Spain & Portugal in Depth
Spain & Portugal in Depth
90% of travelers rated this trip excellent
The overall traveler excellence rating is based on the results of post trip surveys completed by travelers who have taken this trip. Travelers can choose to rate their experience “excellent,” “good,” “fair,” and “poor;” this percentage indicates how many travelers rated their experience “excellent.” More than 70% of travelers complete this survey after returning from their trip. Travelers rate excellence across their entire travel experience, focusing on the categories below:
- Program Director: 98% of travelers rated their Program Director “excellent,” citing his or her facilitation of people-to-people interactions, communication skills, and overall performance.
- Learning & Discovery: 89% of travelers rated the learning and discovery activities on this trip “excellent,” citing its authentic cultural experiences and controversial conversations.
- Solo Women Excellence: 88% of solo women travelers who joined us independently or shared a room with a mother, daughter, sister, or friend rated their experience on this trip “excellent.”
NEW: Activity Level
Our NEW Activity Level rating system ranks our trips on a scale of 1 (easiest) to 5 (most difficult) to help you determine if a trip is right for you. The information below is a general guide to our rating system, but see our itineraries for much more detailed physical activity information about each trip.
Activity Level 1:
Easy
Travelers should be able to climb 25 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 1-2 miles over some uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last at least 1-2 hours at a time. Altitude can range from zero to 5,000 feet.
Activity Level 2:
Moderately Easy
Travelers should be able to climb 40 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 2-3 miles over some uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for at least 2-3 hours at a time. Altitude can range from zero to 5,000 feet.
Activity Level 3:
Moderate
Travelers should be able to climb 60 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 3 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 3 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 5,000 to 7,000 feet.
Activity Level 4:
Moderately Strenuous
Travelers should be able to climb 80 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 4 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 4 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 7,000 to 9,000 feet.
Activity Level 5:
Strenuous
Travelers should be able to climb 100 or more stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 8 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 4 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 10,000 feet or more.
Solo travelers shouldn’t have to pay a premium to explore the world, so we offer FREE Single Supplements on this trip and all pre- and post-trip extensions. If no single rooms are available, don’t let that stop you from traveling—consider bringing a friend, mother, sister, or daughter along to share your experience.And
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Barceló Occidental Granada
The Barceló Occidental Granada is conveniently located in the heart of Granada, just a short walk away from iconic locations like the cathedral and old town, and features an on-site restaurant specializing in tapas-style cuisine.
Barceló Occidental Granada
Standard room with king-size bed.
Barceló Occidental Granada
Try local and international dishes in the hotel's restaurant.
Barceló Occidental Granada
Meet your fellow travelers in the hotel lobby before each day's events.
Barceló Occidental Granada
Enjoy a nightcap in the hotel bar.
Novotel Sevilla
Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, coffee- and tea-making facilities, satellite TV, and private bath with hair dryer.
Novotel Sevilla
Sample new dishes in the hotel restaurant.
Novotel Sevilla
Take in panoramic views from the hotel's rooftop pool.
Novotel Sevilla
Get to know your fellow travelers in the hotel's inviting lobby.
Novotel Sevilla
Treat yourself to a cocktail in the hotel bar.
Princesa Plaza Madrid
Each room features wireless Internet access, a private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, cable and satellite TV, and minibar.
Princesa Plaza Madrid
Room with two twin beds.
Princesa Plaza Madrid
Hotel lobby
Princesa Plaza Madrid
Enjoy Irish and international cuisine in the hotel restaurant
Princesa Plaza Madrid
Room with one king bed.
Hotel Melia Madeira Mare
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned rooms features a telephone, TV, safe, minibar, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath with shower and hair dryer
Hotel Melia Madeira Mare
Room with two double beds
Hotel Melia Madeira Mare
Main lobby
Hotel Melia Madeira Mare
Take a dip in the hotel swimming pool
Hotel Melia Madeira Mare
Take advantage of the hotel's convenient location
