Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon Arrival
You'll head to your hotel and get settled in for the next few days. Once you're checked in, take some time to relax or explore the immediate area. Stop by the hotel reception desk in the afternoon to check the boards for details about when your tour officially starts.
- Day 2
Lisbon
A guided tour takes you through Lisbon's historic seven hills, walking through charming alleys lined with iconic azulejo tiles. You'll see the Belém neighborhood where Portuguese explorers once embarked on voyages, then the afternoon is free to wander Bairro Alto and check out its viewpoint. An optional day trip to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril is available. On the way back, you'll pass through Restauradores Square with its bars and cafés.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Lisbon
- Visit to Belém neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Optional trip to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril
Landmarks/POIs Belém Bairro Alto Restauradores Square - Day 3
Lisbon to Albufeira
Early departure heading south through beautiful landscapes as you cross the Tagus River bridge toward the Algarve. You'll explore the historic walled city of Lagos with its old port, then continue to Cape St. Vincent at continental Europe's westernmost point where dramatic cliffs drop to the sea. The Sagres fortress comes next, followed by free time in Albufeira to walk the beaches or historic center before settling in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Visit to Lagos historic city
- Visit to Cape St. Vincent
- Visit to Sagres fortress
Landmarks/POIs Lagos Cape St. Vincent Sagres Fortress Albufeira - Day 4
Albufeira to Évora
Travel to Faro for a leisurely walk, then head inland into the Alentejo region. Mértola, a walled town-museum sitting on the Guadiana River, features whitewashed houses and medieval streets worth exploring. Later you'll reach Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can see the Chapel of Bones constructed from over 5,000 skeletons, medieval palaces, Gothic religious buildings, and an ancient Roman temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Visit to Mértola walled town
- Chapel of Bones admission included
- Explore Évora UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks/POIs Faro Mértola Chapel of Bones Évora Roman Temple of Évora - Day 5
Évora to Fátima
Moving through Alentejo landscapes, you'll stop in the walled town of Marvão for sweeping panoramic views, then visit Castelo de Vide to see its castle and medieval Jewish quarter. After lunch, head to Tomar and explore the Convent of Christ, a former castle-convent belonging to the Knights Templar. A stop in Aljustrel lets you see the village connected to the Virgin Mary apparitions. By evening you'll arrive in Fátima with free time to visit the Sanctuary or watch the candlelight procession if you wish.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Marvão walled town
- Visit to Castelo de Vide with castle
- Visit to medieval synagogue in Castelo de Vide
- Convent of Christ admission included
- Visit to Aljustrel village
Optional Activities
- Candlelight procession at Sanctuary of Fátima
Landmarks/POIs Marvão Castelo de Vide Convent of Christ Aljustrel Sanctuary of Fátima - Day 6
Fátima to Porto
Travel north to Porto, getting there around 11:00 a.m. Board a 50-minute cruise along the Douro River on a traditional Portuguese Rabelo boat to see the riverside from the water. Then walk through the Ribeira district with its narrow streets, historic merchant houses, and cafés before heading to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- 50-minute cruise along Douro River on Rabelo boat
Landmarks/POIs Douro River Ribeira District - Day 7
Porto to Santiago de Compostela
Travel through scenic landscapes to Braga where you'll take the world's oldest water-operated cable car up to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus and enjoy the views, then walk back down its ornate staircase. Into Galicia next, stopping in Cambados for a glass-bottom boat trip on Ría de Arousa learning about mussel and oyster farming, plus wine and mussel tasting onboard. Arrive in Santiago de Compostela for a guided tour of medieval streets and pilgrimage sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Funicular ride to Sanctuary of Bom Jesus
- Glass-bottom boat trip along Ría de Arousa
- Wine and mussel tasting onboard
- Guided city tour of Santiago de Compostela
Landmarks/POIs Sanctuary of Bom Jesus Cambados Ría de Arousa Santiago de Compostela - Day 8
Santiago de Compostela to Oviedo
Following the Way of St. James, you'll start in Lugo exploring the historic center and Roman walls, a UNESCO site. Next comes O Cebreiro, a charming Galician stone village, before reaching León at lunchtime to see the magnificent Gothic cathedral with its stained-glass windows and historic town center. Cross the Cantabrian Range into Asturias, arriving in Oviedo by evening for a guided tour of the 9th-century cathedral, Calatrava Congressional Palace, Campoamor Theatre, and Calle de la Rua.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner (Typical menu in a cider house)
Included Activities
- Explore Lugo historic town center and Roman walls
- Visit O Cebreiro village
- Visit León Gothic cathedral
- Guided city tour of Oviedo
- Tasting of typical menu in cider house in Oviedo
Landmarks/POIs Lugo Roman Walls of Lugo O Cebreiro León León Cathedral Oviedo Oviedo Cathedral Calatrava Congressional Palace Campoamor Theatre Calle de la Rua - Day 9
Oviedo to Santander
Head to Picos de Europa starting at the Basilica of Covadonga. Follow the coast to Santillana, one of Spain's most beautiful towns with a medieval quarter intact throughout centuries. Stop at the Altamira Cave Museum nearby, then continue to Santander, the regional capital with gorgeous mountain and beach views. A panoramic guided tour shows off highlights of this elegant coastal city and its beautiful bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Visit to Basilica of Covadonga
- Visit to Santillana medieval town
- Altamira Cave Museum admission included
- Panoramic guided city tour of Santander
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of Covadonga Picos de Europa Santillana Altamira Cave Museum Santander - Day 10
Santander to Zaragoza
Follow the motorway along the Cantabrian coast through landscapes where mountains meet the sea, arriving in Bilbao, the Basque Country's largest city. A guided tour covers the Guggenheim area, old quarter, and Cathedral, leaving afternoon free to try authentic pintxos. Continue to La Rioja wine region, visiting the Wine Culture Museum in Briones to learn about ancient winemaking traditions. Reach Zaragoza in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Bilbao
- Visit to Wine Culture Museum in Briones
Optional Activities
- Pintxos tasting in Bilbao
Landmarks/POIs Bilbao Guggenheim Bilbao Briones Zaragoza - Day 11
Zaragoza to Barcelona
Start with a panoramic tour of Zaragoza covering the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Goya paintings and masterpieces, the Roman theatre, a Renaissance palace, and Aljafería Palace. After lunch, head to Catalonia and visit Poblet Abbey, a walled monastery that ranks among the best-preserved medieval monasteries anywhere. Arrive in Barcelona in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Zaragoza
- Visit to Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
- Goya masterpieces viewing
- Visit to Roman theatre
- Visit to Renaissance palace
- Stroll past Aljafería Palace
- Poblet Abbey admission included
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Roman Theatre of Zaragoza Aljafería Palace Poblet Abbey Barcelona - Day 12
Barcelona
Enjoy a panoramic guided tour of Barcelona covering Gaudí and modernist architecture, the lively Ramblas, and the city's World Exposition and Olympic Games legacy. The tour finishes at Maremagnum, a modern leisure and dining complex by the sea next to Columbus Square for a relaxing walk. Afternoon is free to explore at your own pace before returning to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Barcelona
Landmarks/POIs Ramblas Maremagnum Columbus Square - Day 13
Barcelona to Madrid
Travel south along the Mediterranean, stopping in Peniscola, a charming walled coastal town surrounded by beautiful landscapes. Reach Valencia around lunchtime on the Levantine coast and try famous paella if you'd like, then visit the avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences. Continue to Madrid, arriving between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m., then transfer to Plaza Mayor to try local pinchos or wine at neighborhood restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Peníscola walled town
- Visit to City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia
- Transfer to Plaza Mayor in Madrid
Optional Activities
- Paella tasting in Valencia
Landmarks/POIs Peníscola Valencia City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia Plaza Mayor - Day 14
Madrid
A comprehensive guided tour covers central Madrid including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. Visit Retiro Park, a beautiful oasis in the city center with its lake and Palacio de Cristal. Check out the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. Afternoon is free to explore, with an evening transfer back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive guided tour of central Madrid
- Visit to Retiro Park
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium admission included
Landmarks/POIs Paseo del Prado Cibeles Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - Day 15
Madrid to Granada
Leave early heading south through La Mancha landscapes. Stop in Puerto Lápice, a charming Manchego village with Don Quixote connections, then continue into Andalusia through the Despeñaperros pass. Arrive in Granada at lunchtime for an afternoon visit to the magnificent Alhambra Palace and beautiful Generalife Gardens, built during the Arab period. A local guide is included if you selected that option.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Puerto Lápice
Optional Activities
- Visit to Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens with local guide (if option selected at booking)
Landmarks/POIs Puerto Lápice Alhambra Palace Generalife Gardens Royal Alcázar of Seville - Day 16
Granada to Seville
Leave the Sierra Nevada mountains behind, traveling along the Mediterranean on the Tropical Coast. Stop in Nerja, a charming seaside town with impressive cliffs, then continue to Málaga, the Costa del Sol capital, with time for lunch and exploring the beautiful historic center. Head into the Andalusian sierras to reach Ronda, a striking white town divided by a dramatic gorge. Arrive in Seville in the late afternoon with dinner included at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Nerja
Landmarks/POIs Sierra Nevada Nerja Málaga Ronda Seville - Day 17
Seville
Start with a guided city tour of Seville exploring the cathedral with its famous Giralda, the Guadalquivir River banks, and the neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana. After the tour, relax on a boat ride along the Guadalquivir River with panoramic views. An evening flamenco tablao performance is optional if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Seville
- Boat ride on Guadalquivir River
Optional Activities
- Attend popular flamenco tablao
Landmarks/POIs Seville Cathedral Giralda Guadalquivir River Santa Cruz Triana - Day 18
Seville to Lisbon
Leave Seville traveling through rolling hills and pasturelands toward Extremadura. In Mérida, visit the Archaeological Ensemble with its Roman Theatre and Amphitheater, a World Heritage Site known for excellent preservation. Take time for lunch and walk the vibrant pedestrian historic center with local restaurants. Cross into Portugal and stop in Évora, another World Heritage Site with whitewashed streets, Renaissance palaces, and a cathedral. Arrive in Lisbon in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida admission included
- Roman Theatre and Amphitheater visit
Landmarks/POIs Mérida Roman Theatre of Mérida Amphitheater of Mérida Évora - Day 19
Lisbon Departure
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, leaving you with lasting memories of Portugal and Spain.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
