Tour Code: 27PNS
Tour Manager: Matt Daniel
Group Size: 16
Activity level: Moderate

Experience the fairytale village of Sintra. Navigate historic Lisbon. Medieval walled city of Evora. The Moorish royal palace, Alcazar in Seville. The famed Alhambra in Granada. See the amazing red and white arches of the Mezquita in Cordoba. Stroll amongst the very narrow roads of Toledo. Visit the world famous museums in Madrid. Be inspired by Gaudi influenced Barcelona, including the Sagrada Familia.

Tuesday, October 26
Arrival in Lisbon today. Day to rest and recover from jet lag. Group welcome dinner. Stay in Lisbon for 4 nights.

Wednesday, October 27
Explore central Lisbon today including the Castelo de Sao Jorge, Alfama District, and Praca do Comercio.

Thursday, October 28
Take an excursion to the fairytale village of Sintra, once a favored royal summer retreat and a UNESCO world heritage site. Visit the Pena Palace, National Palace, and much more.

Friday, October 29
Go to Belem to visit the Tower of Belem, Discoveries Monument, Jeronimos Monastery and the 25 April Bridge.

Saturday, October 30
Drive to Seville via Evora, where we visit the medieval, walled city, the macabre Chapel of Bones, and the Roman temple of Diana. Continue on to Seville and settle into our hotel. Stay in Seville for 3 nights.

Sunday, October 31
Take a grand tour of Seville. Visit the Alcázar of Seville - the Moorish royal palace with fountain- filled gardens, ornate arches and 16th century tiles. Also, go into Seville’s grand cathedral and tour its historic bullring. Soak up the atmosphere of the city during the evening paseo.

Monday, November 1
Depart for Cordoba in the morning by van. Visit the Great Cathedral and Mosque, plus the beautiful candy-striped La Mezquita and the cobblestoned streets of Juderia. Return to Seville in the afternoon.

Tuesday, November 2
Depart for Granada. Afternoon orientation walk around Granada including the Royal Chapel of Isabel and Ferdinand and many other sights in the beautiful city center. Stay two nights in Granada.

Wednesday, November 3
Visit the famed Alhambra, built as a "Paradise on Earth" by the Moorish caliphs who ruled in the 13th century. Enjoy a stroll through the Generalife and get lost in the Albayzin to discover Moorish gems.

Thursday, November 4
Drive to Toledo, stopping by Consuegra to visit the windmills of the Spanish plain. Visit the Cathedral of Toledo and view the skyline from afar. Continue on to Madrid. Stay in Madrid for 3 nights.

Friday, November 5
Grand tour of Madrid starting at Plaza Mayor, then onwards to the Palacio Real. Afternoon free time in Madrid.

Saturday, November 6
Today is our art museum day! Visit the Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, two famous and well- known art museums located close to each other. Alternatively, free day in Madrid to rest and recharge.

Sunday, November 7
Depart for Barcelona in the morning by train. Afternoon relaxing orientation walk around central Barcelona. Stay in Barcelona for 3 nights.

Monday, November 8
Visit Sagrada Familia in the morning. After lunch, explore the old parts of the city: the Barri Gotic and El Born.

Tuesday, November 9
Go to Parc Guell. Afternoon free time to do what you desire. Group farewell dinner at a deaf-owned restaurant.

Wednesday, November 10
Transfer to Barcelona airport for your flight back home.

Updated as of 11/2/2025

Matt, born in the former GDR (German Democratic Republic) and a seasoned traveler, Matt finds his heart drawn to Japan and the Brittany region of France, which he considers his “heartland.” Now based in Paris, he shares his life with his French partner, Alexandre, who is proudly from Brittany. Known for his warm and radiant smile, Matt loves meeting people from all walks of life. His motto: “Just smile and be happy!”

• 15 nights in 3/4-star accommodations.

• 17 meals: Breakfast (15), Dinner (2)

• Services of a deaf Tour Leader on call 24 hours a day.

• Services of local deaf guides.

• All transportation expenses.

• All city and/or tourist taxes. 

• Airport transfers at beginning and end of tour.

• All admission fees for attractions and museums mentioned in the itinerary.

• Informative travel preparation packet.

• $100 Repeat Customer Discount per person on your next regular tour.

• Domestic and/or international airfares.

• All other meals not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses.

• Travel Insurance.

• All types of transit and tourist visas (if applicable) - e.g. ETIAS.

• Tips for your Tour Leader, Tour Assistant(s) and/or Local Guides

• Tour begins in Lisbon, Portugal and ends in Barcelona, Spain.

• Tour will be confirmed when we meet the minimum number of participants

• When the tour is confirmed, additional deposits or payments may be required

• Significant walking is expected during the tour, and moderate physical fitness is required

• Hands On Travel recommends purchasing a travel insurance plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected

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With this tour confirmation, your $500 deposit is now non-refundable in any event you need to back out. However, it may be transferable to a future tour.