Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive at Madrid airport and head to your hotel to settle in. Take the afternoon to wander around the capital at your own pace and get your bearings. Later in the evening, you'll take an illuminated drive through Madrid's old streets, finishing at Plaza Mayor where you can grab dinner at one of the traditional tapas restaurants there.
- Meals
- Dinner (Tapas dinner in Madrid (PREMIUM PACKAGE only))
Included Activities
- Evening illuminations tour of Madrid
- Drive through Madrid's old city streets ending at Plaza Mayor
Optional Activities
- Explore Madrid's attractions independently
- Tapas dinner in Madrid (included in PREMIUM PACKAGE)
Landmarks/POIs Plaza Mayor Puerta del Sol - Day 2
Madrid
After buffet breakfast, you'll join a guided tour hitting Madrid's main sights like Puerta del Sol, the Neptune and Cibeles fountains, Alcala Gate, Gran Via, Plaza de Espana, and Plaza de Oriente. The afternoon opens up for you to check out the art museums on your own, or if you prefer, take an optional trip to Toledo to see its medieval layout, narrow streets, Gothic cathedral, and St. Tome Church.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Escorted sightseeing tour of Madrid
- View Puerta del Sol
- View Neptune and Cibeles fountains
- View Alcala Gate
- View Gran Via
- View Plaza de España
- View Plaza de Oriente
Optional Activities
- Explore Madrid's famous Art Museums
- Optional tour to Toledo
- Interior visit to Toledo's Gothic cathedral
- Visit to St. Tome Church to see El Greco's masterpiece painting
Landmarks/POIs Puerta del Sol Fountain of Neptune Fountain of Cibeles Puerta de Alcalá Gran Vía Plaza de España Plaza de Oriente Toledo Cathedral St. Tome Church - Day 3
Madrid - Segovia - Avila - Salamanca
After breakfast you'll head into old Castile. First stop is Segovia to see the 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct and the impressive Alcazar Castle. From there you'll pause in Avila to look at the well-preserved 11th-century city walls. Then it's on to Salamanca, a charming university town where you'll have an afternoon city tour and walk through the main plaza.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Dinner (Dinner in Salamanca (PREMIUM PACKAGE only))
Included Activities
- Visit Segovia with 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct
- Visit Alcazar Castle in Segovia
- View Avila's 11th-century city walls
- Afternoon city tour of Salamanca
- Walk through Salamanca's main plaza
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Salamanca (included in PREMIUM PACKAGE)
Landmarks/POIs Roman Aqueduct of Segovia Alcazar Castle, Segovia Avila City Walls - Day 4
Salamanca - Santiago de Compostela
Following breakfast, you'll travel north into Galicia and arrive in Santiago de Compostela. In the afternoon, you'll get a guided tour of the old city and see the cathedral. You'll have dinner at the hotel this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Dinner (Dinner in Santiago de Compostela (PREMIUM PACKAGE only))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Santiago de Compostela's old city
- Visit Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Hotel dinner (included in PREMIUM PACKAGE)
Landmarks/POIs Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - Day 5
Santiago de Compostela - Viana do Castelo - Porto
After breakfast you're heading to Rias Baixas and then toward Portugal. You'll visit Viana do Castelo at the mouth of the Lima River to see its historic center and castle. Then you'll continue on to Porto, which sits in the Douro region and serves as northern Portugal's main city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Viana do Castelo historic center
- Visit Viana do Castelo castle
Landmarks/POIs Viana do Castelo - Day 6
Porto
This morning includes a guided tour of Porto along the Douro River banks, and you'll visit a local Port winery to learn about and taste the region's wines. The afternoon is yours to explore the city however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Lunch (Lunch in Porto (PREMIUM PACKAGE only))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto
- Visit to local Port winery
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Porto (included in PREMIUM PACKAGE)
Landmarks/POIs Douro River - Day 7
Porto - Aveiro - Fatima - Lisbon
After breakfast and getting on the road, you'll head to Aveiro, known as the 'city of canals' or Portugal's Venice. Then you'll continue to Fatima, one of Christianity's major pilgrimage sites, where you'll have free time to visit the basilica and grab lunch. After that you'll drive to Lisbon. Tonight there's an optional chance to listen to haunting Fado music while having dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Lunch (Lunch in Fatima (PREMIUM PACKAGE only)), Dinner (Fado show and dinner in Lisbon (PREMIUM PACKAGE only))
Included Activities
- Visit Aveiro
- Visit Fatima basilica
- Free time in Fatima
Optional Activities
- Fado music show with dinner in Lisbon (included in PREMIUM PACKAGE)
Landmarks/POIs Aveiro Fatima Basilica - Day 8
Lisbon
After breakfast, you'll take a morning tour of this ancient city that overlooks the Tagus River. You'll see the lovely avenues and visit monuments like the Tower of Belem and Jeronimos Monastery. The afternoon is free, and it's really worth heading to the charming villages of Sintra and Cascais if you can.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Morning tour of Lisbon
- View Tower of Belem
- View Jeronimos Monastery
Optional Activities
- Visit Sintra and Cascais villages (included in PREMIUM PACKAGE)
Landmarks/POIs Tower of Belem Jeronimos Monastery Sintra Cascais - Day 9
Lisbon - Merida - Seville
After breakfast you'll head toward the Spanish border. You'll stop in Merida to see the impressive Roman Amphitheatre archaeological site before continuing on to Seville.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Lunch (Lunch in Merida (PREMIUM PACKAGE only))
Included Activities
- Visit Merida Roman Amphitheatre archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Merida (included in PREMIUM PACKAGE)
Landmarks/POIs Merida Roman Theatre Merida Roman Amphitheatre - Day 10
Seville
This morning's tour takes you through Spain's third largest city, which has a gracious, charming feel. You'll see the Tower of Gold, Maria Luisa Park, the Santa Cruz Quarter, and the cathedral with its Giralda Tower. You'll have free time for lunch, then the afternoon is open to explore or shop. An optional Flamenco show with local wine is available this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Lunch (Lunch in Seville (PREMIUM PACKAGE only))
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Seville
- View Tower of Gold
- View Maria Luisa Park
- View Santa Cruz Quarter
- View Cathedral with Giralda Tower
Optional Activities
- Guadalquivir river boat tour (included in PREMIUM PACKAGE)
- Lunch in Seville (included in PREMIUM PACKAGE)
- Flamenco show in Seville with local wine (included in PREMIUM PACKAGE)
Landmarks/POIs Tower of Gold Maria Luisa Park Santa Cruz Quarter Seville Cathedral Giralda Tower Guadalquivir River - Day 11
Seville - Cordoba - Granada
After breakfast you're off to Cordoba to visit the famous Mosque-Cathedral. You'll have free time for lunch, then you'll head to Granada.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral - Day 12
Granada - Valencia
This morning you'll take an escorted tour of the Alhambra and the Gardens of the Generalife. Around midday, you'll travel east to Spain's coast and arrive in Valencia.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Escorted tour of the Alhambra
- Visit Gardens of the Generalife
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Generalife Gardens - Day 13
Valencia - Barcelona
After buffet breakfast, you'll take a morning city tour of Valencia and see the new museum area. In the early afternoon, you'll head north to Barcelona, one of Europe's most cosmopolitan cities. Tonight you can have dinner at the Pueblo Espaol, which features architectural replicas from regions all across Spain.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Dinner (Dinner at Pueblo Español (PREMIUM PACKAGE only))
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of Valencia
- Visit Valencia's new museum area
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Pueblo Español in Barcelona (included in PREMIUM PACKAGE)
Landmarks/POIs Pueblo Español - Day 14
Barcelona
After breakfast you'll take an escorted tour of one of Europe's most beautiful cities. You'll see the ancient Gothic Quarter with its cathedral, then stop to look at the outside of Gaudi's Basilica of the Sacred Family. Next you'll head up Montjuich Hill for a great view of Barcelona and its port. You'll have free time for lunch and can explore the city on your own in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Lunch (Lunch in Barcelona (PREMIUM PACKAGE only))
Included Activities
- Escorted tour of Barcelona
- Visit Gothic Quarter
- View Barcelona Cathedral
- View exterior of Sagrada Familia
- Visit Montjuich Hill for views of Barcelona and port area
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Barcelona (included in PREMIUM PACKAGE)
- Visit Pueblo Español of Barcelona (included in PREMIUM PACKAGE)
Landmarks/POIs Gothic Quarter Barcelona Cathedral Sagrada Familia Montjuich Hill - Day 15
Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid
After breakfast you'll travel to Zaragoza and make a stop there. Then you'll head back to Madrid with free time to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast)
- Day 16
Madrid
After buffet breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your return flight, bringing the tour and our services to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Option to book extra nights in Madrid
