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66 The beauty of Cordoba's magnificent architecture is mesmerising 21 Day Spain & Portugal Delights Madrid Return 10 Nights Spain | 3 Nights Portugal | 7 Night River Cruise From Porto to Barca d'Alva Madrid | Toledo | Cordoba | Granada | Seville | Lisbon | Sintra | Porto | Salamanca Day 1. Arrive Madrid. On arrival in Madrid, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Meet your fellow travellers and APT Tour Director at a Welcome Reception tonight. Stay: Westin Palace Madrid. Day 2. Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba. This morning, head to the historic city of Toledo, known to be Spain's medieval capital. Join a guided tour along its narrow streets before continuing south to Cordoba. Two Night Stay: Hotel Hospes Palacio del Bailio Cordoba. BD Day 3. Cordoba. Visit the Great Mosque of Cordoba and the historical Jewish Quarter on a guided tour this morning. Later, enjoy the afternoon free to explore this charming city. B Day 4. Cordoba, Baeza, Granada. En route to Granada, stop in the World Heritage-listed town of Baeza for a guided tour. After admiring the many examples of Renaissance architecture, continue your journey to Granada. This evening, enjoy a tapas dinner and a fiery flamenco performance in one of the local gypsy caves. Two Night Stay: Granada, AC Hotel Palacio De Santa Paula. BD Day 5. Granada. This morning, explore the World Heritage-listed Alhambra on a guided tour. Part fortress, part palace, the Alhambra is a pinnacle of Moorish art that encapsulates Andalusian history. See the restored Lion Fountain and roam the Nasrid Palace complex. Enjoy time at leisure in the afternoon. B Day 6. Granada, Seville. Travel to Seville, the Andalusian capital. On a tour, be delighted by the royal palace of Alcázar, considered one of the most beautiful palaces in Spain, then visit the Cathedral de Sevilla and Giralda Tower. Two Night Stay: Seville, Grand Melia Colon Sevilla. BD Day 7. Jerez, Seville. Today's excursion takes you to the city of Jerez where you'll visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Later, savour a gourmet lunch and sherry tasting at one of the city's famous sherry bodegas. Return to Seville, enjoying some time to further explore this red-blooded city. BL Day 8. Seville, Faro, Lisbon. Depart the land of Don Quixote and cross the Portuguese border to the seaside town of Faro. Enjoy a piri-piri lunch and free time. Continue to Lisbon. Three Night Stay: Lisbon, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz. BL Day 9. Lisbon. Discover Lisbon's grand history on a guided tour today. Tonight, luxuriate in the city's evening colours over a delicious dinner. BD Day 10. Lisbon, Sintra. Visit World Heritage- listed Pena National Palace before a tour of Sintra. Return to Lisbon travelling along the spectacular coastal route. B Day 11. Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto, Embark Ship. Travel to Coimbra for a tour. Later, continue to Porto and board your river ship, docked on the Douro River. Seven Night Stay: the stylish MS amaVida. BD Freedom of Choice TM Inclusions Signature Invitation DISCOVER SPAIN & PORTUGAL The Royal Collection THE BIRTHPLACE OF FLAMENCO Duende is regarded as one of the most difficult Spanish words to translate. Some describe it as a heightened state of emotions, others believe it to be having a soul. For those seeking the magical duende, you're likely to find it during a flamenco performance in Granada. Visit the hazy gypsy caves surrounding the city and let the rhythm intoxicate your senses as you appreciate the skill, strength and raw emotion of flamenco while indulging in a traditional tapas dinner. www.aptouring.com.au