Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and head to your hotel to settle in. After getting situated, there's free time before meeting your guide. Later in the evening, a transfer takes you to Plaza Mayor and La Latina where you can choose dinner from Spanish, Indian, Chinese, or Middle Eastern restaurants.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a restaurant in Plaza Mayor or La Latina (multiple cuisine options available)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor La Latina 
- Day 2
Madrid
A guided tour covers central Madrid's main sights including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. From there, you'll walk through Retiro Park to see the lake and Palacio de Cristal. The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, where Real Madrid plays, is next on the schedule. You'll have afternoon free time before a transfer returns you to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive city tour of central Madrid including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor
- Visit to Retiro Park with views of the lake and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Neptuno Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 3
Madrid to Granada
Early morning departure heads south through La Mancha toward Puerto Lápice, a village connected to Don Quixote stories. After crossing the Despeñaperros pass into Andalusia, you'll reach Granada with lunch included along the way. In the afternoon, if you booked the Alhambra option, a local guide takes you through Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Saray)
Included Activities
- Visit to Puerto Lápice village
- Visit to Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens with local guide (if Alhambra option selected)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Royal Alcázar of Seville (alternative if Alhambra visit is not possible)
Landmarks Puerto Lápice Alhambra Palace Generalife Gardens 
- Day 4
Granada to Seville
Leaving Granada, the drive passes through Sierra Nevada mountains and down to the Mediterranean coast near Nerja with its impressive cliffs. Later you'll reach Málaga on the Costa del Sol for lunch and time to walk the historic center. The route then goes inland through Andalusian hills to Ronda, a white town known for its dramatic gorge. You'll arrive in Seville late afternoon with dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alcora Sevilla)
Included Activities
- Stop in Nerja seaside town
- Visit to Málaga city center
- Stop in Ronda white town
Landmarks Sierra Nevada Nerja Málaga Ronda 
- Day 5
Seville
A guided city tour of Seville shows the cathedral and its Giralda bell tower, the Guadalquivir River banks, and neighborhoods like Santa Cruz and Triana. After the tour, an included boat ride travels along the river with panoramic views of the city. Later in the evening, you have the option to catch a flamenco tablao performance.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alcora Sevilla)
Included Activities
- City tour of Seville including cathedral, Giralda, Guadalquivir River banks, Santa Cruz, and Triana neighborhoods
- Boat ride on the Guadalquivir River
Optional Activities
- Flamenco tablao performance
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Giralda Guadalquivir River Santa Cruz Triana - Day 6
Seville to Lisbon
You'll leave Seville and travel through rolling hills and farmland toward Extremadura. In Mérida, explore the Archaeological Ensemble with its well-preserved Roman Theater and Amphitheater, both UNESCO-listed sites. After lunch and a walk through the historic pedestrian center, the journey continues into Portugal. Évora, another World Heritage Site with whitewashed streets and Renaissance palaces, is the next stop before arriving in Lisbon for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Roma Lisboa), Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference)
Included Activities
- Admission to the Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida including Roman Theater and Amphitheater
- Stop in Évora to explore whitewashed streets, Renaissance palaces, and cathedral
Landmarks Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida Roman Theatre of Mérida Amphitheater of Mérida Évora 
- Day 7
Lisbon
A guided tour shows Lisbon's seven hills with charming streets and historic tiles. You'll visit Belem, where 15th-century Portuguese explorers departed on voyages. The afternoon is free to explore Bairro Alto and its viewpoint. An optional day trip goes to nearby Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril. Later you'll return to the hotel from Restauradores Square with its lively bars and cafes.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Roma Lisboa), Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Lisbon including Belem neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Optional day trip to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril
- Explore Bairro Alto and its viewpoint during free afternoon
Landmarks Belem Bairro Alto Restauradores Square 
- Day 8
Lisbon to Porto
Traveling north through Portugal, you'll pass through Fátima, an important Catholic pilgrimage location. Porto comes next as the country's second-largest city. After lunch, a 50-minute cruise on a traditional Rabelo boat goes down the Douro River showing the city's riverside. Free time lets you explore the medieval Ribeira district with its narrow streets, old merchant houses, and small cafes before heading to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Porto Exponor), Hotel (Ac Marriott Porto)
Included Activities
- Visit to Fátima pilgrimage site
- 50-minute cruise on the Douro River aboard a traditional Portuguese Rabelo boat
Landmarks Fátima Douro River Ribeira 
- Day 9
Porto to Santiago de Compostela
The route goes through landscape toward Braga where you'll ride the world's oldest water-operated cable car up to Bom Jesus Sanctuary with views of the area. Coming down is via a scenic staircase. Next is Cambados in Galicia's Rías Baixas region. A glass-bottom boat trip on the Ría de Arousa teaches about mussel and oyster farming with wine and mussel tasting on board. You'll reach Santiago de Compostela by lunchtime for a guided walk through medieval streets and pilgrimage sites.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Oca Puerta Del Camino)
Included Activities
- Ride on water-operated cable car to Sanctuary of Bom Jesus in Braga
- Visit to Sanctuary of Bom Jesus with descent via picturesque staircase
- Glass-bottom boat trip along the Ría de Arousa in Cambados
- Wine and mussel tasting onboard boat
- Guided city tour of Santiago de Compostela exploring medieval streets and pilgrimage sites
Landmarks Sanctuary of Bom Jesus Cambados Ría de Arousa Santiago de Compostela 
- Day 10
Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
Following the Way of St. James, you'll stop in Lugo to see the town center and the impressive Roman Walls, a UNESCO site. O Cebreiro, a charming Galician stone village, comes next. Arriving in León by lunchtime, you'll visit the Gothic cathedral with its stained-glass windows and take a walk through the historic center. Around 5:00 p.m. the drive back to Madrid begins, arriving around 9:00 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Explore historic town center of Lugo
- Visit Roman Walls of Lugo
- Stop in O Cebreiro Galician stone village
- Visit Gothic cathedral of León
- Leisurely stroll through León historic town center
Landmarks Lugo Roman Walls of Lugo O Cebreiro León Cathedral 
- Day 11
Madrid
After breakfast, your trip ends here with memories from the journey through Spain and Portugal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
