48 Chan Brothers Travel | EUROPE

12 DAYS 9 NIGHTS(EU12P)

SPAIN AND PORTUGAL PASSION

SPAIN

Barcelona

Sagrada Familia Casa Mila

Casa Batllo Guell Park

Las Ramblas Plaza Catalunya

Valencia

Central Market

La Lonja de la Seda

Seafood paella lunch

Costa Blanca

Alicante

Guadix

Troglodyte Quarter cave houses

Granada

Tapas dinner Alhambra

Generalife Gardens

Cordoba

Mezquita Patio de los Naranjos

Calleja de las Flores

Highlights

Steeped in glorious history and vibrant modernity; and

boasting scrumptious treats such as the flavourful Spanish

tapas and the renowned Portuguese egg tarts. Come join us

in exploring the tropics and treasures of Europe, renowned

for their exuberant amount of sunny hospitality, vivacious

energy and (men!) the exciting football. Pack along loads

of spare energy because the magic never stops here. It will

actually stay with you forever.

Seville

Royal Bullring Plaza de Espana

Salamanca

University of Salamanca

Plaza Mayor Salamanca Cathedral

Segovia

Aqueduct of Segovia Alcazar

Roast suckling pig lunch

Madrid

Las Rozas Village Chic Outlet

Shopping Plaza Mayor

Cibeles Fountain Royal Palace

Puerta del Sol

PORTUGAL

Lisbon

Monastery of Jeronimos

Rossio Square Discovery Monument

Belem Tower

Fatima

Shrine of Fatima

Day 1

Singapore – Barcelona (Meals On Board)

Troop down to Singapore Changi Airport for

your flight to Barcelona, Spain.

Day 2

Barcelona (Meals On Board/Lunch/Dinner)

This morning, say “Hola Barcelona” to the

2nd-largest city in Spain in both size and

population. Barcelona has a pleasant

Mediterranean climate and stands on a

plain that slopes gently down from Serra de

Collserola to the sea. Visit the city’s spectacular

icon, Sagrada Familia, a large Roman Catholic

church which is a grand unfinished magnum

opus by renowned Catalan architect, Antoni

Gaudi. Next, survey through Gaudi masterpieces

such as Casa Mila, Casa Batllo and visit Guell

Park, a famous park with Gaudi’s works of

extraordinary imagination. In the afternoon,

explore Las Ramblas and Plaza Catalunya, the

largest square in Barcelona and home to some

of Spain’s most famous streets lined with cafes,

restaurants and kiosks. Along here, apart from

the amazing acts of performing street artists,

you can also watch the world go by at one of

its cafes. Opt to have some churros and dip it

into a cup of thick and piping hot chocolate that

will define a whole new world of awesome for

your palate. You have been told so miss it at

your peril.

Whisperer Tour

Wi-Fi Coach

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Barcelona

Valencia

Granada

Madrid

Seville

Cordoba

SPAIN

Fatima

Lisbon

PORTUGAL

AlicanteGuadix

SalamancaSegovia

Day 3

Barcelona – Valencia – Alicante(Breakfast/Seafood Paella Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast, travel to the 3rd-largest city

of Spain, Valencia, which houses the City

of the Arts and Science, known as the city’s

most integral tourist attraction. Be amazed

by the sight of citrus plantations around the

city. Next, view Central Market. This huge

iron, glass and tiled Art Nouveau building,

opened in 1928, is one of the largest and most

attractive markets in Europe. Thereafter, visit

the famous landmark, La Lonja de la Seda, a

Gothic-style building declared a UNESCO World

Heritage Site. This afternoon, look forward to

feast on a mouth-watering Valencian speciality,

a seafood paella lunch. Next, proceed to

Alicante, located in Costa Blanca, which

translates in English to White Coast. It is a city

synonymous with fun and relaxation. Bask in

the glory of Alicante’s wide boulevards, long

white sandy beaches, waterfront and Castillo

de Santa Barbara, a 16th-century fortress that

dominates the skyline.

Day 4

Alicante – Guadix – Granada (Breakfast/Tapas Dinner)

This morning, drive to the cathedral town of

Guadix, a large bustling country town with

a distinctive personality. Among its many

interesting features is that almost half of its

inhabitants live underground. View the cave

houses in the remarkable Troglodyte Quarter,

which houses 2,000 caves that have been

inhabited for many centuries. The inhabitants,

known as troglodytes, are very friendly and

also house proud, or in this case, cave proud.

Continue to Granada, capital of Spain’s last

Moorish kingdom. The city lies at the foot

of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the

autonomous region of Andalusia and served

as the Moorish capital of Spain until liberation

in 1492. Tonight, indulge in a delectable and

moreish spread of a traditional Spanish tapas

dinner. And because this is Spain, you may

choose to end the night with a fascinating

flamenco performance at your own expense.

Day 5

Granada – Cordoba – Seville (Breakfast/Dinner)

This morning, tour the crown jewel of Granada

known as the resplendent Alhambra and the

adjoining Generalife Gardens, one of the

oldest surviving Moorish gardens. The palace,

an Arabian fantasy of brilliant mosaics and

tiles, is one of the greatest accomplishments

of Islamic art and architecture. Next, continue

your journey in the province of Andalusia,

the genesis of Spain’s historically renowned

cultural traditions of flamenco dancing and

bullfighting. Upon arrival in Cordoba, visit the

magnificent Mezquita, the marvellous mosque

which was later converted into a cathedral

after Cordoba was recaptured from the Muslim

army by King Ferdinand III of Castile. Patio

de los Naranjos, a courtyard with lovely

gardens and orange trees, forms part of this

grand Islamic monument. Another must-see

attraction in Cordoba is Calleja de las Flores

or Alley of Flowers, located in the heart of the

Jewish quarter. Thereafter, travel to Seville, the

4th-largest city in Spain.

Day 6

Seville – Lisbon (Breakfast/Dinner)

This morning, visit the Royal Bullring or

the Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza

de Cabelleria de Sevilla. It was here that the

corrida, or bullfight, moved from horseback

to foot, and many of the cherished theatrical

traditions of the matador evolved. Not to be

missed is Plaza de Espana with its 58 benches

around the square representing the different

provinces of Spain. For its sheer scale and

grandeur, this massive building is by far one of

Seville’s pride and glory. Continue to Lisbon,

the capital of Portugal.NoteIf Royal Bullring is closed, it will be replaced with a visit to Seville Cathedral.

Alhambra

Mezquita

Sagrada Familia

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RemarksIf a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative.During major events, accommodation may not be in the city mentioned.Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.

Day 7

Lisbon – Fatima – Lisbon (Breakfast/Dinner)

After breakfast, depart Lisbon for the

township of Fatima to witness and revel in the

splendidly divine and holy Shrine of Fatima,

where apparitions of Lady Mary were reported

during World War I. In the afternoon, proceed

on a city tour of Lisbon, former European

Capital of Culture in 1994. Visit Monastery of

Jeronimos, a world-class masterpiece of late-

Gothic architecture that was constructed in

1496. Plus, immerse in other well-preserved and

noteworthy attractions such as Rossio Square,

Discovery Monument and Belem Tower,

a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 8

Lisbon – Salamanca (Breakfast/Dinner)

Continue your journey back towards Spain

to the city of Salamanca, also known as the

golden city due to its majestic sandstone

buildings. Pay your homage at University of

Salamanca, the oldest university in Spain, the

handsome arcaded Plaza Mayor, the heart

of Salamanca and one of the most beautiful

plazas in all of Spain, and the honey-coloured

Salamanca Cathedral.

Day 9

Salamanca – Segovia – Madrid (Breakfast/Roast Suckling Pig Lunch)

Start your day with a visit to Segovia,

a veritable treasure trove of historical, civil

and religious monuments and a UNESCO World

Heritage Site. Your tour will include one of the

city’s famous landmarks, the 2,000-year-old

Aqueduct of Segovia that cuts right through

the centre of the town. Its image has served

as the mint mark on all coins produced in

Segovia for over 400 years. Next, you will

visit the majestic royal palace, Alcazar, which

was the source of inspiration for Walt Disney’s

Snow White castle in Disneyland Paris. This

afternoon, taste a Segovian delicacy, roast

suckling pig lunch or cochinillo in Spanish.

After lunch, proceed to Madrid, the capital

of Spain. On the way, visit Las Rozas Village

Chic Outlet Shopping where previous seasons’

collection from the world’s leading Spanish and

international luxury fashion and lifestyle brands

are reduced by up to 60 percent all year round.

Shrine of Fatima

Royal Bullring

Aqueduct of Segovia

Casa Batllo

Day 10

Madrid (Breakfast)

Situated at 2,000 feet above sea level, Madrid

is Europe’s highest capital city. Housing a

wealth of palaces, castles and museums, your

guided tour will bring you to the old and new

sections of Madrid such as Plaza Mayor,

Cibeles Fountain and Royal Palace, where

plush decorations, furnishings and frescoes will

fascinate you. Later, stroll along the shopping

district of Puerta del Sol to purchase some

local branded fashion labels and sample

local cuisines. In the afternoon, you may opt to

visit the amazing Toledo, the former capital city

of Spain, at your own expense. Note If Royal Palace is closed, it will be replaced with a visit to Prado Museum.

Day 11

Madrid – Singapore (Breakfast/Meals On Board)

If time permits, of course there is always last-

minute shopping before bidding “Hastu Luego

Espana” to Madrid as you transfer to the airport

for your flight home.

Day 12

Arrive In Singapore