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Paradores & Pousadas

April 1–15, 2024

Tour Operator: Odysseys Unlimited


Activity Level: Moderate

To learn more or to make a reservation, call Odysseys Unlimited at 1-888-370-6765.

You’re invited on a distinctive small-group journey through the Iberian Peninsula to the intimate lodgings of Spain’s paradores and Portugal’s pousadas: medieval monasteries, historic fort­resses and stately palaces, each reflecting the spirit of its region. We feel the spell of Iberia’s rich Roman and Moorish past — and the pull of its vibrant contemporary life.

Highlights

    • Eight nights’ accommodations in distinguished historic lodgings
    • National Palace of Queluz, Portugal
    • Lisbon sightseeing, including Belém
    • Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Roman ruins at Mérida
    • Moorish Toledo
    • Tour of Cordoba, a UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Seville and its renowned Cathedral
    • Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife Gardens
    • Three-night stay in sophisticated Madrid
    • Madrid sightseeing including Prado, Plaza Mayor, and Royal Palace

Optional Post-Tour Extension

Barcelona on your own! Spend 4 days and 3 nights enjoying this bustling seaport, Spain’s cultural and commercial hub, with its medieval Gothic Quarter and popular Ramblas waterfront promenade.

Program itinerary is subject to change. See final brochure for complete details.

Cost Details

Please see tour brochure for details.

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Map of tour region
Staying in Posadas and Paradores, rather than hotels throughout, was a highlight.
Nancy Burke, ’70, ’82

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