Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and get transferred to your hotel. From there, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the city at your own pace and get a feel for the place.
Optional Activities
- Explore Madrid's monuments, fountains, museums, and parks
- Visit historic spots in Madrid
- Day 2
Madrid to San Sebastian
After breakfast, you'll head to Zaragoza where you have free time to visit the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Then it's on to San Sebastian in the Basque country for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar - Day 3
San Sebastian
This morning brings a panoramic tour of San Sebastian, checking out La Concha Bay, Monte Igeldo viewpoint, and the elegant waterfront promenade. Your afternoon is open to relax and continue exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of San Sebastian
- View Peine de los Vientos sculpture by Eduardo Chillida
- Visit Miramar Palace
- Explore La Concha Beach and promenade
Landmarks/POIs La Concha Bay Monte Igeldo Peine de los Vientos Miramar Palace Ondarreta Beach - Day 4
San Sebastian to Santander
After breakfast, you'll travel to Bilbao with a stop at the Guggenheim Museum. Next you'll head to Castro Urdiales fishing village for some free time, then continue to Santander where you can see the historic center and Palacio de la Magdalena.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Brief stop at Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
Optional Activities
- Explore Castro Urdiales fishing village
- Visit Palacio de la Magdalena in Santander
Landmarks/POIs Guggenheim Museum Palacio de la Magdalena - Day 5
Santander to Oviedo
After breakfast, you're heading to Santillana del Mar, a medieval town built around the Collegiate Church of Santa María. From there, you'll go to Covadonga to explore its Sanctuary and basilica before finishing in Oviedo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Santillana del Mar medieval town
- Explore Covadonga Sanctuary and basilica
Landmarks/POIs Collegiate Church of Santa María Covadonga Sanctuary Basilica of Covadonga Picos de Europa National Park Cathedral of San Salvador - Day 6
Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela
After breakfast, you'll head into Galicia with a stop in Mondoñedo to explore the 12th-century Cathedral. You'll then stop in Lugo to see the preserved Roman Walls, ending the day in Santiago de Compostela, home to one of Spain's most important pilgrimage sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mondoñedo Cathedral
- Explore Lugo Wall Roman ruins
Optional Activities
- Taste Mondoñedo cake
Landmarks/POIs Mondoñedo Cathedral Lugo Wall Minio River - Day 7
Santiago de Compostela
After breakfast, you'll join a guided tour starting at Plaza del Obradoiro and the Cathedral. You'll see the Portico de la Gloria and embrace the figure of Saint James, and if the weather cooperates, you'll see the botafumeiro. The rest of your afternoon is free to explore more.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Santiago de Compostela
- Cathedral entrance and interior visit
Landmarks/POIs Plaza del Obradoiro Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela Portico de la Gloria - Day 8
Santiago de Compostela to Porto
After breakfast, you'll travel through the Galician Rías Bajas region to La Toja island, known for its spa and natural surroundings. You'll have free time to explore, then continue through the Arosa estuary heading toward Porto.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore La Toja island and its natural landscape
Landmarks/POIs La Toja Island Arosa Estuary - Day 9
Porto
After breakfast, you'll do a half-day sightseeing tour that includes the Stock Exchange Palace and a visit to a wine cellar for tasting. You'll also take a boat trip on the Douro River. The afternoon is free to walk around Porto on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Stock Exchange Palace
- Wine cellar tour and wine tasting
- Douro River boat excursion
Landmarks/POIs Stock Exchange Palace Saint Francis Convent Douro River - Day 10
Porto
You'll spend this full day exploring Porto at your own pace. Check out the Mercado do Bolhão, take a sunset walk along the Douro River, or try some of the local sweet wines. There's plenty of the city's history and character to see.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Mercado do Bolhão
- Sunset stroll along the Douro River
- Sample local sweet wines
Landmarks/POIs Mercado do Bolhão Douro River - Day 11
Porto to Fatima
After breakfast, you'll head to Coimbra to explore one of Europe's oldest universities and see where traditional Portuguese fado music was born. Later, you'll continue to Fatima, a significant Christian pilgrimage sanctuary.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Coimbra University
- Explore Baroque Joanina Library
- Visit 18th-century bell tower in Coimbra
- Experience fado music in Coimbra
- Visit Sanctuary of Fátima
- See Cova da Iria sacred site
Landmarks/POIs Coimbra University Baroque Joanina Library Sanctuary of Fátima Cova da Iria - Day 12
Fatima to Lisbon
After breakfast, you'll visit Batalha Monastery, a striking Dominican Convent that commemorates the Portuguese victory in 1385. Then you'll stop at the coastal village of Nazaré to see traditional fishing culture and visit Alcobaça Monastery before arriving in Lisbon for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Batalha Monastery
Optional Activities
- Explore Nazaré fishing village
- Visit Alcobaça Gothic church and Cistercian monastery
Landmarks/POIs Batalha Monastery Nazaré Alcobaça Monastery - Day 13
Lisbon
After breakfast, you'll take a guided tour visiting the Alfama Quarter, Tower of Belém, and Monastery of Los Jerónimos. The afternoon is open for you to continue checking out more of Lisbon's interesting corners.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Lisbon
- Visit Alfama Quarter
- Visit Tower of Belém
- Visit Monastery of Los Jerónimos
Landmarks/POIs Alfama Quarter Tower of Belém Monastery of Los Jerónimos - Day 14
Lisbon to Cordoba
You'll depart early in the morning heading to Andalusia. You'll visit Cáceres, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its medieval quarter and mix of architectural styles. Then you'll continue to Cordoba, the former capital of the Caliphate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cáceres UNESCO World Heritage Site
Optional Activities
- Walk around Plaza Mayor in Cáceres
- Explore medieval quarter of Cáceres
Landmarks/POIs Plaza Mayor - Day 15
Cordoba
After breakfast, you'll do a panoramic tour of Cordoba visiting the Mosque/Cathedral and Jewish Quarter, seeing the historic blend of Christian, Jewish, and Islamic architecture. Later, you'll head to Seville and check into your hotel with free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Cordoba
- Visit Mosque/Cathedral in Cordoba
- Explore Jewish Quarter in Cordoba
Landmarks/POIs Great Mosque of Cordoba Jewish Quarter of Cordoba - Day 16
Seville
After breakfast, you'll join a guided tour to see Seville's most important sights including María Luisa Park with its neosevillian style and Plaza de España with its semi-elliptical design. You'll explore the Cathedral exterior and the Giralda, plus wander through the charming Barrio de Santa Cruz. The rest of your day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Seville
- Visit María Luisa Park
- Visit Plaza de España
- View Cathedral exterior and Giralda
- Explore Barrio de Santa Cruz
Landmarks/POIs María Luisa Park Plaza de España Cathedral of Seville Giralda Barrio de Santa Cruz - Day 17
Seville to Granada
After breakfast, you'll travel through the heart of Andalusia toward Granada, passing olive groves. You'll visit the Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, the largest political and aristocratic center of the Muslim West with beautiful patios, fountains, and palaces.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Alhambra complex
- Visit Generalife Gardens
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Generalife Gardens Alcazaba Torre de la Vela Patio de los Leones - Day 18
Granada to Valencia
After breakfast, you'll travel toward the Mediterranean coast to reach Valencia. Your afternoon is free to explore this city with its diverse food scene and cultural heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Plaza de la Reina
- Climb Miguelete tower
- Visit Silk Exchange (Lonja de la Seda)
- Explore Orange Tree Courtyard
- Visit Central Market (Mercado Central)
- Visit National Ceramic Museum
- Explore Quart and Serrano Towers
- Visit IVAM museum
- Explore street art
- Visit City of Arts and Sciences
- Visit Oceanografic aquarium
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de la Reina Miguelete Tower Silk Exchange Orange Tree Courtyard Central Market National Ceramic Museum Quart Towers Serrano Towers IVAM City of Arts and Sciences Oceanografic - Day 19
Valencia to Barcelona
After breakfast, you'll take a city tour of Valencia showing the old city and the Turia old riverbed, then visit the City of Arts and Sciences. You'll continue northward along the coast through Tarragona to Barcelona, with the rest of the afternoon free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Valencia
- Drive through old Turia riverbed
- View City of Arts and Sciences exteriors
Landmarks/POIs Turia Riverbed City of Arts and Sciences Tarragona - Day 20
Barcelona
After breakfast, you'll explore Barcelona with a local guide visiting Montjuïc park with its great views, the Olympic Ring, the Columbus monument, and the Gothic quarter. Your afternoon is free to continue enjoying the city and see works by architect Antoni Gaudí.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Barcelona
- Visit Montjuïc park
- View Olympic Ring
- Visit Columbus monument
- Explore Gothic quarter
Optional Activities
- Visit Basilica of Sagrada Familia
Landmarks/POIs Montjuïc Park Olympic Ring Columbus Monument Gothic Quarter Basilica of Sagrada Familia - Day 21
Barcelona
At the agreed time, you'll get transferred to Barcelona Airport. Your tour ends here.
