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Best of Spain & Portugal (Winter Season)

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Alahambra Palace, Granada
Tour Style: Premium
16 Days from $2,937 per person

Follow the fortunes of the Spanish, Portuguese and Moorish Kingdoms through their grand castles, stupendous religious buildings and incredible works of art. An ideal journey of discovery in autumn, winter or spring.

This page shows Winter Season departures and itinerary; click here to see the main season version of this tour!

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  1. Board your overnight flight to Europe (please ask about our great deals).

  2. At Madrid Airport, transfers depart for your hotel at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm. Later, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception and a beautiful evening of dinner and wine.

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    hotel:Barcelo Torre, Madrid

  3. Guided sightseeing takes you past Madrid's most famous fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles. Drive down the Gran Via to the Royal Palace and Cervantes Monument before crossing the Puerta del Sol. The highlight of your tour is a visit to the magnificent Prado Museum.

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  4. The morning is devoted to Toledo. With your Local Expert, walk through the maze of narrow, cobbled streets. See El Greco's paintings in the Church of Santo Tome. Later, pass the ancient walls of Avila, en route to Salamanca.

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    hotel:Hotel Alameda Palace, Salamanca

  5. Cross the Portuguese border to reach Porto. See the Vila Nova de Gaia wine stores that house the famous wines. Walk along corridors of casks and get to know your tawnys and vintages during a tasting. Admire the multi-colored houses and churches covered in glazed tiles, as well as the iconic bridges.

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    hotel:Hotel NH Collection Porto Batalha, Porto

  6. In Fatima, see the basilica or visit the Chapel of the Apparitions. Then continue to the hilltop town of Obidos, where you'll walk inside the city walls to explore the flower-bedecked houses and narrow, medieval streets. Your next destination is the Portuguese capital.

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    hotel:Dom Pedro Palace, Lisbon

  7. Sightseeing with a Local Expert takes you along the spacious avenues of the Lower Town, hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco and Belem Quarter. Stop by an old patisserie and enjoy a tasting of the famous ‘Pasteis de Belem'. See the Monument to the Discoveries and the more ancient Belem Tower. Next, visit Jeronimos Monastery with its beautiful Manueline architecture.

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  8. With your Local Expert, tour the immense cathedral, burial place of Christopher Columbus, and the slender Giralda Tower. Explore the labyrinthine Santa Cruz Quarter and see the Alcazar. At night, settle back for a Signature Evening of dinner and entertainment featuring a fiery flamenco show.

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    hotel:Ayre Hotel Sevilla, Seville (Executive Rooms)

  9. The day is completely yours to relax, explore, or continue sightseeing in this fascinating city.

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  10. Head to Gibraltar, attached to Spain yet an independent colony under British control since 1704. With your Local Expert visit the Rock of Gibraltar to see St. Michael's Cave and the Barbary Apes. Later, take the scenic route along the Costa del Sol.

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    hotel:Melia Costa Del Sol, Torremolinos

  11. Enjoy the following day at leisure on the sundrenched Costa del Sol.

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  12. Drive to the white-washed village of Mijas. Continue to Granada to visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace. With a Local Expert, see the Lion Court and the water gardens of the royal summer residence. In the evening, choose your own personal ambience and cuisine from our Dine-Around selection of restaurants.

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    hotel:Vincci Albayzin, Granada

  13. Journey to Valencia the 'City of Arts and Sciences'. In the old town, pass the City Gates of Serranos and Quart. Learn the authentic recipe of paella in a fun cookery demonstration for dinner.

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    hotel:Barcelo Valencia

  14. Follow the coast to Peniscola to view the sealapped castle used in the film El Cid.

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    hotel:Hilton Barcelona

  15. Join a Local Expert to drive along the Passeig de Gracia. Continue through the Eixample district for a visit inside Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia Basilica. In the evening, enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine.

    meal(s):BB, CD
    hotel:Pullman Skipper, Barcelona.

  16. Departure transfers arrive at Barcelona Airport at 7:00 am, 9:00 am and 11:00 am. The 9:00 am transfer will continue to Madrid, scheduled to arrive early evening at Madrid Airport, followed by the Madrid tour hotel.

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  • Sightseeing with Local Experts Sightseeing with Local Experts
  • VIP Access VIP Access
  • WIFI on Coach and in Hotels WIFI on Coach and in Hotels
  • Personal Flight Options Personal Flight Options
  • Most Meals Most Meals
  • Hotel Tips Hotel Tips
  • Expertly Selected Hotels Expertly Selected Hotels
  • Cultural Enrichment Cultural Enrichment

Included Quality Dining

14 Buffet Breakfasts (BB); plus 1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 3 three-course table d'hôte Dinners (DW), 1 Signature Evening (SE), 1 Dine-Around (DA), 1 Highlight Dinner (HD) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD) all with wine, plus tea or coffee.

Departures on tour for Christmas and New Year's Eve enjoy a festive Highlight Dinner.

Signature Experiences

MADRID:

  • Witness the world's finest collection of Spanish paintings as you tour the Prado Museum with an expert art historian.

TOLEDO:

  • With a Local Expert, visit the Church of Santo Tomé and see El Greco's masterpiece.

LISBON:

  • Stroll through the old Belém Quarter with a Local Expert and visit Jeronimos Monastery.

GRANADA:

  • Best interpreted with the help of a Local Expert, the Alhambra Palace is the ultimate in Muslim architecture.

BARCELONA:

  • Explore Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Família Basilica, guided by a Local Expert.

Top Rated Highlights

FÁTIMA:

  • Join the faithful at one of the world’s holiest sites and pay homage at the Chapel of the Apparitions.
  • Definite Departure
  • Festive Celebrations
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  • Festive Celebrations : Christmas and/or New Year Celebrations have been arranged for these departures.

  • Alternative Hotel : This departure may include alternate hotels in select cities.

Additional Visa Requirements: Passengers who require visas for the UK will also need a separate visa for Gibraltar.

 

Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement.

Single Room Supplement: from $800 p.p.

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $132 per person.

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  • U.S. citizens traveling to Spain and Portugal must have a current passport valid for six months beyond the conclusion of their trip. You can find information on how to apply for a passport here, and how to renew a passport here. No visa is required for U.S. citizens visiting Spain and Portugal.

  • The currency in Spain and Portugal is the Euro (€).  While it’s a good idea to bring some money for when you first arrive, you’ll usually find a better exchange rate in your destination.  The most convenient way to obtain cash is to use your ATM card at local banks in Spain and Portugal. We recommend you also bring a valid credit card for purchases while you are traveling.  It is important that you inform your financial institutions of your travel plans before you leave home so they don’t flag your purchases as potentially fraudulent charges.

  • Spain offers a delicious selection of cured hams, chorizo sausage, seafood, cheeses, and more.  Try traditional dishes such as tortilla española (Spanish omelet), paella, and desserts such as flan, churros, and Catalan cream. For a quick lunch at a reasonable price, stop by a café or food cart for a bocadillo, a traditional Spanish sandwich made with baguette-style bread, ham and cheese.  In the evening, try a selection of tapas – small bites served in bars and restaurants that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a meal. 

    With Portugal’s long coastline, seafood is featured prominently on their menus. Popular dishes include sopa de mariscos (a shellfish soup) and bacalhau (dried codfish), and Portuguese grilled chicken prepared with chili, garlic and olive oil. For dessert, don’t miss out on the famous pastéis de nata custard pastry or arroz dolce (rice pudding) and a glass of port wine. 

  • We suggest bringing a variety of lightweight clothing items that can be layered to save space in your suitcase.  This will also give you many options for how to dress in Spain and Portugal’s varying climates. It’s a good idea to bring a lightweight scarf to wear at religious sites and in the evening when temperatures cool off. For more helpful information please refer to our Packing Tips & Packing List.

  • Tipping in Spain and Portugal is much less common than in the U.S. When dining out, it’s appreciated, although not required, to leave a few extra euros for your server, and up to 10 percent for particularly good service.  Leave your tip on the table rather than adding it to your credit card slip to ensure that your waiter receives it. 

    At the end of your guided vacation, it’s customary to offer your motor coach driver and Travel Director a gratuity. We recommend €3.00 per person/per day for your driver and €5.00 per person/per day for your Travel Director.  Recommended gratuity for a Local Host and Local Specialist is 1-2 euros per person, paid at the conclusion of each guided visit.  A convenient option is to prepay your tips before your departure.

  • Baggage on our trips is restricted to one large suitcase per person with dimensions not exceeding 30x19x10 inches and a maximum weight of 50 pounds. You are also permitted one piece of hand luggage, which should be small enough to fit under your coach seat or on the small overhead shelf compartment. Please note that luggage with an adjustable handle and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartment of the coach. Hotel porterage is included in your vacation.

  • You will need to be comfortable on your feet, walking and standing for up to three hours in various weather conditions.  All of our vacations involve walking, often on cobblestone and uneven surfaces in historic city centers.  In order to get the most out of your vacation you need to be able to comfortably walk 1-3 miles unassisted in one day, be in good condition and be able to keep pace with the group. 

    If you need any medications, it is important that you bring enough to last you the whole trip and keep them in your carry-on bag while you travel.

  • We highly recommend our optional Travel Protection Plan, which allows you to cancel for any reason up to 48 hours before departure. The plan also includes trip interruption, baggage loss or delay, and medical and emergency assistance. Click here for a summary of coverage details, terms and conditions.

Reviews

Monday, July 31, 2017
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Service rating : The travel plans to the US was horrific. The 9-10 hour trip from Spain to Canada was in an old plane (Air Canada lines) with very limited leg room and no entertainment screen. The crew was lazy and inattentive and the ride was very bumpy throughout like they could not change altitude. The trip from Canada to Seattle was in an excellent plane for 6 hours (no food or snacks included). However, we did not get aisle seats as requested (we changed to the Canadian flight because our plane was changed four times before we left and we had to grapple for aisle seats each change. Air Canada chose to change our seats without ANY notice. We have medical conditions that receive some relief by being able to get up and move around throughout the flight. Being by the window and in the middle does not lend itself to do this without disrupting the entire row over and over. Horrible flights.
Vacation : The tour was excellent. Hotels were wonderful. The bus was also perfect. The tour guide was top-notch.....was organized and met everyone's needs. He treated the entire group with individual attention. Some credit for a great trip was also due to the group itself. We only had late members ONCE! The only drawback was the oppressive heat in Spain......the tours by the local guides should have been adjusted to shortening the time we were exposed to outdoor sun and heat along with limiting the gathered talks in building without air conditioning.
Response from Grand European Travel:
We are terribly sorry to hear about your poor experience with Air Canada.  Grand European cannot control what happens with the airline directly but we will be happy to report your experience directly to Air Canada if you have not already done so.  We do book the most direct flights available at the time you make your reservation, but if you have a preferred airline that you like to fly, we can certainly make those arrangements.
Friday, August 4, 2017
Sunday, July 30, 2017
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Service rating : Our flight home was terrible. Instead of flying us home on United they put us on Air Canada. The flight from Barcelona to Toronto was on a plane with no audio players. An older plane with a terrible crew who did not service the plane like most airlines do. The layover in Toronto was over 5 hours. The trip from Toronto to Seattle had a better crew and plane. However, we were not allowed to pick our seats until we got to the airport. When we arrived at the Barcelona airport, they said that all seats were assigned for the Toronto to Seattle flight. Both my wife and I had the middle seats in different rows. For months we had tried to get aisle seats because of my blood clots and my wife's double hip and knee replacements. Grand European had the ability to get us on aisle seats, and would not get us decent flights on the way home.
Vacation : The trip was well planned and the tour director and driver did a great job. Some optional tours were to long at some of the locations when the weather was 110 degrees. A few of the optional tours should have been included in the price of the package.
Response from Grand European Travel:
We are terribly sorry to hear about your poor experience with Air Canada.  Grand European cannot control what happens with the airline directly but we will be happy to report your experience directly to Air Canada if you have not already done so.  We do book the most direct flights available at the time you make your reservation, but if you have a preferred airline that you like to fly, we can certainly make those arrangements.
Friday, August 4, 2017
Thursday, July 13, 2017
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Service rating : Our family thoroughly enjoyed this vacation with Insights Travel. Our tour guide (Phillipe) was extremely knowledgeable of all the cities/towns we visited and you could tell he does his homework to share little facts and tidbits with the group that made things interesting. The hotels and food were great.
Vacation : Would have preferred that many of the optional/add-on trips be included in the package price up front as most of the group did them anyway.
Sunday, June 25, 2017
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Service rating : I enjoyed the whole experience. The services were excellent and the accommodations were very satisfactory. Due to the large numbers of people trying to see the attractions we were hurried through the attraction and I got left behind a couple of times while trying to catch the desired photograph. I did not get left at the spot though.
Vacation : There were more choices than could be attended to in the time allotted.
Saturday, June 24, 2017
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Service rating : The places to visit were Great with a lot of history. The city guides were knowledgeable and answered questions. Some of the hotels were not up to your usual quality. The regular Bus driver was outstanding. The replacement driver for two days was not as good. Almost hit a tour bus but we hollered for him to stop in time. Some of the food was not up to par. The tour director was not A+ like most of your directors are on other trips.
Vacation : Worth every bit of the price.
Monday, June 19, 2017
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Service rating : Our trip was organized well and our tour director, Toni, did an exceptional job of keeping everything running smoothly. We would recommend this trip to our friends.
Vacation : The trip gave us a real sense of the culture of Spain and Portugal.
Saturday, June 17, 2017
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Service rating : Yes covered a lot in two weeks. Motor coach was great as was drive and tour director.
Vacation : Very reasonable cost for what we received.
Sunday, June 4, 2017
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Service rating : We had the best trip ever! Daniel our tour guide was super He met everyone needs with charm , ease and so knowledgeable ! Our driver, Helgar , took such great care of us ! Great comfortable bus and great hotels ! Will definitely do another trip with insight guides ! Perfect
Vacation : Great itinerary , guide , driver, hotels , weather, tour group ! Would have loved to have stayed longer !
Response from Grand European Travel:
We're so glad to hear your trip was the best ever! Thanks for taking the time to let us know.
Friday, June 9, 2017
Sunday, June 4, 2017
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Service rating : I would definitely recommend Grand European and would use them again. In fact, I have used them before. They handled everything and everything went off with no problems.
Vacation : Some of the options should have been included. Lots of walking, stairs and inclines. Fast paced trip.
Response from Grand European Travel:
Thanks for the kind comments! Glad to hear you enjoy our customer service.
Friday, June 9, 2017
Sunday, June 4, 2017
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Service rating : Excellent tour guide Emma Holmes was the best! She was well informed well prepared very knowledgeable looked after us very well gave us many perks Played beautiful and informative videos do we knew ahead of time what we were going to experience - arranged very nice optional tours and is the only guide to date who was up at the crack of dawn to see us off. Kudos to her The deSousas
Vacation : Saw all that we had set out to see
Response from Grand European Travel:
Thank you very much for the feedback! We agree, Emma is one of our very best  Travel Directors.  Glad you had such a lovely time in Spain and Portugal.
Friday, June 9, 2017
Saturday, June 3, 2017
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Service rating : Passed on savings and always quick to respond back.
Vacation : Trip and excursions were well worth the money. Knowledgeable tour guides.
Friday, June 2, 2017
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Service rating : It was an incredible experience, the guide was great, also the driver.
Vacation : It was a good deal, and Tees Diaz help us a lot.
Sunday, May 28, 2017
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Service rating : I was quite impressed with Grand European from the first phone call to the completion of my trip. I hadn't done a bus trip in many years, and I was very pleased with the roominess of the coach, and I loved having Wi-Fi available during our trip. The hotels were beautiful and well-located. Our tour guide Dominic was superb!
Vacation : This trip was a wonderful experience. However, I think some of the "extra" excursions should have been included in the basic trip -- almost 100% of our group went on all the extra excursiions.
Monday, May 22, 2017
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Service rating : The agents are always polite and helpful. They take their time with the clients completing the transactions efficiently and thoroughly.
Vacation : The tour was fabulous. Our tour director, Betty Griffiths, was personable, very well-organized and extremely professional. She was very approachable and gave everyone multiple opportunities to ask questions or express concerns on an individual basis. The hotels were excellent and all but one meal (Betty dealt with this) were great. Even though it took extra work and flexibility, Betty was able to secure coveted Alhambra tickets!
Saturday, May 20, 2017
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Service rating : Service was excellent! Always on time, gracious and helpful. Dealt with situations in a professional way
Vacation : Saw the very best of both countries
Friday, May 19, 2017
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Service rating : Our Insight Travel Guide, Toni Aguilar was excellent, very knowledgeable, professional, humorous and related to all the various personalities. The hotels were excellent, the included meals very good and included tours very varied. Our only complaint was there was very little down time to relax and have time to reflect on all that we had seen. Also, too many one night stays which demanded very early wake ups and departure times. Would recommend more two night stays. In all we would recommend the tour but not to the faint of heart.
Vacation : It was certainly worth the time and money spent.
Sunday, May 14, 2017
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Service rating : Original booking messed up, but GET fulfilled obligations
Vacation : Great tour guide (Tania). Lots of up and down hills and stairs. This probably should be rated as "Active".
Saturday, May 6, 2017
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Service rating : It was great to see all the places, but this is the first time we have ever taken a bus tour so were not prepared for all the time on the bus or getting up early to get our bags out. I must admit that the bus was the best on we have ever been on. We loved all the space annd the driver was terfic.
Vacation : It was good value for the money
Response from Grand European Travel:
This trip does cover quite a bit of ground and there can be some long travel days.We're glad that you found the motor coaches comfortable for those travel days and that you enjoyed yourself overall. 
Monday, May 8, 2017
Saturday, May 6, 2017
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Service rating : The service was great and informative. Excellent program director and bus driver. Having 41 seats on a regular size bus provided lots of leg room, especially for my husband who is 6' 6"! The cities/towns that we stopped in were excellent and great choices! Enjoyed the countryside and had been looking to book this trip for last two years! No regrets and would recommend this trip to everyone.
Vacation : Could not have rated this anything but--this was a wonderful trip with no regrets!
Response from Grand European Travel:
We appreciate your kind words! VEry happy that you enjoyed Spain and Portugal and we hope to see you on another trip in the near future.
Monday, May 8, 2017
Monday, April 24, 2017
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Service rating : Our trip was with Insight but I booked it last fall through Grand European and had a wonderful agent who worked with me on selecting the date and arranging air travel, an extra night in Madrid and our transportation from the airport to the hotel in Madrid. All of these reservations worked out perfectly. I had further contact with Grand European agents closer to the start of the trip, and in all cases the people I spoke with were helpful and friendly.
Vacation : This was a wonderful trip, in spite of the fact that I developed bronchitis and required the services of a doctor in Lisbon. Our tour director made all of the arrangements for me and the doctor arrived at my hotel room 30 minutes after I checked in. Our tour was extensive and varied. Our tour director was beyond excellent and our fellow travelers quickly bonded into a cohesive group. We enjoyed the experience of meeting people from around the globe.
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
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Service rating : Very good selection. As is typical of travel guides, stop to let the stragglers catch up but then takes off again before the stragglers can catch their breath. Found it very taxing trying to keep up with the group.
Vacation : saw so many marvelous places.
Saturday, November 19, 2016
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Service rating : All in one ease of booking.
Vacation : Optional excursions should have been part of the tour instead of add ons. If it's worth seeing, it should be included in the itinerary. No other tour operator we've used did this. It added $500.00/each to cost of tour.
Saturday, November 5, 2016
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Service rating : Everything handled and excellent service
Vacation : Fabulous!
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
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Service rating : Insight Vacations ran the tour and the bus was very comfortable and tour director very knowledgeable and professional. The only hitch was the amount of time between landing, customs, and our connecting flight home. You booked with only 1:45 minutes. We really needed 2-1/2 to 3 hours inbetween in order to make our flight (which we did not - nor the next one).
Vacation : Great tour and hotels. 99% of the stops were great. As always we booked additional tours but on retrospect, could have used the free time in some of the fabulous cities.
Response from Grand European Travel:
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will certainly review our connection times for flights moving forward. We hope to see you on another trip very soon!

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Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Sunday, October 23, 2016
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Service rating : liked the additional knowledge and lectures by the guide.
Vacation : Excellent guide and bus driver. Did not like the additional expenses of adding the many excursions which should have been in the up front costs.
Sunday, October 23, 2016
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Service rating : I wish we had had a list of participants and introductions at the beginning of the tour. With 40 folks and only first names it was hard to remember where people were from or their last name.
Vacation : Excellent
Friday, October 21, 2016
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Service rating : Very efficient and professional as well as personal.
Vacation : Excellent planning of this tour. Portugal was wonderful!
Response from Grand European Travel:
Thank you for your kind words. We're so happy to see you enjoyed your trip!

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Friday, October 21, 2016
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Service rating : David Frontella is the best.
Vacation : Excellent Tour Director, Driver, accommodations, & local guides.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
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Service rating : We were put on Insight
Vacation : Outstanding in all respects-itinerary, hotels, couch,tour guide.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
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Service rating : Good program, well organized trip
Vacation : Well organized trip and a great tour director made it possible to get the best of both countries in the available time. City tours, special events (flamenco night), wine tasting (Porto, Málaga, Valencia), many little treats (marzipan, sweet and salty pastries, etc) the visited area is known for, history lessons during long bus drives helped to understand the culture and taste of the countries.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
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Service rating : Did not receive aisle seats even though was assured by the travel agent. Claustrophobia is an issue. American Airlines had three stops back to the USA for a total of 16 hours in the air. Use an airline that flies more directly.
Vacation : Added charges for routine side trips. I understand payment for meals but not side trips.
Response from Grand European Travel:
We're sorry to hear about the trouble with your flights. Our records show that you preferred window seating on all of your flights, which is what we requested for you. We always do our best to work with the airlines on seat requests but ultimately they are under control of the airline itself and cannot be guaranteed. We hope that despite the flight issues, you were able to enjoy your trip. We appreciate your feedback.

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Monday, October 24, 2016
Thursday, October 20, 2016
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Service rating : You made the airline reservations as well as the tour. However, according to American Airlines, you did not provide them with our contact information, so we were not able to obtain our boarding passes before the flight
Vacation : Very hectic tour. The tour guide was defensive and didn't listen- only talked. Tried so hard to be funny, it was wearing.
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
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Service rating : Suggestion - since this was advertised with AARP, it would be helpful to show what parts of the tours are on cobblestones, many steps, and include hours of walking and/or standing. Those with mobility problems sometimes held up the group and complained that they didn't know there would be so much physical effort. While we were able, I did not want to see others uncomfortable. Look at how Oceania Cruise rates their excursions with little walking icons. They are most helpful.
Vacation : Bus travel can be exhausting, but I found the trip exhilarating! I was most apprehensive about traveling via bus. As a sometimes nervous rider, I was completely at ease throughout the trip. Our driver, Alberto, made the travel very comfortable. He was the smoothest driver - and personable and very professional. He not only took his job very seriously, he enjoyed his job and he made every effort to make sure we were comfortable and enjoyed our journey.
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
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Service rating : The sites we saw and the included dinners and the extra fee dinners were fantastic. Plenty to eat and drink. More than I have received on other tours. Loved it.
Vacation : Repeat what I said above. Dawn was fantastic as a guide also.
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
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Service rating : love the extra leg room
Vacation : great tour director and equally great driver
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
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Service rating : Everyone was courteous and helpful and bent over backwards to make Spain fit my dates of travel.
Vacation : Not only the country of Spain was beautiful the guide Tony made it come alive. I really enjoyed my trip.
Friday, September 23, 2016
Best of Spain & Portugal
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Vacation:
Service rating : Insight did a wonderful job of planning and executing the tour. I will definitely use them again.
Vacation : I definitely feel like I got to see the best of both countries.
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Best of Spain & Portugal
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Vacation:
Service rating : Everything came off as planned.
Vacation : It was a first class experience. First class hotels, great side trips, lots of included dinners. Excellent food and WINE. Great experience.
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Best of Spain & Portugal
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Vacation:
Service rating : The representative I woke with, Barbara Gardner was very helpful and patient with my abundant questions.
Vacation : Would have been nice to have an Optional dinner with a local family experience. Other than that, loved the two night stays, the interesting historical commentary by our tour guide Enzo and the overall experience.
Friday, September 16, 2016
Best of Spain & Portugal
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Vacation:
Service rating : Have a 'personal' rep (Kari) that assists in making all our special arrangements for extra days before and after the main tour, as well as airline arrangements. Her knowledge of individual tour details is invaluable. GET is our first choice when deciding on a new adventure.
Vacation : Tour was conducted by Insight, not GET, which we prefer. The personal experiences of our tour guide, Felipe Oliviera, were a highlight of the trip. Shopping experiences left much to be desired; lots of mass produced tourist stuff, few stops with hand crafted items. Loved Obidos!
Response from Grand European Travel:
We appreciate your repeat business so much. We will be sure to share your comments with Kari and thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.

Grand European Travel
Friday, September 16, 2016

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