Paradores & Pousadas: Historic Lodgings of Spain & Portugal
September 22–October 6, 2008
Spend memorable days on the Iberian Peninsula exploring the region’s history, art, and natural beauty, and enjoy nights in intimate accommodations that were once medieval monasteries, fortresses, and stately palaces. Tour Lisbon’s Belem Tower, Portugal’s National Palace of Queluz, and Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Spain, visit the Roman ruins at Mérida; lovely Córdoba; Seville, with its renowned cathedral; Granada’s Alhambra; and Toledo, inspiration of El Greco. Conclude in Madrid with visits to the imposing Palacio Real and the world-renowned Prado Museum.
Study Leader Information
Architectural historian Gail Cornell
Tour Itinerary
September 22/23
Depart U.S.A/ Arrive Lisbon, Portugal; Welcome dinner
September 24
Lisbon; city tour; National Palace of Queluz; Afternoon at leisure
September 25
Travel from Lisbon to Evora
September 26
Evora; walking tour; Afternoon at leisure
September 27
Travel from Evora to Carmona with a stop at Merida
September 28
Seville; After a tour that includes the palace and the Arab quarter, the afternoon is free to explore independently
September 29
Cordoba; Old Quarter , Andalusia’s only surviving synagogue; Free time to explore on own
September 30
Travel from Carmona to Ronda; Walking tour of Ronda; afternoon at leisure
October 1
Ronda; day at leisure
October 2
Travel from Ronda to Grenada; Alhambra; travel to Ubeda
October 3
Travel from Ubeda to Toledo; Tour of Toledo; continue on to Madrid
October 4
Madrid; Plaza Mayor; Moorish medieval district, Palacio Real (Royal Palace, Prado); Remainder of the day free for independent exploration
October 5
Madrid; Free day; Farewell dinner
October 6
Madrid, Spain/U.S.A.
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