Itinerary
- Day 1
Leon to Oviedo
You'll depart from the bus terminal at 8:00 a.m. and head toward Leon. Once there, you can walk through the Gothic Cathedral to see the beautiful stained glass windows, check out San Isidoro Church, and find the Plateresque-style facade of San Marcos Hostal. From there, it's on to Oviedo where you'll have dinner and settle in for your first night.
- Start point
- Calle De Ferraz 3, 28008 Madrid, Madrid, Spain (VPT Tours office, 07:45)
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Leon Cathedral with stained glass windows
- Visit San Isidoro Church
- Visit San Marcos Hostal facade
Landmarks Leon Cathedral San Isidoro Church San Marcos Hostal - Day 2
Oviedo to La Coruña
After breakfast, you're headed to Galicia, and you'll arrive in La Coruna for a quick panoramic tour. In the afternoon, there's an optional tour through Rias Altas where you can see typical villages like Pontedeume and Betanzos. You'll finish with dinner and accommodation in the area. Note: If your departure is March 31 or later, you'll go to Santiago de Compostela instead for the overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short panoramic tour of La Coruña
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Rias Altas through typical villages including Pontedeume and Betanzos
Landmarks Pontedeume Betanzos - Day 3
Santiago de Compostela
Following breakfast, you'll head to Santiago de Compostela with a guided tour of this legendary pilgrimage town, visiting Plaza del Obradoiro and the Cathedral. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own. Later you'll have dinner and stay overnight in this historic city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Santiago de Compostela with local guide
- Visit to Plaza del Obradoiro
- Visit to Cathedral
Landmarks Plaza del Obradoiro Santiago de Compostela Cathedral 
- Day 4
Rias Bajas to Vigo
You'll start with breakfast and then travel into the Spanish Fjords, the Rias Bajas, through some really nice landscapes with a stop at La Toja Island. At O Grove, there's an optional catamaran tour to see oyster and mussel farms with tasting included. After that, you'll continue to Vigo with free time in the afternoon, and there's an optional excursion to Santa Tecla if you want. Dinner and accommodation happen in Vigo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional tour on catamaran to see oyster and mussel farms with mussel and Ribeiro wine tasting at O Grove
- Optional excursion to Santa Tecla
Landmarks La Toja Island O Grove Santa Tecla - Day 5
Vigo to Porto
After breakfast, you'll cross into Portugal and reach Viana do Castelo between the Minho River mouth and Porto. You'll have free time to walk through the old town with its cobbled streets and emblazoned buildings. Then it's on to Braga, known as the city of archbishops, where you can explore during free time. Later you'll head to Porto, considered a World Heritage city, for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Viana do Castelo Braga 
- Day 6
Porto
You'll have breakfast, then take a panoramic tour of Porto to see the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, and St. Clara Church. The tour wraps up at a local wine cellar where you'll taste the famous Port wine. You'll stay another night in Porto.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Porto
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to Stock Exchange building
- Visit to St. Clara Church
- Port wine tasting at local wine cellar
Landmarks Porto Cathedral Stock Exchange Building St. Clara Church 
- Day 7
Porto to Coimbra
After breakfast, you're heading to Coimbra, home to one of Europe's oldest universities and the birthplace of Fado music. You'll have free time to explore this historic city. Then comes dinner and accommodation in Coimbra.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks University of Coimbra 
- Day 8
Coimbra to Lisbon
You'll start the day with breakfast and then head to Fatima, an important pilgrimage center, where you'll have free time to visit the Shrine. From there, you'll continue to Lisbon, Portugal's capital at the mouth of the Tagus River. You'll stay overnight in Lisbon. There's an optional night tour available if you want to catch a Fado show featuring typical Portuguese songs and music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional night tour to attend a Fado show with typical Portuguese songs and music
Landmarks Fatima Shrine 
- Day 9
Lisbon
After breakfast, you'll have a morning city tour with a local guide covering the old Alfama Quarter, Tower of Belem, and Monastery of Los Jeronimos. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own. There's also an optional tour to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour with local guide
- Visit to old Alfama Quarter
- Visit to Tower of Belem
- Visit to Monastery of Los Jeronimos
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril
Landmarks Alfama Quarter Tower of Belem Monastery of Los Jeronimos 
- Day 10
Lisbon to Seville
Following breakfast, you'll head toward the Spanish border and continue to Caceres, where you can explore Plaza Mayor and walk through the old city and its well-preserved medieval quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Lunch is on your own. Later you'll continue south into Andalusia, arriving in Seville for dinner and accommodation. Note: If you're departing March 31 or later, you'll go to Merida instead of Caceres.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks Caceres Merida Plaza Mayor 
- Day 11
Seville
You'll have breakfast and then take a morning city tour with a local guide visiting Maria Luisa Park, Plaza de Espana, the exterior of the Cathedral and Giralda bell tower, and the Santa Cruz neighborhood with its charming streets and narrow alleys. There are optional activities like navigating the Guadalquivir River for panoramic views or visiting the Maestranza bullring. Lunch at a restaurant is included. In the evening, there's an optional flamenco show, and you'll stay overnight in Seville.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a restaurant)
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour with local guide
- Visit to Maria Luisa Park
- Visit to Plaza de España
- Visit to Cathedral exterior and Giralda bell tower
- Visit to Santa Cruz neighborhood
- Lunch at a restaurant
Optional Activities
- Optional Guadalquivir River navigation with panoramic views of Gold Tower and Expo 92
- Optional visit to Maestranza bullring
- Optional flamenco show in the evening
Landmarks Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España Seville Cathedral Giralda Santa Cruz neighborhood Gold Tower Expo 92 Maestranza bullring 
- Day 12
Seville to Costa del Sol
After breakfast, you'll travel to the Route of the White Villages and Ronda with free time to explore the area. Then you'll head to the Costa del Sol for dinner and accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks Route of the White Villages Ronda - Day 13
Granada
You'll have breakfast and then travel to Granada to visit the spectacular Alhambra and Generalife, the former residence of the Moorish kings, featuring magnificent fountains, gardens, and arches. Dinner and accommodation happen in Granada. There's an optional excursion to the Sacromonte caves with a typical gypsy flamenco show. If Alhambra tickets aren't available, you'll get a city tour instead, including the Palace of Carlos V, Archaeological Museum, Church of Santa Maria de la Alhambra, Royal Chapel, and walks through the Alcaiceria silk market and Cathedral Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Alhambra and Generalife
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Sacromonte caves with typical gypsy flamenco show
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Sacromonte Palace of Carlos V Archaeological Museum Church of Santa Maria de la Alhambra Royal Chapel Alcaiceria Cathedral Square - Day 14
Granada to Madrid
After breakfast, you'll head to Toledo, the Imperial City full of history and monuments. You'll have lunch and a city tour through its narrow streets and alleys. Then it's back to Madrid where services end.
- End point
- Calle De Ferraz 3, 28008 Madrid, Madrid, Spain (VPT Tours office, 19:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour of Toledo through narrow streets and alleys
- Lunch
Landmarks Toledo 
