Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and meet up with your tour group and leader at the hotel. After settling in, there's an orientation tour that hits the city's main attractions, then you have free time to explore on your own. Later this evening, join everyone for the included welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Madrid
- Welcome dinner in Madrid
Landmarks/POIs Madrid - Day 2
Toledo - Granada
Head out to Toledo first, where you'll walk through this ancient UNESCO walled town with its Gothic architecture and impressive Cathedral. From there, continue south to Granada for an orientation tour of this Moorish city. If you're interested, there's an optional local food and wine pairing dinner available, but you'd need to book it ahead of time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Toledo
- Orientation tour of Granada
Optional Activities
- Granada Local Food & Wine Pairing dinner (must be pre-booked before tour start)
Landmarks/POIs Toledo Cathedral Toledo - Day 3
Ronda - Seville
Spend your morning in Granada exploring on your own or taking the optional Alhambra Palace excursion if you pre-booked it. Next, head to Ronda, which sits high above the Tajo Gorge and has the famous Puente Nuevo bridge you'll see while grabbing lunch. Then continue to Seville for a driving tour and some free time at Plaza de Espana before checking into your hotel. An included dinner wraps up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local dinner in Seville)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ronda with views of Puente Nuevo
- Driving tour of Seville
- Free time at Plaza de Espana
- Included dinner in Seville
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Alhambra Palace (must be pre-booked before tour start)
Landmarks/POIs Puente Nuevo Alhambra Palace Plaza de Espana Tajo Gorge - Day 4
Seville
Start with a guided city tour led by a local expert who knows Seville well. The afternoon is yours to spend however you like, whether that's visiting the Alcazar Palace, checking out views from Metropol Parasol, exploring the Museum of Flamenco, or just wandering the streets. Later, if you want to experience Seville's tapas and flamenco scene, there's an optional evening excursion available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Seville with local guide
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Alcázar of Seville
- Optional visit to Metropol Parasol
- Optional visit to Museum of Flamenco
- Optional evening tapas and flamenco excursion
Landmarks/POIs Alcázar of Seville Metropol Parasol Museum of Flamenco - Day 5
Algarve - Lisbon
You'll travel to Lisbon by passing through the Algarve region, where you'll see beautiful beaches and dramatic cliffs. There's a stop at one of the beaches if you want to relax or take a swim. Once in Lisbon, there's an orientation tour featuring Sao Jorge Castle and the colorful old town. An included dinner is waiting for you this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Algarve region
- Beach stop in Algarve
- Orientation tour of Lisbon
- Included dinner in Lisbon
Landmarks/POIs Sao Jorge Castle Algarve - Day 6
Lisbon
Explore Lisbon's sites like the Monument of the Discoveries and Belem Tower, or head up to the hilltop district of Bairro Alto. Alternatively, you can choose the optional excursion to Sintra, a UNESCO village known for Pena Palace, or visit Fatima, Portugal's most popular pilgrimage destination. By evening, check out traditional Fado music in one of the nearby bars.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Sintra including visit to Pena Palace and lunch
- Optional excursion to Fátima pilgrimage site
Landmarks/POIs Monument of the Discoveries Belém Tower Bairro Alto Pena Palace Fátima - Day 7
Obidos - Porto
Travel to Porto with a stop in Obidos, a medieval fortified town with cobblestone streets and a castle. Once you reach Porto, where Port wine comes from, you'll get a guided walking and driving tour covering the Ponte Dom Luis bridge and Clerigos Tower. There's an included Port wine tasting, and if you're interested, an optional evening Douro river cruise with dinner is also available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Obidos medieval town
- Guided walking and driving tour of Porto
- Port wine tasting (included)
Optional Activities
- Optional Evening on the Douro excursion - river cruise with gastronomical experience
Landmarks/POIs Obidos Ponte Dom Luis Clerigos Tower Douro River - Day 8
Ciudad Rodrigo - Salamanca
Leave Portugal and travel through countryside to reach Salamanca in Spain. You'll stop in Ciudad Rodrigo, a cathedral city with old defensive walls surrounding it. After arriving in Salamanca, there's a guided tour of the old and new cathedrals, the University, and the Casa Lis museum. You'll have free time in Plaza Mayor, then finish with an included three-course regional dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Three courses of traditional meals from the Salamanca region)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ciudad Rodrigo
- Guided tour of Salamanca
- Free time in Plaza Mayor
- Included three-course farewell dinner in Salamanca with traditional regional meals
Landmarks/POIs Ciudad Rodrigo Cathedral Salamanca Cathedral University of Salamanca Casa Lis Museum Plaza Mayor - Day 9
Avila - Madrid
On your final day, travel from Salamanca to Avila, a city known for its many Romanesque and Gothic churches and well-preserved medieval walls. From there, head back to Madrid where the tour wraps up. Before leaving, exchange contact information with the friends you've made to stay in touch after the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Avila
Landmarks/POIs Avila Medieval Walls
