Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid to Cordoba - Seville
Start early at 8:00 a.m. heading out of Madrid and driving through La Mancha toward Cordoba. Once there, you'll get a guided tour of the Mosque-Cathedral and the Jewish Quarter, seeing the mix of Islamic and Jewish history in the architecture. After that, it's on to Seville where you'll stay overnight.
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral
- Guided tour of Cordoba Jewish Quarter
Landmarks Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral Cordoba Jewish Quarter 
- Day 2
Seville
Spend the morning on a guided tour of Seville hitting María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, and the Cathedral where you can see the famous Giralda bell tower up close. Then walk through the Santa Cruz Quarter on your own. The afternoon and evening are free, so you can grab lunch, rest at your hotel, or join optional activities if something interests you.
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of María Luisa Park
- Guided sightseeing tour of Plaza de España
- Guided tour of Seville Cathedral exterior and Giralda bell tower
- Guided walking tour through Santa Cruz Quarter
Optional Activities
- Cruise along the Guadalquivir River with views of Gold Tower and Expo 92 site
- Visit to Maestranza bullring
- Flamenco show in the evening
Landmarks María Luisa Park Plaza de España Seville Cathedral Giralda Santa Cruz Quarter Gold Tower Maestranza Bullring - Day 3
Seville to Granada
After breakfast, head to Granada for a guided tour of the Alhambra, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with incredible palace architecture and details. You'll also see the Generalife Gardens with their landscaping and views. Dinner comes before your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Alhambra
- Guided tour of Generalife Gardens
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to Sacromonte caves for traditional Gypsy flamenco performance
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Gardens Sacromonte caves 
- Day 4
Granada to Valencia
Leave Granada and travel through smaller towns like Guadix, Baza, and Puerto Lumbreras as the landscape changes. The route takes you toward the Mediterranean, and by the end of the day you'll arrive in Valencia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5
Valencia to Barcelona
After breakfast, you have free time to walk around Valencia on your own and check out whatever interests you. Mid-morning you'll depart for Barcelona and check into your hotel with time to settle in. There might be a guided tour this afternoon depending on timing, so you can see key sites or just rest first.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Barcelona (may take place this afternoon for logistical reasons)
- Day 6
Barcelona
The morning guided tour covers Montjuïc Park where you get views over the city, the Olympic Ring, Columbus Monument, and the Gothic Quarter with its narrow medieval streets. The afternoon is free to explore however you want, and if you're interested, there's an optional evening tour to see illuminated buildings and fountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Montjuïc Park
- Guided tour of Olympic Ring
- Guided tour of Columbus Monument
- Guided tour of Gothic Quarter
Optional Activities
- Evening tour of Barcelona's wide boulevards, illuminated buildings and lively fountains
Landmarks Montjuïc Park Olympic Ring Columbus Monument Gothic Quarter - Day 7
Barcelona to Zaragoza - Pamplona
After breakfast, travel to Zaragoza for a short stop where you can visit the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar on your own. Then continue to Pamplona, known for its San Fermín festival and the charming old quarter with historic streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar in Zaragoza
Landmarks Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar 
- Day 8
Pamplona to San Sebastian - Bilbao - Santander
Head to San Sebastián, a really elegant city in northern Spain, and you'll have free time to walk along La Concha Bay or wander the old town. From there, stop briefly in Bilbao to see the distinctive Guggenheim Museum building before continuing on to Santander.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Stroll along La Concha Bay in San Sebastián
- Explore San Sebastián old town
Landmarks La Concha Bay San Sebastián old town Guggenheim Museum 
- Day 9
Santander to Santillana del Mar - Covadonga - Oviedo
Travel to Santillana del Mar, a town that's been declared a National Monument because its medieval architecture is so well preserved. Later, continue through scenic areas to Covadonga where you can visit the Sanctuary. The day ends in Oviedo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Sanctuary in Covadonga
Landmarks Santillana del Mar Covadonga Sanctuary 
- Day 10
Oviedo to La Coruña - Santiago de Compostela
Head toward Galicia and arrive in La Coruña for a quick panoramic tour of the city. Then continue on to Santiago de Compostela.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of La Coruña
Landmarks La Coruña 
- Day 11
Santiago de Compostela
Take a guided tour of this important pilgrimage destination, visiting Plaza del Obradoiro and the Cathedral which is really the spiritual and artistic center of everything here. The afternoon is free, and you can join optional excursions if there's something you want to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Plaza del Obradoiro
- Guided tour of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions in the afternoon
Landmarks Plaza del Obradoiro Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - Day 12
Santiago de Compostela to Rías Bajas - Vigo
Travel toward the Rías Bajas, an area known for its coastal scenery with dramatic cliffs and inlets. Stop on La Toja Island briefly, then go to O Grove where you can optionally take a catamaran to see oyster and mussel farms while tasting fresh mussels and Ribeiro wine. Later arrive in Vigo with free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Catamaran cruise to see oyster and mussel farms with fresh mussel and Ribeiro wine tasting in O Grove
- Optional excursion to Santa Tecla
Landmarks La Toja Island O Grove Santa Tecla - Day 13
Vigo to León
Drive inland through Castilla y León and arrive in León, which has a lot of history and art to explore. You'll have free time to check out the Gothic Cathedral or just walk around the old town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to León Gothic Cathedral
- Wander through León old town
Landmarks León Cathedral 
- Day 14
León to Salamanca - Madrid
Depart for Salamanca with a stop to see the old town and its beautiful Plaza Mayor with Baroque architecture. Then head back to Madrid where the tour ends and you'll be dropped off on Ferraz Street near Plaza de España.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Salamanca old town
- Visit Plaza Mayor in Salamanca
Landmarks Plaza Mayor 
