Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona
You'll arrive in Barcelona and get settled into your accommodation. Spend the afternoon at your own pace, maybe wandering along Las Ramblas or checking out the Mediterranean-side streets. Later this evening, you'll join your Travel Director and group for dinner at Mescladis, a social enterprise that supports victims of social exclusion. After dinner, you'll take an evening drive to see Barcelona's iconic sights from a different perspective.
- Meals
- Dinner (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Mescladis, an initiative promoting work opportunities for victims of social exclusion, featuring local and seasonal flavours)
Included Activities
- Orientation drive through Barcelona with Travel Director to see iconic sights
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience: Dinner at Mescladis restaurant supporting work opportunities for victims of social exclusion
- Evening drive to see Barcelona's iconic sights
Optional Activities
- Explore Las Ramblas
- Wander Barcelona at leisure
- Gothic Quarter and Dinner - €60.00
Landmarks/POIs Las Ramblas - Day 2
Barcelona
Starting with a Local Specialist, you'll see the exterior of Sagrada Familia and walk through Passeig de Gràcia to check out Gaudí's other creations. The Eixample district shows off some really nice Modernist architecture that's worth your time. From there, the rest of the day is yours to explore Spanish culture and try the local food. If you're interested, there's an optional trip to Montserrat to visit the shrine of the Black Madonna, though that's entirely your choice.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing with Local Specialist to see Sagrada Familia exterior
- Guided tour of Passeig de Gràcia to view Modernist architecture
- Journey through Eixample district to see Gaudí's architectural creations
Optional Activities
- Mystical Montserrat - €40.00 (visit the shrine of the Black Madonna, La Moreneta)
Landmarks/POIs Sagrada Familia Passeig de Gràcia Eixample District Montserrat - Day 3
Barcelona to Madrid
You'll travel through the valleys and pastures of Aragón toward Madrid, stopping in Zaragoza for lunch along the way. After lunch, you'll continue on to Spain's capital. By evening you'll arrive in Madrid and have the night to yourself to check out the vibrant nightlife or just relax however you'd like.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Zaragoza), Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Aragón valleys and pastures
Optional Activities
- Explore Madrid's vibrant nightlife independently
Landmarks/POIs Zaragoza Aragón - Day 4
Madrid
A Local Specialist will guide you through Madrid's main highlights, including Gran Vía and the Cibeles Fountain. You'll spend time at the Prado Museum exploring works by Velázquez and other Spanish masters. The afternoon and evening are free, so you can visit the Royal Palace, stroll through Buen Retiro Park, or just explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing with Local Specialist to see Gran Vía and Cibeles Fountain
- Dive Into Culture: Visit Prado Museum to see masterpieces by Velázquez and Spanish greats
- Guided tour of Old Town and Paseo de la Castellana
Optional Activities
- Visit Royal Palace
- Stroll through Buen Retiro Park
- Explore Madrid at leisure
- Dinner and Discovery in Old and New Madrid - €61.00
Landmarks/POIs Gran Vía Cibeles Fountain Prado Museum Royal Palace Buen Retiro Park Paseo de la Castellana - Day 5
Madrid to Toledo to Seville
You'll head south to Toledo for a walking tour with your Local Specialist. Inside the Church of Santo Tomé you'll see an El Greco masterpiece, and you'll walk through the former synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca. Later you'll continue to Seville, arriving in the evening. Then comes a Be My Guest experience at Hacienda San Felipe, where you'll meet Carolina and Miguel, explore their historic estate and stables, and have homemade dinner with a tasting of their own olive oil.
- Meals
- Dinner (Homemade dinner at Hacienda San Felipe featuring fresh regional ingredients and tasting of their own olive oil), Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Toledo with Local Specialist
- Visit Church of Santo Tomé to see El Greco's 'The Burial of the Count of Orgaz'
- Visit former synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca
- Be My Guest Experience at Hacienda San Felipe: meet Carolina and Miguel at their family home
- Explore historic estate, stables, and carriage museum
- Homemade dinner featuring fresh regional ingredients and olive oil tasting
Landmarks/POIs Toledo Church of Santo Tomé Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca Hacienda San Felipe - Day 6
Seville
Your Local Specialist will show you around Seville, including the Giralda Bell Tower (once a minaret from the Great Mosque), Maria Luisa Park, and the architectural highlights from the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition. You'll walk through the historic Jewish Quarter, then visit the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world, where Christopher Columbus is entombed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour with Local Specialist
- See Giralda Bell Tower (former minaret of the Great Mosque)
- Visit Maria Luisa Park
- See architectural gems from 1929 Ibero-American Exposition
- Explore historic Santa Cruz Quarter (Jewish Quarter)
- Visit largest Gothic Cathedral in the world where Christopher Columbus is entombed
Optional Activities
- Flamenco: Experience the Best Show in Town - €40.00
- Flamenco with three-course dinner - €69.00
- The Moorish Alcazar and Plaza América - €41.00
Landmarks/POIs Giralda Bell Tower Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España Seville Cathedral Santa Cruz Quarter Alcazar - Day 7
Seville to Lisbon
You'll travel west into Portugal, first passing through the Huelva province known for its Jabugo ham. Then you'll move into Portugal's rural landscapes of the Alentejo, the world's cork capital. By evening you'll reach Lisbon and have the night to yourself to explore the Portuguese capital at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel through Huelva province
Optional Activities
- Explore Lisbon at leisure
- Portuguese Fado Evening of Music & Song with Dinner - €66.00
- The Golden Triangle: Sintra, Cascais & The Estoril Coast - €46.00
Landmarks/POIs Huelva Alentejo - Day 8
Lisbon
Meeting your Local Specialist, you'll see the Monument to the Discoveries, the suspension bridge spanning the Tagus River, and Belém Tower, which was once the ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. You'll explore the Belém Quarter and try Pastéis de Belém from the historic patisserie that's been using the same recipe for almost 200 years. Later this evening, you'll have dinner with your Travel Director and other group members, toasting to the end of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with Travel Director and newfound friends)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour with Local Specialist to see Portuguese historical achievements
- Visit Monument to the Discoveries
- See suspension bridge spanning Tagus River
- Visit Belém Tower (ceremonial gateway to Lisbon)
- Dive Into Culture: Visit Belém Quarter and taste Pastéis de Belém from historic patisserie
- Farewell dinner with Travel Director and group
Landmarks/POIs Monument to the Discoveries 25 de Abril Bridge Belém Tower Belém Quarter - Day 9
Lisbon
Your time in Spain and Portugal comes to an end today. You'll head home with memories from your Iberian holiday.
- Meals
- Breakfast
