Paradores and Pousadas: Historic Lodgings of Spain and Portugal
Dates: Oct. 4-18, 2027
Trip Details
Feel the spell of Iberia’s rich Roman and Moorish past – and the pull of its vibrant contemporary life – on this distinctive 15-day journey through the Iberian Peninsula to the intimate lodgings of Spain’s paradores and Portugal’s pousadas.
Your adventure begins with Lisbon’s highlights, including iconic Belém Tower and the majestic Jerónimos Monastery. Travel through the picturesque Alentejo region to one of Portugal’s finest pousadas in Evora, a UNESCO site replete with Roman and Moorish relics.
Crossing into Spain, encounter Mérida’s outstanding Roman ruins. During a three-night Carmona sojourn, experience Seville’s romance and tour its renowned Catédral. Visit Cordoba, a cultural gem and UNESCO site.
After exploring Granada with its extraordinary Alhambra, discover beautiful hilltop Toledo. With three final nights in monumental Madrid, touring includes the Royal Palace, the world-renowned Prado and Plaza Mayor. Enjoy Spain’s spirited cultural capital, Barcelona, with an optional 4-day/3-night post-tour extension.
Rate Includes:
• Round-trip air transportation from Chicago.
• 13 nights’ accommodations in Delux and First Class hotels.
• 25 meals: 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 9 dinners.
• Regional wine with dinners.
• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees.
• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director.
• Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip.
• Luggage handling for one bag per person.
• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers.
Details...
Cost:
Tour price (air & land inclusive from Chicago): $6,395 per person.
• Based on double occupancy.
• Does not include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees, which will be reflected in the final price in the future (last year, the taxes and fees were $679 and are subject to change this year).
Land-only price: $5,795.
• Airport arrival and departure transfers not included.
Single traveler supplement: Add $1,695.
Optional Post-Tour Extension: "Barcelona on Your Own" (4 days/3 nights): $1,095 total price.
• Single travelers please add $425.
Airline upgrade options (round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight):
• Business Class: Add $5,495 per person.
• Premium Economy: Add $2,195 per person.
• Upgrade subject to availability and pricing may change.
The trip brochure will be available soon.
To register for this tour, please call our tour operator, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., directly at 888-370-6765. Or you may mail your registration form and deposit check to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., One Newton Place, 275 Washington Street, Suite 300, Newton, MA 02458.
Prepare for your trip with travel insurance. Travel insurance is very important to protect your trip investment. Please review the recorded webinar “Travel Insurance: What You Need to Know for Your Next Trip,” prepared by our partners at USI Insurance Services, for more information on travel insurance.