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Embark on a captivating journey through the Iberian Peninsula, where ancient cities whisper tales of royalty and romance, and cobblestone streets echo with the rhythms of flamenco and fado.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Start your journey in Spain at the vibrant streets of Madrid, before you journey south into the footprints of the Moorish trail in Granada, Ronda and Seville. Thereafter, we will traverse across the border through the medieval white-washed houses of Evora into Lisbon. Explore the fairytale palaces of Sintra, wander through the quaint Obidos and conclude in the wine-soaked allure of Porto and Douro Valley.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Embark on a captivating journey through the Iberian Peninsula, where ancient cities whisper tales of royalty and romance, and cobblestone streets echo with the rhythms of flamenco and fado. Start your journey in Spain at the vibrant streets of Madrid, before you journey south into the footprints of the Moorish trail in Granada, Ronda and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13913,"template":"","itinerary-tags":[],"sub-region":[],"region":[85],"experience-level":[],"language":[],"interest":[],"journey-type":[32],"country":[161,147],"class_list":["post-13912","itinerary","type-itinerary","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","region-europe","journey-type-tailor-made","country-portugal","country-spain"],"meta_box":{"popularity_score":"","select_brands":[],"hotels_section_title":"","select_hotel":[],"faq_content_block":[],"hotel_tour_tiers_title":"Hotels & Tour Price","tiers":[{"price_currency":"HKD","price_amount":"66780","price_unit":"Indicative Cost Per Person (HKD) ","hotel_tour_tiers":["13935","13937","13940","13930","13932"]},{"price_currency":"HKD","price_amount":"84580","price_unit":"Indicative Cost Per Person (HKD) ","hotel_tour_tiers":["42595","13932","11224","13943","42597"]},{"price_currency":"HKD","price_amount":"101580","price_unit":"Indicative Cost Per Person (HKD) ","hotel_tour_tiers":["13943","11258","13932","11227","42600"]}],"intriq_note":"

Please note that all prices provided are indicative and may be adjusted based on your travel dates, party size, and any specific requirements you may have.<\/em><\/p>\n","intriq_inquire_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/contact-us\/","itinerary_banner":[{"width":150,"height":150,"file":"2024\/02\/Madrid-Hero-768x338-2.jpg","filesize":66417,"sizes":{"medium":{"file":"Madrid-Hero-768x338-2-300x132.jpg","width":300,"height":132,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":12010,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Madrid-Hero-768x338-2-300x132.jpg"},"thumbnail":{"file":"Madrid-Hero-768x338-2-150x150.jpg","width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":7187,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Madrid-Hero-768x338-2-150x150.jpg"}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]},"ID":"13914","name":"Madrid-Hero-768x338-2.jpg","path":"\/var\/www\/html\/intriq\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Madrid-Hero-768x338-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Madrid-Hero-768x338-2-150x150.jpg","full_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Madrid-Hero-768x338-2.jpg","title":"Madrid-Hero-768x338","caption":"","description":"","alt":"","srcset":false}],"start_date":"","end_date":"","duration_days":"13","duration_nights":"12","pricing_options":[{"price_label":"Price From","price_currency":"HKD","price_amount":"66780","price_unit":"Per person"}],"promotions_grp":[],"download_itinerary_label":"","download_itinerary_attachment":[],"intro_content":"

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Embark on a captivating journey through the Iberian Peninsula, where ancient cities whisper tales of royalty and romance, and cobblestone streets echo with the rhythms of flamenco and fado.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Start your journey in Spain at the vibrant streets of Madrid, before you journey south into the footprints of the Moorish trail in Granada, Ronda and Seville. Thereafter, we will traverse across the border through the medieval white-washed houses of Evora into Lisbon. Explore the fairytale palaces of Sintra, wander through the quaint Obidos and conclude in the wine-soaked allure of Porto and Douro Valley.<\/p>\n","itinerary_highlight_title":"Itinerary Highlights","itinerary_highlights":"

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  • A well-curated and efficient itinerary designed to visit key landmarks while minimizing long driving distances<\/li>\n
  • Carefully curated portfolio of boutique hotels at great locations<\/li>\n
  • Join our Art Specialist at the Prado Museum to admire European art masterpieces<\/li>\n
  • Uncover the hidden countryside gems of Evora and Obidos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","itinerary_offer_title":"","itinerary_offer_content":"","offer_button_title":"","offer_button_url":"","outline_section_title":"Itinerary Outline","itinerary_outline_image":[{"width":150,"height":150,"file":"2024\/02\/StepMap-Map-Legends-of-Spain-Portugal.jpg","filesize":59440,"sizes":{"medium":{"file":"StepMap-Map-Legends-of-Spain-Portugal-300x300.jpg","width":300,"height":300,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":13054,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StepMap-Map-Legends-of-Spain-Portugal-300x300.jpg"},"thumbnail":{"file":"StepMap-Map-Legends-of-Spain-Portugal-150x150.jpg","width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":4263,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StepMap-Map-Legends-of-Spain-Portugal-150x150.jpg"},"medium_large":{"file":"StepMap-Map-Legends-of-Spain-Portugal-768x768.jpg","width":768,"height":768,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":61859,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StepMap-Map-Legends-of-Spain-Portugal-768x768.jpg"}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]},"ID":"39129","name":"StepMap-Map-Legends-of-Spain-Portugal.jpg","path":"\/var\/www\/html\/intriq\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StepMap-Map-Legends-of-Spain-Portugal.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StepMap-Map-Legends-of-Spain-Portugal-150x150.jpg","full_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StepMap-Map-Legends-of-Spain-Portugal.jpg","title":"StepMap-Map-Legends-of-Spain-Portugal","caption":"","description":"","alt":"","srcset":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StepMap-Map-Legends-of-Spain-Portugal-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StepMap-Map-Legends-of-Spain-Portugal-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StepMap-Map-Legends-of-Spain-Portugal-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StepMap-Map-Legends-of-Spain-Portugal.jpg 800w"}],"itinerary_note":"","day_by_day_itinerary":[{"itinerary_day_image":["13916"],"day_title":"Arrival in Madrid","itinerary_content":"Transfer: Airport to hotel<\/strong>\r\n\r\nMeet your driver for transfer to hotel.\r\n\r\nUpon check in, enjoy the day at leisure.","day_hotel":"13930"},{"itinerary_day_image":["13917"],"day_title":"Madrid","itinerary_content":"History of Madrid including Royal Palace Half Day Walking Tour<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe will explore the corners of the historical district, known as Austrias due to its connection with the Habsburgs. 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