HIGHLIGHTS OF PORTUGAL and SPAIN (ZV2009) (15 Days starting from $2,479)

HIGHLIGHTS OF PORTUGAL and SPAIN (ZV2009)

A 15-Day tour starting from $2,479

Length:	15 Days
Type:	Other Globus Tours
Category:	REGIONAL DISCOVERY
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	ZV-2009

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About This Tour

Vacation Overview
Starting in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, this vacation offers you the highlights of both Portugal and Spain. Two-night stays in Lisbon, Santiago de Compostela, Madrid, Seville, and the Algarve ensure that you get the most out of these amazing destinations. In-depth city sightseeing tours include the most important sights: like Lisbon’s Jeronimos Monastery, Santiago de Compostela’s Cathedral Vieja, Madrid’s Prado Museum, Toledo’s Church of Santo Tomé with one of El Greco’s most famous paintings, Granada’s Alhambra complex, Cordoba’s Mosque of the Caliphs, and Seville’s cathedral with the tomb of Columbus. In Oporto, visit the prestigious House of Sandeman and the Stock Exchange. Enjoy an entire day at leisure at the Algarve, Portugal’s most popular holiday area, with the possibility to join an optional excursion to Henry the Navigato’s Promontory of Sagres near Cape St. Vincent. Your Highlights of Portugal & Spain tour ends in Lisbon, leaving you with wonderful vacation memories.

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• Save by forming your own group of 8 or more

• Triple Room Reduction Available for most tours

• 10% Discount for Young Travelers 8-18 yrs old

• Pay less for your second vacation in the same year

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details
SPECIALS

Meals
Buffet breakfast daily (B); 6 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Lisbon

Hotels
Lisbon Lisbon Marriott (SF), Oporto Dom Henrique (F), Santiago de Compostela Hesperia Peregrino (F), Leon Conde Luna (F), Madrid Husa Moncloa (F), Seville Sevilla Center (SF), Algarve Tivoli Carvoeiro (F) at Carvoeiro

Day 1:
(Fri.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrival in Lisbon, Portugal. (Sat.) Free time to rest or start exploring the Portuguese capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and have a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 3:
Lisbon. (Sun.) Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide of Portugal’s capital features Belem Tower guarding the estuary of the Tagus River and JERONIMOS MONASTERY with the tomb of Vasco da Gama. Drive past the bull ring to Pombal Statue and along the grand Avenida da Liberdade. Then, enjoy a walk through the cobbled alleys of the ALFAMA, the quarter of the seamen. An optional excursion to Sintra and optional dinner with Fado-style entertainment are available. (B)

Day 4:
Lisbon–Obidos–Fatima–Oporto. (Mon.) A scenic drive through the Serra do Aire Hills. Step back in time as you pass through the main gate in the medieval perimeter wall of Obidos. Next, visit the magnificent Dominican BATALHA MONASTERY before arriving in Fatima. Of course, there is time to join the pilgrims to visit the SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY. In the afternoon, drive to the valley of the Douro River and visit the prestigious HOUSE OF SANDEMAN. Hear how Port, the country’s premier export, is made and taste the strong, sweet wine. Overnight in Oporto. (B,D)

Day 5:
Oporto–Viana do Castelo–Santiago de Compostela, Spain. (Tue.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide features a panoramic drive and a visit to the lavish 19th-century STOCK EXCHANGE, whose claim to fame is an ARABIAN HALL inspired by Granada’s Alhambra. Then, drive through an area where the rural population still lives off small patches of land tended with traditional farming methods. Enjoy a leisurely lunch break in Viana do Castelo before crossing the Rio Miño towards Santiago de Compostela. (B,D)

Day 6:
Santiago de Compostela. (Wed.) Santiago grew around the tomb of St. James, the apostle who converted Spain to Christianity and, according to legend, delivered the country from Moorish occupation. Today’s pilgrims still pray at St. James’ tomb in the huge 11th-century CATHEDRAL VIEJA. Sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses on the beautiful Old Town with its Plaza de la Quintana with the Holy Door and Plaza Obradoiro with its Hospital of the Catholic Monarchs. The afternoon is free, and tonight you may wish to try typical Galician fare. (B)

Day 7:
Santiago de Compostela–Leon. (Thu.) Two days of scenic eastbound travel along the ancient “Way of St. James.” First, stop in Lugo, whose perfectly preserved massive schist wall, dating back to Roman times, did not protect it from conquest by Moors, Norsemen, and Napoleon’s revolutionary troops. Then, head for Ponferrada, where Knights Templars gave shelter to medieval pilgrims. Their massive castle now lies in ruins, except for the superb gate where you stop for pictures. Guided sightseeing in Leon focuses on the gothic CATHEDRAL, with its no less than 12,017 square feet of stained-glass windows. Also visit the MUSEUM with priceless works of art and a complete 17th-century chemist’s shop. (B,D)

Day 8:
Leon–Salamanca–Avila–Madrid. (Fri.) Drive through the Tierra de Campos to the university town of Salamanca. Time for lunch and a stroll in its baroque Plaza Mayor. On the way to Madrid, visit the walled town of Avila, where St. Theresa founded the Order of the Carmelites. (B)

Day 9:
Madrid. (Sat.) A Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, and a highlight visit to the PRADO MUSEUM. Exciting optional excursions are available. (B)

Day 10:
Madrid–Cordoba–Seville. (Sun.) South to Cordoba, where your Local Guide will take you for a walking tour through the magnificent 8th-century MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS before continuing to Seville. (B,D)

Day 11:
Seville. (Mon.) Admire MARIA LUISA PARK with a Local Guide; drive to the Plaza de España, the Gold Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Visit the CATHEDRAL with Columbus’ tomb and stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. For a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional flamenco show. (B)

Day 12:
Seville–Algarve, Portugal. (Tue.) A comfortable drive across the border into Portugal. Then, arrive at your beachfront hotel at the Algarve. Balance of the day is at leisure. Stroll to the marina or shop in the fancy boutiques. Tonight you may wish to try a local seafood restaurant. (B)

Day 13:
At Leisure at the Algarve. (Wed.) Enjoy a leisurely day or join an exciting optional excursion to the Promontory of Sagres, where Henry the Navigator lived and planned his overseas expansion. (B,D)

Day 14:
Algarve–Lisbon. (Thu.) Head north and continue over the Serra da Arrábida with sweeping views of the Tróia Peninsula. After crossing the Bridge of April 25th, back in Lisbon for the end of your exciting touring adventure. (B)

Day 15:
(Fri.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/17/2009 - 5/1/2009	$2,479
4/24/2009 - 5/8/2009	$2,489
5/1/2009 - 5/15/2009	$2,489
5/8/2009 - 5/22/2009	$2,489
5/15/2009 - 5/29/2009	$2,489
5/22/2009 - 6/5/2009	$2,489
5/29/2009 - 6/12/2009	$2,489
6/5/2009 - 6/19/2009	$2,499
6/12/2009 - 6/26/2009	$2,499
6/19/2009 - 7/3/2009	$2,499
6/26/2009 - 7/10/2009	$2,499
7/3/2009 - 7/17/2009	$2,499
7/10/2009 - 7/24/2009	$2,499
7/17/2009 - 7/31/2009	$2,489
7/24/2009 - 8/7/2009	$2,489
7/31/2009 - 8/14/2009	$2,479
8/7/2009 - 8/21/2009	$2,479
8/14/2009 - 8/28/2009	$2,479
8/21/2009 - 9/4/2009	$2,479
8/28/2009 - 9/11/2009	$2,489
9/4/2009 - 9/18/2009	$2,499
9/11/2009 - 9/25/2009	$2,499
9/18/2009 - 10/2/2009	$2,499
9/25/2009 - 10/9/2009	$2,499
10/2/2009 - 10/16/2009	$2,489
10/9/2009 - 10/23/2009	$2,489
10/16/2009 - 10/30/2009	$2,479

Price Details US Single room supplement: $846 Triple room reduction per person: $72 Extra nights per person in Lisbon: In single room $178, in twin room $98, in triple room $88

City Highlights
Lisbon:
Welcome dinner, guided sightseeing, visit Jeronimos Monastery and the Alfama

Obidos:
Walking tour of the medieval town

Batalha:
Visit the Dominican Monastery

Fatima:
Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary

Oporto:
Wine tasting in a Port cellar; guided sightseeing, visit the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange

Viana do Castelo:
Lunch break

Santiago de Compostela:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Cathedral Vieja

Lugo:
Take pictures of the Roman walls

Ponferrada Area:
Take pictures of the Knights Templars Castle ruins

Leon:
Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral and museum

Salamanca:
Visit the Plaza Major

Avila:
Walk through the walled town

Madrid:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum

Cordoba:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Mosque of the Caliphs

Seville:
Guided sightseeing, visit Maria Luisa Park, the cathedral, and walk through the Santa Cruz Quarter

Price Details US
Single room supplement:
$846

Triple room reduction per person:
$72

Extra nights per person in Lisbon:
In single room $178, in twin room $98, in triple room $88

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!

Globus River Cruise Special Offers

If you are looking for a smart investment, Globus gives you a world of return. A river cruise with Globus is a fantastic value, since the price includes accommodations, local sightseeing, many meals, and complimentary wine with dinner, greatly minimizing both on-shore and onboard costs. It’s clear that a journey with Globus is an investment in yourself, one amazing experience at a time.

And now, a Globus river cruise is an even better value. Book a 2009 European river cruise before February 28, 2009, and you will save $400 per stateroom on the air-inclusive price or save $200 per stateroom on the land/cruise price.*

*Book a 2009 Globus River Cruise Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive the $200 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $100 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between December 16, 2008 and February 28, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2009. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer except Journeys Club and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Book a group of 10 or more and one travels FREE!

*Book a group of 10 or more members on any 2009 Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon group benefit eligible vacation to receive the one free (land only) offer. To qualify, group must be booked and under deposit between October 17 and February 28, 2009, for travel commencing by December 31, 2009. Applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer excludes tour vacations with cruises of three or more nights. Not combinable with other group incentives. Additional restrictions may apply.

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