Spain and Portugal for Seniors: 7-Day December Tour

You will arrive at the airport in Portugal’s dynamic capital city, where your private driver will meet and transfer you to your luxurious accommodation in the Alfama neighborhood. You will have ample time to explore your neighborhood on your own before meeting your guide in the hotel lobby to begin your first official exploration in Portugal. Today, you will have the unique opportunity to attend a Fado show that will be accompanied by a gourmet meal and regional wines. After dinner, you will be transferred back to your lovely accommodation to relax and prepare for your first full day in Lisbon.

This morning, you will begin with a transfer to the nearby city of Sintra, which is a charming mountain town outside of Lisbon. Upon your arrival, you will have the opportunity to visit the Pena Palace for stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Your tour will then continue through Sintra and can lead you in a variety of directions, depending on your interests. In the afternoon, you will be returned to Lisbon for a tour of the city’s iconic sites and neighborhoods. In the evening, you will be transferred to the heart of the city, where you can wander through the Christmas markets that light up Lisbon with holiday cheer.

Today, you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Seville. Upon your arrival in Andalusia’s capital city, you will meet your private driver and transfer to your elegant hotel. Once you have time to settle in, your guide will lead you on a private tour of Seville. Your tour of Seville will commence with an exclusive walk-through of the infamous Royal Alcazar. At the conclusion of your tour, you will have several hours to meander through Seville at your leisure before your evening event. This evening, you will indulge in a tapas crawl to the many restaurants and back-door eateries throughout the city.

This morning, you will meet your guide for a tour of the city’s iconic sites. You will first transfer to the magnificent Seville Cathedral, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will also visit the Plaza de España. Here, you can stroll through the lush gardens of the Maria Luisa Park and bask in the beauty of this unique central plaza. In the evening, you will be guided to one of the Triana neighborhood’s most illustrious flamenco shows for live performance and gourmet tapas. The dancers will start to move to the sensual beat, and you may find yourself utterly captivated by their passion.

Today, you will board Spain’s phenomenal high-speed train for a short ride to the nation’s capital city of Madrid. Upon your arrival, you will meet your driver and transfer to your luxurious accommodation in the city center. To begin your explorations of Madrid, your guide will lead you on a private tour of the city’s iconic sites and neighborhoods. Your tour will eventually lead you to the Mercado de San Miguel, where you can sample gourmet tapas from the top local vendors. Your tour will also include stops at the bohemian neighborhood of Malasaña and the Templo de Debod, which is an ancient Egyptian temple.

Madrid is home to a plethora of Spain’s most important and noteworthy museums, namely the Prado, Thyssen, and the Reina Sofia. As all tours cater personally to each guest, you will have the option to select which of these museums you visit this morning. After your private tour of the museum of your choice, you will visit Madrid’s Parque del Retiro. Your tour will also include a stop at the Crystal Palace, where you will be stunned by the glistening afternoon light as it reflects off the glass structure. You will then have the next several hours to explore Madrid at your leisure before transferring to the city’s festive Christmas market.

This morning, you can explore Madrid at your leisure. You will have some time to indulge in breakfast and to pack your belongings before a private driver transfers you to the airport for your flight home.