosaic’s icon, home to colourful dragons and candy cane spires!

Indulge in City’s popular bars
On your last day in Barcelona you can immerse yourself in a complete Spanish vibe by just wandering around the city and indulging in some famous Michelin star restaurants and popular bars and café’s in the city or if you are an art lover then explore one of the biggest art collections in the world at the famous Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Valencia
2 Nights

Unwind at the popular La Mavarossa beach
After a hearty breakfast we take off to our next destination, the land of the famous Tomatina Festival, Valencia over 4 hour train from Barcelona. We spend the next two days exploring this futuristic city with gorgeous beaches. After settling into the Hotel we set out to explore the most popular beach La Malvarossa spending the day unwinding and relaxing.

Discover the futuristic city and enjoy wine and tapas at Valencia’s highest terrace
After a good night’s sleep, our Travel Engineers will plan an exclusive experience of exploring the Valencia futuristic city of arts and sciences ending with a wine and tapas evening on one of the highest terrace in Valencia to give you a complete Valencian experience!


Malaga + Marbella
2 Nights

Admire the hilltop citadels
You then arrive to a modern Spanish destination Malaga in Spain’s Costa del sol over a 1 hour 30  mins flight from Valencia. Post settling in your hotel you can spend rest of the day admiring the two massive hilltop citadels against the modern skyline of the city and visit the famous Picasso’s birthplace in the old town!

Soak up the sun at stylish Marbella beach
The following day we drive down to the stylish city of Marbella to soak up some sun on its gorgeous beach or in a private yacht sailing through the Mediterranean sea with the gorgeous Sierra Blanca mountains in the backdrop. After a relaxing day you return back to Malaga and spend overnight in the city.

Seville
3 Nights

Visit the gothic Seville Cathedral
We now take off for our next destination Seville over 2 hours 30 minutes train ride from Malaga. Our Travel Engineers recommend  enjoying self-drive from Malaga to Seville if you have an international driving licence. After settling into your hotel we head out for 75 minutes quick tour to the gothic Seville cathedral and Giralda Tower for spectacular panoramic views of the city.

Explore the old city of Ronda on top of a canyon
The following day we head out for a full day tour into the dreamy mesmerising  landscapes of Ronda where you can admire the views of the canyon and river below and gaze at the building that make up the old area of Ronda!

Watch a traditional flamenco show
After a good night’s sleep you can spend your last day in Seville roaming around the pebbled medieval lanes of the city and end your evening with a traditional flamenco show that completes your true Spanish experience!

Lisbon
3 Nights

Indulge in magnificent views of Alfama and wander through the narrow cobbled lanes After a Spanish delight, it’s now time to head to the elegant Portuguese capital city Lisbon over a 2 hour flight from Seville. After you settle at your hotel hop on to the famous city tram and head into Bairro Alto, bustling place that will sway you away to the melancholic tones of the fado. Followed by the famous picture perfect neighbourhood of Alfama to get the real feel of narrow cobblestoned streets and stunning 12th century Se de Lisboa Cathedral. Further up is the iconic Castelo De Sao Jorge with magical views of the city of Lisbon turning the city to a dusky shade of pink! Head back to Bairro Alto to enjoy great evening scene with food and perfect melancholic setting!

Explore quaint town of Sintra
Tomorrow, we will head to the photogenic seaside town of Sintra. A UNESCO world Heritage sight, this charming town is house of quaint handicraft stores and cosy bakeries that come along while exploring historic buildings. You will get sweeping views from the hilltop Pena Palace!

Explore the beach and Nossa Senhora da Fuz fort in old city
Later in the afternoon, continue to Cascais with stunning beaches and stroll around to explore the modern cosmopolitan side to coastal living starting Nossa Senhora da Fuz fort in the old town down to the beach! A quick drive back to Lisbon via the famous Marginal Road with stunning views of the white sandy beaches on one side!

Unwind at the lovely waterfront
On your last day in Lisbon spend the day at the lovely waterfront square with great views! Largest square of the city with lively bars and cafes and ideal to stroll around.

Porto
3 Nights

Admire the stately bridges and colorful buildings
From the capital city of Portugal, we now head to the land that produces the world famous Port Wine, Porto also the second largest city after Lisbon in Portugal. We arrive here over 3 hour journey by train from Lisbon. On your first day we let you absorb the Portuguese vibe of the city with its popular stately bridges and strolling around.

Wine Tasting, Wine Making, tour to scenic Pinhao village and river cruise
After a good night’s sleep we head out for full day Wine tasting with Portuguese lunch and a river cruise. We start with a scenic drive to Pinhao a lovely village where you can stroll around and admire the scenic countryside and swathes of vineyards that make up the Duoro landscape! Followed by a river cruise sailing through Tua river and returning back to Pinhao in 1 hour. We then make a stop for Portuguese lunch at a winery followed by a tour to a family run estate where you can discover local winemaking and enjoy wine tasting sessions. In the end you get to buy these award winning wines before heading back to Porto.

Visit the Sao Francisco Church
On your last day in Porto you could stroll around the city, perhaps visit iconic São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings and indulge in authentic Portuguese food!

Madrid
3 Nights

Explore the lively Grand Via and Cybele Fountain
On arrival to Madrid over a 2 hour flight from Porto, we will whisk you away to your hotel and after a quick fresh up session we head out to the popular shopping street of Madrid Grand Via where you could also spot the iconic Fuente De Cybele a fountain at a major intersection in the city with the Roman goddess Cybele riding on a chariot!

Admire the statues and monuments of Puerto Do Sol and visit the Royal Palace home to the Spanish royal family
The next morning after you indulge in a Spanish breakfast, we take you for a day tour to the iconic city highlights and important sites such as Royal Place and admire its baroque details. Immerse yourself in the city’s architectural history following its evolution from Moorish culture and spend later afternoon at the heart of the city Puerta do sol, the busiest square of the city strolling around. After a great day indulging in Madrid’s history you could end your last night at Madrid indulging in a traditional Tapas dinner.

And that brings us to the end of a great escape, time to pack up and head back home!

Currency

Euro

Languages

Spanish / Portuguese & English

Climate

Hot Summers and Wet Winters

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