Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll land at the airport and get transported to your hotel. From there, the day is basically yours to get comfortable and unwind after traveling.
- Day 2
Madrid
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll go on a panoramic city tour of Madrid that covers a lot of ground. The route takes you through Barrio de la Morerería with its medieval character, then past Renaissance and Baroque buildings from the Habsburg district, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and the Royal Palace. You'll also see famous fountains and 19th-century sites like the Prado Museum, then move through Gran Vía, Castellana, and the Salamanca district. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Madrid panoramic city tour including Barrio de la Morerìa, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain, Neptuno Fountain, Puerta de Alcalá, Gran Vìa, Castellana, Salamanca district, Parque del Oeste, and Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium
Landmarks Barrio de la Morerìa Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Plaza de la Villa Royal Palace Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Puerta de Alcalá Prado Museum Gran Vìa Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium - Day 3
Madrid to San Sebastian
You'll have breakfast, then head out to Zaragoza where there's free time to check out the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar and walk the old streets. After lunch, you'll continue on to San Sebastian, one of Spain's popular coastal destinations and host to the International Film Festival. You'll spend the night there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time to visit Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar and explore old streets of Zaragoza
Landmarks Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar - Day 4
San Sebastian
Breakfast comes first, then a panoramic tour shows you this elegant city with its bay and La Concha Beach as the focal points. You'll take a trip up Mount Igueldo for views across the city. After that, the rest of your day is free to explore however you like. There's also an optional afternoon trip to the French villages of Biarritz and San Juan de Luz if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of San Sebastian including Mount Igueldo with views of the Bay and La Concha Beach
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Biarritz and San Juan de Luz (French territory)
Landmarks La Concha Beach Mount Igueldo Biarritz San Juan de Luz - Day 5
San Sebastian to Santander
After breakfast, you'll head to Bilbao where there's free time to walk around the Guggenheim Museum and take in its modern architecture. Next, you'll go to Castro Urdiales, a fishing village where you can explore at your own pace. Later, you'll arrive in Santander, a port city positioned between sea and mountains with nice beaches like El Sardinero. A local guide will take you on a tour through the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time to admire Guggenheim Museum esplanade in Bilbao
- Free time in Castro Urdiales fishing village
- Guided tour of Santander with local guide
Landmarks Guggenheim Museum Castro Urdiales El Sardinero Beach - Day 6
Santander to Oviedo
Breakfast first, then you'll drive to Santillana del Mar, one of Spain's historically important towns with beautiful architecture including the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana. From there, you'll go to Covadonga where there's free time to visit the Sanctuary and grotto. In the afternoon, you'll travel to Oviedo, a hillside city with pedestrian streets and World Heritage monuments, including an impressive Asturian Gothic Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time to visit Sanctuary and grotto at Covadonga
Landmarks Santillana del Mar Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana Covadonga Sanctuary Oviedo Cathedral - Day 7
Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela
After breakfast, you'll head toward Galicia. There's a stop in Mondoñedo for free time to see its impressive 12th-century cathedral and try local Mondoñedo cake. Then you'll continue to Lugo to see the Roman walls, which are a World Heritage Site. Later, you arrive in Santiago de Compostela, itself a World Heritage Site and one of Spain's most important monumental centers, known as the end point of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time to visit Mondoñedo cathedral
- Free time to view Roman walls of Lugo
Optional Activities
- Try Mondoñedo cake
Landmarks Mondoñedo Cathedral Lugo Roman Walls Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - Day 8
Santiago de Compostela
After breakfast, you'll take a city tour of Santiago that includes Plaza del Obradoiro and the Cathedral dedicated to Apostle Santiago el Mayor, with entrance included. The rest of the day is yours to continue wandering this university city and experiencing its vibrant student atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Santiago including Plaza del Obradoiro and Cathedral entrance
Landmarks Plaza del Obradoiro Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - Day 9
Santiago de Compostela to Porto
You'll have breakfast, then head to the Galician Rías Bajas with beautiful landscapes throughout the drive. You'll arrive at La Toja island, famous for its spa facilities and natural surroundings, with free time to explore. After that, you'll go through the Arosa estuary toward Portugal and reach Porto by evening for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time on La Toja island
Landmarks La Toja Island Arosa Estuary - Day 10
Porto
Breakfast happens first, then a panoramic tour shows you Porto, a World Heritage Site, including the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Church of Santa Clara. You'll then experience the city from the water on a Douro River cruise. A visit to a well-known Port Wine Cellar comes next, with wine tasting included. The rest of your day is free to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Porto including Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Church of Santa Clara
- Douro River cruise
- Port Wine Cellar visit with wine tasting
Landmarks Porto Cathedral Stock Exchange Building Church of Santa Clara Douro River - Day 11
Porto
After breakfast, the entire day is yours to explore Porto however you'd like. This city on the Douro offers plenty to discover on your own terms.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Porto to Fatima
You'll have breakfast, then depart for Coimbra, a city with one of Europe's oldest universities and the birthplace of Fado music, where there's time to explore. From there, you'll go to Fatima, the center of Christian faith and a major pilgrimage sanctuary. You'll see the impressive Basilica, Cova da Iria where the Virgin Mary reportedly appeared, and the Chapel of the Apparitions with the tombs of three shepherds. In the evening, there's an option to attend the candlelight procession.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time in Coimbra
Optional Activities
- Attendance at candlelight procession in evening
Landmarks Coimbra Fatima Basilica Cova da Iria Chapel of the Apparitions - Day 13
Fatima to Lisbon
After breakfast, you'll visit Batalha Monastery, a Gothic and Manueline masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll continue to Nazaré, a fishing town with free time to walk around. Then it's on to Alcobaça, also a World Heritage Site, with a Gothic church and 12th-century Cistercian monastery. By evening, you'll arrive in Lisbon for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time in Nazare fishing town
Landmarks Batalha Monastery Nazare Alcobača Monastery - Day 14
Lisbon
You'll start with hotel breakfast. In the morning, a city tour takes you through Lisbon's main squares and avenues, including Torre de Belém, the exterior of Jerónimos Monastery, and the Monument to the Discoverers. The afternoon is free to explore neighborhoods like Alfama, or you can take an optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais, both World Heritage Sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Lisbon including main squares and avenues, Torre de Belém, Jerónimos Monastery exterior, and Monument to the Discoverers
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais (World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Torre de Belém Jerónimos Monastery Monument to the Discoverers Alfama Sintra Cascais - Day 15
Lisbon to Córdoba
After breakfast, you'll head toward Mérida, capital of Extremadura and a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for well-preserved Roman ruins like the theater, amphitheater, and Roman bridge. There's free time to walk around and explore. From there, you'll continue to Córdoba, which was once the capital of the Caliphate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Roman ruins in Mérida including theater, amphitheater, and Roman bridge
Landmarks Mérida Roman Theatre Mérida Roman Amphitheater Puente Romano (Roman Bridge) - Day 16
Córdoba to Seville
Following breakfast, you'll take an impressive tour of Córdoba's Mosque and other important sites, then walk through the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. After a short 2-hour drive in the afternoon, you'll arrive in Seville for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Impressive tour of Córdoba Mosque and other sites
- Exploration of narrow winding streets of Jewish Quarter
Landmarks Córdoba Mosque (Mesquita) Córdoba Jewish Quarter - Day 17
Seville
You'll have breakfast, then go on a panoramic city tour visiting Seville's Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peter's in Rome, the Santa Cruz quarter known for opera 'Carmen' and the Don Juan legend, Maria Luisa Park, and Plaza de España. The afternoon is free to explore this vibrant, light-filled city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Seville including Cathedral, Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park, and Plaza de España
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Santa Cruz Quarter Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España - Day 18
Seville to Granada
After breakfast, you'll drive east through the Caliphate road, watching endless olive groves as you head toward Granada, the incredible last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms until 1492. You'll visit the Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, which have inspired authors including Washington Irving with their beauty and historical significance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens
Landmarks Alhambra Complex Generalife Gardens - Day 19
Granada to Valencia
After breakfast, you'll head east to Valencia, one of the main Mediterranean capitals. You'll explore the modern City of Arts and Sciences complex, which has six buildings including the Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanogràfic, Palau de les Arts, and Àgora. Valencia is also where Paella originated and became internationally known.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks City of Arts and Sciences Hemispheric Science Museum (Valencia) Oceanogràfic - Day 20
Valencia to Barcelona
After breakfast, a city tour takes you through Valencia's old city and past the old Turia riverbed to the avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences complex, where you'll see the six emblematic buildings. Early in the afternoon, you'll head north along the Mediterranean coast through Catalunya via Tarragona, the ancient Roman Tarraco. You'll arrive in Barcelona, the principal Mediterranean city and home to famous architect Gaudí.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Valencia including old city and City of Arts and Sciences complex
Landmarks Turia Riverbed Tarragona (Roman Tarraco) - Day 21
Barcelona
After breakfast, a city tour of Barcelona covers main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí like La Pedrera and Casa Mila, both World Heritage sites. You'll visit Montjuïc Park with views across the city, the Olympic Ring, and the Columbus monument. The afternoon is free to continue discovering this vibrant city and its varied food scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Barcelona including main avenues with Gaudí modernist buildings (La Pedrera, Casa Mila), Montjuïc Park, Olympic Ring, and monument to Columbus
Landmarks La Pedrera Casa Mila Montjuïc Park Olympic Ring Monument to Columbus - Day 22
Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll get transported to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
