11-Nights,
4 and 5-star properties With Air From LAX
Featuring Seville, Lisbon and Porto
Just $2,995 ($2,725
FROM JFK)
It's been
5 years since we last offered Spain and Portugal. This will be
different from our last trip too featuring stops in Seville, Lisbon
and Porto with Porto being a new destination. It will make for
an amazing journey for sure.
First up is
Seville, a city you are sure to fall in love with as I did. Our
hotel is perfectly situated within easy walking distance to all
the attractions including the wonderful palace of Alcazar and
the Catedral de Seville and Giralda Tower, the largest Gothic
building in the world and the third-largest church in 
Europe.
It is truly impressive.
According
to legend, Seville was founded by Hercules and its origins are
linked with the Tartessian civilisation. It was called Hispalis
under the Romans and Isbiliya with the Moors. The high point in
its history was following the discovery of America in 1492. For
all its important monuments and fascinating history, Sevilla is
universally famous for being a joyous town. While the Sevillians
are known for their wit and sparkle, the city itself is striking
for its vitality.
From Seville we plan to offer
a couple of wonderful day trips including Ronda or even a trip
across the Strait of Gibraltar to visit Tangier. Ronda was one
of our favorite towns on our last visit to Spain.
Ronda sits in the heart
of the Serrania de Ronda, about 100kms from the city of Malaga
and with a
population of approximately 35,000 inhabitants. Surrounded
by lush river valleys and sitting above a deep ravine, it is a
place that literally takes your breath away when seeing it. Anyone
who has been lucky enough to visit Ronda will understand its appeal.
It is one of the most beautiful and visited cities in Spain (the
third most visited city in Andalucia).
Guarding the Strait
of Gibraltar, Tangier has for centuries been Europes's gateway
to Africa. Its blend of cultures and influences is unique in Morocco
– for much of its history it wasn't even governed by Morocco.
Tangier is built on the slopes of a chalky limestone hill. The
old town (medina), enclosed by 15th-century ramparts, is dominated
by a casbah, the sultan’s palace (now a museum of Moroccan
art), and the Great Mosque. European quarters, whose populations
have declined considerably since integration with Morocco in 1956,
stretch to the south and west. Tangier has been the summer site
of
the Moroccan royal residence since 1962.
Our
next stop is Lisbon, one of the world's
great historical cities, with characteristic and surprising
sights, cultural treasures, and a beautiful setting that make
it a paradise for walkers and photographers. Lisbon
is Europe's second-oldest capital (after Athens), once home to
the world's greatest explorers like Magellan and Prince Henry
the Navigator, becoming the first true world city, the capital
of an empire spreading over all continents, from South America
(Brazil) to Asia (Macao, China; Goa, India).
It's one of the world's greatest natural harbors which
attracted different civilizations, now reflected in its architecture
and culture recalling Phoenicians, Celts, Romans, Visigoths and
Moors. A charming visual time-warp with medieval village-like
neighborhoods.
Lisbon also
offers World Heritage monuments and singular
museum treasures. Our stay will be at
a beautiful, 5-star hotel in the city centre that will
make a perfect base
to explore many of
Portugal's most outstanding towns and villages. From
Evora and
Obidos to fairytale
palaces in one of Europe's
most romantic towns (Sintra),
we will have 4 nights and 3 full days for our day tours. Again
we will hire our private guide and motor coach to enable us to
offer optional tours with freedom and flexibility at an amazing
group rate that you have come to appreciate.
Finally, we
spend the last 3-nights in Porto,a captivating city, which perfectly
blends history, traditions and 
modern
Portuguese culture. Set on an undulating landscape, Porto provides
architectural wonders, a quaint old town, stunning vistas and
beautiful beaches. Throw in its famed Port producing industry
and it is easy to see why this charming city is fast becoming
a top rated holiday destination.
We will set
up a tour to visit the historic city center, walk along Ponte
Luis I Bridge, take a cable car ride for view of the Douro river
and Ribeira (historical city center) and cruise the Douro river.
Check
out this sample itinerary.
We can also
take some wonderful day trips. Here are some of our possiblities
that we will do more research on as we get closer:
Day trip
to Guimarães - Guimarães is regarded as the
‘birth place of Portugal’ as it was the first capital
city of Portugal during the 12th century, and was also the birth
place of Portugal’s first king; Afonso Henriques. The city
boasts a medieval castle, restored gothic palace, numerous pretty
squares and a cable car ride to the top of Penha Hill. For a guide
to a day trip to please click
here. to Guimarães
Day Trip
to Braga - Braga is the religious centre of Portugal and within
the compact historic centre are numerous ornate churches and beautiful
baroque styled houses. Just outside of Braga is the wonderful
Bom Jesus do Monte, a charming church that is situated on top
of a hill and is reached via elaborate staircases, which represent
the steps to heaven. The Bom Jesus do Monte is considered as the
finest tourist attraction in the region surrounding Porto. For
a guide to a day trip to Braga please click
here.
That
sums up this wonderful trip. We hope you decide to join us. Early
signups are always rewarded with upgraded rooms when possible.
Click
here to see photos from our last Spain/ Portugal trip.
Includes:
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
(only if you prefer your own room, otherwise we match you with
a roommate) - $1,050
Here is our
air: Price without air is $2,200 and you will not
pay the departure tax
FROM LAX:
Flight:Iberia
6170 Departure: Los Angeles 11SEP/620P Arrival:Madrid Barajas
12SEP/220P
Flight: Iberia 8516 Departure:Madrid Barajas 12SEP/400P Arrival:Seville
12SEP/505P
Flight: Iberia 3093 Departure:Porto 23SEP/1235P Arrival:Madrid
Barajas 23SEP/245P
Flight: Iberia 6253 Departure:Madrid Barajas 23SEP/435P Arrival:New
York Kennedy 23SEP/655P
Flight:American Airlines 185 Departure: New York Kennedy 23SEP/900P
Arrival:Los Angeles 24SEP/1212A
FROM
JFK:
Flight:Iberia
6252 Departure: New York Kennedy 11SEP/900P Arrival:Madrid Barajas
12SEP/1015A Will meet LA group in Madrid
Flight: Iberia 8516 Departure:Madrid Barajas 12SEP/400P Arrival:Seville
12SEP/505P
Flight: Iberia 3093 Departure:Porto 23SEP/1235P Arrival:Madrid
Barajas 23SEP/245P
Flight: Iberia 6253 Departure:Madrid Barajas 23SEP/435P Arrival:New
York Kennedy 23SEP/655P
Not Included:
Deposit to sign up - $200
Our
Hotels: 
SEVILLE
Hotel Bacquer - 4-star
Bacquer
Hotel boasts of about a great location at a unique and privileged
enclave inside the city of Seville. Right in the historical
center, the Hotel invites to have a walk through city streets,
to get to know its corners, admire its arquitecture.
It was built in the old Palace House of the Marqueses de las
Torres, keeping significant elements such as Renaissance grilles,
coffered ceilings, etc.
The Cathedral,
the Giralda Tower of Santa Cruz Neighborhood are within five minutes
on foot. But Seville is immensely Rich and its possibilities are
immense.
WEBSITE
- TRIPADVISOR
REVIEW
LISBON
My
Story Tejo Hotel - 3-1/2 stars
WEBSITE
- TRIPADVISOR
REVIEW
Estimated
to be inaugurated in January 2018, the MY STORY HOTEL TEJO, located
in a 19th-century building, will bring to downtown Lisbon, one
of the most visited in Europe, the missing concept of hospitality
in groups, in this capital: elegance, comfort, modernity and design
spread over six floors of charm and history inherent to its prime
location – near Praça da Figueira, – one of the
most famous and historic squares of Lisbon..
The
My Story Hotel Tejo is located close to everything in Lisbon -
bars, shops, restaurants. The "Baixa" where our hotel
is located is another symbol of Lisbon that makes all those who
visit it fall in love with this city born by the sea.
Spread
over six floors, the recycled Pombaline wood of the 135 rooms
at MY STORY HOTEL TEJO enhance an atmosphere that will transport
you to a world of tranquility. The modern yet ophisticated decor,
thought out to detail, with world known RITUALS cosmetics and
full of rich features, such as sound-proof walls, will mark your
stay, and, certainly, give you a greater comfort and total relaxation
after a day of sightseeing, visits and/or even work.
There are 132 rooms that breathe everything a traveler seeks:
an elegant tranquility and a great convenience. The decoration
makes the bridge between the memories of the past and the comfort
of the new century and conveys serenity and wellness that those
who visit us will ever forget.
PORTO
Pestana
Porto- A Brasileira - 5-STARS! 
This
is a new hotel and part of the Pestana Hotel chain. ‘The
best coffee is Brasileira’s’, was the selling motto
of the renowned Porto’s café, the first in the country
to serve expressos at the beginning of the 20th century. More
than one hundred years on, the historic café becomes a
five star luxurious hotel. In full respect with its origins the
new hotel will include 89 rooms and suites, meeting rooms, French
patio, restaurant and a café.
Located in the heart of Porto’s picturesque downtown, the
Pestana Porto A Brasileira Hotel _ City Center & Heritage
Building is set to give back Rua Sá da Bandeira its bygone
glamour while returning one of the most cherished and iconic city’s
heritage buildings to its population.
Website
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