Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll get picked up from the airport and head to your hotel to settle in. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please until the evening welcome meeting happens. After that, there's a transfer to Plaza Mayor and La Latina, where you can grab dinner at a restaurant that appeals to you and soak in Madrid's nightlife and tapas scene.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a restaurant in Plaza Mayor or La Latina (various cuisines available: Indian, Chinese, Spanish, Middle Eastern)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor La Latina 
- Day 2
Madrid
Start the morning with a guided tour through central Madrid, hitting spots like Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. Then you'll check out Retiro Park, walking around its lake and seeing Palacio de Cristal. Next is Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, where Real Madrid plays. The afternoon opens up for you to wander around on your own, and later a transfer brings you back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of central Madrid (Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, Plaza Mayor)
- Visit to Retiro Park with lake and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Neptuno Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 3
Madrid to Granada
You'll travel to Granada and spend the full day exploring this historic city. The Alhambra dominates the landscape and there's plenty to see, from the cathedral where the Catholic Monarchs are buried to wandering through the Albaicín neighborhood. The Mirador de San Nicolás offers great views of the Alhambra if you want to catch it from different angles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Saray), Hotel (Macia Condor), Hotel (Abades Nevada Palace)
Optional Activities
- Visit to the Cathedral in Granada
- Stroll through the Albaicín neighborhood
- Visit to the Mirador de San Nicolás viewpoint
- Visit to the Alhambra (available for extra cost through official website)
Landmarks Alhambra Cathedral of Granada Albaicín Mirador de San Nicolás 
- Day 4
Granada - Malaga - Marbella - Ronda - Seville
Leaving Granada, you head toward the Costa del Sol. Morning starts with a walk through Málaga's historic district, checking out the cathedral and the Picasso Museum. From there, the route follows the Mediterranean coast with nice views, stopping at Puerto Banús in Marbella. Then you go through the mountains to reach Ronda, a white town sitting on a cliff above a deep canyon. You'll arrive in Seville by evening with dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alcora Sevilla), Hotel (Silken Al-andalus Palace Sevilla), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla), Hotel (Ac Sevilla Forum), Hotel (Eurostars Al-andalus)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Malaga's historic district
Optional Activities
- Visit to Malaga Cathedral
- Visit to Picasso Museum in Malaga
- Stop at Puerto Banús in Marbella
Landmarks Malaga Cathedral Picasso Museum Puerto Banús Marbella Ronda 
- Day 5
Seville
A guided tour takes you through Seville to see the cathedral with its famous Giralda tower, the Guadalquivir River banks, and the neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana. After the tour, you'll relax on a boat ride along the Guadalquivir River for some good views of the city. If you're interested, there's an option to catch a flamenco performance later in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alcora Sevilla), Hotel (Silken Al-andalus Palace Sevilla), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla), Hotel (Ac Sevilla Forum), Hotel (Eurostars Al-andalus)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Seville (cathedral, Giralda, Guadalquivir River banks, Santa Cruz, Triana neighborhoods)
- Boat ride on the Guadalquivir River
Optional Activities
- Flamenco Night with Dinner (2 hours, 70 EUR) - includes transportation, 2-course dinner with wine/water/sangria, flamenco show
- Flamenco Show in Patio Sevillano (1 hour 30 minutes, 40 EUR) - includes bus transfer, 1 drink, flamenco show
- Artistic Guided Visit to Seville Cathedral (1 hour, 30 EUR) - includes entrance, local guide, audio devices, optional Giralda tower climb
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Giralda Guadalquivir River Santa Cruz Triana 
- Day 6
Seville - Merida - Evora - Lisbon
You'll leave Seville and travel through rolling hills and farmland toward Extremadura. A stop in Mérida lets you visit the Archaeological Ensemble, which includes a Roman Theater and Amphitheater (admission's included), plus time to grab lunch and walk through the old center. Then it's on to Portugal and Évora, another World Heritage Site with whitewashed buildings and Renaissance palaces. You'll arrive in Lisbon as evening comes around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Roma Lisboa), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts)
Included Activities
- Admission to Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida (Roman Theater and Amphitheater)
- Stroll through Mérida's pedestrian historic center
Optional Activities
- Visit to Évora Cathedral
Landmarks Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida Roman Theater of Merida Amphitheater of Merida Évora Évora Cathedral 
- Day 7
Lisbon
A guided tour shows you around Lisbon, Portugal's capital known for its seven hills. You'll discover narrow alleys, decorative tiles, and the Atlantic light that makes the city special. The Belém neighborhood is where the tour takes you, showing where Portuguese explorers set sail in the 15th century. The afternoon is free to explore on your own, with the option to visit Bairro Alto and its viewpoint. Evening brings a transfer back to your hotel from Restauradores Square, which has lots of bars and cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Roma Lisboa), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Lisbon
- Visit to Belem neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Sintra, Cascais and Estoril tour (4 hours, 40 EUR) - includes round-trip bus service, visits to Sintra, Guincho beach, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais, brief stop in Estoril
Landmarks Belem Bairro Alto Restauradores Square Sintra Cascais Estoril Cabo da Roca 
- Day 8
Lisbon - Fatima - Porto
You'll travel north to Fátima, an important pilgrimage destination. From there, continue to Porto, Portugal's second-largest city. After lunch, a 50-minute cruise takes you along the Douro River on a traditional Portuguese Rabelo boat, giving you unique views of the riverside. You'll have free time to walk through the medieval Ribeira district with its narrow streets and old merchant houses before heading to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ac Marriott Porto), Hotel (Bessa Boavista), Hotel (Holiday Inn Porto Gaia)
Included Activities
- Visit to Fátima
- 50-minute Douro River cruise aboard a traditional Rabelo boat
Optional Activities
- Fado Show with Dinner (3 hours, 70 EUR) - includes bus transfer, three-course dinner, wine/beer/soft drink/water, fado show, return transfer
Landmarks Fátima Douro River Ribeira 
- Day 9
Porto - Bom Jesus Do Monte Sanctuary - Cambados - Santiago De Compostela
The route goes through nice landscapes to Braga, where you'll ride the world's oldest water-operated cable car up to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus for great views. You'll come down via the picturesque staircase. Then it's into Galicia to visit Cambados, where a glass-bottom boat takes you along the Ría de Arousa with wine and mussel tasting included. You'll reach Santiago de Compostela by lunchtime for a guided tour exploring medieval streets and pilgrimage-related sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Oca Puerta Del Camino), Hotel (Eurostars San Lazaro), Hotel (Exe Peregrino)
Included Activities
- Ride on the world's oldest water-operated cable car to Sanctuary of Bom Jesus
- Visit to Sanctuary of Bom Jesus
- Glass-bottom boat trip along the Ría de Arousa
- Wine and mussel tasting onboard the boat
- Guided city tour of Santiago de Compostela by a local guide
Landmarks Sanctuary of Bom Jesus Cambados Ría de Arousa Santiago de Compostela 
- Day 10
Santiago De Compostela - Lugo - O Cebreiro - León - Oviedo
Following the Way of St. James, you start in Lugo to explore the historic center and its Roman walls (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). You'll also see O Cebreiro, a charming Galician stone village. Arriving in León at lunchtime, there's the famous Gothic cathedral with its stained glass windows to visit and the historic center to walk through. After crossing the Cantabrian Range into Asturias, you'll reach Oviedo by evening for a guided tour of the 9th-century cathedral, Calatrava Congressional Palace, Campoamor Theatre, and Calle de la Rua. Dinner at a traditional cider house is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Asturian dinner at a typical 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 and Roman walls
- Visit to O Cebreiro
- Visit to León Gothic cathedral
- Exploration of León historic town center
- Guided city tour of Oviedo (9th-century cathedral, Calatrava Congressional Palace, Campoamor Theatre, Calle de la Rua)
- Traditional Asturian dinner at a typical cider house
Landmarks Lugo Lugo Roman Walls O Cebreiro León Cathedral Oviedo Cathedral Calatrava Congressional Palace Campoamor Theatre Calle de la Rua 
- Day 11
Oviedo - Covadonga - Santillana Del Mar - Santander
You're heading to Picos de Europa, starting with the Basilica of Covadonga. Following the coast to Santillana, one of Spain's nicest towns with an intact medieval quarter. The nearby Altamira Cave Museum is on the agenda (tickets included) to see the famous prehistoric art. Continuing to Santander, the region's capital, you'll enjoy a panoramic guided tour exploring this elegant coastal city and its bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Santemar), Hotel (Gran Hotel Victoria)
Included Activities
- Visit to Basilica of Covadonga
- Visit to Santillana
- Admission to Altamira Cave Museum
- Panoramic guided tour of Santander with a local guide
Landmarks Picos de Europa Basilica of Covadonga Santillana del Mar Altamira Cave Museum Santander 
- Day 12
Santander - Bilbao - La Rioja - Zaragoza
The motorway takes you along the Cantabrian coast through beautiful landscapes where mountains meet the sea. You'll arrive in Bilbao, the largest city in the Basque Country, for a brief guided tour covering the Guggenheim, the old quarter, and the Cathedral. Free time lets you sample authentic pintxos. Later, you'll head to La Rioja wine country, visiting the Wine Culture Museum in Briones to learn about winemaking traditions. Zaragoza is where you'll arrive in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Exe Boston)
Included Activities
- Brief guided city tour of Bilbao (Guggenheim area, old quarter, Cathedral)
- Visit to Wine Culture Museum in Briones
Optional Activities
- Enjoying pintxos in Bilbao
Landmarks Bilbao Guggenheim Bilbao Bilbao Cathedral La Rioja Wine Culture Museum in Briones 
- Day 13
Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
The morning starts with a guided tour of Zaragoza, visiting the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and exploring Goya masterpieces, the Roman theatre, a Renaissance palace, and the Aljafería Palace. After lunch, you'll head into Catalonia to visit Poblet Abbey, a walled monastery in beautiful scenery and one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries around (admission included). Barcelona is where you arrive in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia), Hotel (Fira Congress)
Included Activities
- Guided morning panoramic tour of Zaragoza (Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Goya works, Roman theatre, Renaissance palace, Aljaférez Palace)
- Visit to Poblet Abbey (admission included)
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Roman Theatre of Zaragoza Aljaférez Palace Poblet Abbey 
- Day 14
Barcelona
A panoramic guided tour takes you through Barcelona, one of Europe's most interesting capitals along the Mediterranean. You'll see Gaudí's modernist architecture, the bustling Ramblas, and historic sites connected to the Universal Exposition and Olympic Games. The afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. In the evening, a transfer takes you to Maremagnum, a contemporary entertainment complex by the sea near Plaza de Colón, where you can stroll and pick from different dining options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia), Hotel (Fira Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Guided Visit to La Sagrada Familia (1 hour 50 minutes, 60 EUR) - includes entrance ticket, priority lane access, specialized guide, audio devices, bus transportation to city center
Landmarks Ramblas Maremagnum Plaza de Colón Sagrada Familia 
- Day 15
Barcelona - Peniscola - Valencia - Madrid
Heading south along the Mediterranean, you'll stop in Peniscola, a walled town by the sea surrounded by nice landscapes, for a short walk. Valencia comes next, a vibrant port city on the Levantine coast where you'll arrive around lunchtime and can try paella if you want. At about 4:30 p.m., the journey continues to Madrid with a quick stop at Valencia's avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences. You'll arrive in Madrid between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Stop in Peniscola for a stroll
Optional Activities
- Paella lunch in Valencia
- Visit to City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia
Landmarks Peniscola Valencia City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia 
- Day 16
Madrid
After breakfast, your trip wraps up, leaving you with great memories from Spain and Portugal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
