Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at the airport and head to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and rest after your journey, so take it easy and get oriented to the area around your accommodation.
- Day 2
Barcelona
Following breakfast, you have the freedom to explore Barcelona using double-decker hop-on-hop-off buses at your own pace. You can pick the West route to see modernist architecture including FC Barcelona stadium and the National Museum of Art, or go with the East route if you prefer Park Güell, Sagrada Familia, and other artistic sites. Walking through neighborhoods like El Born happens whenever you want, so the day's rhythm is completely up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Hop-on-hop-off double-decker bus tour of Barcelona - West route (orange) including FC Barcelona stadium and National Museum of Art of Catalonia
- Hop-on-hop-off double-decker bus tour of Barcelona - East route (green) including Park Güell and Sagrada Familia
Optional Activities
- Museum visits at FC Barcelona stadium
- Museum visits at National Museum of Art of Catalonia
- Park Güell exploration
- Dining in El Born neighborhood
Landmarks FC Barcelona Stadium National Museum of Art of Catalonia Park Güell Sagrada Familia Plaça Catalunya El Born - Day 3
Barcelona to Madrid
After breakfast, you'll travel from Barcelona Sants train station to Madrid on a high-speed train. Once you arrive, a transfer takes you to your hotel, and then the afternoon and evening are free for you to get your bearings or rest before tomorrow's activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Day 4
Madrid to Porto via Salamanca
You'll depart Madrid heading toward Porto with a stop in Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage university city. There you get free time to walk around and see the architecture and artistic heritage before continuing on toward the Portuguese border and arriving in Porto for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration of Salamanca, UNESCO World Heritage University City
Landmarks Salamanca - Day 5
Porto
After breakfast, you'll take a guided panoramic tour of Porto, a World Heritage city, visiting the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara church. Later, you'll cruise along the Douro River to see the city from the water, then head to a well-known Port Wine Cellar where you'll taste different varieties. The rest of your day is free to wander the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto including Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara church
- Douro River cruise
- Port Wine Cellar visit with wine tasting
Landmarks Porto Cathedral Stock Exchange Building (Palácio da Bolsa) Santa Clara Church Douro River - Day 6
Porto to Fatima
You'll travel to Coimbra in the morning, a city known for one of Europe's oldest universities and its connection to Fado music. After free time to explore, you'll head to Fatima, a major pilgrimage center where you can visit the Basilica and the Cova da Iria where the Virgin Mary appeared. In the evening, you have the option to attend the candlelit procession.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Free time in Coimbra
- Evening candlelight procession attendance at Fatima
Landmarks Coimbra Sanctuary of Fatima Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima Cova da Iria Chapel of the Apparitions - Day 7
Fatima to Lisbon
You'll see the Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Gothic structure, early in the day. Then you'll drive to the fishing town of Nazaré where you can spend free time, after which you'll continue to Alcobaça, another World Heritage site with a Gothic church and 12th-century Cistercian monastery. You arrive in Lisbon for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Free time in Nazaré
Landmarks Batalha Monastery Nazaré Alcobaça Monastery - Day 8
Lisbon
After breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Lisbon's main squares and avenues, including Belem Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, and the Monument to the Discoverers. In the afternoon, you can either wander through neighborhoods like Alfama at your own pace or take an optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais, which are both World Heritage Sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- City tour of Lisbon including main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jerónimos Monastery (exterior), and Monument to the Discoverers
Optional Activities
- Explore Alfama district
- Optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais World Heritage Sites
Landmarks Belem Tower Jerónimos Monastery Monument to the Discoverers Alfama Sintra Cascais - Day 9
Lisbon to Cordoba
You'll drive to either Cáceres or Mérida (depending on your travel dates, as it changes from April 1, 2025 onward), both UNESCO World Heritage cities. In Cáceres, you can see the Medieval Quarter with its blend of Roman, Islamic, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture. In Mérida, you'll find well-preserved Roman ruins including a theatre, amphitheatre, and Roman bridge. After time here, you continue toward Córdoba for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Walk through Caceres' Plaza Mayor and Old Town Medieval Quarter
- Explore Mérida's Roman theatre, amphitheatre, and Roman bridge (from April 1, 2025)
Landmarks Caceres Mérida - Day 10
Cordoba to Seville
After breakfast, you'll tour Córdoba's Mosque and walk through the historic Jewish Quarter with its narrow winding streets. In the afternoon, you'll drive roughly two hours to Seville and settle in there for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour of Cordoba Mosque
- Guided tour of Cordoba's Jewish Quarter
Landmarks Cordoba Mosque (Mezquita) Cordoba Jewish Quarter 
- Day 11
Seville
You'll take a guided panoramic tour that covers the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peter's in Rome), the Santa Cruz quarter connected to the Don Juan legend, Maria Luisa Park, and Plaza de España. The afternoon opens up for you to explore the city's neighborhoods and restaurants on your own, and there's an optional Flamenco show available in the evening if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Seville including Cathedral, Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park, and Plaza de España
Optional Activities
- Flamenco show (optional)
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Santa Cruz Quarter Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España - Day 12
Seville to Costa del Sol
After breakfast, you'll drive south through typical Spanish villages to reach Ronda, a town with Celtic origins offering great views of the valley and surrounding mountains. After free time to explore, you'll continue south to the Costa del Sol, which is one of the most developed and popular tourist areas on the Spanish coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Free time in Ronda
Landmarks Ronda - Day 13
Costa del Sol to Granada
You'll head to Granada, the last Moorish Kingdom stronghold until 1492. The main focus is visiting the Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, monuments that inspired works like Washington Irving's 'Tales of the Alhambra'. An optional Flamenco Zambra show is available in the evening if you want to experience traditional music and dance.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit to Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens
Optional Activities
- Flamenco Zambra show (optional evening entertainment)
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Gardens 
- Day 14
Granada to Madrid via Toledo
You'll drive north to Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage City known as the Imperial city where Christian, Moorish, and Jewish cultures coexisted. A guided tour takes you through the historic old town's narrow streets, with the entire town functioning as a National Monument representing Spanish art, history, and spirituality. Then you'll head to Madrid for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Toledo's historic old town
Landmarks Toledo 
- Day 15
Departure
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your departure, ending your tour services.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
