Tour Code: 26PNS1
Tour Manager: Terry Giansanti
Tour Leaders: Terry Giansanti & Matt Daniel
Group Size: 14
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.
Friday, April 24
Explore central Lisbon today including the Castelo de Sao Jorge, Alfama District, and Praca do Comercio. Group welcome dinner. Stay in Lisbon for 3 nights.
Saturday, April 25
Go to Belem to visit the Tower of Belem, Discoveries Monument, Jeronimos Monastery and the 25 April Bridge.
Sunday, April 26
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.
Monday, April 27
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 in our hotel. Stay in Seville for 3 nights.
Tuesday, April 28
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.
Wednesday, April 29
Depart for Cordoba in the morning by train. 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.
Thursday, April 30
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.
Friday, May 1
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.
Saturday, May 2
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.
Sunday, May 3
Grand tour of Madrid starting at Plaza Mayor, then onwards to the Palacio Real. Afternoon free time in Madrid. Optional stop at Reina Sofia Museum for Picasso’s “Guernica” masterpiece.
Monday, May 4
Today is our 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.
Tuesday, May 5
Depart for Barcelona in the morning by train. Afternoon relaxing orientation walk around central Barcelona. Stay in Barcelona for 3 nights.
Wednesday, May 6
Visit Sagrada Familia in the morning. After lunch, explore the old parts of the city: the Barri Gotic and El Born.
Thursday, May 7
Go to Parc Guell. Afternoon free time to do what you desire. Group farewell dinner at a deaf-owned restaurant.
Friday, May 8
Transfer to Barcelona airport for your flight back home.
Updated 12/30/2024
Terry is a deaf American with Italian bloodlines who now lives in Rome, Italy. After graduating from Gallaudet University, he came to Europe in search of “la dolce vita” (the sweet life). In 2002 he established Hands On Travel to share his love of Europe with deaf travelers. His passions are traveling, reading, food, and sports.
Matt, born in the former GDR (German Democratic Republic) and a seasoned traveler, Matthias 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, Matthias 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.
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.
Airport transfers at beginning and end of tour.
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
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Significant walking is expected during the tour, and moderate physical fitness is required
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