Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
You'll get transferred to your hotel in Lisbon and have time to settle in. Stop by the hotel reception in the afternoon to check the information boards for details about when your tour officially begins.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts), Hotel (Roma Lisboa)
- Day 2
Lisbon
Your guided tour takes you through Lisbon's seven hills, narrow alleys lined with Portuguese tiles, and the historic Belem neighborhood where explorers once departed for voyages. The afternoon gives you free time to wander through Bairro Alto and check out its viewpoint, or you can take an optional trip to nearby Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril if that interests you. You'll head back to the hotel from Restauradores Square.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts), Hotel (Roma Lisboa)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Lisbon
- Visit to Belem neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Optional trip to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril (4 hours) - 40 EUR
Landmarks Belem Restauradores Square Bairro Alto 
- Day 3
Lisbon to Algarve
You'll travel south through nice landscapes and cross the Tagus River bridge into the Algarve. After exploring Lagos with its charming center and grabbing lunch, you'll reach Cape St. Vincent at Europe's westernmost point to see the historic Sagres fortress. The day ends in Albufeira where you can check out the beaches and historic center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Agua Hotels Riverside), Hotel (Grande Real Santa Eulalia), Hotel (Real Bellavista Hotel Spa), Hotel (Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Lagos historic city and walled center
- Visit to Cape St. Vincent
- Photograph opportunity at Sagres fortress
Optional Activities
- Navigation around Punta da Piedade and its caves from Lagos Marina (1 hour) - 30 EUR
Landmarks Lagos Cape St. Vincent Sagres Fortress Albufeira Ponta da Piedade 
- Day 4
Algarve to Evora
Starting in Faro for a relaxed walk through the Algarve's capital, you'll then head into the Alentejo region. You'll explore Mertola, a walled town with whitewashed streets and a castle sitting on the Guadiana River banks. From there, Evora's your next stop, where you'll tour this UNESCO walled city and see its medieval palaces, Gothic buildings, and Roman temple along with the unique Chapel of Bones.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M´ar De Ar Muralhas), Hotel (Evora Hotel), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Evora)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Faro
- Visit to Mértola walled town-museum
- Guided tour of Evora walled city
- Visit to Chapel of Bones in Evora (admission included)
Landmarks Faro Mértola Chapel of Bones Evora 
- Day 5
Evora to Fatima
You'll travel through Alentejo landscapes visiting Marva with its panoramic views, then Castelo de Vide to see its castle and medieval Jewish quarter. The Convent of Christ in Tomar comes next, followed by a stop in Aljustrel to see the birthplace of the three young shepherds. You'll arrive in Fatima with time to visit the Sanctuary and attend the candlelight procession if you want. Dinner at a traditional restaurant is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lux De Fatima), Hotel (Santa Maria), Hotel (Sao Jose)
Included Activities
- Visit to Marvão walled town
- Exploration of Castelo de Vide and castle
- Visit to medieval synagogue in Castelo de Vide
- Visit to Convent of Christ in Tomar (admission included)
- Visit to Aljustrel and Lucia's house
- Free time at Sanctuary of Fatima
Optional Activities
- Candlelight procession at Sanctuary of Fatima (seasonal, not held in winter)
Landmarks Marvão Castelo de Vide Convent of Christ Aljustrel Sanctuary of Fatima 
- Day 6
Fatima to Porto
You'll travel north to Porto and arrive around 11:00 a.m. After that, you'll board a traditional Portuguese Rabelo boat for a 50-minute cruise along the Douro River to see the city from a different angle. Then you'll walk through the historic Ribeira district with its narrow streets, old merchant houses, and nice cafes before heading to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ac Marriott Porto), Hotel (Bessa Boavista), Hotel (Holiday Inn Porto Gaia)
Included Activities
- 50-minute Douro River cruise aboard traditional Portuguese Rabelo boat
- Exploration of Ribeira district
Optional Activities
- Fado Show with Dinner at authentic Portuguese restaurant (3 hours) - 70 EUR
Landmarks Douro River Ribeira 
- Day 7
Porto to Santiago de Compostela
You'll travel through beautiful landscapes to Braga where you'll ride the world's oldest water-operated cable car up to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus and enjoy the views. Coming back down, you'll walk the picturesque staircase, then head into Galicia to Cambados for a glass-bottom boat trip on the Ria de Arousa. You'll learn about mussel and oyster farming, taste some wine and mussels, then continue to Santiago de Compostela for a guided city tour of its medieval streets and pilgrimage sites.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Oca Puerta Del Camino), Hotel (Eurostars San Lazaro), Hotel (Exe Peregrino)
Included Activities
- Funicular ride to Sanctuary of Bom Jesus in Braga
- Exploration of Sanctuary of Bom Jesus
- Glass-bottom boat trip along Ría de Arousa in Cambados
- Wine and mussel tasting onboard
- Guided city tour of Santiago de Compostela
Landmarks Sanctuary of Bom Jesus Cambados Ría de Arousa Santiago de Compostela 
- Day 8
Santiago de Compostela to Oviedo
Following the Way of St. James, you'll start in Lugo exploring the historic town center and UNESCO-listed Roman walls. Next comes the charming O Cebreiro stone village, then Leon where you'll arrive around lunchtime. You'll tour the Gothic cathedral known for its stained-glass windows and explore the historic center. After crossing the Cantabrian Range into Asturias, you'll reach Oviedo by evening for a guided city tour (either now or tomorrow morning) followed by a traditional Asturian dinner at a cider house.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Asturian dinner at cider house)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ac Hotel Forum Oviedo By Marriott), Hotel (Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza), Hotel (Ac Marriott Oviedo Forum), Hotel (Exe Oviedo Centro)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Lugo historic town center
- Visit to Roman walls of Lugo
- Visit to O Cebreiro
- Visit to León Gothic cathedral
- Exploration of León historic town center
- Guided city tour of Oviedo including 9th-century cathedral, Calatrava Congressional Palace, Campoamor Theatre, and Calle de la Rua
- Traditional Asturian dinner at cider house
Landmarks Lugo Roman walls of Lugo O Cebreiro León Cathedral Oviedo Cathedral Calatrava Congressional Palace Campoamor Theatre 
- Day 9
Oviedo to Santander
You'll start at the Basilica of Covadonga in the Picos de Europa, then travel along the coastline to Santillana, one of Spain's most beautiful towns with its intact medieval quarter still standing. You'll visit the nearby Altamira Cave Museum, then finish your day in Santander with a panoramic guided tour that shows you this elegant coastal city and its beautiful bay where mountains reach the water.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Santemar), Hotel (Gran Hotel Victoria)
Included Activities
- Visit to Basilica of Covadonga
- Exploration of Santillana medieval quarter
- Visit to Altamira Cave Museum (tickets included)
- Panoramic guided tour of Santander
Landmarks Basilica of Covadonga Picos de Europa Santillana Altamira Cave Museum Santander 
- Day 10
Santander to Zaragoza
You'll follow the motorway along the Cantabrian coast where mountains meet the sea. Arriving in Bilbao, you'll get a guided tour of the Guggenheim area, old quarter, and Cathedral, then have free time to try authentic pintxos. From there, you'll head to the La Rioja wine region to visit the Wine Culture Museum in Briones before arriving in Zaragoza in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Exe Boston)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Bilbao including Guggenheim area, old quarter, and Cathedral
- Visit to Wine Culture Museum in Briones
Optional Activities
- Tasting of authentic pintxos in Bilbao
Landmarks Bilbao Guggenheim Bilbao Briones Zaragoza 
- Day 11
Zaragoza to Barcelona
Your morning starts with a panoramic guided tour of Zaragoza visiting the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, where you'll see works by Goya, the Roman theatre, Renaissance palace, and Aljaferia Palace. After lunch, you'll travel to Catalonia to see Poblet Abbey, one of the world's best-preserved medieval monasteries, and arrive in Barcelona in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia), Hotel (Fira Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Zaragoza
- Visit to Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
- Exploration of Goya's masterpieces
- Visit to Roman theatre in Zaragoza
- Visit to Renaissance palace in Zaragoza
- Stroll by Aljaferería Palace
- Visit to Poblet Abbey (tickets included)
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Roman Theatre of Zaragoza Aljaferería Palace Poblet Abbey Barcelona 
- Day 12
Barcelona
You'll start with a panoramic guided tour exploring Gaudí's modernist architecture, the busy Ramblas, and Barcelona's rich history from the Universal Exposition and Olympics. You'll have free time in the afternoon, then in the evening head to Maremagnum, a contemporary waterfront entertainment and dining complex near Plaza de Colon, for a casual walk and dinner options.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia), Hotel (Fira Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Guided visit at La Sagrada Familia with Antoni Gaudí (1 hour 50 minutes) - 60 EUR
Landmarks Sagrada Familia La Rambla Plaza de Colón Maremagnum 
- Day 13
Barcelona to Madrid
You'll travel south along the Mediterranean and stop in Peniscola, a nice walled coastal town. Continuing to Valencia around lunchtime, you'll have a chance to try the famous paella. Around 4:30 p.m., you'll head toward Madrid with a brief stop at the avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences. You'll arrive in Madrid between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. and get transferred to Plaza Mayor for dinner and drinks at one of its many restaurants.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Peniscola walled town
- Visit to City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia
Optional Activities
- Traditional paella lunch in Valencia
Landmarks Peniscola Valencia City of Arts and Sciences Plaza Mayor 
- Day 14
Madrid
You'll get a comprehensive tour of central Madrid covering Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Colon, and Plaza Mayor. Then you'll head to Retiro Park to see the lake and Palacio de Cristal. You'll tour Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid, followed by free time in the afternoon. By evening, you'll get a transfer back to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of central Madrid
- Visit to Retiro Park and lake
- Visit to Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Optional Activities
- Flamenco Night with Dinner (2 hours) - 70 EUR
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Neptuno Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 15
Madrid
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, leaving you with great memories of your time traveling through the Iberian Peninsula.
- Meals
- Breakfast
