Iberia’s rich Roman and Moorish past and vibrant contemporary life are revealed on this distinctive 15-day small group journey through the Iberian Peninsula to the intimate lodgings of Spain’s paradores and Portugal’s pousadas. See Lisbon’s sights and explore Evora, a UNESCO site replete with Roman and Moorish relics. Discover Merida’s Roman ruins, Seville’s romance, and cultural gem Cordoba, another UNESCO site. After exploration of Granada with its extraordinary Alhambra, visit beautiful Toledo. With three final nights in monumental Madrid, touring includes the world-renowned Prado and the Plaza Mayor. Enjoy Spain’s spirited cultural capital, Barcelona, with an optional 4-day/3-night post-tour extension.
Trip highlights:
Eight nights’ accommodations in distinguished historic lodgings
- Lisbon sightseeing, including Belém
- Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Roman ruins at Mérida
- Moorish Toledo
- Tour of Cordoba, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Seville and its renowned Catédral
- Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife Gardens
- Three-night stay in sophisticated Madrid
- Madrid sightseeing, including Prado, Plaza Mayor, and Royal Palace
PRICE: $6,274 Air Inclusive price from San Francisco
Francisco [including airline taxes/fees of $679, which are subject to change]; pricing is per person, based on double occupancy.
For more information or to reserve your place on tour, please call the tour operator ODYSSEYS UNLIMITED toll-free at 1-888-370-6765.
Physical Level:
Consistent amount of walking most days, about 2-4 miles per day. These trips feature long touring days and may include travel via various modes of transportation. Travelers are expected to board transportation without assistance as well as stand and walk over uneven terrain including cobblestones for extended periods of time. Some tours may include activities and travel at higher altitudes. Elevators are not always available at sights or all hotels.
DISCLAIMER: This trip is designed primarily for UC Davis alumni. However, if there are not enough alumni participants to fill the available spots, the trip opens to alumni from other institutions. This means you will travel alongside non-Aggie alumni.
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