EuroQuest 2023 - Spain & Portugal
EuroQuest 2023 – 15 Days
Tour Price: 15 Days - $7,107 (Enroll by Oct. 31, 2022 for a $100 discount)
- based on double occ. - (single or triple available upon request)
Land Only Price - $5,727
TOUR INCLUDES » Round-trip airfare from Salt Lake City, Utah to Madrid, Spain and returning from Lisbon, Portugal to Salt Lake City
»13 nights’ accommodations in good centrally-located superior tourist class hotels
» Based on double room occupancy
» Breakfast daily, twelve (12) dinners and two (2) lunches as listed in the program itinerary
» Private deluxe air-conditioned motor coach for all land transportation through-out the itinerary
» Professional guides for all guided tours as listed in the program itinerary
» Necessary entrance fees to all scheduled museums, attractions and cultural events as shown in the program itinerary
» Tips, taxes and gratuities
» Deluxe document holder (1) & baggage tags (2) per person
* Arrangements can be made for flights in and out of other hubs.
Not included: Passport, insurance, most lunches, sightseeing on your own,airline baggage fees if they become applicable. (Currently, you may take one checked piece
of luggage and one carry-on piece), Cancellaton Insurance.
Detailed Itinerary:
EuroQuest 2023 – Spain and Portugal
SAT, MAY 27 SALT LAKE CITY - MADRID, SPAIN Meet your group at the airport for your international flight to Madrid, Spain. One checked bag, on-board meals are included.
SUN, MAY 28 MADRID ¡Bienvenidos a España! Your guide awaits to escort you on a Madrid City Tour. See the Plaza de España, the statue of Cervantes, the Royal Palace, the Plaza Mayor and other highlights. Later enjoy a guided tour of the Prado Museum. While at the Prado, don’t miss Goya’s Majas, Rubens’ The Three Graces, and Spain’s favorite painting, Las Meninas by Velázquez. Dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
MON, MAY 29 MADRID Journey to El Escorial, site of the beautiful Monastery of San Lorenzo el Real, and visit the Valley of the Fallen, a monument built to honor those slain in the Spanish Civil War. On to the historic city of Segovia to see its magnificent Roman aqueduct. Built during the reign of Trajan in the first century, it is almost 2,000 years old and is still in operation! Enjoy local cuisine with the group in Segovia. Visit the imposing Alcázar of Segovia, standing on a steep-sided crag between two valleys, the cathedral and Juan II Tower. Next, visit the ancient walled city of Ávila, city of stones, city of saints. The 12th century walls are amazingly well preserved; for the best view try Quatro Postes, or Four Posts. Return to Madrid for a tapas dinner at a local restaurant. (B, L, D)
TUE, MAY 30 MADRID - CORDOBA Travel through La Mancha to picturesque Toledo, a town situated on a granite hill with a ring of Gothic and Moorish walls. See the masterpieces by El Greco in the splendid Cathedral. Also visit the Old Synagogue and the Church of Santo Tomé. See the Royal Palace, and visit a sword workshop. The city is renowned for its damascene ware—black steel inlaid with gold, silver and copper thread. Near Toledo you will see the famous Castilian windmills immortalized in Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote. Before continuing on, sample some of Toledo’s famous marzipan dessert. Continue to Córdoba, a city of narrow winding streets, small squares and low whitewashed houses. (B, D)
WED, MAY 31 CORDOBA - GRANADA On our guided tour of Córdoba, you’ll see the Roman Bridge, originally built after Caesar’s triumph over Pompey, the Old Jewish Quarter and the Calahorrra Tower. See the Alcázar of Catholic Kings, and visit the famous mosque cathedral (Mezquita). The city owes its fame to the brilliance of the civilizations which it has twice fostered and which each time raised it to the position of capital. Then travel through the olive groves of Andalusia to the beautiful Moorish city of Granada. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the city. (B,D)
THU, JUN 1 GRANADA -COSTA del SOL On your guided Granada tour, visit the Royal Chapel, with amazing views of the Alhambra and Generalife. The Alhambra is a fantasy of “lace in stone,” surrounded by arabesque fountains and gardens. See the gardens of the 14th century Generalife, the summer palace of the Kings of Granada, and enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains. Spend the night on Mediterranean Sea along the Costa del Sol. This beautiful coast is punctuated along its entire length by the ruins of Moorish towers—defenses built in the days when the Barbary pirates would attack. (B,D)
FRI, JUN 2 COSTA del SOL Today is free for you to enjoy the sun, sand, and surf of the Costa del Sol’s world-famous beaches. Relax on the beach, enjoy water sports, shop, and explore in coastal cities. Called the “Sunshine Coast,” this Mediterranean region is a popular vacation spot for tourists and Spaniards alike. (B)
SAT, JUN 3 COSTA del SOL - SEVILLA This morning we travel to Rhonda for a guided tour. Continue on to visit the small island of Gibraltar, a British territory that acts as a gateway between Europe and Africa. Maybe enjoy some famous fish & chips cuisine at a local restaurant. Explore the Rock of Gibraltar and the resident population of Barbary macaques (monkeys). On to Sevilla. (B, D)
SUN, JUN 4 SEVILLA Begin a guided Seville City Tour which takes you through the city and its parks, including the Parque Maria Luisa. See the Torre del Oro, the Santa Cruz Quarter, the Bull Ring Maestranza, the Alcázar, and Casa de Pilatus (Pilate’s House), a palace that is mixture of Mudejar, Renaissance and gothic styles. Take a break for lunch today on your own at a local restaurant in the heart of the old city. One of its walls dates from the XIII century. Also visit Seville’s famous Giralda, a bell tower that was once a minaret, and its 15th century cathedral, the third largest in Europe, formerly a mosque. The cathedral is the final resting place of Christopher Columbus. (B, D)
MON, JUN 5 SEVILLA Today is a free day to explore the city and its neighborhoods either with Art and Diane or on your own. In the afternoon, enjoy a private ride on the Guadalquivir River with the group. This evening, join us for a flamenco dance dinner show. (B, D)
TUE, JUN 6 SEVILLA - LAGOS This morning, tour the famed Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art (Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre) and the exhibition Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How the Andalusian Horses Dance). Depart for Portugal to visit the famed Algarve beaches and the town of Lagos. We then enter Portugal with stops along the southern coast including the famed Ponte de Piedade beach. This evening we explore the old town of Lagos. Lagos was the capital of Portugal during the Age of Discovery. (B, D)
WED, JUN 7 LAGOS - LISBON Today we take a boat tour out of Lagos to explore the coastline and caves prior to our departure for the historic capital city of Lisbon. Enjoy an evening orientation walk with Art & Diane. (B, D)
THU, JUN 8 LISBON Join us for a locally guided tour of Lisbon including Jeronimos Monastery and St. George Castle. This evening attend a Fado dinner and show with the group. (B, D)
FRI, JUN 9 LISBON Guided full day excursion to Sintra to visit the park and Pena National Palace, the Moorish Castle, Cabo Roca, Cascais, Estoril and other highlights. Tonight, enjoy our farewell group dinner. (B, D)
SAT, JUN 10 LISBON - SALT LAKE CITY Flight back to Salt Lake City with many new friends and wonderful memories of your adventures in Europe. (B)
B=Breakfast Included, L=Lunch Included, D= Dinner Included
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