Welcome to Portuga!!! Lisbon – Portuguese Capital.
Today, enter the world of 'Silverline Global Tours' as you begin your beautiful journey of Europe. On arrival at the Lisbon airport meet your professional and experienced Tour Manager in the arrival area situated outside the customs hall. 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.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Altis Park / Novotel / Sana Metropolitian or similar, in Lisbon.
Guided city tour. Visit the Jeronimo's Monastery and Padroa Monument.
After a buffet breakfast, join an experienced English speaking local guide for a tour of this legendary city. Visit the Jeronimo's Monastery – one of the great triuphs of European Gothic architecture (UNESCO has classified it as a World Heritage monument), which also houses Vasco da Gama's tomb. See impressive sites like Rossio Square, Commercial 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. After an exciting city tour enjoy lunch. Later, you have time at leisure to enjoy great shopping opportunities or just explore this beautiful city on your own. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Altis Park / Novotel / Sana Metropolitan or similar, in Lisbon.
Visit Sintra and Cascais.
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. After lunch, drives to Cascais – once a tiny fishing village and now an elegant holiday beach resort. 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.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Altis Park / Novotel / Sana Metropolitian or similar, in Lisbon.
Visit Faro – The Algarvian capital. Onto Spain.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Faro – the administrative centre of the Algarve region of Portugal. After lunch, 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 still by the Roman walls which date back to the 9th century. Later, drive onto Seville – the Andalusian capital and 4th largest city in Spain. On arrival, Check into the hotel, Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Vertice / Al-Andalus / Alcora or similar, in Seville.
Full day guided city tour of Seville. Visit the Giralda Tower, the Cathedral, Royal Alcazar and Maria Luisa Park.
After a buffet breakfast, join an experienced English speaking local guide for 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 this so-called Mudejar 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. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Vertice / Al-Andalus / Alcora or similar, in Seville.
Guided tour of Cordoba.Onto Malaga – Capital of the Costa del Sol.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Cordoba – an emblem of the tolerance and comprehension for many centuries among three religions i.e. Jewish, Christian and muslim. 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 Jewish Quarters – its medieval streets have a distinctly Moorish flair, reminiscent of the Jew's prosperity under the Caliphate of Cordoba. After lunch, proceed to Malaga via the Costa del Sol, the stunning coastal region spanning over 15 kms. On arrival at Malaga, check into the hotel. Later, proceed on an orientation tour of the city and stroll along the promenade. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Tryp / Novotel / Silken Puerto or similar, in Malaga.
Day excursion to Ronda and EI Tajo Gorge with Wine Tasting. Visit the Plaza de Toros – the oldest bullring in Spain.
After a buffet breakfast, drive towards the mountainous region of Ronda and absorb the views of the Andalusian countryside. On arrival into Ronda, on your guided tour, discover the picturesque town that spans over the plunging river gorge, EI Tajo. Admire the impressive 18th-century bridge, Puente Nuevo, which connects the town's old and new districts. Visit the town's main square, Plaza de Espana, the Church of the Holy Spirit, the Church of St. Mary the Elder, etc. Later, continue to the Bodegas La Sangre de Ronda wine cellar, where you'll enjoy a guided tour of the winery, learn about Spanish wines and sample a local wine. After lunch, visit the Plaza de Toros, the oldest bullring in Spain that has staged some of the most important events in bullfighting history. The bullring has its own museum, which boasts a collection of memorabilia including photos of famous bullfighting fans, such as Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles. Take in more magnificent views of the EI Tajo gorge before driving back to Malaga.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner Overnight at hotel Tryp / Novotel / Silken Puerto or similar, in Malaga.
Visit Granada. Guided tour of Alhambra and Generalife – A UNESCO World Heritage site.
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 Genaralife – 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.
Overnight at hotel Nevada Palace / Abba / Luna de Granada or similar, in Granada.
Toledo – A 'City of the three culturals'. Visit the Damascene Steel Workshop. Visit the Santo Tome Church. Onto Madrid – the Spanish Capital.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to Toledo where Christians, Arabs and Jews lived together for centuries. On arrival, enjoy lunch and later on your guided tour visit the Santo Tome Church – home to the famous painting by EI Greco, the burial of Count Orgaz. View the Puerta Del Sol – literally the centre of Spain. Next, visit the Damascene Steel Workshop where you can see metal and gold artifacts. Continue on to Madrid and on arrival check into the hotel.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Rafael Ventas / Mercure / Convecion or similar, in Madrid.
Guided city tour. Visit the Royal Palace, Prado Museum and Plaza de Espana.
After a buffet breakfast, proceed for a city tour with an experienced English speaking local guide. Visit the Prado Museum – the quality and variety of its collection makes the Prado Museum one of its kinds. After lunch, 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.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Rafael Ventas / Mercure / Convecion or similar, in Madrid.
Visit Zaragoza – in the Ebro Valley. On to Barcelona.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive towards Barcelona. Enroute stop at Zaragoza – one of the great monumental towns of Spain in the valley of Ebro, Spain's most water-bearing river surrounded by impressive landscape with picturesque villages and very old traditions and popular customs. After lunch, proceed to the bustling city of Barcelona – Spain's colorful and exotic culture comes alive here. On arrival, proceed to the hotel and check in. Tonight, after an Indian dinner witness a stunning Flamenco Show. Overnight at hotel Tryp / Novotel / Rafael or similar, in Barcelona.
Guided city tour. Visit SagradaFamilia& Casa Mila. Visit the Spanish Village.
After a buffet breakfast, join an English speaking local guide for a full day tour of this city. Visit the magnificent Sagrada Familia – a massive Roman Catholic Basilica and Gaudi's masterpiece. The sight of this masterpiece is nothing short of dramatic. Next, visit the Casa Mila – an expressionist and unconventional apartment block created by Gaudi. It breaks traditional architecture by not using a single straight line. After lunch, visit the Spanish Village – laid out for the 1929 World Exhibition. It displays the building styles which are typical of the various provinces of Spain. Later, visit Les Ramblas – the bustling city centre and enjoy some time at leisure, exploring the stylish and exclusive shopping areas of this great city.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Tryp / Novotel / Rafael or similar, in Barcelona.
After buffet/boxed breakfast, depart for the airport for your flight back home.
Return home with great experiences and wonderful memories of your holiday with Silverline Global Tours.