Spain and Portugal Tour October 3-14, 2017 Aaron Garber, Tour Coordinator; Lucy Ryan, Tour Director Below is a detailed itinerary for the tour to Spain and Portugal. While changes to the tour are not likely, please realize that weather and site renovations could keep the tour group from any given site. The meals that are included on the tour are specified for each date: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), and Dinner (D). All lodging is excellent four-star accommodation that is centrally located and allows tourists opportunities to explore the downtown areas. DAY 1 - Tuesday, October 3 A private charter vehicle with pick-ups in Roanoke, Bedford, and Lynchburg will take us to Dulles airport for our flight to Lisbon, Portugal. Aaron Garber will be with you for the entire tour. DAY 2 - Wednesday, October 4 (D) We arrive in Lisbon where Tour Director Lucy Ryan greets us. Please read more about Lucy at www.wordsofmouth.co.uk/contact.html --- We eat dinner as a group our first night in Portugal. Lodging: Hotel Mundial - www.hotel-mundial.pt DAY 3 - Thursday, October 5 (B) Today we take a fabulous sightseeing tour of Lisbon with a local guide which will include the Monument of the Discoveries, Alfama district, Rossio Square, St George’s Castle and an inside visit to Jeronimos Monastery. You will have time in the afternoon at your leisure to either visit the Port wine institute and the Miraduouro de Sao Pedro de Alcantara or the Bairro Alto art museum or the Belem Tower among many other options. Lodging: Hotel Mundial DAY 4 - Friday, October 6 (B) We visit the Portuguese coast at Estoril and the fishing village of Cascais, including Mouth of Hell Sea Cave. Then we go to the hillside town of Sintra and its National Palace which is the summer residence of Portuguese kings and famed for its tile work. Lodging: Hotel Mundial DAY 5 - Saturday, October 7 (B) We fly from Lisbon to Madrid. Lodging: Hotel Innside Genova - www.melia.com/en/hotels/spain/madrid/innside-madridgenova/index.html or Hotel Innside Luchana - www.melia.com/en/hotels/spain/madrid/innsidemadrid-luchana-22/index.html DAY 6 - Sunday, October 8 (B,D) This full day includes a local guide taking us on a sightseeing tour of Madrid that includes a panoramic drive around the city, outside visit to the Ventas bullring and entrance into the Prado Museum, Madrid's number one cultural sight and one of the most famous art galleries in the world. In the evening, we will enjoy an unforgettable dinner and flamenco performance! Lodging: Hotel Innside Genova or Hotel Innside Luchana

DAY 7 - Monday, October 9 (B) We take a sightseeing tour of Toledo with a local guide. We visit the cathedral and the Santo Tome church that is known for El Greco's painting "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz". Lodging: Hotel Innside Genova or Hotel Innside Luchana DAY 8 - Tuesday, October 10 (B) Today we hop on board the AVE train and head to Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region. Barcelona is defined by quirky art and architecture, imaginative food and vibrant street life. We take a tour with a local guide and also visit Sagrada Familia, a large Catholic church and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We also visit Park Guell, one of the most beautiful icons in Barcelona. The park is a work of Antoni Gaudi and has wonderful views of the city. Enjoy a fantastic green walk surrounded by modernistic works. Lodging: Hotel Catalonia Eixample 1864 - www.eixample.barcelonahotels.it DAY 9 - Wednesday, October 11 (B) Our day includes time in Monsterrat, including the incredible mountainside Benedictine Monastery. We will also spend time in the beautiful Cava vineyards. Lodging: Hotel Catalonia Eixample 1864 DAY 10 - Thursday, October 12 (B,L) Learn to cook with Spanish flare as we take our own private cooking lesson! A trip to the Boqueria market as well gives us an overview on Spanish food. You will have free time in the afternoon. Lodging: Hotel Catalonia Eixample 1864 DAY 11 - Friday, October 13 (B,D) For our final full day in Spain, we spend half of the day with a local guide taking us on a walking tour through the Gothic Quarter, so called because it used to be the Roman village and thus has some remnants of its glorious past. These days because of the constant modernization it is easy to spot an ancient building right next to one built in the 90s. It is this mix of old and new that brings people from all over the world to stay in the Gothic Quarter. In addition, we will visit the Picasso Museum. Our final evening together will include a delicious group dinner! Lodging: Hotel Catalonia Eixample 1864 DAY 12 - Saturday, October 14 (B) We fly home from Spain with many wonderful and lasting tour memories. A private charter vehicle will bring us back to the region.

Tour Costs  $4,200 (per person) for a double occupancy room; single occupancy adds $800  PAYMENT OPTIONS:  Pay the full amount upon booking - pay in full by check by March 1, 2017 and receive $100 off per person  Make a deposit of $200 to reserve your place on the tour and make two subsequent payments o Payment 1: $2,000 due by June 1, 2017 - joining the tour after this date is subject to availability and a price increase o Payment 2: $2,000 (double occupancy); $2,800 (single occupancy) due by August 1, 2017 - joining the tour after this date is subject to availability and a price increase

 We will always do our best to refund as much of your money to you as possible if you should have to cancel your tour. However, there are certain costs that we do incur that are not

refundable to ITC and therefore not refundable to you. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.  Please read the terms and conditions for the tour: internationaltourco.com/Terms_conditions.htm  You may purchase your tour with a check at the address below, or you may pay by credit/debit card at our web site www.internationaltourco.com. Please make your check payable to International Tour Company and put 2017 Spain-Portugal Tour in the memo line. Mail your check to: International Tour Company P.O. Box 23 Cloverdale, VA 24077-0023

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Roundtrip economy airfare from Dulles International Airport Airport/airline taxes and fees Flight from Lisbon to Madrid All lodging in excellent 4-star hotels in locations that allow tourists to explore on their own All ground transportation, including transfers to and from the airports in Portugal and Spain and transportation to Dulles airport from Roanoke/Bedford/Lynchburg Breakfast every morning; three dinners; one lunch All tips for the Tour Director, local guides, coach drivers in the U.S., Spain, and Portugal Entrance fees to Dos Jeronimos, Sintra, Flamenco evening, Prado, Sant Tome, Toleo Cathedral, Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Montserrat, Spanish Cooking Lesson, Picasso Museum Local guides in Lisbon, Estoril, Sintra, Toledo, Madrid, and Barcelona Quietvox headsets to help hear the tour guides better Porterage at the hotels. Please limit the porterage to one item per person.

What is not included:  Travel insurance - I have worked with and recommend Alan Lightbody from Travel Insurance Center - [email protected] or 1-866-979-6753 Ext. 3648.  Meals not specified above; drinks at meals unless already included  Passport costs

Other Important Information  I suggest bringing $500 in cash or less cash if you choose to use a credit/debit card. Spain and Portugal both use the Euro. It is best to exchange your money before you leave the U.S.  Please contact your credit/debit card company before you leave to make sure your card will work and to give them information they need for security purposes.  You need a valid U.S. passport that expires no less than six months beyond our return date.  You do not need a visa for this trip.  No special shots or vaccines are necessary.

Tour Coordinator Aaron Garber

I began my international travels when I spent two months in Germany at the age of 14. It was easy and natural for me to fall in love with a different country, a new culture, and an unfamiliar language. Since that time, over nearly 30 years ago, I have had the great fortune to travel as a tour director, tourist, and musician to Europe 17 times, Africa, South America, and Central America. Touring the world never gets old for me; in fact, I find that I like it more with every trip I take. As the Founder and President of International Tour Company, you have my assurance that each and every tourist is important to us. My tour directors and I have taken our many combined experiences to carefully craft the best tours we can possibly imagine. It is my hope that you will choose one of our tours because I have full confidence that your experience will be one that you remember favorably for a lifetime. Aaron Garber, Founder and President International Tour Company

Tour Director Lucy Ryan

I have spent the past ten years working as a tour guide/tour manager across Europe. I work in Spain, France and Italy all the time, but I also work in Greece, Germany, Austria, Turkey, Portugal, India and the UK on a more infrequent basis. I work for the American Council for International Studies (ACIS), Road Scholar and Riviera Travel Ltd. My work comprises ensuring the smooth running of itineraries to ensure that clients make the best use of their time, suggesting places to visit, things to do and where to eat, delivering commentary on the cities and countries we go to and liaising with local suppliers in order to achieve the best possible service. Furthermore I also teach French, Spanish and Italian as part of people’s trips, as there is no better place to learn a language than the country itself. My work is with all age groups, from middle and high school students to those whose outward age belies their 'young at heart' attitude. Not only have I tour guided, I have also set up excursions, visits, restaurants and sourced local experts as part of my work. Lucy Ryan, Tour Director International Tour Company

Barcelona on the left; Montserrat on the right

The Basilica in Barcelona

Dos Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon on the left; Sintra National Palace on the right

Flamenco dance on the left; Spanish cooking class on the right