Sisterhood Women's Travel

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Highlights

3 night stay in Barcelona
Sightseeing tour in Barcelona including La Ramblas, Placa de Cataluyna
Entrance into Sagrada Familia
Explore the Gothic Quarter
Entrance to Park Guell
Paella cooking class
Free day in Barcelona to explore at leisure
Visit to the town of Leida
Walking tour of Zaragoza including Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Aljaferia and Cathedral of Saviour of Zaragoza
2 night stay at the popular resort seaside town of San Sebastian
Visit to Bilbao with a guided walking tour and entry into the Guggenheim Museum.
Visit the Altamira Cave Museum
2 night stay near the Picos de Europa National Park
Explore the Picos de Europa National Park including a funicular ride
Guided foodie tour of Porto including wine
Guided tour of Coimbra including Biblioteca Joanina, Cathedral Se Velha and Universidade de Coimbra
Pastel de Nata baking class in Malveira
3 night stay in Lisbon
Tuk Tuk tour of the old town of Lisbon
Tile painting workshop
Guided tour to Sintra to visit Quinta da Regaleira Villa and Gardens
Photo stops at Cascais and Estoril
Visit the Chapel of Bones in Evora
Guided tour of Merida including entrance to the Roman Amphitheatre
View Acueducto de los Milagros
2 night stay in Seville
Guided walking tour of Seville including Alcazar, the Seville Cathedral and Giralda
Explore the Jewish Quarter of Santa Cruz
A flamenco workshop in Seville
Tapas tour in Granada
Guided tour of Granada including Alhambra and Generalife (subject to availability)
3 night stay in Madrid
Guided tour of Madrid including Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol
Visit to Palacio Rea in Madrid
Guided tour to Toledo including the Cathedral and Treasury
Free day to explore Madrid
Farewell Flamenco Dinner and Show

Inclusions

Fully escorted by a Sisterhood Tour Hostess who is on hand to assist with making your holiday a memorable one.
Return economy airfares and taxes from Melbourne to Barcelona (other cities and classes of travel available on request)
21 nights of accommodation
Specialist guides at each destination
All transportation as detailed in our itinerary including 2nd class rail from Granada to Madrid
All sightseeing and activities as detailed in our itinerary
All meals as detailed in our itinerary
Gratuities for touring coach driver and tour manager
Porterage of 1 bag per person
Willing to share option
Hotel city taxes (subject to any price increases)
Zoom Meet and Greet
Friends for company!

Tipping - In Spain, although tipping is not compulsory it is appreciated. Sisterhood Women's Travel's tipping system on all group tours involves passenges contributing to a kitty and paid directly to the Hostess upon departure. Your Hostess will then distribute appropriately to the service providers as required. This system avoids the need for you to consider individual tipping situations daily throughout the trip. This suggested amount will be confirmed with your tour documentation.

Notice

Moderate Fitness Level Required
A moderate level of fitness will be required for this tour due to the length and overall physicality of the itinerary. You can expect to walk more than 10,000 steps a day on more challenging terrain and for longer periods. You must be capable of boarding and disembarking coaches, trains and boats unaided and at times handle your own luggage. For more information on our physical ratings please click here

Itinerary

Day 1 - Saturday 3 May 2025

Melbourne - Barcelona (In flight meals)

Welcome to Sisterhood Womens Travel.

Meet your tour hostess and fellow travellers at Melbourne Airport for your flight to Spain. Sit back, relax and enjoy the inflight entertainment as we head towards Barcelona.

Day 2 - Sunday 4 May 2025

Barcelona (D)

Welcome to Spain!

Upon arrival into Barcelona we'll be transferred by private vehicle to our hotel with time to settle in before a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight - Sercotel Ámister Art Hotel, Barcelona (or similar)

Day 3 Monday 5 May 2025

Barcelona sightseeing (B, D)

Today we enjoy a full-day guided sightseeing tour of Barcelona including La Ramblas, a view of Placa de Catalunya, Sagrada Familia (including entrance), Entrance to Park Guell and a walk through the Gothic Quarter.

This evening we'll take a paella cooking class which will also be our dinner for this evening.

Overnight - Sercotel Ámister Art Hotel, Barcelona (or similar)

Day 4 - Tuesday 6 May 2025

Free day in Barcelona (B)

A free day to explore more of Barcelona. Our tour hostess will be happy to assist with any optional sightseeing.

Own dinner arrangements tonight.

Overnight - Sercotel Ámister Art Hotel, Barcelona (or similar)

Day 5 - Wednesday 7 May 2025

Barcelona - Leida - Zaragoza (B, D)

This morning, we depart for Zaragoza stopping at Leida for some free time.

Upon arrival into Zaragoza, we'll enjoy a guided walking tour including the main sights of the city including the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Aljafería and the Cathedral of the Saviour of Zaragoza (no internal visits).

Tonight, dinner in a local restaurant.

Overnight - NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza (or similar)

Day 6 - Thursday 8 May 2025

Zaragoza - Eltziego - San Sebastian (B, D)

Today we travel to the popular seaside town of San Sebastian.

Along the way, we'll stop in Eltziego to visit the Marques de Riscal winery for a tour and tasting.

Dinner tonight will be at a local restaurant.

Overnight - Barcelo Costa Vasca, San Sebastian (or similar)

Day 7 - Friday 9 May 2025

San Sesbastian - Bilbao - San Sebastian (B, L)

Today, we enjoy a visit to nearby Bilbao with a visit to the Guggenheim Museum followed by lunch in a local restaurant.

We travel back to San Sebastian for the remainder of the day at leisure, including dinner.

Overnight - Barcelo Costa Vasca, San Sebastian (or similar)

Day 8 - Saturday 10 May 2025

San Sebastian - Camaleño (B, D)

A morning at leisure before departing San Sebastian.

We'll visit the Altamira Cave Museum before overnighting in Camaleño, near the Picos de Europa National Park.

Dinner tonight in the hotel.

Overnight - Parador de Fuente Dé, Camaleño (or similar)

Day 9 - Sunday 11 May 2025

Camaleño - Espinama - Camaleño (B, D)

Today we'll have a full day to explore the Picos de Europa National Park, enjoying a funicular ride up the mountain

Dinner tonight in the hotel.

Overnight - Parador de Fuente De, Camaleño (or similar)

Day 10 - Monday 12 May 2025

Camaleño - Porto (B, D)

This morning we travel to Porto, Portugal. A long day on the road today, so a chance to rest and relax.

Upon arrival, we'll have time to settle in before dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight - Casual Inca Porto (or similar)

Day 11 - Tuesday 13 May 2025

Porto (B)

Today, we'll have the morning at leisure before some afternoon tours of Porto including tastings of local food and wine at various places and a 6 bridges boat tour.

Dinner at leisure tonight.

Overnight - Casual Inca Porto (or similar)

Day 12 - Wednesday 14 May 2025

Porto - Coimbra - Malveira - Lisbon (B, L, D)

We travel to Coimbra today for a local guided tour to view the city's main sights. We'll view Biblioteca Joanina, Cathedral Sé Velha and Universidade de Coimbra (outside visits only).

We'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Malveira for a Pastel de Nata baking class.

Then onto Lisbon where after check in, we'll have dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight - Hotel Florida, Lisbon (or similar)

Day 13 - Thursday 15 May 2025

Lisbon sightseeing (B, D)

This morning we'll enjoy a tuk-tuk tour of the old town of Lisbon, with the remainder of the day continuing your own discovery of Lisbon.

In the afternoon we'll enjoy a fun 2 hour tile painting Workshop.

Dinner at a local restaurant tonight.

Overnight - Hotel Florida, Lisbon (or similar)

Day 14 - Friday 16 May 2025

Lisbon - Sintra - Cabo Da Roca - Cascais - Estoril - Lisbon (B, D)

Today, we'll enjoy an excursion to Sintra where we'll visit the Quinta da Regaleira Villa and Gardens.

Afterward, we visit Cabo da Roca to view the westernmost point of continental Europe. We then enjoy photo stops at Cascais and Estoril before returning to Lisbon.

Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight - Hotel Florida, Lisbon (or similar)

Day 15 - Saturday 17 May 2025

Lisbon - Mérida (B, D)

This morning we depart Lisbon and travel to Merida.

On the way, we'll visit the Igreja e Mosteiro de São Francisco (San Francisco Church) in Évora and go to the eerie Chapel of Bones.

After free time for lunch, we'll cross the border back into Spain and continue to Mérida.

Dinner tonight at a local restaurant.

Overnight - Hotel Velada, Merida (or similar)

Day 16 - Sunday 18 May 2025

Mérida - Seville (B, D)

This morning we'll see the main sights of Mérida including entrance to the Roman Theatre and a view of Acueducto de los Milagros.

Then, we head to Seville. Upon arrival we'll check in and have the remainder of the day at leisure.

Dinner tonight at a local restaurant.

Overnight - Hotel Bécquer, Seville (or similar)

Day 17 - Monday 19 May 2025

Seville (B, D)

This morning we'll enjoy a guided walking tour of Seville. During this tour, we'll enjoy the main sights of the city, visit the Alcazar and the Seville Cathedral and Giralda. We'll also walk through the Jewish Quarter of Santa Cruz.

This afternoon, we'll enjoy a fun Flamenco Workshop.

Dinner tonight at a local restaurant.

Overnight - Hotel Bécquer, Seville (or similar)

Day 18 - Tuesday 20 May 2025

Seville - Granada (B)

Today, we travel to Granada where in the afternoon we'll enjoy a tapas tour, tasting a variety of tapas with beverages included.

Dinner at leisure tonight.

Overnight - Occidental Granada (or similar)

Day 19 - Wednesday 21 May 2025

Granada (B, D)

This morning, we'll enjoy a guided tour of Granada including a visit to the Alhambra and Generalife (subject to availability). Afterwards, the remainder of the day at leisure to continue your exploring.

Dinner tonight at a local restaurant.

Overnight - Occidental Granada (or similar)

Day 20 - Thursday 22 May 2025

Granada - Madrid (B, D)

This morning, we'll take the train (2nd class) to Madrid.

Upon arrival we'll enjoy a guided tour of the city sights including Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and a visit to Palacio Real.

Dinner tonight at a local restaurant.

Overnight - Sercotel Gran Hoel Conde Duque, Madrid (or similar)

Day 21 - Friday 23 May 2025

Madrid - Toledo - Madrid (B)

This morning, enjoy a half-day excursion to Toledo with a guided tour including the Cathedral and Treasury.

We'll return to Madrid with an afternoon at leisure.

Dinner tonight at leisure

Overnight - Sercotel Gran Hoel Conde Duque, Madrid (or similar)

Day 22 - Saturday 24 May 2025

Madrid (B,D)

A free day to further explore Madird or catch up on last minute shopping.

Tonight we'll enjoy a farewell dinner and flamenco show at a local restaurant celebrating great times with new friends!