Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
Your Portugal adventure starts in Lisbon with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you get in early, the city's outdoor cafes are perfect for settling in, and you can ride the famous Gloria cable car or wander through Bairro Alto to get a feel for the place. Grab a pastel de nata if you're hungry. After the meeting finishes, head to Miradouro de Santa Catarina where you'll catch the sunset and see street performers doing their thing.
Optional Activities
- Visit Gulbenkian Museum (EUR10)
- Visit National Art Museum (EUR6)
- Visit Belem Tower and Monastery (EUR20)
- Day Trip to Sintra (EUR10)
- Ginginha Tasting (EUR2)
- Visit Naval Museum (EUR7)
- Visit Oceanarium (EUR25)
- Experience Lisbon Walk Urban Adventure (EUR45)
- Visit Folk Art Museum (EUR5)
- Visit Puppet Museum (EUR5)
- Ride the Gloria cable car
- Explore Bairro Alto neighbourhood
- Taste pastel de nata at local cafe
- Visit Miradouro de Santa Catarina
Landmarks Gloria Cable Car Bairro Alto Miradouro de Santa Catarina 
- Day 2
Lisbon to Lagos
Leave Lisbon this morning via public transport and head to Lagos. The town sits along the Rio Bensafrim with Mediterranean character, nice beaches, and real history. Start with an orientation walk to figure out the layout, then go to Ponta da Piedade and walk part of the Fisherman's Trail to see natural arches, towers, and caves carved into the limestone. The afternoon is yours to do what you want, whether that's having freshly caught fish at a waterfront spot or exploring the local scene after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Lagos
- Walk the Ponta da Piedade Trail
Optional Activities
- Algarve Caves boat tour (EUR20)
- Kayak tour (EUR35)
- Dine at waterfront restaurant with local fish
- Watch sunset at Ponta da Piedade
Landmarks Rio Bensafrim Ponta da Piedade 
- Day 3
Lagos
You have the full day free in Lagos to relax or chase optional activities. After breakfast, consider paddling through clear water and rock archways on a kayak, or take a 1-hour boat tour around the Algarve Caves to see the coastline from the water. If you'd rather just explore the beaches and town on your own schedule, that works too.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kayaking adventure (EUR35)
- Algarve Caves boat tour, 1 hour (EUR20)
Landmarks Algarve Caves - Day 4
Lagos to Seville
Travel to Seville, your entry point into Spain. The city has a strong reputation for oranges, tapas, and flamenco, with deep history woven through everything. Once you arrive, join your leader for an orientation walk to get the lay of the land. Later the evening is free, so check out the shaded streets of Barrio Santa Cruz or head to San Jacinto, the lively main street in the Triana quarter.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Seville
Optional Activities
- Explore Barrio Santa Cruz
- Explore San Jacinto and Triana quarter
Landmarks Barrio Santa Cruz Triana Quarter 
- Day 5
Seville
Seville is yours to explore at your own pace today. See the massive Gothic cathedral and climb La Giralda, the Moorish tower next to it, for views across the city. The Alcazar palace complex is worth checking out since it was used by both Moorish and Christian rulers and filmed for Game of Thrones. If museums interest you, the Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeological Museum have solid collections. Later, your group gathers for a tapas tasting tour where you'll sample local specialties at different bars, and you can catch a flamenco show afterwards if you want.
- Meals
- Dinner (Tapas tasting at local restaurants)
Included Activities
- Tapas tasting tour with leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Cathedral & Giralda Tower (EUR12)
- Visit Royal Alcazar of Seville (EUR14)
- Visit Museum of Fine Arts (EUR2)
- Visit Archaeological Museum (Free)
- Visit Museum of Art & Popular Customs (EUR2)
- Visit Andalusian Contemporary Art Centre (EUR3)
- Visit Casa de Pilatos (EUR10)
- Visit Torre del Oro (EUR3)
- Visit Santa Paula Convent (EUR3)
- Flamenco show (from EUR25)
Landmarks Cathedral of Seville La Giralda Royal Alcazar of Seville Museum of Fine Arts Archaeological Museum - Day 6
Seville to Granada
Take a local bus to Granada, which sits at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and mixes Moorish architecture with good tapas bars and natural scenery. After arriving, your leader takes you on a walk to get oriented. Then you're free to explore, whether that means climbing steep streets up to Mirador de San Nicolas for sunset views over the Alhambra, or wandering through the Albaicin, the old Arab quarter with its narrow alleys, fountains, plazas, and whitewashed houses.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Granada
Optional Activities
- Climb to Mirador de San Nicolas for sunset views (Free)
- Explore Albaicin neighbourhood
- Visit Alhambra (EUR20)
- Visit Catedral de Granada (EUR6)
- Visit Capilla Real (EUR6)
Landmarks Sierra Nevada Mountains Mirador de San Nicolas Alhambra Albaicin 
- Day 7
Granada
Head to Monachil for a hike along the Los Cahorros trail, which has long rope bridges, swimming holes, waterfalls, and tight sections with rock handholds. The bus takes you back to Granada afterwards for a free evening. Visit the Alhambra Palace to see the 11th-century fortress with its red towers and gardens, fountains, pools, old defensive walls, and city viewpoints. Walk down Carrera del Darro or grab local food with your group.
Included Activities
- Los Cahorros trail hike in Monachil
Optional Activities
- Visit Alhambra Palace (EUR20)
- Wander Carrera del Darro
- Dine with group
Landmarks Monachil Los Cahorros Trail Alhambra Palace - Day 8
Granada to Madrid
Travel to Madrid, Spain's capital, known for wide boulevards, buildings, good food, and parks that are well maintained. Check in at your hotel and then join your leader for an orientation walk to get comfortable with the city. You'll stop for churros along the way, a typical Spanish snack. Ask your leader where to eat and head out with other travellers to check out the local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Madrid
- Churros snack
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant with group
Landmarks Madrid 
- Day 9
Madrid
Join a street art tour with a local guide through Madrid's Lavapies neighbourhood to see the district's art scene like someone who lives there. You'll hear stories from local artists and maybe try stencil graffiti yourself. The afternoon is open to explore however you like, hanging out in El Retiro Park, going through the Prado Museum's paintings by Goya and Velazquez, or visiting the Royal Palace of Madrid, which is the official home of the Spanish royal family.
Included Activities
- Street art tour in Lavapies neighbourhood with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit El Retiro Park
- Visit Prado Museum (EUR15)
- Visit Royal Palace of Madrid (EUR14)
- Visit Museo Reina Sofia (EUR10)
- Visit Real Jardín Botánico (EUR6)
- Visit Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (EUR13)
- Tapas Urban Adventure (EUR99)
Landmarks Lavapies El Retiro Park Prado Museum Royal Palace of Madrid - Day 10
Madrid to Barcelona
The train takes you to Barcelona, where you'll find Catalan food, mixed art, Gothic buildings, and nightlife that doesn't stop. After checking into your hotel, take some time to rest and recharge. Your leader takes you on a walk through the streets to get your bearings. This afternoon, explore however you'd like, maybe checking out the Sagrada Familia, the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. Tonight, head out with your group to a local restaurant to mark the end of your travels.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Visit Sagrada Familia (must be prebooked in advance) (EUR26)
- Visit National Art Museum of Catalonia (EUR12)
- Visit Museum of City History (EUR7)
- Visit Old Santa Creu Hospital (EUR16)
- Visit Museum of Gaudi (EUR6)
- Visit Ethnological and World Cultures Museum (EUR5)
- Visit Guell Palace (must be prebooked in advance) (EUR12)
- Visit Contemporary Art Museum (EUR12)
- Visit Cable car to Montjuic, one way (EUR10)
- Visit Picasso Museum (EUR15)
- Visit Casa Batllo (advance booking required) (EUR29)
- Visit Barcelona Cathedral (EUR11)
- Tapas Tour in El Raval Urban Adventure (EUR99)
- Dinner at local restaurant with group
Landmarks Sagrada Familia National Art Museum of Catalonia Picasso Museum Barcelona Cathedral Casa Batllo Guell Palace 
- Day 11
Barcelona
Your trip ends this morning with no further activities planned. You're free to leave Barcelona or stay longer if you want to keep going. The city has so much more to see, so extending your time there is definitely worth thinking about.
