Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. There's a welcome reception set up for you to get to know the other travelers on this trip.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien Barcelona)
- Day 2
Barcelona
Start early with an exclusive before-hours visit to Casa Vicens, Gaudí's first house in the Gràcia neighbourhood. Then you'll take a panoramic tour of Barcelona that includes Passeig de Gràcia and views of the Sagrada Familia from the outside. Tonight you'll have a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien Barcelona)
Included Activities
- Before-hours visit to Casa Vicens
- Panoramic city tour including Passeig de Gràcia and Sagrada Familia
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks/POIs Casa Vicens Passeig de Gràcia Sagrada Familia - Day 3
Barcelona to Madrid
You'll board a train to Madrid this morning. Once you arrive, art lovers can explore the Museo del Prado and see its collection of masterpieces from the former Spanish Royal Collection and works by Velazquez.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid)
Included Activities
- Visit to Museo del Prado
- Exploration of the museum's collection including works by Velazquez
Landmarks/POIs Museo del Prado 
- Day 4
Madrid
A guide will take you through Madrid's most iconic places including the Royal Palace, Buen Retiro Park, and Plaza Mayor. After that, your evening is free to explore the city on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Royal Palace
- Guided tour of Buen Retiro Park
- Guided tour of Plaza Mayor
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace of Madrid Buen Retiro Park Plaza Mayor - Day 5
Madrid to Córdoba
You'll walk through Toledo's narrow streets on a guided tour that shows off the city's rich history. From there, you'll head south to Córdoba for the rest of the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Córdoba)
Included Activities
- Guided stroll through Toledo's narrow streets
Landmarks/POIs Toledo Old Town - Day 6
Córdoba
A guide will take you around Córdoba to visit the Mosque-Cathedral and the historic Jewish Quarter. You'll see the unique architecture shaped by different cultures and religions. Later you'll have free time to wander around and see more of the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Córdoba)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Córdoba
- Visit to Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
- Visit to historic Jewish Quarter
Landmarks/POIs Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba Jewish Quarter of Córdoba - Day 7
Córdoba to Granada
You'll visit an authentic Spanish olive estate and taste some of the finest olives used in Spain's olive oil production. Then you'll drive to Granada where you'll watch a flamenco show and have tapas in a local gypsy cave this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Flamenco show and tapas in local gypsy cave)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granada)
Included Activities
- Visit to authentic Spanish olive estate with sampling
- Flamenco show and tapas in local gypsy cave
Landmarks/POIs Granada 
- Day 8
Granada
On a guided tour, you'll see the Alhambra, a World Heritage site that's part fortress and part palace. This Moorish structure holds Andalusian history. You'll check out the restored Lion Fountain and walk through the Nasrid Palace complex.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granada)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Alhambra
- Visit to Lion Fountain
- Exploration of Nasrid Palace complex
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Nasrid Palace - Day 9
Granada to Seville
You'll travel to Ronda and take a guided tour of this mountaintop town sitting above a deep gorge. The views are really something. Later you'll continue to Seville and have dinner there this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seville)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Ronda
Landmarks/POIs Ronda 
- Day 10
Seville
You'll explore Seville and visit the Royal Alcázar, Seville Cathedral, and La Giralda tower. There's a lot of history to take in here.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seville)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Royal Alcázar of Seville
- Visit to Seville Cathedral
- Visit to La Giralda tower
Landmarks/POIs Royal Alcázar of Seville Seville Cathedral La Giralda - Day 11
Seville to Algarve
You'll cross into Portugal and head to the Algarve coast, a region known for its dramatic coastline and interesting rock formations.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Algarve)
Landmarks/POIs Algarve Coast - Day 12
Algarve
This morning you'll take a local boat trip through Ria Formosa National Park. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax at your resort. You can hang out by the pool or book a spa treatment if you'd like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Algarve)
Included Activities
- Local boat trip to Ria Formosa National Park
Optional Activities
- Relax by the pool at resort
- Spa treatment at resort
Landmarks/POIs Ria Formosa National Park - Day 13
Algarve to Lisbon
You'll travel to Lisbon today. When you arrive, you'll have free time to explore the city on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)
- Day 14
Lisbon
You'll see Lisbon by riding its famous tramcars and walking through the Old Town. You'll visit the Jerónimos Monastery, a World Heritage site built in 1502 by King Manuel I to honor Vasco da Gama's voyage to India. Tonight you'll have a special dinner with the other travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Special dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)
Included Activities
- Ride the city's iconic tramcars
- Visit to Old Town
- Visit to Jerónimos Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Jerónimos Monastery - Day 15
Lisbon to Sintra
As you head toward Serra de Sintra, you'll see mountains and memorable peaks all around. You'll visit King Ferdinand II's Park and the National Palace of Pena. Then you'll have free time to explore Sintra and grab lunch wherever you want. Later you'll return to Lisbon along the coast. For your last night here, you might try one of the local restaurants.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Park and National Palace of Pena
Optional Activities
- Explore Sintra at leisure
- Lunch at leisure in Sintra
- Dinner at local restaurants in Lisbon
Landmarks/POIs National Palace of Pena Serra de Sintra - Day 16
Lisbon to Porto
You'll drive through Portugal's countryside to reach Coimbra, a medieval city with the country's oldest and most famous university. You'll board your river ship and settle in with a welcome dinner. As the ship moves around Porto, you'll see the city's iconic sights lit up from the best vantage point.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Discovery of Coimbra and its university
- Welcome dinner
- Illuminations cruise around Porto
Landmarks/POIs Coimbra 
- Day 17
Porto
You get to pick your activities today. Choose from exploring Porto's 16th-century Old Town with a cable car and port wine tasting, taking a cooking class to find the city's culinary side, or doing an active walking tour through medieval streets and the old harbour. Your afternoon is free, then you'll head to the Palácio da Bolsa for a tour, cocktail, and traditional fado performance.
- Meals
- Dinner (Cocktail reception and traditional fado performance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Palácio da Bolsa
- Cocktail reception and traditional fado performance in Arabian Hall
Optional Activities
- Explore Porto's 16th-century Old Town with scenic cable car ride and port wine tasting
- Cooking demonstration at traditional restaurant
- Active walking tour of Porto through medieval streets and Ribeira harbour quarter
Landmarks/POIs Palácio da Bolsa Porto Old Town Ribeira - Day 18
Porto to Entre-os-Rios
You'll sail through the Douro Valley this morning on your way to Entre-os-Rios. Once there, pick your activity: explore Guimarães with its medieval buildings and UNESCO sites, or visit Quinta da Aveleda winery in the Vinho Verde region with wine and cheese tasting.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- River cruise through Douro Valley
Optional Activities
- Guimarães tour with medieval architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Winery tour and tasting at Quinta da Aveleda with wine and cheese sampling
Landmarks/POIs Douro Valley Guimarães Quinta da Aveleda - Day 19
Entre-os-Rios to Régua
You'll have a relaxing morning cruising to Régua. After arrival, you'll see the Douro Museum which shows the culture of the wine region. Then you'll head to Quinta da Pacheca for a traditional lunch and tasting overlooking the river. This estate dates back to the 16th century and has 75 hectares of vineyards.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch and tasting at Quinta da Pacheca with Douro River views)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Visit to Douro Museum
- Traditional lunch and tasting at Quinta da Pacheca with Douro River views
Landmarks/POIs Douro Museum Quinta da Pacheca - Day 20
Régua to Pinhão
You'll choose between two options: a guided tour of Lamego in the Alto Douro region with its Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, or a visit to Palácio de Mateus, an 18th-century palace near Vila Real. After your tour, you'll relax on the ship as it heads to Pinhão.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- River cruise to Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Lamego tour with Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and Bola de Lamego tasting
- Visit to Palácio de Mateus near Vila Real
Landmarks/POIs Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Palácio de Mateus 
- Day 21
Pinhão
You'll visit Pinhão Railway Station, one of Portugal's most beautiful stations with 19th-century tiled walls showing port production. You'll go to a local quinta, then have the captain's farewell dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Captain's farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pinhão Railway Station
- Visit to local quinta
- Captain's farewell dinner
Landmarks/POIs Pinhão Railway Station - Day 22
Pinhão to Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
On a tour of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, you'll stop at the castle ruins. Back on the ship, you'll have dinner and spend your last night thinking about Spain as the ship heads to your next destination.
- Meals
- Dinner (Delectable dinner on ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Tour of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
- Visit to castle ruins
- Dinner on ship
Landmarks/POIs Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo - Day 23
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo to Madrid
You'll leave the ship this morning. Then you'll drive to Salamanca to tour the University and the House of Shells before heading to your hotel in Madrid. Your evening is free to do whatever you'd like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (VP Plaza España Design (or similar))
Included Activities
- Tour of Salamanca
- Visit to University of Salamanca
- Visit to House of Shells
Landmarks/POIs Salamanca University of Salamanca House of Shells - Day 24
Madrid Departure
Your trip comes to an end. After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
