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SPLENDOURS OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL
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Day 1 - Chennai -Madrid
Today, check in (transfer not included), at your Chennai
airport for the flight to Madrid. On arrival in the capital city,
we board our luxury coach and proceed to check in to our
hotel. Evening at leisure to explore the lively Tapas bars in
Spain's headiest city.
Day 2 - Madrid
This morning, we explore Madrid with our expert local
guide. We visit the Royal Palace and stately rooms formerly
inhabited by Spanish Kings since the 18th Century. Later we
pass the elegant Salamanca area and the old city, crossing
the Puerta del Sol and the famous Mayor Square. Afternoon
free for shopping. Evening at leisure. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3 - Madrid - Salamanca - Porto
Today we depart for Salamanca, the city lies on a plateau
by the Tormes River, which is crossed by a bridge 500ft long.
Your walking tour of Salamanca takes you past beautifulplazas,
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and to the 12th-century Cathedral Vieja and the
13th-century university. Continuing our drive we pass the
region of Castille Leone and theCabrera mountain region.
Late evening we cross the Portugese border and arrive in
the Porto region for our overnight stop. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4 - Porto - Lisbon
This morning we visit The City of Bridges, Porto is Portugal's
second largest city. You'll be guided through the medieval
city center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then on
to see the Romanesque Cathedral. Continuing on we pass
Comibra- Portugals third largest city. Arrive in the capital
late evening. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Day 5 - Lisbon
This morning, we meet our expert local guide for an included
tour to explore this fascinating city. On our morning sightseeing
tour we will seeo Vasco da Gama's Tomb inside the
Hieronymite Monastery, the medieval quarter of the city and
views of the Belem Tower. Later we visit the Monument to
the Great Explorers, the suspension bridge across the River
Tagus and the Hare Krishna Temple. Late evening we return
to our hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 6 - Lisbon - Seville
Early morning we depart for Spain. On rotue we pass Setubal
through the cork trees of the Alentejo region. Arrive early
evening in the capital of the Andalusia region and check into
your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7 - Seville
This morning we meet our expert local guide who will
show us the main sights. We will see the Alcazar - this
amazing fortress is a maze of courtyards, walled gardens
and tiled arbours. The cathedral, a striking Gothic church is
the third largest church in Europe. Inside you can see
Columbus' tomb. Evening at leisure. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 8 - Seville- Malaga - Chennai
Today we check out and proceed to the airport for the
return flight to Chennai, where the tour ends, and its time
to say farewell to all the friends you have made on tour.
(Breakfast)
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