LUXURY SPAIN & PORTUGAL

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Overview

Spain and Portugal are two countries with rich histories and distinct cultures, and on this best of Spain and Portugal tour, you'll see their highlights. In Spain, you’ll overnight in Madrid, Granada, Cordoba, Seville, and Salamanca. In Portugal, you’ll overnight in Lisbon and Porto. One of the tour highlights is a visit to Toledo, a town that attracts more visitors from around the world than any other Spanish town. In this old walled town, built on a hill, you’ll visit the 12th-century Church of St. Tome, which has one of El Greco's most famous paintings. You will be delighted by the included visit of the Alhambra complex, built in the 13th century by Moorish kings and today has one of the oldest decorative gardens in the Western World. In Avila—a UNESCO World Heritage city founded in the 11th century to protect the Spanish territories from the Moors—see the towers and walls and visit St. Theresa's Convent, a Carmelite convent opened in 1636 on the birthplace of St. Teresa. In Portugal, visit the world-famous shrine in Fatima, dedicated to the Virgin Mary who appeared to three children here in 1917. Enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide in Toledo, Granada, Seville, Lisbon, Porto, and Madrid. These experts in the cities' histories and cultures will highlight the must-see sights, such as Seville's Cathedral, the world’s third largest church; Lisbon's Belem Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built around 1514 to commemorate the expedition of Vasco de Gama and to defend the port of Lisbon; and Porto's cathedral, built between the 12th and 13th centuries in Romanesque style overlooking the port wine cellars on the banks of the Douro river.rnrnAll of this and more—including a visit with wine tasting to a local wine cellar in Montilla—await you on this fabulous Spain and Portugal tour designed for value-minded travelers.

Inclusions

Accommodation on Double Sharing basis
3 Star Hotel / Resorts
Daily Breakfast at Hotel
Dinner at Indian Restaurant
All Sightseeing Tours & Transfers As Per Itinerary
All Arrival & Departure Transfers
All Currently Applicable Taxes

Highlights

Explore Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain
La Sagrada and Familia Gaudi & Park Guell
Tour of Montserrat, Casa Mila & Montjuic Cable Car
Valencia, known for its City of Arts and Sciences
Explore Madrid, Spain's central capital
Plaza Mayor Madrid’s Vibrant Square & Bernabeu Tour
18th-century Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza bullring
Explore Granada, Alhambra Palace & Nasrid Palace
Lisbon “city of light” - almost 9 hours of sunshine per day
Explore the city of Porto, the European emerging destination

Exclusions

Any Air Ticket (Unless Specified)
Schengen Visa Fees (Directly payable at VFS Visa Centre)
Travel Insurance
Any Increase in Govt Taxes, Fuel Price And Any Applicability Of New Taxes From The Govt
Any Up Gradation in Hotel Room Category
Guide Charges / Entrance Fees for Any Sightseeing
Price of Insurance Portage (Coolie Charges), Laundry, Telephone Charges, Shopping, Wines & Alcoholic Beverages, Mineral Water (Unless Specified), Items of Personal Nature And Food And Drink Which is Not Part Of Set Group Menu
Any Extra Cost Incurred on Behalf of Any Individual Due to Illness, Accident, Hospitalization or Any Personal Emergency
Any Services or Activity Charges other Than Those Included in The Itinerary
Anything Specifically Not Mention in The Tour Price Inclusions
Entrance Fees & Guide Charges of Sight Seeings Mentioned In The Itinerary Are Not Included
Compulsory Gala Dinner Charges During Xmas And New Year Period (Any Special Event Charge by Resort)
GST 5% (Government Tax) on Total Package Price

Tour Plan

Day 01

ARRIVE AT BARCELONA, LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

On arrival at the Barcelona International Airport. After clearing immigration formalities proceed to parking area and transfer to hotel by private car / Van. Check in and relax in hotel (1400 hrs). Later part of the day at Leisure or choose sightseeing from below option.

Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. Museu Picasso and Fundació Joan Miró feature modern art by their namesakes. City history museum MUHBA, includes several Roman archaeological sites. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at Hotel in Barcelona.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY :

La Sagrada and Familia Gaudi
Park Guell

Day 02

FULL DAY BARCELONA CITY & MONTSERRAT PEAK TOUR

After breakfast, proceed to visit Barcelona City Tour & Montserrat Peak by private vehicle. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at Hotel in Barcelona.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY :

Montserrat Tour (6-7hrs)
Casa Mila (1hr)
Montjuic Cable Car (3-4hrs)
Gothic Quarter (1-1.5hrs)
Poble Espanyol (2hrs)
Camp Nou (1.5-2hrs)
Costa Brava Girona (5-6hrs)

Day 03

BARCELONA - MADRID

After breakfast check out with luggage and proceed to Madrid. After arriving Madrid check in and relax in Hotel 1400 hrs. Later part of day explore Madrid.

Madrid, Spain's central capital, is a city of elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro. It’s renowned for its rich repositories of European art, including the Prado Museum’s works by Goya, Velázquez and other Spanish masters. The heart of old Hapsburg Madrid is the portico-lined Plaza Mayor, and nearby is the baroque Royal Palace and Armory, displaying historic weaponry. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at Hotel in Madrid.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY :

Royal Palace of Madrid (1hr)
EL Retro Park (1-1.5hr)

Day 04

FULL DAY MADRID SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast explore the city of Madrid by private vehicle. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at Hotel in Barcelona.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY :

Tour Bernabeu (1.5-2hr)
Plaza Mayor Madrid’s Vibrant Square (1hr)
Museo National Del Prado (1hr)
Visit Toledo (4hr)

Day 05

MADRID - GRANADA

After breakfast, check out with luggage and proceed to Granada by car/van. Arriving Granada Train Station transfer to Hotel check in and relax in Hotel 1400 hrs. Afternoon explore Granada and choose excursion from list. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel in Granada.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR :

Alhambra Palace (1.5-2hr)
Nasrid Palace ( 1-1.5hrs)
Gardens, General life and Alcazaba

Day 06

GRANADA - SEVILLE, LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, check out with luggage and proceed to Seville by Private Vehicle. Arriving Seville check in and relax in Hotel 1400 hrs. Afternoon explore Seville and choose excursion from list.

Seville is the capital of southern Spain’s Andalusia region. It's famous for flamenco dancing, particularly in its Triana neighborhood. Major landmarks include the ornate Alcázar castle complex, built during the Moorish Almohad dynasty, and the 18th-century Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza bullring. The Gothic Seville Cathedral is the site of Christopher Columbus’s tomb and a minaret turned bell tower, the Giralda. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel in Seville.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY :

Royal Alcazar Palace (1.5-2hr)
Plaza de Espana (1hr)
Seville Cruise (1hr)

Day 07

FULL DAY SEVILLE SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, explore the city of Seville by private vehicle. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel in Seville.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY :

Cathedral de Seville (1/2-1hr)
La Giralda (1/2-1hr)
Torre del Oro (1hr)

Day 08

SEVILLE - ALGARVE, LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast check out with luggage and proceed to Algarve by private vehicle. Arriving Algarve check in and relax in Hotel 1400 hrs. Afternoon explore Algarve and choose excursion from list.

The Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region, is known for its Atlantic beaches and golf resorts. Whitewashed fishing villages on low cliffs overlooking sandy coves were transformed in the 1960s, and now its central coast between Lagos and Faro is lined with villas, hotels, bars and restaurants. The region's western Atlantic coast and rugged interior are less developed. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel in Algarve.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY :

Far Arco da Vila Archway and Faro Cathedral (2 hrs)
Lagos Cliff Beaches ( 2 hrs)
Portimao Museu de Portimao and Rocha Beach

Day 09

ALGARVE, SPAIN - LISBON, PORTUGAL

After breakfast check out with luggage and proceed to Lisbon by private vehicle. Arriving Lisbon check in and relax in Hotel 1400 hrs. Afternoon explore Lisbon on their own and choose excursion from list.

Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel in Lisbon.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY :

Tower of Belem (1hr)
Jeronimos Monastery (1hr)
Castelo de S George (2-3hrs)
National Archaeological Museum (1hr)

Day 10

FULL DAY LISBON SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast proceed for city tour of Lisbon.. Also you can choose Excursion from below list. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel in Lisbon.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY :

Ride Tram 28 (1hr)
Trip to Sintra (2-3hr)
National Tile Museum (1hr)
St. George Castle (1hr)

Day 11

LISBON - PORTO, LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, check out with luggage and proceed to Porto by private vehicle. Arriving Porto check in and relax in Hotel 1400 hrs. Afternoon explore Porto by private vehicle and choose excursion from list.

Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel in Porto.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY :

Torre dos Clerigos (1hr)
Museum and Stadium Tour (1.5-2hrs)
Magic Train Tour and Wine Testing (2-3hrs)

Day 12

PORTO - SALAMANCA

After breakfast, check out with luggage and proceed to Salamanca by private vehicle. Arriving Salamanca check in and relax in Hotel 1400 hrs. Afternoon explore Salamanca by car/van and choose excursion from list.

Salamanca, in northwestern Spain, is the capital of Salamanca province, part of the Castile and León region. With a history dating back to the Celtic era, it’s known for its ornate sandstone architecture and for the Universidad de Salamanca. Founded in the 1100s and a key intellectual center in the 15th-16th centuries, the university continues to add to the city’s vibrancy with its international student population. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel in Salamanca.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY :

Salamanca Cathedral (1/2hr)
Plaza Mayor (1-1.5hrs)
Casa Lis (1hr)

Day 13

SALAMANCA - MADRID, LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, check out with luggage and proceed to Avila/Madrid by car/van. Arriving Avila/Madrid check in and relax in Hotel 1400 hrs. Afternoon explore Avila on their own and choose excursion from list.

Ávila, capital of the Spanish province of the same name, is a city in the rolling hill country northwest of Madrid. It’s best known for its intact medieval city walls, with 80-plus crenelated, semicircular towers and 9 gates, including the arched El Alcázar, on the eastern side. Long sections atop the walls are walkable. At night, the lighted walls are a distinctive sight. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel in Madrid.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY :

Muralla de Avila (1/2hr)
Cathedral de Avila (1/2hr)
San Vicente de Avila (1/2hrs)

Day 14

DEPARTURE FROM MADRID

After breakfast, take your luggage and check out from hotel for an onward journey by Private Vehicle to Madrid Airport.

“Leave EUROPE with Sweet Memories”

Travel Documents

Original passport with minimum 6 months validity from the date of tour arrival along with sufficient blank pages for the stamping of visa.

Visa :

Schengen Visa required for Indian passport holder to visit Europe. You need to obtain visa from embassy before your travel to Europe.

Payment Terms

Payments can be made by Cheque, Demand Draft, NEFT, RTGS or IMPS. Cheque/Demand Draft should be in favor of "VM HOLIDAYS AND HOSPITALITY LLP".
You can also book your package online with Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.

Cancellation Policy

If the Guest decides to cancel the tour for any reason whatsoever then s/he shall give a written application to the Company within specified time limit along with original receipt issued by the Company. Such cancellation will attract cancellation charges stated here under.
Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation.
Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
Air tickets issued on special fares are NON REFUNDABLE and Guest shall bear cancellation charges.
Any refund payable to the Guest will be paid after the Company receives refund from the respective authorities. The Company deducts processing charges from the refund to be paid to the Guest.

Cancellation Charges :

Before 31 Days : 00%
From 30-22 Days : 25%
From 20-16 Days : 50%
From 15-07 Days : 75%
From 06-00 Days : 100%

Refund Policy :

Refund Process time is 21 working days for any normal cancellation. You will get refund by Bank transfer only.

Note : For any natural disaster or Government Travel Ban, you will get refund as per supplier / hotel / airline policy. If they provide credit note than you will get credit note as per their terms & conditions. We are not responsible for any cash/Bank transfer refunds for it.

Booking Tnc

The above price is per person basis. High Season Surcharges are applicable; rates are not valid for long weekends and public holidays.
Child up to 4 yrs is Complimentary, Adult: 12 years and above.
Personal identification is mandatory to carry on tour for Air Travel, Hotels for security reason like: election card, Driving Licence, Passport.
All rates are valid for Indian national only.
The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice.
The quotation is based on Standard room of individual hotel, however if unavailable then the upgrading cost to be borne by the guest.
Hotel check in is 1400 hrs and checkout would be 1000 hrs. Early check in and late check out subject to availability.
If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels are used as hotel rooms are subject to availability.Hotels may provide room heater at an additional price on direct payment basis.
Meals provided at the hotel (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) are based on a set menu.
Anything other than the set menu will be charged extra.
Driver is NOT A GUIDE; he will take you to the sightseeing’s mentioned in the itinerary. You will have to explore the place of visit on your own.
Vehicle will be not at disposal. If guest wish to go for additional sightseeing extra charges will be applicable.
Itinerary is subject to change.The above mentioned cost is not valid during National Holidays, festive season/long weekends, Christmas & New year.

Special Notes

Airlines/Room up-gradation and complimentary will not be entertained during the tour unless if specified at the time of booking.
There is no refund for any services not utilized during the tour.
Security deposit is required either in cash or credit card by hotels which is refundable provided no room incidentals are incurred. This security deposit is not included in this quote and must be paid by the guests/corporate directly to the hotel when checking in.
Guests are advised not to keep valuables in the coach/vehicle while sightseeing.
The Company shall not be responsible for loss of valuables from the coach / vehicle . If the coach / vehicle is accidentally or otherwise damaged by the Guest, s/he will be required to pay compensation for the same.