Itinerary
- Day 1
Extremadura to Lisbon
You'll head out early toward Extremadura, making your way to Trujillo where you can walk through the Plaza Mayor and see the historic square. After that, it's on to Portugal and Lisbon, sitting right on the Tagus River. By evening you'll have free time to settle in, and there's an optional Fado show if you're interested in catching some traditional music.
Optional Activities
- Night tour to attend a Fado show (typical Portuguese songs and music)
Landmarks/POIs Plaza Mayor - Day 2
Lisbon
After breakfast, you'll take a guided tour through Alfama Quarter, stopping at the Tower of Belem and the Monastery of Los Jeronimos. The afternoon is yours to explore Lisbon however you like. If you want something more organized, there's an optional excursion available to Sintra, Estoril, and Cascais.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning city sightseeing tour visiting old Alfama Quarter, Tower of Belem, Monastery of Los Jeronimos
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Sintra, Estoril, Cascais
Landmarks/POIs Alfama Quarter Tower of Belem Monastery of Los Jeronimos - Day 3
Fatima Day Trip from Lisbon
Following breakfast, you'll travel to Fatima in the morning to visit the Shrine, an important pilgrimage center. You'll have time to walk around and explore on your own before heading back to Lisbon for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Shrine of Fatima - Day 4
Lisbon to Seville via Caceres
After eating breakfast, you're heading toward the Spanish border and Caceres. Spend some time checking out the Plaza Mayor and wandering the medieval quarter, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Grab lunch on your own, then continue south into Andalusia. You'll arrive in Seville by dinner time and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Plaza Mayor Medieval Quarter of Caceres - Day 5
Seville
The morning includes a guided tour of Maria Luisa Park, Plaza de Espana, the Cathedral with its Giralda Tower, and Barrio de Santa Cruz, the old Jewish quarter. Your afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. If you want more activities, there's a river cruise option on the Guadalquivir, or you could visit the Maestranza bullring, or catch a flamenco show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning city tour visiting Park of María Luisa, Plaza de España, outskirts of the Cathedral and Giralda Tower, Barrio de Santa Cruz
Optional Activities
- Navigate the Guadalquivir river for panoramic views of Gold Tower and Expo 92
- Visit to the Maestranza bullring
- Flamenco show in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Park of María Luisa Plaza de España Cathedral of Seville (Giralda Tower) Barrio de Santa Cruz Gold Tower Maestranza Bullring - Day 6
Seville to Cordoba
After breakfast, you'll head to Cordoba for a guided walking tour starting at the Almodovar Gate. From there you'll walk through the Jewish Quarter and see the Mosque/Cathedral. The afternoon opens up for you to explore more on your own before dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour starting at Almodovar Gate through the Jewish Quarter and famous Mosque/Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Almodovar Gate Jewish Quarter of Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba - Day 7
Cordoba to Costa del Sol via Route of White Villages and Ronda
You'll start with breakfast, then head out to the Route of the White Villages and Ronda, with time to walk around and see the area. Later you'll continue on to Costa del Sol where you'll have dinner and stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Ronda - Day 8
Costa del Sol to Granada
Following breakfast, you're traveling to Granada to see the Alhambra and Generalife, the former Moorish royal residence with its fountains, gardens, and arches. You'll have dinner and overnight there. If you're interested, there are optional evening activities including the caves of Sacromonte and a gypsy flamenco show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to the Alhambra and Generalife with magnificent fountains, gardens and arches
Optional Activities
- Visit to the caves of Sacromonte
- Typical gypsy flamenco show
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Generalife Sacromonte Caves - Day 9
Granada to Valencia via Guadix and Baza
After breakfast, you'll depart via Guadix and Baza, heading toward the Mediterranean coast and Valencia. You'll arrive in Valencia by evening and check in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Valencia to Barcelona
You've got breakfast and then some free time in Valencia in the morning to check things out. By mid-morning, you'll head out for Barcelona. You'll arrive and get settled in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Barcelona
After breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Park of Montjuic with views over the city, the Olympic Ring, Columbus Monument, and the Gothic Quarter. Your afternoon is free to wander Barcelona on your own. There's an optional night tour available if you want to see the illuminated buildings and fountains along the avenues.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning city sightseeing tour visiting Park of Montjuic with spectacular views, Olympic Ring, Columbus Monument, Gothic Quarter
Optional Activities
- Night tour through wide avenues and lighted buildings and fountains
Landmarks/POIs Park of Montjuic Olympic Ring Columbus Monument Gothic Quarter - Day 12
Barcelona to Madrid via Lerida and Zaragoza
You'll have breakfast and then depart Barcelona, driving through Lerida and Zaragoza with free time to explore both areas. From there it's on to Madrid where you'll arrive and the tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
