2016 - TM Europe River Cruising

106 Day 1. Arrive Lisbon. Be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception. Stay (Two Nights): Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade. Day 2. Lisbon. A guided tour of Lisbon today takes you to the must-see sights. A Taste of Portugal – savour a traditional afternoon tea and sample a local and delicious custard tart. This evening, enjoy a dinner with traditional Fado music, which dates back to the 1820s. BD Day 3. Lisbon, Porto. Upon arrival in Porto, embark on a city tour, exploring the Ribeira district. A Taste of Portugal – enjoy a local port wine tasting. This evening, cruise the stunning Douro River. Stay: Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira. BD Day 4. Porto, Madrid. Conclude your journey through Portugal and board a scenic coach transfer to Madrid. Enjoy a special Welcome Reception this evening with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. Stay (Two Nights): Madrid, NH Paseo del Prado. B Day 5. Madrid, Toledo. This morning, be treated to an insider's view of Madrid's best-loved landmarks, then enjoy a walking tour of Toledo this afternoon. A Taste of Spain – be serenaded by singing waiters as you enjoy a tantalising dinner of Madrid's finest produce at El Café de la Opera. BD Day 6. Madrid, Córdoba, Seville. Departing Madrid, set out for Seville. Along the way, pass through Córdoba and explore the Mezquita of Córdoba on a guided tour. Stay (Two Nights): Seville, Hotel Petit Palace Santa Cruz. B Day 7. Seville. Today, embark on a city tour of Seville. Discover World Heritage-listed monuments including the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, the Seville Cathedral. Explore the Alcázar of Seville, a magnificent royal palace. Enhance Your Journey: see a Flamenco show and enjoy a Tapas dinner (see page 118). B Day 8. Seville, Granada. Continue to Granada, home to the Alhambra Palace. Admire its Arabic inscriptions that were manipulated into sacred geometrical patterns. Special Stay – experience a revival of a grand tradition of Spanish hospitality at Hotel Alhambra Palace. Stay: Granada, Hotel Alhambra Palace. BD Day 9. Granada, Murcia, Valencia. On the way to Valencia, discover the charming town of Murcia, renowned for having an average of 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. Located in the Segura Valley, absorb majestic views of the Segura River and the surrounding mountain ranges. Stay (Two Nights): Meliá Plaza Valencia. B Day 10. Valencia. A tour of Valencia takes you to the magnificent Valencia Cathedral and Word Heritage-listed La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia, otherwise known as the Silk Exchange. Like a Local – be treated to a mouth-watering cooking demonstration and enjoy a lunch of Spanish Paella. BL Portugal, Colourful Spain & Splendours of the 28 Days | Six countries – Portugal | Spain | France | Switzerland | Germany | Netherlands SPAIN – marvel at Granada's impressive Alhambra Palace YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Three nights in Barcelona; two nights in Lisbon, Madrid, Seville and Valencia; and one night in Porto and Granada 14 nights cruising the Rhône and Rhine rivers The services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and Cruise Director 59 fine meals – 27 breakfasts (B), 13 lunches (L) and 19 dinners (D) Daily bottled water, tea and coffee, plus soft drink, beer & local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruises Explore 29 different towns, villages and cities with an expert local guide Transfers, port charges and tipping INSIDER EXPERIENCES Sample local delicacies for afternoon tea in Lisbon Enjoy a fine port wine tasting in Porto In Madrid, see the singing waiters at El Café de la Opera Stay at Granada's Hotel Alhambra Palace Taste mouth-watering Spanish paella Visit a traditional French olive mill In Viviers, head out with the dogs in search of truffles and enjoy a tasting Indulge in delicious Black Forest cake Discover Heidelberg's Old Town Explore Drachenburg Castle – www.travelmarvel.com.au –

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