Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and relax. Information about tomorrow's tour start will be posted at the hotel reception, so you'll know exactly what time to meet up.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
- Day 2
Madrid - León - Oviedo
An early departure takes you through Castile and León, stopping in Tordesillas to walk around town and grab coffee at the main square. From there, you'll head to León for lunch and see the Gothic cathedral along the Camino de Santiago. After crossing the Cantabrian Range into Asturias, you'll arrive in Oviedo for a one-and-a-half-hour city tour with a local guide, visiting the 9th-century cathedral, Congress Palace, Campoamor Theatre, and Calle Rúa. Dinner is a traditional Asturian meal at a cider house to wrap things up.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Asturian dinner in a cider house)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza), Hotel (Ac Hotel Forum Oviedo By Marriott), Hotel (Ac Marriott Oviedo Forum), Hotel (Exe Oviedo Centro)
Included Activities
- Stop in Tordesillas to learn about the town's history
- Visit the Gothic Cathedral in León
- City tour of Oviedo with local guide including 9th-century cathedral, Congress Palace of Oviedo, Campoamor Theatre, and Calle Rúa
- Traditional Asturian dinner at a cider house
Landmarks Tordesillas León Cathedral Oviedo Cathedral Congress Palace of Oviedo Campoamor Theatre 
- Day 3
Oviedo - Covadonga - Santillana del Mar - Santander
The day takes you to Picos de Europa and the Basilica of Covadonga. Following the coastline, you'll reach Santillana, a medieval town with well-preserved streets worth walking through. The nearby Altamira Cave Museum is next, then you continue to Santander for a panoramic tour with a local guide who'll show you the city and its beautiful bay.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Santemar), Hotel (Gran Hotel Victoria)
Included Activities
- Visit Basilica of Covadonga
- Visit Santillana del Mar medieval quarter
- Visit Altamira Cave Museum (tickets included)
- Panoramic tour of Santander with local guide
Landmarks Basilica of Covadonga Santillana del Mar Altamira Cave Museum Picos de Europa 
- Day 4
Santander - Bilbao - La Rioja - Zaragoza
A motorway drive along the Cantabrian coast brings you to Bilbao, the largest city in the Basque Country. A local guide takes you through the Guggenheim area, the old quarter, and the Cathedral. You'll have time after that to try some authentic pintxos on your own. Later, you'll head to La Rioja to visit the Wine Culture Museum in Briones and learn about winemaking before arriving in Zaragoza by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Exe Boston)
Included Activities
- City tour of Bilbao with local guide including Guggenheim area, old quarter, and Cathedral
- Visit Wine Culture Museum in Briones
Optional Activities
- Sample authentic pintxos in Bilbao (free time activity)
Landmarks Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Bilbao Cathedral 
- Day 5
Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
Start the morning with a panoramic tour of Zaragoza, seeing the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar with its Goya paintings, the Roman theatre, and Renaissance palaces. After lunch, you'll travel to Catalonia to visit Poblet Abbey, a well-preserved medieval monastery. You'll arrive in Barcelona as the evening settles in.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia), Hotel (Fira Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Zaragoza including Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, works of painter Goya, Roman theatre, Renaissance palace, and Aljafería Palace
- Visit Poblet Abbey (tickets included)
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Aljafería Palace Poblet Abbey 
- Day 6
Barcelona
A panoramic tour shows you Gaudí's modernist buildings, the busy Ramblas, and Barcelona's history from the Universal Exposition and Olympics. The afternoon is free for your own exploration. In the evening, you'll head to Maremagnum, a contemporary entertainment and dining complex by the sea near Plaza de Colón, where you can walk around and choose from different restaurants.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia), Hotel (Fira Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to Maremagnum entertainment and dining complex
Landmarks La Rambla Maremagnum 
- Day 7
Barcelona - Peniscola - Valencia
Traveling south along the Mediterranean, you'll stop in Peniscola to walk through this medieval walled city with its beaches. Continuing to Valencia, you'll arrive around lunchtime. An afternoon tour with a local guide covers this historic port city's urban monuments and the modern City of Arts and Sciences. You'll have free time to explore, then finish with a traditional local dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Traditional local dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sercotel Sorolla), Hotel (Eurostars Acteon), Hotel (Exe Rey Don Jaime)
Included Activities
- Visit Peniscola medieval walled city
- Tour of Valencia with local guide
- Traditional local dinner in Valencia
Landmarks Peniscola City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia 
- Day 8
Valencia - Alicante - Caravaca de la Cruz - Granada
In Alicante, you'll take a leisurely walk along the coast. After lunch, you're headed to Caravaca de la Cruz in Murcia, a Holy City recognized by the Roman Catholic Church and home to a relic of the Cross. A tourist train ride takes you to the historic area. From there, you'll drive through beautiful roads into Andalusia, arriving in Granada with dinner included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Porcel Alixares), Hotel (Saray), Hotel (Gran Hotel Luna De Granada)
Included Activities
- Walk along Alicante coast
- Visit Caravaca de la Cruz Holy City
- Tourist train ride to Caravaca de la Cruz historic area
- Dinner in Granada
Landmarks Caravaca de la Cruz 
- Day 9
Granada
Granada gets a full day. If your tour includes tickets, you'll explore the Alhambra Palace and its Generalife Gardens, masterpieces from the Arab era. The afternoon is free to discover the city on your own, including the cathedral where the Catholic Monarchs are buried.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Porcel Alixares), Hotel (Saray), Hotel (Gran Hotel Luna De Granada)
Included Activities
- Visit Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens (if tickets included with tour)
Optional Activities
- Visit Granada Cathedral (free time activity)
- Zambra Gitana Show Los Tarantos flamenco performance (€40)
- Explore Albaicín-Sacromonte neighbourhood (included with flamenco option)
Landmarks Alhambra Palace Generalife Gardens Granada Cathedral San Nicolás viewpoint 
- Day 10
Granada - Málaga - Marbella - Ronda - Seville
Leaving Granada toward the Costa del Sol, you'll stop in Málaga to walk through the historic district with its cathedral and Picasso Museum. The scenic coastal highway offers Mediterranean views as you continue. Puerto Banús in Marbella is next, followed by a drive through the mountains to Ronda, a white town famous for its cliffside location and deep canyon. You'll arrive in Seville by evening with dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alcora Sevilla), Hotel (Ac Sevilla Forum), Hotel (Silken Al-andalus Palace Sevilla), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla), Hotel (Eurostars Al-andalus)
Included Activities
- Visit Málaga historic district
- Visit Puerto Banús in Marbella
- Visit Ronda
- Dinner at hotel in Seville
Optional Activities
- Visit Picasso Museum in Málaga (free time activity)
Landmarks Málaga Cathedral Picasso Museum Puerto Banús Ronda 
- Day 11
Seville
The morning begins with a city tour covering Seville's cathedral and its famous Giralda, the Guadalquivir River banks, and the neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana. A relaxing boat ride on the Guadalquivir River offers panoramic views. Later, you have the option to catch a flamenco performance at a popular tablao if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alcora Sevilla), Hotel (Ac Sevilla Forum), Hotel (Silken Al-andalus Palace Sevilla), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla), Hotel (Eurostars Al-andalus)
Included Activities
- City tour of Seville including cathedral with Giralda, Guadalquivir River banks, and neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana
- Boat ride on Guadalquivir River
Optional Activities
- Flamenco tablao performance (free time activity)
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Giralda Tower Guadalquivir River Santa Cruz neighbourhood Triana neighbourhood - Day 12
Seville - Mérida - Évora - Lisbon
Leaving Seville, you'll travel through rolling hills and pasturelands toward Extremadura. In Mérida, the Archaeological Ensemble features a Roman Theatre and Amphitheater, a World Heritage Site known for excellent preservation. You'll have time for lunch and to explore the historic center. Continuing to Portugal, you'll stop in Évora, another World Heritage Site with whitewashed streets, Renaissance palaces, and a cathedral. You'll arrive in Lisbon by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Roma Lisboa), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts)
Included Activities
- Visit Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida including Roman Theatre and Amphitheater (admission included)
- Explore Mérida pedestrian historic center
- Stop in Évora
Landmarks Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida Roman Theatre of Mérida Roman Amphitheater of Mérida Évora 
- Day 13
Lisbon
A morning sightseeing tour introduces Lisbon, the Portuguese capital of seven hills with charming alleys, iconic tiles, and beautiful Atlantic light. You'll visit the Belem neighborhood, the historic gateway where 15th-century Portuguese navigators departed. The afternoon is free to wander Bairro Alto and its viewpoint, or optionally visit Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril. You'll return to the hotel from Restauradores Square in the evening, with its vibrant bars and cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Roma Lisboa), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Lisbon
- Visit Belem neighbourhood
Optional Activities
- Visit Bairro Alto and its viewpoint (free time activity)
- Trip to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril (€40)
Landmarks Belem neighbourhood Bairro Alto Restauradores Square Sintra Cascais Estoril Cabo da Roca 
- Day 14
Lisbon
After breakfast, your tour concludes. You'll leave with lasting memories of the journey through Spain and Portugal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
