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Giralda Tower, Seville

Lisbon & southern Spain explored

12 days from £9,760pp
Giralda Tower, Seville
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Tour highlights

  • Traverse Lisbon’s hilly streets by tuk-tuk.

  • See the whimsical architecture and sprawling vistas of Sintra.

  • Spend time in the Roman town of Évora.

  • Explore the architecture of Seville and watch a flamenco performance.

  • Enjoy traditional tapas and learn how to prepare Spanish cuisine.

  • Observe elegant Moorish architecture in Córdoba and Granada.

  • Attend a traditional horse riding demonstration and taste some sherry.

  • Hike in the Alpujarras before spending a relaxing evening by the coast.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Lisbon. Your flight arrives in Portugal's capital, Lisbon, where your private driver meets you and takes you to your hotel. Later, get your first introduction to the city by touring Lisbon's hilly streets in a tuk-tuk.

    • Praça do Comércio, Lisbon
      Praça do Comércio, Lisbon
    • City views, Lisbon
      City views, Lisbon
    • São Jorge Castle, Lisbon
      São Jorge Castle, Lisbon

  • Today, leave Lisbon to visit nearby Sintra, known for its storybook architecture, where you can visit fantastical buildings and take in sweeping views of the sea. When you return to Lisbon this evening, enjoy a special dinner accompanied by traditional Portuguese fado music.

    • Santa Justa elevator, Lisbon
      Santa Justa elevator, Lisbon
    • Praça do Comércio, Lisbon
      Praça do Comércio, Lisbon
    • Bairro Alto, Lisbon
      Bairro Alto, Lisbon

  • Spend your final day in Lisbon at leisure, perhaps taking the opportunity to visit the city's outer district of Belém. Tonight, enjoy a sunset cruise on the River Tagus accompanied by wine and canapés.

    • Rossio Square, Lisbon
      Rossio Square, Lisbon
    • Tram and cityscape, Lisbon
      Tram and cityscape, Lisbon
    • Óbidos, Estremadura
      Óbidos, Estremadura

  • Journey across the border from Portugal to Spain today as you make your way from Lisbon to Seville, stopping along the way in Évora where you'll have time to enjoy lunch and explore the city's Roman architecture.

    • Plaza de España, Seville
      Plaza de España, Seville
    • Giralda Tower, Seville
      Giralda Tower, Seville
    • Giralda Tower, Seville
      Giralda Tower, Seville

  • This morning, enjoy a walking tour of Seville to see the city's highlights, including the Giralda Tower and the Real Alcázar. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure, and this evening, take a tapas tour of the city, ending with an exceptional flamenco performance.

    • Real Alcázar, Seville
      Real Alcázar, Seville
    • Flamenco dancer, Spain
      Flamenco dancer, Spain
    • Baths of the Alcázar, Seville
      Baths of the Alcázar, Seville

  • Take a day trip to Córdoba today. This city is well-known for La Mezquita, the great mosque-cathedral. In addition to Córdoba, visit Almodóvar Castle, a Moorish castle dating back to 760.

    • Plaza de España, Seville
      Plaza de España, Seville
    • Horse and carriage, Seville
      Horse and carriage, Seville
    • Metropol Parasol, Seville
      Metropol Parasol, Seville

  • Today, witness a traditional Andalusian horse riding exhibition at a prestigious school before eating lunch by the sea. Later enjoy a sherry tasting in Jerez, where the fortified wine originated.

    • Flamenco dancer, Seville
      Flamenco dancer, Seville
    • Old town, Seville
      Old town, Seville
    • Traditional dress, Seville
      Traditional dress, Seville

  • Today, you will get a closer look at Andalusian cuisine as you head into the kitchen to learn how to prepare traditional regional fare. After you enjoy what you've made, you will spend the afternoon at leisure in Seville.

    • Giralda Tower, Seville
      Giralda Tower, Seville
    • Seville skyline, Andalusia
      Seville skyline, Andalusia
    • The gardens of the Alcázar, Seville
      The gardens of the Alcázar, Seville

  • Continue journeying through southern Spain today by heading to the Moorish city of Granada, stopping on the way to explore Ronda, with its Roman bridge and plunging gorges.

    • Patio de los Leones, Alhambra, Granada
      Patio de los Leones, Alhambra, Granada
    • Albayzin, Granada
      Albayzin, Granada
    • Generalife, Granada
      Generalife, Granada

  • Witness the majesty of the Alhambra up close today as you take a private guided tour, enjoying lunch within the grounds. After lunch, continue exploring the city with your guide, from the Baroque cathedral to the whitewashed streets of the Albayzin.

    • Alhambra, Granada
      Alhambra, Granada
    • Spices, Granada
      Spices, Granada
    • Paseo de los Tristes, Granada
      Paseo de los Tristes, Granada

  • Explore a different side of Andalusia today with a hike through the Alpujarras, part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. After your hike, continue on to the seaside town of Málaga to spend your final night in Spain at leisure.

    • Aerial view, Málaga
      Aerial view, Málaga
    • Cityscape, Málaga
      Cityscape, Málaga
    • Fish market, Málaga
      Fish market, Málaga

  • Your journey in Spain comes to an end as you make your way to the airport for your flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • Port, Málaga
      Port, Málaga
    • Cathedral, Málaga
      Cathedral, Málaga
    • Cityscape, Málaga
      Cityscape, Málaga

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
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Seville
 
Granada
 

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