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Spain faced Portugal in the second match of Group B.
Our Tour Guide Nicholas met us in Malaga and it was great to see him and to be back with just our little group again. I am not a beach person. We are travelling on June 11th, so summer but not the thick of it yet, hopefully hot but not too hot? Due to weight and space limitations, you are allowed to bring one main piece of luggage weighing no more than 20kg, and one small soft bag for hand luggage. Magellan was killed in Mactan now Lapu-Lapu , Philippines by its ruler, but his remaining crew was able to continue the voyage, following Magellan's plan and bringing the good news of their circumnavigation of the world to Castile and to Europe. If you have any medical conditions that may be affected by where you sit, please discuss them with your Tour Leader, but note that the seat rotation policy will most likely mean that your request may not be honoured.
Cristiano Ronaldo gave Portugal an early lead from the spot-kick in 4th minute of the match after deceiving Nacho inside the box. In the 24th minute, Diego Costa equalised for Spain after scoring past the Portuguese defence. Isco then saw his shot thumping against the post.
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Ronaldo gave Portugal lead once again in 44th minute after Spanish keeper David de Gea was unable to handle the shot. Costa once again equalised for Spanish side in the 55th minute. Nacho redeemed himself after scoring a superb half-volley from outside the box at 58th minute. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Raphael van Praag Belgium. Jamor , Lisbon , Portugal. Cape Town Stadium , Cape Town. Donbass Arena , Donetsk. Fisht Olympic Stadium , Sochi. Retrieved December 12, Retrieved 28 May Retrieved 11 July Fabregas hits winning spot-kick". Union of European Football Associations.
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Today we travel to Lisbon, Portugal! Along the way we'll visit the Algarve, the stunning southern coastal region of Portugal that features golden beaches and limestone cliffs. We'll make a comfort stop at one of these beautiful beaches so you can top up your tan or take a dip in the ocean. Upon arrival in Lisbon we take you on an orientation tour of the capital, from the imposing Sao Jorge Castle to the pastel colours of the old town, Lisbon has it all. Today is your free day to explore Lisbon on your own. This evening enjoy one of Portugal's cultural highlights; Fado music.
Unique to Portugal, it is arguably the oldest urban folk music in the world - you are sure to discover bars in this area playing this type of music. We continue our tour of Portugal and enter into Porto - the second largest city and one of the oldest European centres. Your tour leader will take you on a walking tour of Porto, where you will see Ponte de'Luis - a stunning bridge which crosses the River Douro, the Clerigos Tower and many other famous landmarks.
It is time to depart Portugal and travel back to Spain, as our journey today takes us through the countryside. This morning we make one more stop in Portugal before we arrive back in Spain. Guarda was founded in the 12th Century by King Sancho I, and much of the fortified towers and defensive walls he built survive to this day. Once we arrive into Salamanca, you will have time to freshen up at the hotel and enjoy some free time. We recommend you visit the old town and go up the Cathedral Bell Tower, which offers amazing panoramic views of the town and its surroundings.
To cap off the evening we'll enjoy an included farewell dinner, offering three courses of delicious food from around the province of Salamanca.
This morning we depart Salamanca and travel to Avila, where we take a comfort stop. Avila is notable for its many Romanesque and Gothic churches, and the famous and incredibly well preserved medieval walls. We then continue onto the capital Madrid, where the tour will conclude in the afternoon. Certain nationalities may require a visa s for this tour. It is your responsibility to contact the relevant embassies to confirm your visa requirements.
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Itinerary Print View full Itinerary here Start in: Madrid Welcome to the start of your 9 day tour of Spain and Portugal! Ronda - Seville Sit back and relax, as we take you on a journey through Andalusia. Seville - Free day Legend has it that Seville was founded by Hercules, and it has certainly had a colourful history it was named Hispalis by the Romans and Isbiliya by the Moors.
Algarve - Lisbon Today we travel to Lisbon, Portugal! Lisbon - Free day Today is your free day to explore Lisbon on your own. Guarda - Salamanca It is time to depart Portugal and travel back to Spain, as our journey today takes us through the countryside.
Print View full Itinerary here. What's Included 8 nights' accommodation in twin rooms with private en-suite facilities. Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room. Services of your Expat tour leader , who will be on hand with advice and tips to ensure that you get the most from your trip. You can also book any of the optional excursions available during your tour with your tour leader — please see the 'Essential Information' tab for more details. Optional Excursions Optional excursions are payable in cash currency to your tour leader whilst on tour.
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Room Sharing Please note, all rooms are twin bed as standard. When you book for more than one person, we will by default group you together in a room unless you specifically request us not to. If you are unequal numbers 3, 5, 7 etc. If you are travelling alone there is no compulsory charge - you will share a twin room with another passenger of the same gender. This can be added at the time of booking or by contacting our customer services team.
Please note that the room provided may be a single room with a single bed. We can generally provide a triple room on request; however it is not guaranteed to be available in every destination. Please contact our customer services team to request a triple room. Please note that in some hotels, the triple may be a double and a single bed, or the third bed may be a pull-out or bunk-bed. Where we cannot provide a triple room the rooming will consist of one twin room and the third passenger sharing with another single traveller of the same gender.
Free-time In some destinations you will have a full free day, where you can choose to join our optional excursions or explore on your own. Meeting Point Your tour starts and finishes in Madrid. Passport This should be valid for at least six months after you have returned home from your trip.
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Can I access wi-fi on the tour? All of the hotels on this tour offer Wi-Fi, which is available free of charge as part of your Expat Explore tour. In certain hotels this will be available in the hotel lobby only, while in others you will be able to get access in your room. The coaches do not have Wi-Fi on board. If you intend to buy a local sim card to use while you are in Europe, please check with your service provider if your phone will work abroad.
Can you cater for my dietary requirements? Before the tour starts, you will receive an email from us requesting your dietary requirements. There is always a vegetarian option, which is a meal without meat. We try as much as we can to offer you the traditional local cuisine. Can you provide a triple room?
Please note that in some hotels, the triple room may consist of a double bed and a single bed, or a double bed and a pull-out or bunk-bed. Can you send me a quote? The price shown on the website for your departure date on the day you book is the price you will pay. If you would like to make a group booking for 10 or more people please contact us. Can you tell me the name of the hotels I will be staying in? On the tour page we have listed the hotels that we mainly use for our tours on our website, but this is not a definitive list. A full list of confirmed accommodation names and addresses for your particular departure will be emailed to you around 1 week before the tour starts.
If you are not starting the tour at the designated start point, and are instead joining later on in the route, please email us to confirm the details of the hotel where you should meet the tour. Do I get allocated a seat on the coach? Your tour leader will implement a seat rotation policy, so that everyone on board the coach gets the chance to have a different view from their seats each day. If you have any medical conditions that may be affected by where you sit, please discuss them with your Tour Leader, but note that the seat rotation policy will most likely mean that your request may not be honoured.
Do I need a visa to travel on this tour?
Please see our visas page and your pre-departure information for more information. Do I need to change money before the tour? Please make sure you bring with you for the start of the tour the local currency ies you will need for at least the first three days, as there may not be an opportunity to change currency at the very beginning of the tour. You should budget for any optional excursions you wish to do in this period see 'Optional Excursions' tab above, these are paid in cash on tour unless stated otherwise and non-included meals.
Please refer to your pre-departure information for more information on the currencies you will require for your particular itinerary. No, we do not have these facilities.