Sherwood Chamber Choir - Portugal and Spain

The itinerary is the starting point to your tour, but it’s not set in stone. Your group leader may make changes leading up to departure.

Day 1, Saturday March 27: Overnight Flight

Departure from the United States.

Day 2, Sunday March 28: Lisbon

Bem vindo a Portugal! Meet your Encore Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel in Lisbon. Begin to unlock the secrets of this fascinating city, once the capital of the world's greatest maritime empire, with your Tour Manager this afternoon.This evening become immersed in the local music culture with dinner and a Fado (traditional Portuguese folksong) show. (D)

Day 3, Monday March 29: Lisbon

After breakfast, which is included each morning of the tour, enjoy a sightseeing tour with a local expert shows you the Monument of the Discoveries, Alfáma district, Rossio Square and St. George's Castle before you enjoy a visit inside Jerónimos Monastery and São Jorge Castle! Tonight perform your first concert in a local venue before an independent dinner (B)

Day 4, Tuesday March 30: Lisbon

This morning, visit the hillside town of Sintra and its beautiful Pena Palace. The Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th-century Romanticism in the world. Your visit could be preceded by musical participation in a church service on this Palm Sunday. Dinner will be on your own this evening. (B)

Day 5, Wednesday March 31: Seville

This morning, check out of your hotel in Lisbon and travel south to the Algarve region. Visit the beautiful coastal city of Albufeira, a former fishing village that has become a bustling destination, with gorgeous sandy beaches. The marina is surrounded by candy-colored apartments, with a lovely waterfront promenade. Enjoy time in Albufeira for lunch and exploration then continue to Seville in time for an independent dinner (B)

Day 6, Thursday April 1: Seville

This morning you'll learn how to dance like a true Andalucian as you take a Flamenco workshop. This afternoon discover Andalucía's loveliest city on an afternoon sightseeing tour, including Christopher Columbus' tomb in the Cathedral, and spectacular views from the grand Giralda Tower and learn about Seville's important past. Tonight enjoy the real thing as you experience a professional Flamenco show over dinner. (B,D)

Day 7, Friday April 2: Seville

This morning continue your exploration of local culture, as you take a traditional Spanish cooking class, before enjoying the lunch you've created yourselves! Later continue some independent exploration of the city before coming together for your final performance in the city, followed by a farewell dinner (B,L,D)

Day 8, Saturday April 3: Departure

Transfer to the airport for return flight to the United States. (B)