Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona
You'll arrive in Barcelona and settle into your hotel. Take the afternoon to relax and get your bearings before meeting your Travel Director and other travelers this evening for a briefing on what's ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ibis Styles Barcelona Sant Joan Despi), Hotel (Ibis Styles Barcelona Sant Joan Despi)
- Day 2
Barcelona
A guided tour takes you through Barcelona's major sights like Las Ramblas, Passeig de Gràcia, and views of La Sagrada Família. You can wander the Gothic Quarter at your own pace and see Gaudí's work firsthand. Several options are available including a trip to Montserrat, a drive around Montjuïc, or a Catalonian feast dinner with drinks if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ibis Styles Barcelona Sant Joan Despi), Hotel (Ibis Styles Barcelona Sant Joan Despi)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour with Local Guide including Las Ramblas, Passeig de Gràcia, and views of La Sagrada Família facade
- Explore Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and Gaudí's architecture
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience to Montserrat with hidden monastery and 'La Moreneta'
- Scenic drive of Montjuïc (1992 summer Olympics venue)
- Catalonian feast dinner with drinks
Landmarks La Sagrada Família Las Ramblas Passeig de Gràcia Gothic Quarter Montserrat Monastery Montjuïc - Day 3
Barcelona to Valencia
Head south along the Costa Dorada past orange groves to Peñíscola, where you'll see the impressive 13th-century Templar Castle. Later you reach Valencia for an orientation tour that covers the Art Nouveau Train Station, the Towers of Serrano and Quart, and the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Las Ciencias)
Included Activities
- Travel along Costa Dorada coastline
- View Peñíscola's 13th-century Templar Castle
- Orientation tour of Valencia with Travel Director
- View Art Nouveau Train Station Estación del Norte
- View Towers of Serrano and Quart
- View the City of Arts and Sciences
Landmarks Costa Dorada Peñíscola Castle Estación del Norte Towers of Serrano Towers of Quart City of Arts and Sciences - Day 4
Valencia to Granada
Travel toward the Sierra Nevada foothills and stop at a hidden underground world of cave houses for photos. Then continue to Granada, which served as the last stronghold of the Moors in Spain.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Macia Condor)
Included Activities
- View cave houses in 'Barrio Troglodyte'
- Scenic drive through Sierra Nevada foothills
Landmarks Sierra Nevada Barrio Troglodyte - Day 5
Granada to Costa del Sol
Spend the morning exploring Granada on your own, including time for a traditional tea break at a teterería if you like. By afternoon, head to the Costa del Sol beaches and take a relaxing walk along the coast to enjoy the sea air.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Moon Dreams Calabahia)
Optional Activities
- Explore Granada's Moorish influences
- Optional Experience to Albaiçín Quarter (one of the oldest centres of Islamic culture)
- Stroll on the beaches of Costa del Sol
Landmarks Albaiçín Costa del Sol - Day 6
Costa del Sol to Seville
Cross into Gibraltar, a British enclave and gateway to the Mediterranean. You can optionally see the Barbary apes and visit St. Michael's cave at the Rock of Gibraltar. After that, travel north through Andalusian countryside back into Spain toward Seville.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MA Congresos)
Included Activities
- View the Rock of Gibraltar
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience to see Barbary apes and visit cave of St. Michael at the Rock of Gibraltar
Landmarks Rock of Gibraltar Cave of St. Michael 
- Day 7
Seville
A Local Guide shows you Seville and discusses the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition from Maria Luisa Park, surrounded by pavilions and fountains. You'll see the world's largest Gothic Cathedral and its Giralda Bell Tower. Optional activities include the Alcázar palace and a flamenco show in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MA Congresos)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing with Local Guide at Maria Luisa Park
- View the world's largest Gothic Cathedral and Giralda Bell Tower
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience to the Alcázar palace complex
- Choice Experience to see flamenco show
Landmarks Maria Luisa Park Cathedral of Seville Giralda Bell Tower Alcázar - Day 8
Seville to Lisbon
Leave Seville and travel through the golden and green plains of the Alentejo region to Lisbon. Once there, explore the Portuguese capital's pastel-colored buildings and azulejo tiles lining narrow streets that climb across seven hills. Later you can go out with other travelers for nightlife in Bairro Alto or join your Travel Director for a choice experience with traditional Fado music and a meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada by Wyndham)
Included Activities
- Travel through Alentejo plains
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience including traditional meal with authentic Fado music
Landmarks St. George Castle Tagus River Bairro Alto 
- Day 9
Lisbon
Start the morning at the Tagus River banks with a Local Specialist for a guided tour past the Hieronymite Monastery and the 16th-century Belém Tower. Take the signature trams to explore hilly neighborhoods or visit local cafés for pasteis de nata. Alternatively, you can visit the Golden Triangle beaches and towns like Estoril, Cascais, and Sintra.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada by Wyndham)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour at Tagus River banks
- View Hieronymite Monastery
- View Belém Tower
Optional Activities
- Explore the city's neighborhoods via signature trams
- Visit local cafés for pasteis de nata
- Choice Experience to the Golden Triangle (Estoril, Cascais, and Sintra beaches and towns)
Landmarks Hieronymite Monastery Belém Tower Estoril Cascais Sintra - Day 10
Lisbon to Salamanca
Visit Fátima, the Catholic pilgrimage center where the Virgin Mary reportedly appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. After exploring the Basilica and Sanctuary, you'll cross into Spain and head to Salamanca. Your Travel Director shows you one of Spain's most beautiful plazas, Plaza Mayor, with its golden baroque facades. Spend the evening walking among historic monuments and honey-colored buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bardo Recoletos Coco)
Included Activities
- Visit Fátima Basilica and Sanctuary
- Orientation of Salamanca including views of Plaza Mayor
Landmarks Fátima Basilica and Sanctuary Plaza Mayor 
- Day 11
Salamanca to Madrid
Leave Salamanca and travel through the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains to Madrid. With a Local Specialist, take a sightseeing tour covering the Cibeles Fountain, Gran Vía, and Paseo de la Castellana. You'll see the Royal Palace and El Retiro Park from viewpoints. The evening is free to explore Madrid's nightlife or join an optional dinner discovery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Luze Castellana)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains
- Sightseeing tour with Local Specialist viewing Cibeles Fountain, Gran Vía, and Paseo de la Castellana
- View Royal Palace and El Retiro Park
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner and discovery in downtown Madrid
Landmarks Sierra de Guadarrama Cibeles Fountain Gran Vía Paseo de la Castellana Royal Palace El Retiro Park 
- Day 12
Madrid
This morning is unhurried, and you have the full day free to explore Madrid at your own pace and discover the city's character. Alternatively, you can join a choice experience to Toledo, Spain's medieval city known for sword-making.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Luze Castellana)
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience to medieval city of Toledo (sword-making centre)
Landmarks Toledo - Day 13
Madrid
The tour concludes today. You'll say goodbye to your fellow travelers and Travel Director while reflecting on the memories from your time across Spain and Portugal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
