Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and your driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel in the city center. After you get settled, the rest of the day is yours to rest and adjust to the city.
- Day 2
Madrid
Breakfast at your hotel starts the day, then you'll head out on a panoramic tour through Madrid's different neighborhoods and periods. You'll see the medieval streets of Barrio de la Morerería, the Habsburg architecture at Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, the Bourbon grandeur including the Royal Palace and Cibeles Fountain, and modern Madrid along Gran Vía and the Barrio de Salamanca. The afternoon gives you free time to explore whatever interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Madrid including Barrio de la Morería, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain, Neptune Fountain, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Oriente, Prado Museum, Gran Vía, Paseo de la Castellana, Barrio de Salamanca, Plaza de Castilla, Parque del Oeste, Ciudad Universitaria, Plaza de Toros de las Ventas, and Santiago Stadium Bernabéu
Landmarks/POIs Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Plaza de la Villa Royal Palace Cibeles Fountain Neptune Fountain Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Oriente Prado Museum Gran Vía Barrio de Salamanca Plaza de Castilla Parque del Oeste Plaza de Toros de las Ventas Santiago Bernabéu Barrio de la Morería - Day 3
Madrid to Ávila - Salamanca - Porto
You'll leave Madrid at 8:30 am heading toward Castilla-León. Once you reach Ávila, there's time to walk around its impressive medieval walls on your own. From there, it's on to Salamanca where you can wander through the UNESCO World Heritage historic center at your own pace. Later in the afternoon, you'll cross into Portugal and drive to Porto for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Medieval wall of Ávila with free time to explore the old town
- Visit Salamanca historic centre with free time to explore
Landmarks/POIs Medieval Wall of Ávila Salamanca Historic Centre - Day 4
Porto
After breakfast, a panoramic tour shows you Porto's Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara church. Then you'll board a BlueBoats cruise along the River Douro to see the city from the water. You'll visit a Port Wine Cellar with wine tasting included, and the rest of your day is free to do whatever you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto including Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara church
- BlueBoats Cruise on River Douro
- Visit to Port Wine Cellar with wine tasting included
Landmarks/POIs Porto Cathedral Stock Exchange Building Santa Clara Church River Douro - Day 5
Porto - Coimbra - Fatima
Following breakfast, you'll drive to Coimbra, which has one of Europe's oldest universities and strong connections to Fado music. You'll have time to explore on your own before heading to Fatima. There you'll see the Basilica and Cova da Iría, where the Virgin Mary appeared, including the Chapel of the Apparitions with the three shepherds' tombs. In the evening, you have the option to attend the candle procession.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Coimbra with free time
- Visit Fatima Basilica
- Visit Cova da Iria
- Visit Chapel of the Apparitions with tombs of Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta
Optional Activities
- Attend evening procession of the candles in Fatima
Landmarks/POIs Coimbra Fatima Basilica Cova da Iria Chapel of the Apparitions - Day 6
Fatima - Batalha - Nazaré - Alcobaça - Lisbon
You'll start with breakfast, then visit the Batalha Monastery with its mix of Gothic and Manueline architecture and UNESCO designation. Next comes the fishing town of Nazaré where you have free time to look around, followed by Alcobaça to see the 12th-century church and the tombs of Pedro and Inês de Castro. You'll finish in Lisbon, and there's an optional Fado show in the evening if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Batalha Monastery
- Visit Nazaré with free time
- Visit Alcobaça 12th-century church
- Visit tombs of Pedro and Inês de Castro
Optional Activities
- Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music
Landmarks/POIs Batalha Monastery Nazaré Alcobaça Monastery - Day 7
Lisbon
After breakfast, a morning sightseeing tour takes you through Lisbon's main squares and landmarks including Belem Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue. The afternoon is free to explore the Alfama Quarter, the old city with its castle, narrow winding streets, and traditional taverns where Fado music fills the air.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Morning sightseeing tour of Lisbon including Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue
Landmarks/POIs Belem Tower Jeronimos Monastery Coach Museum Monument to the Discoverers Marquis of Pombal Square Liberty Avenue Alfama Quarter Lisbon Castle - Day 8
Lisbon - Cáceres - Córdoba
You'll leave Lisbon at 7:30 am heading toward Spain and Cáceres, a UNESCO World Heritage city with Roman, Islamic, Gothic, and Italian Renaissance architecture mixed together. You'll walk through the Plaza Mayor and explore the Old Town and Medieval Quarter. After that, you'll continue toward Córdoba where dinner and overnight stay are waiting.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Cáceres Plaza Mayor
- Walk through Old Town and Medieval Quarter of Cáceres
Landmarks/POIs Cáceres Old Town Cáceres Plaza Mayor - Day 9
Córdoba - Seville
After breakfast, you'll tour Córdoba's Mosque with entrance included and see other sites while walking through the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. The afternoon brings a short two-hour drive to Seville, where you'll have dinner and spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Córdoba Mosque with entrance included
- Explore Córdoba Jewish Quarter
Landmarks/POIs Córdoba Mosque Córdoba Jewish Quarter - Day 10
Seville
Breakfast comes first, then a morning panoramic tour shows you Seville's Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peter's in Rome, the Santa Cruz quarter with connections to Don Juan, Maria Luisa Park, and Plaza de España. The afternoon is yours to discover the city's views and flavors. Dinner is included, and there's an optional Flamenco tour available.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour visiting Seville Cathedral
- Visit Santa Cruz quarter
- Visit Maria Luisa Park
- Visit Plaza de España
Optional Activities
- Optional Flamenco tour
Landmarks/POIs Seville Cathedral Santa Cruz Quarter Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España - Day 11
Seville - Ronda - Costa del Sol
After breakfast, you'll drive south through small villages to reach Ronda, a Celtic-origin town with great views of the surrounding valley and mountains. You'll have free time to explore. In the afternoon, you'll head to the Costa del Sol, a modern international tourist area, for dinner and overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ronda with free time
Landmarks/POIs Ronda - Day 12
Costa del Sol - Granada
Following breakfast, you'll drive to Granada and visit the Alhambra complex with entrance included and the Generalife Gardens, both inspiring writers throughout history. You'll see Granada's incredible surroundings and learn about its role as the last Moorish stronghold until 1492. Dinner is provided, and there's an optional Gipsy Flamenco show at the Sacromonte quarter.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Alhambra complex with entrance included
- Visit Generalife Gardens
Optional Activities
- Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Generalife Gardens Sacromonte Quarter - Day 13
Granada - Toledo - Madrid
After breakfast, you'll drive north to Toledo, an Imperial city and UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by the Tagus River. This old town is where Spanish art, history, and spirituality come together, and where Christians, Moors, and Jews lived side by side. You'll get a short guided tour through the narrow streets and visit a traditional factory showing the craftsmanship of gold and silver inlaying in iron. Then it's back to Madrid.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Short guided tour of Toledo historic old town
- Visit famous "Damasquinado" factory with gold and silver inlaying in iron
Landmarks/POIs Toledo - Day 14
Madrid
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport based on your flight schedule. The tour ends here.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
