Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona
You'll get picked up from the airport and head to your hotel to settle in. This evening, meet up with your Travel Director and the rest of the group for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant where you can get to know everyone over food and wine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
- Day 2
Barcelona
After breakfast, take a morning city tour to see Gaudí's modernist buildings including La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. Head to Montjuïc Park for views across Barcelona, then check out the Sagrada Familia. By afternoon, you'll board a catamaran sailing along the coast with music, a drink, and tapas included. The rest of your day is free to wander the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of Barcelona including Gaudí modernist buildings (La Pedrera and Casa Batlló)
- Visit to Montjuïc Park
- Sagrada Familia entrance and visit
- Catamaran sailing along Barcelona coastline with courtesy drink and local tapas
Landmarks La Pedrera Casa Batlló Montjuïc Park Olympic Ring Columbus Monument Olympic Port Sagrada Familia Port Vell - Day 3
Barcelona to Valencia
After breakfast, drive along Costa Dorada and through the Ebro Delta toward Valencia. Stop in Peñíscola to explore filming locations from El Cid and Game of Thrones. Continuing on to Valencia, you'll taste traditional horchata and walk through the Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex with its modern design. Spend time wandering the old town and seeing the contemporary architecture throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Other (Horchata (tiger milk) tasting)
Included Activities
- Visit to Peñíscola film locations
- Horchata tasting experience in Valencia
- Visit to Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias)
Landmarks Peñíscola Ebro Delta Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias) Hemispheric Oceanographic - Day 4
Valencia to Granada
After breakfast, travel toward Andalusia and arrive in Granada, located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. In the afternoon, take a flamenco masterclass to learn traditional dance steps. Later, you'll have dinner followed by an authentic flamenco show at a traditional venue. After that, head to one of the city's viewpoints to take in the night views of Granada.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with flamenco show at a traditional venue)
Included Activities
- Flamenco masterclass
- Flamenco show with dinner at a traditional venue
Landmarks Alhambra Sierra Nevada 
- Day 5
Granada to Seville
After breakfast, visit the Alhambra complex and the Generalife Gardens. Then drive through olive groves and white villages as you head toward Seville. Tonight you'll have a typical dinner with the group where you can try traditional Andalusian food and chat with fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Andalusian cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit to Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens
- Dinner featuring traditional Andalusian cuisine
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Gardens 
- Day 6
Seville
After breakfast, take a guided city tour of Seville. You'll see the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world, and walk through the historic Santa Cruz quarter. Stroll around Maria Luisa Park and see Plaza de España. Your afternoon is free to relax and explore the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of Seville
- Cathedral entrance and visit
- Santa Cruz quarter exploration
- Maria Luisa Park visit
- Plaza de España visit
Landmarks Cathedral of Seville Santa Cruz Quarter Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España - Day 7
Seville to Madrid
Head out for Córdoba, the ancient caliphate capital. Walk through the Mosque and the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. From there, continue on to Madrid, driving through Despeñapeross and across La Mancha, the region famous from Don Quixote stories.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mosque entrance and tour in Córdoba
- Jewish Quarter exploration in Córdoba
Landmarks Mosque of Córdoba Jewish Quarter (Judería) La Mancha - Day 8
Madrid
After breakfast, take a guided city tour of Madrid exploring historic areas like Barrio de la Morerìa and the Hapsburgs District. See important squares including Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa. You'll pass by the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains, and Puerta de Alcalá, then explore modern Madrid including Gran Vía and Castellana. Enjoy chocolate with churros, a local favorite. Your afternoon is yours to explore further, and you'll gather with the group for a farewell dinner featuring regional specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Chocolate and churros tasting), Dinner (Farewell dinner featuring regional favorites)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Madrid
- Barrio de la Morería visit
- Hapsburgs District exploration
- Royal Palace visit
- Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains visit
- Puerta de Alcalá visit
- Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium visit
- Chocolate and churros tasting
Landmarks Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Plaza de la Villa Royal Palace Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Puerta de Alcalá Gran Vía Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium - Day 9
Madrid to Porto
After breakfast, drive toward Portugal with a stop in Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage site with rich architectural heritage. Take time to explore this university city. Then head to the Portuguese border and arrive in Porto, one of Europe's oldest cities located on the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Salamanca
Landmarks Salamanca Douro River Estuary 
- Day 10
Porto
After breakfast, take a guided tour of Porto seeing the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara Church. Later, enjoy a scenic cruise on the Douro River and visit the Port Wine cellars for wine tasting. The rest of your day is free. In the evening, join the group for dinner and a traditional fado show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional fado show with dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto
- Cathedral visit
- Stock Exchange building visit
- Santa Clara Church visit
- Douro River cruise
- Port Wine cellars visit with wine tasting
- Traditional fado show with dinner
Landmarks Cathedral of Porto Stock Exchange Building (Bolsa do Porto) Santa Clara Church Douro River Port Wine Cellars - Day 11
Porto to Coimbra
After breakfast, head to Aveiro, a charming city known for its canals, often called the Venice of Portugal. Ride on a moliceiro, a traditional colorful boat. Then travel to Coimbra where a local guide will show you around this historic city home to one of Europe's oldest universities, with medieval streets and a beautiful riverside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ride on a traditional moliceiro boat in Aveiro
- Guided tour of Coimbra
Landmarks Aveiro Canals Coimbra University - Day 12
Coimbra to Lisbon
After breakfast, visit Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site with Gothic and Manueline architecture. Continue to Nazaré, the picturesque fishing town where you'll have free time to explore. From there, head to Lisbon, crossing the Tagus River to Cacilhas for seafood dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Seafood dinner at a local restaurant in Cacilhas)
Included Activities
- Batalha Monastery visit
- Free time in Nazaré
- Seafood dinner at a local restaurant in Cacilhas
Landmarks Batalha Monastery Nazaré Tagus River 
- Day 13
Lisbon
After breakfast, take a morning city tour of Lisbon. Drive through iconic squares and avenues like Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoveries, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue. In the afternoon, explore Alfama, the oldest district with narrow winding streets and colorful buildings. The rest of your day is yours to continue checking out the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of Lisbon
- Belém Tower visit
- Jerónimos Monastery visit
- Monument to the Discoveries visit
- Marquis of Pombal Square visit
- Liberty Avenue visit
- Alfama Quarter exploration
Landmarks Belém Tower Jerónimos Monastery Monument to the Discoveries Marquis of Pombal Square Liberty Avenue Alfama Quarter - Day 14
Lisbon
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll transfer to the airport for your departure. Have your final meal before heading home with memories from Spain and Portugal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
