Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll meet your tour director at the airport and head to the hotel for check-in. At 19:00, there's a welcome meeting where you'll learn about Madrid and connect with your fellow travelers. The rest of the evening is yours to settle in and relax after your journey.
- Day 2
Madrid
Start with a full buffet breakfast at the hotel, then join a morning city discovery tour through Madrid's highlights. You'll have the afternoon free to continue exploring on your own. Later in the evening, you'll meet up with the group for an authentic tapas dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Morning city discovery tour of Madrid
- Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Toledo, capital of the Spanish Kingdom for centuries, and center of many cultures
- Day 3
Madrid to Bilbao
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head to Laguardia in La Rioja wine region. There you'll visit a traditional family-run wine cellar for tastings of Rioja Reds, followed by a light lunch with local products. From there, you'll continue to Bilbao with free time to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Local products-based light lunch in Laguardia with wine tasting)
Included Activities
- Visit traditional family-run wine cellar in Laguardia
- Wine tasting of Rioja Reds
- Local products-based light lunch
Landmarks/POIs Laguardia - Day 4
Bilbao to San Sebastian and return
Following breakfast, a local guide takes you through Bilbao to see the titanium-clad Guggenheim Museum and the historic Siete Calles district. Next you'll travel to San Sebastian for a traditional Pintxos lunch and leisure time to walk around town and relax at La Concha beach. You'll return to Bilbao for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Traditional Pintxos lunch at San Sebastian old town taverns)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Bilbao
- Guggenheim Museum viewing and esplanade exploration
- Siete Calles district exploration
- Travel to San Sebastian
- Traditional Pintxos lunch in San Sebastian old town taverns
- La Concha beach and town exploration
Landmarks/POIs Guggenheim Museum Siete Calles La Concha Beach - Day 5
Bilbao to Santillana del Mar to Oviedo
After breakfast, you'll head to Santillana del Mar to see the Collegiate of Santa Ana and its Romanesque architecture. Then you'll drive to Covadonga for free time at the Sanctuary and Grotto. In the afternoon, you'll continue to Oviedo to visit the Church of Saint Maria de Naranco, explore the Cathedral, and walk through pedestrian streets with World Heritage sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Santillana del Mar historical artistic town
- Collegiate of Santa Ana viewing
- Free time at Covadonga Sanctuary and Grotto
- Church of Saint Maria de Naranco viewing
- Oviedo Cathedral exploration
- Oviedo pedestrian streets and World Heritage sites exploration
Landmarks/POIs Collegiate of Santa Ana Covadonga Sanctuary Church of Saint Maria de Naranco Oviedo Cathedral - Day 6
Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela
Breakfast comes first, then you'll travel through Galician landscapes. You'll stop at Mondoñedo to visit the 13th century Cathedral and try the local Mondoñedo cake. Later, you'll reach Lugo to see the Roman ruins and UNESCO World Heritage walls. From there, you'll approach Santiago de Compostela, the most important pilgrimage destination in Spain.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Stop at Mondoñedo to visit 13th century Cathedral
- Explore Roman ruins and walls in Lugo
Optional Activities
- Try Mondoñedo cake
Landmarks/POIs Mondoñedo Cathedral Lugo Roman Walls - Day 7
Santiago de Compostela
You'll have breakfast at the hotel, then explore Santiago's cobblestone streets and historic architecture. You'll experience Obradoiro Square and the Cathedral. The rest of the day is yours to discover the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Stroll Santiago's old cobblestone streets
- Obradoiro Square and Cathedral area exploration
Optional Activities
- Typical Gallegan dinner with Queimada - traditional octopus, raxo, and queimada ritual in old town Santiago
Landmarks/POIs Obradoiro Square Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - Day 8
Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca
After breakfast, you'll travel to Salamanca, a University City and World Heritage Site. A local guide will take you through this architecturally and artistically rich university town during a guided tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Salamanca University City
Landmarks/POIs Salamanca University - Day 9
Salamanca to Porto
Following breakfast, you'll head towards Portugal with a stop in Pinhão, a riverside town known for its centenary wine cellars. You'll tour the vineyards, taste local wines, and enjoy a lunch with local products. After that, you'll continue to Porto, one of Europe's oldest cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Douro River.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Local products-based lunch at Pinhão with wine tasting)
Included Activities
- Stop at Pinhão wine cellars
- Wine tasting at Pinhão's centenary cellars
- Local products-based lunch at Pinhão
Landmarks/POIs Pinhão - Day 10
Porto
Breakfast at the hotel comes first, then you'll explore Porto along the Douro River. During a guided city tour, you'll see the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara church. After that, you'll take a cruise on the Douro River. The rest of the day is free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Porto
- Cathedral viewing
- Stock Exchange building viewing
- Santa Clara church viewing
- Douro River Cruise
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Guimarães - cradle of the Portuguese nation with UNESCO World Heritage historic center, Castelo de Guimarães (10th century), Palace of the Dukes of Bragança (15th century), historic center streets, art and craft shops, and homage to first king of Portugal D. Alfonso Henriques
Landmarks/POIs Porto Cathedral Stock Exchange Santa Clara Church Douro River Castelo de Guimarães Palace of the Dukes of Bragança - Day 11
Porto to Coimbra
Start with breakfast, then travel to Aveiro, known as the Portuguese Venice. You'll cruise the canals aboard a traditional Moliceiro boat and explore the old Beira Mar neighborhood and Fish Market at leisure. You'll then drive to Coimbra, home to one of Europe's oldest universities and the birthplace of Fado music.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Cruise Aveiro's canals aboard traditional Moliceiro boat
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Aveiro's old Beira Mar neighborhood
- Aveiro Fish Market visit
Landmarks/POIs Aveiro Canals Aveiro Fish Market - Day 12
Coimbra to Lisbon
After breakfast, you'll visit several small historical towns with short distances between them. You'll stop at Tomar's Monastery, a Gothic and Manueline masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage site. Next comes the fishing town of Nazaré with leisure time, then Óbidos, a medieval walled town. You'll end the day driving to Lisbon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Tomar's Monastery - Gothic and Manueline style UNESCO site
Optional Activities
- Leisure time exploration of Nazaré
- Leisure time exploration of Óbidos
Landmarks/POIs Tomar Monastery Nazaré Óbidos - Day 13
Lisbon
Following breakfast, you'll experience a guided city tour of Lisbon spread across seven hills. You'll see main squares and avenues including Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, and Liberty Avenue. In the afternoon, you'll explore the Alfama Quarter with its old buildings and narrow streets. Early evening brings a traditional Portuguese dinner with a Fado show at one of the oldest venues.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Traditional Portuguese dinner with Fado show at historic venue in Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Lisbon
- Belém Tower viewing
- Jerónimos Monastery viewing
- Monument to the Discoverers viewing
- Marquis of Pombal Square viewing
- Liberty Avenue viewing
- Alfama Quarter exploration
- Castle area exploration
- Traditional Portuguese dinner with Fado show at historic venue
Landmarks/POIs Belém Tower Jerónimos Monastery Monument to the Discoverers Marquis of Pombal Square Liberty Avenue Alfama Quarter - Day 14
Lisbon to Seville
Start with breakfast, then travel back to Spain. You'll stop in Mérida, capital of the ancient Lusitania Roman Province founded in the 1st century BC. There you'll visit the spectacular Roman Theater (entrance included) and have leisure time. From there, you'll continue to Seville, the famous Andalusian capital known as the Spanish city of light.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Mérida - capital of ancient Lusitania
- Roman Theater in Mérida with entrance included
Optional Activities
- Evening walk through Setas de Sevilla viewing platform - 360-degree tour over Seville with historic city views
Landmarks/POIs Mérida Roman Theater Setas de Sevilla - Day 15
Seville
After breakfast, you'll explore Seville on a guided city tour. You'll visit the Jewish Quarter with its labyrinth of narrow streets dating to Moorish rule. The afternoon is yours to enjoy the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Seville
- Jewish Quarter exploration
Optional Activities
- Trip to Jerez de la Frontera - city of wine, flamenco, and horses with sherry wine tasting and famous equestrian school visit
Landmarks/POIs Seville Jewish Quarter - Day 16
Seville to Granada
Following breakfast, you'll drive to Córdoba to visit its impressive Mosque, now a Christian Cathedral, and wander through narrow Arabian-style streets. Then you'll continue to Granada through endless olive oil groves. Early evening brings an authentic Gypsy Flamenco show in Spain, including dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Authentic Gypsy Flamenco show with dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Córdoba Mosque (now Cathedral)
- Explore Córdoba Arabian-style streets
- Authentic Gypsy Flamenco show with dinner
Landmarks/POIs Córdoba Mosque-Cathedral - Day 17
Granada
After breakfast, you'll visit the Alhambra Palace, Spain's most special UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll admire the ornately decorated domes and archways showcasing Moorish craftsmanship and enjoy views across the entire city from its hilltop location. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Alhambra Palace - UNESCO World Heritage Site with entrance included
Optional Activities
- Walk the Albaic\u00edn for Arabian Granada experience - journey from Islam to Christianity featuring old mosques converted to churches, old palaces, artisan workshops, traditional Moorish house visits, Arab pastry and tea in typical teashop, and visit to Royal Chapel - late Gothic jewel built by Catholic Monarchs
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Palace Albaic\u00edn Royal Chapel - Day 18
Granada to Valencia
Start with breakfast, then head to Ubeda, a UNESCO site and Spain's olive oil center. You'll take a walk through this beautiful historical town and taste their unique Extra Virgin olive oil with a light lunch included. Later, you'll continue to Valencia for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Light lunch based on local products with olive oil tasting in Ubeda)
Included Activities
- Walk and exploration of Ubeda UNESCO site
- Olive oil tasting in Ubeda
- Light lunch based on local products in Ubeda
Landmarks/POIs Ubeda - Day 19
Valencia to Barcelona
After breakfast, you'll explore Valencia's old town and view the exterior of the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, an avant-garde complex. Early afternoon you'll continue to Barcelona, the Mediterranean capital of Spain and home to modernist architect Gaudí.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Valencia's old town
- View Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias exterior
Landmarks/POIs Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias - Day 20
Barcelona
Start with breakfast and explore Barcelona during a city discovery tour. You'll visit the Barcelona Pavilion, a minimalist structure from the 1929 International Exposition. Then you'll see the Sagrada Familia cathedral designed by Gaudí. The afternoon is free to explore the city at your own pace. Early evening brings a farewell dinner with fellow travelers at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Barcelona Pavilion viewing
- Explore Sagrada Familia exterior
- City discovery tour
Landmarks/POIs Barcelona Pavilion Sagrada Familia - Day 21
Departure
You'll enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel, then take your private transfer to the airport. That marks the end of your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel)
