13D12N Easy Pace Spain and Portugal - Insight Vacations
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Highlights - Highlights are many: the peaceful cloisters of Lisbon’s Jeronimos Monastery; the fiery Flamenco evening in Seville; the magnificent Mezquita in Cordoba; the works of Goya and Velázquez in the Prado; and the final Catalan celebration dinner in Barcelona.

Hotels - The four hotels on this tour are all modern and well-equipped, and conveniently located, as you would expect. They range from the Lisbon Marriott with its outdoor swimming pool and pretty gardens, to the Catalonia Barcelona Plaza Hotel, in the Plaza España.

Enjoy Your Included Tour Features

Premium Highlights

  • Visit Jeronimo’s Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline art
  • See the tomb of Christopher Columbus inside Seville’s immense 15th century cathedral
  • Visit the magnificent Mezquita of Cordoba - a Roman Catholic cathedral and former Mosque
  • Tour Madrid’s magnificent Prado museum, one of the great art galleries of Europe

Personal Insights

  • Enjoy a short group tutorial on the wines that compliment your evening meal in Barcelona

Additional Excursions & Sights

  • In Lisbon see the Monument to the Discoveries and Belem Tower
  • See the Santa Cruz Quarter, Alcazar and Giralda Tower in Seville
  • See Madrid’s Cibeles Fountain, Puerta del Sol, Royal Palace and Cervantes Monument in the Plaza España
  • Visit Barcelona’s old Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter
  • See the Sagrada Familia and Modernist architecture of the Eixample District

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director
  • Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
  • Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Airport Shuttle arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 1 and Day 13

Quality Dining

  • Highlight Dinner and Flamenco show in Seville (HD)
  • Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant from our selection in Madrid (DA)
  • Highlight Dinner of Catalan specialities at a Barcelona restaurant (HD)
  • 12 Buffet Breakfasts and 1 three-course table d’hôte Dinner, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)


Pricing Information
Tour Dates & Prices
Departs on Returns on Land Only
Premium Escorted Europe and Britain 2009
2009
  Sat 18 AprPD   Thu 30 Apr   US$2,550
  Sat 25 Apr     Thu 07 May   US$2,999
  Sat 02 May     Thu 14 May   US$2,550
  Sat 09 MayPD   Thu 21 May   US$2,550
  Sat 16 MayPD   Thu 28 May   US$2,550
  Sat 23 MayPD   Thu 04 Jun   US$2,550
  Sat 30 MayPD   Thu 11 Jun   US$2,550
  Sat 06 JunPD   Thu 18 Jun   US$2,550
  Sat 13 JunPD   Thu 25 Jun   US$2,550
  Sat 20 Jun     Thu 02 Jul   US$2,550
  Sat 27 JunPD   Thu 09 Jul   US$2,550
  Sat 04 JulPD   Thu 16 Jul   US$2,550
  Sat 18 Jul     Thu 30 Jul   US$2,550
  Sat 01 AugPD   Thu 13 Aug   US$2,550
  Sat 08 Aug     Thu 20 Aug   US$2,550
  Sat 22 AugPD   Thu 03 Sep   US$2,550
  Sat 29 Aug     Thu 10 Sep   US$2,550
  Sat 05 SepPD   Thu 17 Sep   US$2,550
  Sat 12 SepPD   Thu 24 Sep   US$2,575
  Sat 19 SepPD   Thu 01 Oct   US$2,575
  Sat 26 Sep     Thu 08 Oct   US$2,575
  Sat 03 OctPD   Thu 15 Oct   US$2,575
  Sat 10 OctPD   Thu 22 Oct   US$2,575
PD = Preferred Departure

Price quoted in US Dollars (USD) based on land tour only
Prices are subject to change without prior notice
Terms and conditions apply

Notes
Prices are per person sharing a twin.

Insight's Airport Shuttle Service
Transfers operate on the days and at the times shown in the itinerary. Passengers arriving ourside these days and times have the option of either purchasing a transfer (see Conditions) or making their own way from/to the airport.

Additional Information

13 DAYS ~ SPAIN ~ PORTUGAL

Tour Pace - This is a relaxed, leisurely paced tour with three-night stays in the major cities of Lisbon, Seville, Madrid and Barcelona. This allows you to get acquainted with each destination on included city sightseeing tours, which leaves time to revisit any places of interest on your own.

Fellow Passengers - This tour appeals to both the first-time traveller who wishes to discover Iberia at a relaxed pace, and also to the experienced traveller who wishes to return to the major cities with time to explore in depth and to have the chance to relax as well.

Itinerary

Day Itinerary
Day 1

SAT – LISBON AT LEISURE.

Welcome to Portugal! On arrival at Lisbon Airport, your airport shuttle service leaves for the tour hotel at 09:30, 12:30 & 15:30. Take time to relax or explore before joining your fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Marriott.
(D)

Day 2

SUN – LISBON SIGHTSEEING.

A guided tour takes you along the avenues of the Lower Town and across the tree-shaded squares. Pass beneath hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco, the finest square in the city. Visit Jeronimos Monastery with its superbly ornate cloister. Nearby, see the modern ‘Monument to the Discoveries’ and ancient Belem Tower. The afternoon is at leisure. Why not consider spending the evening enjoying dinner to the haunting sound of ‘Fado’ music? (BB)

Day 3

MON – LISBON AT LEISURE.

Today is entirely free for you to explore the Portuguese capital at your own pace. Take the funicular up to the steep alleyways of the Old Town, explore the terraces of the Alfama district or perhaps join an optional tour to Fatima and Obidos. (BB)

Day 4

TUE – LISBON – SEVILLE.

Travel over the modern Tagus Bridge and cross the wide Alentejo plateau to the Spanish border. Continue through the green slopes of the Sierra Morena to Seville, the exquisite capital of Andalusia and the setting for the opera Carmen. This evening, enjoy a Highlight Dinner and entertainment featuring a fiery Flamenco show.
Hotel: Melia Lebreros.
(BB,HD)

Day 5

WED – SEVILLE SIGHTSEEING.

A sightseeing tour introduces the immense 15th century cathedral, burial place of Christopher Columbus, the Alcazar and the slender Giralda Tower. Tour the Santa Cruz Quarter, with its flower-decked wrought iron balconies, before taking time to relax or explore on your own. Consider visiting Maria Luisa park with its archeological museum. (BB)

Day 6

THU – SEVILLE AT LEISURE.

The day is reserved for relaxing, shopping or enjoying an optional day trip to the sandy beaches of Portugal’s Algarve region. (BB)

Day 7

FRI – SEVILLE – MADRID.

Drive along the Guadalquivir valley to the perfectly preserved Moorish city of Cordoba. See the famous 2000-year-old bridge before a guided visit to the magnificent Mezquita, an 8th century mosque with a Christian church built inside it. Cross the Sierra Morena mountains and the plains of La Mancha to Madrid.Tonight, you and your fellow travellers are offered a choice of restaurants for your dining pleasure.
Hotel: NH Alcala.
(BB,DA)

Day 8

SAT – MADRID SIGHTSEEING.

A guided tour takes you along the leafy avenues of the city, seeing the Plaza España with its Cervantes Monument, the grandiose Cibeles Fountain and Puerta del Sol. See also the Parliament and Royal Palace before a Highlight visit to the magnificent Prado museum, one of the great art galleries of Europe. This afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. (BB)

Day 9

SUN – MADRID AT LEISURE.

Explore the city at your own pace. Maybe browse the shops or if you want to continue sightseeing, there is an optional excursion into the Guadarrama Mountains to visit the austere Escorial Palace and the amazing Valley of the Fallen. (BB)

Day 10

MON – MADRID – BARCELONA.

Travel through Castille, where the legendary Don Quixote ‘tilted at windmills’ to reach the Ebro River at historic Zaragosa. Enter Catalonia, a land that retains its own distinctive language, culture and traditions. Home for the next three nights is the vibrant Mediterranean port of Barcelona.
Hotel: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza.
(BB)

Day 11

TUE – BARCELONA SIGHTSEEING.

A local guide introduces you to the Gothic Quarter where, among the narrow streets, you visit the ancient Cathedral. In complete contrast, drive out to the Eixample District to see some of Gaudi’s extraordinary architecture, including the unfinished Sagrada Familia Cathedral. In the afternoon, stroll along the leafy Ramblas with its market stalls and buskers, or take an optional excursion to the ancient Monastery of Montserrat, dedicated to the ‘Black Madonna’. (BB)

Day 12

WED – BARCELONA AT LEISURE.

Today is set aside for you to explore this amazing city at your leisure: shop, stroll the streets of the Spanish Village or visit the Bullfighters’ museum. Catalonia is famous for its cuisine so tonight enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restuarant. During the evening, enjoy a short informative presentation on the regional wines that compliment your meal. (BB,HD)

Day 13

THU – BARCELONA.

Departure transfers arrive at Barcelona Airport at 08:30 & 11:00. (BB)

 
Savings and Discounts

Great Savings and Discounts

FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNTS

SAVE 5% FOR 5-8 PASSENGERS

Why not share your Insight tour experience with your friends and family – and save money! If 5-8 passengers book together we offer a discount of 5%. Further savings are available for 9 or more passengers!

This discount cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Young Traveller or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, the names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean and river cruises.

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE WITH INSIGHT’S ROOM MATE MATCHING

For people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Irish Elegance, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises.

YOUNG TRAVELLER SAVINGS

5-17 YEAR-OLDS SAVE UP TO 10%

Insight offers you the opportunity of sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren.

Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). Children under 5 years old are NOT accepted on any escorted tour. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”. This discount applies to the Land-only portion of your tour. This discount only applies to tours that feature the “Young Traveller Discount” in the price panel on the itinerary pages. Check your chosen tours now to see how much you can SAVE.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT

SAVE UP TO 10%

Insight’s most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, and the earlier you pay, the more you SAVE! Here’s how...

PAY IN FULL 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR
departure date and SAVE up to 10%

PAY IN FULL 10 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR
departure date and SAVE up to 7.5%

PAY IN FULL 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR
departure date and SAVE up to 5%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land- only portion of your tour. This discount only applies to tours that feature the “Early Payment Discount” in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you can SAVE.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

When three people travel together and share one room, each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice.

This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Triple Room Discount” in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you SAVE on your chosen tour. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR

In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all travelled guests automatic membership into our Club Bon Voyage, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. You will need to travel within the next two years. So act NOW and take full advantage of this great offer.

Enrolment forms and discount vouchers are available from your Tour Director. Insight’s Club Bon Voyage and 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour booking. This discount cannot be combined with our "Friends & Family Discount". Does not apply to additional accommodation, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS

SAVE 5% ON YOUR 2ND TOUR

Book two Insight vacations, each 8 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5% off the cheaper of the two tours. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your Travel Agent for suggestions!

Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean cruises.

SEE HOW IT ALL ADDS UP

Insight’s tours are already great value but if you want to cut the cost of your European vacation look at all the extra ways we can help you save money!

This simple calculation shows the typically dramatic reductions in tour price that are possible when you combine one or more tours with the savings on offer on this page!

European Heritage
$9099
Britain & Ireland Explorer
$2875
4 extra nights in London
$632
Total vacation price
$12606
Less Extra Tour Discount
$144
Less 5% Past Guest Frequent Traveller Saving
$455
Less 12mths Early Payment Discount
$1190
Net vacation price after savings
$10817
Total savings per person
$1789
Total savings per couple
$3578

Note: Additional savings apply for families, groups, and single travellers. Conditions as detailed in the savings boxes on this page.

NO FUEL OR CURRENCY SURCHARGES

In these difficult times of instability of prices, it is good to know that Insight has taken the bold step to guarantee no fuel or currency surcharges on all its coach tours (excluding government taxes). Once you have paid your deposit, you will be totally protected and can plan your vacation with this added peace of mind.

NB. This guarantee excludes government taxes, internal flights surcharges (e.g. Eastern Mediterranean products and pre-paid Abu Simbel excursions), cruise company surcharges (e.g. Aegean, River or North American cruises), and international airline fuel surcharges or fare increases ( affecting all international airlines). Surcharges within these exceptions are outside our control and may be applied, regardless of payment status, fully paid or not, at any time during the booking process (or may occasionally be required to be paid while on tour).

PREFERRED DEPARTURES - PD

At Insight, we are aware you need to plan your travel arrangements early to take advantage of our early payment discounts, utilise frequent flyer or benefit from airline early booking offers.

To assist you when booking ahead, we have designated a number of tours as ‘PD’ based on their reliable booking history. In 2008, the equivalent departure of these listed tours sold early, so Insight will operate them again in 2009 over any other departure. If the date of a PD tour does not fit with your travel plans, don’t worry; our capacity is adjusted each year to ensure that the vast majority of all departures operate as scheduled.

We anticipate strong demand for Insight’s unique touring benefits so a regularly updated list of additional PD departures will be featured on our website at: NB. Even if the departure of your choice is not yet designated as ‘PD’ we will not reschedule any tour within 50 days of its scheduled departure date between 01 May & 15 Oct (this is subject to change if market or other circumstances occur beyond our control).

Insight offers you Peace of Mind

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SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE

Many tour operators imply ‘fewer passengers’ but don’t tell you that nothing has really changed. Their seating remains at 49 or 53. Insight premium tours carry an average of just 35 guests with touring coaches configured for a maximum of 40; creating less congestion when boarding and disembarking and up to twice as much legroom. It is like travelling Business Class.

CANCELLATION FEE WAIVER

In the event that one or more European/Mediterranean countries should not grant you a visa, we have devised a unique scheme to protect you against cancellation fees!

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