2014 Europe River Cruising, We invite you on The Royal Experience.
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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 IN N E 20 W 14 ! The Royal Collection Soak up the magic of World Heritage-listed Alhambra Palace in Granada ARRIVE IN THE SPANISH CAPITAL Day 1. Arrive Madrid. On arrival in Madrid, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Meet fellow travellers and your APT Tour Director at a Welcome Reception tonight. Stay: Madrid, InterContinental Madrid. THE APT ROYAL EXPERIENCE APT EXCLUSIVE! Choose from the widest range of suite options, from which most include an Outside Balcony APT EXCLUSIVE! Select from APT's Freedom of Choice™ Inclusions in Seville and Madrid APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in three unique APT Signature Experiences Complimentary beverages served at your discretion throughout your cruise* Expert services of an APT Cruise Director Designed for Australians & New Zealanders TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR FLEET ONLINE www.aptouring.co.nz Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience 190 Day 6. Granada, Seville. Depart Granada and travel to the Andalusian capital of Seville. On a guided tour this afternoon, delight in the orange trees of the Alcázar, and visit the massive Catedral de Sevilla and Giralda Tower. Two Night Stay: Seville, Hotel Alfonso XIII. B Day 2. Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba. This morning, head to the historic city of Toledo, Spain's medieval capital. Take a guided tour through its narrow streets before continuing to Cordoba. Two Night Stay: Cordoba, AC Hotel Cordoba Palacio. Day 7. Jerez, Seville, Freedom of Choice. Take an excursion today to the city of Jerez and 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, and choose to enjoy a river cruise or take a horse and carriage ride. BL B DISCOVER THE JEWELS OF Andalusia Day 3. Cordoba. On a guided tour of Cordoba, visit the Great Mosque of Cordoba and the historical Jewish Quarter. Later, enjoy the afternoon free to explore this charming town. B Day 4. Baeza, Granada. On your way to Granada today, stop in the World Heritagelisted Baeza, and take a guided tour. Later, continue to Granada. Tonight, you'll enjoy a tapas dinner and a flamenco performance in one of the Sacromonte 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, Alhambra is a pinnacle of Moorish art that encapsulates Andalusian history. See the restored Lion Fountain and roam the Nasrid palaces. Later, enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. B Day 8. Seville, Lisbon. Depart the land of Don Quixote today and cross the Portuguese border. Stop in the coastal city of Faro for a chicken piri-piri lunch, then continue to Lisbon. Three Night Stay: Lisbon, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz. BL EXPLORE THE PORTUGUESE CAPITAL Day 9. Lisbon. Learn about Lisbon on a guided tour today. This evening, enjoy Portugal's Fado music during dinner. BD Day 10. Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais. Today, visit the World Heritage-listed Pena National Palace and take a guided tour of Sintra. Continue to the village of Cascais and take a walking tour. B TRAVEL TO PORTO, EMBARK CRUISE Day 11. Lisbon, Fatima, Porto. Journey to Fatima and enjoy a tour. Later, continue to Porto. Seven Night Stay: the stylish MS AmaVida. BD