Itinerary
- Day 1
Overnight Flight
You'll depart on an overnight flight heading to Spain and the Iberian Peninsula. This travel day gets you positioned for arrival in Malaga tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Hotel)
- Day 2
Malaga
You arrive in Malaga with times varying depending on your flight. The day is completely open for independent exploration at your own pace. Later this evening, join other travelers for a welcome reception to meet the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Malaga
Landmarks/POIs Malaga 
- Day 3
Malaga
A local guide takes you through Malaga's colorful market stalls while explaining the city's history and culture. You'll meet someone from the Sepulcro Brotherhood to learn about religious traditions in the area, then try tapas at a local bodega. After lunch, you can either tour the Renaissance Cathedral with an audio guide or spend time at the Picasso Museum with a local expert (your choice).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tapas at a local bodega bar)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Malaga's market stalls
- Meeting with local from the Sepulcro Brotherhood
- Tapas sampling at a local bodega bar
- Audio guide visit to Malaga Cathedral (choice option)
- Picasso Museum visit with local expert (choice option)
Landmarks/POIs Malaga Cathedral Picasso Museum - Day 4
Malaga to Granada
Head to Granada and spend your morning at the Alhambra, a UNESCO site and former palace-fortress complex. A local expert walks you through the centuries-old architecture. Afternoon brings free time for lunch on your own. Later, you can relax at the hotel or wander around Granada yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Alhambra with local expert
Optional Activities
- Independent lunch exploration in Granada
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra 
- Day 5
Granada to Malaga via White Villages
Travel to Nerja to explore caves featuring one of the world's largest stalactites. Continue to Frigiliana, a white-washed village with narrow streets and historical spots throughout. You'll head back to Malaga for the evening. Your Tour Manager offers an optional sunset walk with a special treat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (H10 Palacio Colomera)
Included Activities
- Visit to Nerja caves
- Exploration of Frigiliana village
Optional Activities
- Sunset stroll in Malaga with Tour Manager
Landmarks/POIs Nerja Caves Frigiliana - Day 6
Malaga to Cordoba via Ronda
You travel to Cordoba with a stop in Ronda, a historic town on a cliff overlooking the El Tajo gorge. Walk through the Old Town's narrow streets, cross the 18th-century Puente Nuevo bridge, and check out La Alameda Park for countryside views. During the walking tour, learn local perspectives on bullfighting. Then you'll have lunch at a local's home before heading to Cordoba for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-hosted lunch at a local's home)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (H10 Palacio Colomera)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ronda's Old Town
- Guided tour of Puente Nuevo bridge and La Alameda Park
- Home-hosted lunch at a local's home
Landmarks/POIs Puente Nuevo La Alameda Park 
- Day 7
Cordoba
Explore Cordoba's famous flower-filled patios, a tradition from when Muslims ruled the region. Tour the Mezquita, a UNESCO site originally built as a mosque and converted to a cathedral in 1236. Your afternoon takes you to a family-run bull ranch to learn about animal care and farm operations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (H10 Casa de la Plata)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cordoba's patios
- Guided tour of Mezquita (UNESCO)
- Visit to family-run bull ranch
Landmarks/POIs Mezquita - Day 8
Cordoba to Seville
Visit an award-winning family olive grove to learn about their business and try their olive oil during light tapas. Then travel to Seville. You'll get oriented with a panoramic tour showing the Bull Ring, Torre de Oro, Plaza de Espana, and Maria Luisa Park. Evening includes time at Mirador Setas for views across the city, then dinner at a trendy local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light tapas lunch at award-winning olive grove), Dinner (Dinner at a trendy local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (H10 Casa de la Plata)
Included Activities
- Tour of award-winning family-owned olive grove
- Olive oil tasting with light tapas lunch
- Panoramic city tour of Seville including Bull Ring, Torre de Oro, Plaza de España, and Maria Luisa Park
- Visit to Mirador Setas viewpoint
- Dinner at a trendy local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Torre de Oro Plaza de España Maria Luisa Park Mirador Setas 
- Day 9
Seville
Start with a local expert walking from your hotel through Seville's historic center to the Seville Cathedral, a UNESCO site and the world's largest Gothic cathedral. You'll see ornate architecture and Christopher Columbus's tomb. Choose between continuing with your guide through the Santa Cruz Quarter or trying a hands-on ceramics workshop. Later, take a flamenco lesson at Fundacion Cristina Heeren de Arte Flamenco before watching a traditional performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turim Lisboa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Seville's historic center
- Visit to Seville Cathedral (UNESCO)
- Guided walking tour of Santa Cruz Quarter (choice option)
- Ceramics workshop (choice option)
- Flamenco lesson at Fundacion Cristina Heeren de Arte Flamenco
- Traditional flamenco performance
Landmarks/POIs Seville Cathedral Santa Cruz Quarter - Day 10
Seville to Lisbon via Estremoz
Leave Spain and drive through Portuguese countryside to Estremoz, known for marble used throughout Portuguese landmarks. You'll have lunch with local flavors, then continue to Lisbon. Your evening is free for independent activity.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delightful lunch with local flavors in Estremoz)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turim Lisboa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Stop in Estremoz
Optional Activities
- Evening at leisure in Lisbon
Landmarks/POIs Estremoz 
- Day 11
Lisbon
Start in Belem to see the Maritime Museum, the Jeronimos Monastery (UNESCO), and where Pastel de Belem was born. Hop on one of Lisbon's iconic trams for a panoramic ride through the hilly streets. Back at your hotel, explore independently or join an optional evening to hear traditional fado music performed by local artists.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turim Lisboa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Maritime Museum
- Tour of Jeronimos Monastery (UNESCO)
- Panoramic city tour via Lisbon's iconic trams
- Visit to Pastel de Belem birthplace
Optional Activities
- Optional evening: Traditional fado music performance with local artists (UNESCO) - $120.00 pp
Landmarks/POIs Jeronimos Monastery Maritime Museum - Day 12
Lisbon to Sintra, Cascais, and Return
Travel to Sintra, a UNESCO town that served as a summer retreat for Portuguese kings for six centuries. See Pena Palace high in the hills with its surrounding park and explore the storybook town. Head to Guincho Beach for coastal views, then stop in Cascais on the Portuguese Riviera before returning to Lisbon. This evening, a farewell dinner with fellow travelers features Portuguese specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner featuring savory Portuguese favorites)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pena Palace
- Exploration of Sintra (UNESCO)
- Visit to Guincho Beach
- Stop in Cascais
- Farewell dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks/POIs Pena Palace Sintra Guincho Beach Cascais - Day 13
Departure
Your cultural journey through Spain and Portugal concludes today. Depart for home with memories of the cities, countryside, and people you've experienced.
