An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Members of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

15 days for $4,974 total price from Washington, DC($4,395 air & land inclusive plus $579 airline taxes and fees)

PARADORES & POUSADASHistoric Lodgings of spain & portugaL

September 24-October 8, 2020

Dear VMFA Members,

Join VMFA on an exclusive 15-day small group journey to discover the best of the Iberian Peninsula. Enjoy cap-tivating sights, excellent cuisine, and memorable experiences while traveling overland from Lisbon to Madrid.

Begin with an exploration of Lisbon, including iconic Belém Tower and the National Palace of Queluz. Next, visit the Alentejo region, staying in a former castle and touring charming Evora – a UNESCO World Heritage site. Crossing into Spain, you’ll see Mérida, with its outstanding Roman ruins. Enjoy visits to Seville, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Cordoba, and Granada’s extraordinary Alhambra and Generalife Gardens. Explore Toledo, Spain’s medieval capital, before concluding your tour in sophisticated Madrid. For those guests wishing to visit Spain’s bustling cultural and commercial capital, an optional four-day/three-night post-tour “Barcelona – On Your Own” extension is available.

Space on this exciting program is limited to only 24 guests and will fill quickly. Your early reservations are encouraged to secure your place on what promises to be an unforgettable tour!

Sincerely,

Adele “Hutch” Livingston Coordinator of Member Travel

VMFA RESERVATION FORM: PARADORES & POUSADAS

Enclosed is my/our deposit for $______ ($500 per person) for ____ person(s) on Paradores & Pousadas, departing September 24, 2020. I/We understand the final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure. Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA, or by personal check. Please make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., and send, with completed reservation form, to: Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., Attn: Special Interest Groups, One Newton Place, 275 Washington Street, Suite 300, Newton, MA 02458. You may also call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at 888-370-6765, or you may fax your reservation to 617-454-9199.

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Cover photo: The grand Plaza de España counts as one of Seville’s prime attractions.

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Lisbon, Portugal

Day 2: Arrive Lisbon We arrive in the Portuguese capital and transfer to our hotel. As guests’ arrival times vary, we have no group activities planned during the day. Tonight we enjoy a welcome dinner. D

Day 3: Lisbon/Queluz This morning’s city tour includes the Jerónimos Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline architecture; iconic Belém Tower; and the Monument to the Discoveries commemorating Por-tugal’s storied explorers. Then we visit the National Palace of Queluz, the former residence of Portuguese royalty now used for state occasions. After returning to Lisbon, the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore as we wish. B

Day 4: Lisbon/Estremoz Leaving Lisbon this morning, we travel through the rolling hills of the agricultural Alentejo district, with its bountiful fields of wheat, fragrant vineyards, and stands of olive and cork trees. After stopping for lunch in the fortified hilltop town of Monsaraz (pop. 150), late afternoon we arrive in Estremoz, in the Alentejo region and site of our pousada, once a magnificent 13th-century castle. B,L,D

Day 5: Estremoz/Evora Our morning walking tour of Evora introduces us to the many charms of this architectural gem – a university town, prosperous regional capital, and UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to the many relics of its Roman and Moorish heritage. We sample Alentejo wines at a local winery and then the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy this “Golden Age” city as we wish. B,D

Day 6: Estremoz/Mérida, Spain/Carmona Today we travel east through countryside peppered with the ruins of fortresses and castles to the Spanish border town of Mérida. Once the capital of ancient Lusitania (Latin for the kingdoms of Spain and Portugal), Mérida boasts outstanding Roman ruins. There’s time to explore and eat lunch on our own before we continue on to Carmona and our parador, a restored 14th-century Arab fortress. B,D

paradores & pousadasHistoric Lodgings of Spain & Portugal15 days for $4,974 total price from Washington, DC($4,395 air & land inclusive plus $579 airline taxes and fees)

Y ou’re invited on a distinctive small group journey through the Iberian Peninsula to the intimate lodgings of Spain’s paradores and Portugal’s pousadas: medieval

monasteries, historic fortresses, and stately palaces, each reflecting the spirit of its region. We feel the spell of Iberia’s rich Roman and Moorish past – and the pull of its vibrant contemporary life.

Avg. High (°F) Sep OctLisbon 80 73Seville 90 78Madrid 77 65

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Ronda

CarmonaLisbon

EstremozÚbeda

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Atlantic OceanAtlantic Ocean MediterraneanMediterranean Sea Sea

Small Group Tour Highlights

Eight nights’ accommodations in distinguished historic lodgings • National Palace of Queluz, Portugal • Lisbon sightseeing, including Belém • Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage site • Roman ruins at Mérida • Moorish Toledo • Tour of Cordoba, a UNESCO World Heritage site • Seville and its renowned Catédral • Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife Gardens • Three-night stay in sophisticated Madrid • Madrid sightseeing, including Prado, Plaza Mayor, and Royal Palace

Day Itinerary Hotel Rating1 Depart U.S. for Lisbon

2-3 Lisbon Corinthia Hotel Deluxe Lisbon

4-5 Estremoz Pousada de Sup. First Estremoz Class

6-8 Carmona Parador de Carmona First Class

9-10 Ronda Parador de Ronda First Class

11 Úbeda Parador de Úbeda First Class

12-14 Madrid Wellington Hotel Deluxe

15 Depart Madrid for U.S.

Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference.

Day 7: Carmona/Seville This morning we visit splendid Seville, Moorish capital of Spain’s Andalusia region and city of beauty and romance. This is the place that inspired Carmen and Don Giovanni; where fragrant orange trees and flower-bedecked balconies delight the senses; and home of the renowned Catédral, the world’s largest Gothic building. After a tour that includes the Alcázar palace and the Arab quarter, the afternoon is free to explore independently. We return to Carmona late afternoon and dine at our parador this evening. B,D

Day 8: Carmona/Cordoba Today’s visit to this cultural gem promises to be special indeed. First the capital of Roman Spain, then of Moorish Spain, Cor-doba features some of the country’s most important monuments, including the Old Quarter built around the magnificent Mezquita mosque. It was here that the Moors ruled from the 8th to the 11th centuries and fostered a culture of learning and religious harmony known the world over. Cordoba also is home to An-dalusia’s only synagogue to survive the expulsion of Spain’s Jews in the 15th century. After touring these and other highlights we have free time to explore on our own. Late this afternoon we return to our parador, where we dine tonight. B,D

Day 9: Carmona/Ronda Leaving Carmona this morning we travel south to tiny Ronda, one of Spain’s oldest and most aristocratic towns. It’s set high in the mountains with whitewashed houses clinging improb- ably to the edge of El Tajo Gorge – 500 feet deep and 300 feet wide. B,D

Day 10: Ronda This morning we take a walking tour of Ronda. We return to our parador, Ronda’s original town hall, for a special tapas lunch, then the rest of the day is free for independent exploration. B,L

We see iconic Belém Tower, the most photographed monument in Portugal, on Day 3.

Day 11: Ronda/Granada/Úbeda Continuing our journey, we travel today to Granada, the former stronghold of Moorish Spain set in the foothills of the snowcapped Sierra Nevada. The city’s undisputed highlight is the Alhambra, the extraordinary palace of Spain’s last Moorish rulers. Sprawled across a hilltop above the Darro River, the Alhambra commands breathtaking views of the city below, as we see on our afternoon tour of this splendid citadel. We also visit the Granadian-style Generalife, the palace’s acclaimed gardens. Late afternoon we travel north to Úbeda and our next parador, where we dine tonight. B,D

Your Tour Price Includes

• Air transportation Madrid/Barcelona, inclusive of airline taxes and fees

• 3 nights’ accommodations at Hotel Avenida Palace (Superior First Class)

• 3 meals: 3 breakfasts• Transfers to/from airport

October 8-11, 2020

Barcelona – on Your own

4 days/3 nights for $795 total priceSingle Supplement: $355

Enjoy this bustling seaport, Spain’s cultural and commercial capital, with its medieval

Gothic Quarter and popular Ramblas waterfront promenade.

Post-Tour Extension

Day 12: Úbeda/Toledo/Madrid A highlight is in store today as we visit Toledo, capital of medieval Spain. Declared a Spanish National Landmark, the city is little changed visually from its 16th-century days as a subject for the artist El Greco. Toledo boasts an incomparable hilltop setting overlooking the Castillian plains and sur-rounded on three sides by the Tagus River. After lunch on our own we see Toledo’s most important sights on our guided tour, including the massive Gothic Cathedral. Then we continue on to Madrid, arriving late afternoon. Dinner tonight is on our own. B

Day 13: Madrid Our morning tour of this monumental and dignified capi-tal city includes vast Plaza Mayor, the Moorish medieval district, and opulent 18th-century Palacio Real (Royal Palace). Then we sample some of Madrid’s specialties over a lunch of tapas. Our tour ends at the

Prado, one of the world’s greatest museums, display-ing treasures by Spanish masters Goya, El Greco, and Velazquez. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration. Well known for its “foodie” culture, Madrid offers a bounty of restaurants for dinner on our own tonight. B,L

Day 14: Madrid A free day to enjoy the Spanish capital as we wish. Tonight we bid “Adios” to Spain and our fellow travelers at a farewell dinner. B,D

Day 15: Depart for U.S. We transfer to the airport this morning for our connecting flight to the U.S. B

On Day 11, we visit Granada’s Alhambra.

Tour Departs: September 24, 2020

Prices include int’l airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.

Boston, New York $4,774

Philadelphia, Washington, DC $4,974

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, $5,074 Detroit, Miami, Orlando, Tampa

Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland (OR),

$5,174

San Francisco, Seattle

Land Only (transfers not included) $4,095

Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $579, which are subject to change until final payment is made.

Single travelers please add $1,195. All tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.

Airline upgrades on round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight: Business Class – $3,595 per person; Premium Economy – $1,595 per person (upgrades are subject to availability and pricing is subject to change). Upgrade prices are in addition to the costs above.

Please note: This trip involves considerable walking up hills or stairs, and on uneven or cobblestone streets. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy this tour to the fullest.

For reservations and information, pleasecall Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at:

888-370-6765 Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Eastern Time

For further information, contact VMFAMember Travel at

804-340-1519

Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities• 13 nights’ accommodations: 5 nights in Deluxe hotels;

8 nights in Superior First Class and First Class paradores and pousadas

• 25 meals: 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 9 dinners• Regional wine with dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all

entrance fees• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director• Private motorcoach transportation throughout

your trip• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,

airport and hotel porters, and all drivers

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