Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll touch down at Madrid Airport where a driver meets you and takes you to the hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to do as you like. Wander through museums, grab tapas at local bars, or just relax at the hotel. When dinner time comes around, ask the hotel staff for restaurant suggestions so you can try some of the local food scene.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD), Av. de la Hispanidad, s/n, Madrid, Madrid 28042, Spain (Madrid International Airport, 07:00 - 20:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Manzanares), Hotel (Aloft Madrid Gran Vía)
Optional Activities
- Explore Madrid museums
- Visit bars and enjoy tapas
- Dine at restaurants recommended by hotel
- Day 2
Madrid
After breakfast at the hotel, join a morning panoramic tour that takes you through Madrid's medieval Arabic fortress and the historic Barrio de la Morería. You'll see Renaissance and Baroque architecture from the Habsburg era, passing through spots like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor. From there, head to Bourbon Madrid to check out the Royal Palace and Cibeles. Later in the morning you'll explore 19th-century Madrid, including the Prado Museum, Gran Vía, Las Ventas Bullring, and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Manzanares), Hotel (Aloft Madrid Gran Vía)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Madrid including Arabic fortress and Barrio de la Morerías
- Tour of Habsburg courtesan district
- See Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa
- Tour of Bourbon Madrid including Royal Palace, Cibeles, Neptuno Fountains, and Puerta de Alcalá
- View of Prado Museum
- Tour of contemporary Madrid including Gran Vía, Castellana, Salamanca district, Plaza Castilla, Parque del Oeste, Las Ventas Bullring, and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Optional Activities
- Continue independent exploration of Madrid in the afternoon
Landmarks Barrio de la Morerías Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Plaza de la Villa Royal Palace of Madrid Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Puerta de Alcalá Prado Museum Gran Vía Las Ventas Bullring Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Parque del Oeste - Day 3
Madrid - Zaragoza - San Sebastián
Start with breakfast then board the coach for a scenic drive to Zaragoza, about 6 hours covering 580 km. Once there, wander through the charming old streets at your own pace and visit the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. In the afternoon, continue north toward San Sebastián, one of Spain's top tourist destinations and host to the annual International Film Festival.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palacio de Aiete)
Included Activities
- Coach travel to Zaragoza and San Sebastián
Optional Activities
- Visit Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza
- Explore charming old streets of Zaragoza
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar 
- Day 4
San Sebastián
Begin with breakfast at the hotel, then head out on a panoramic tour of this elegant coastal city with the Bay and La Concha Beach as your backdrop. Take a trip up Mount Igueldo to get views overlooking the city. The rest of the day belongs to you. If you're interested, there's an optional afternoon visit to the charming villages of Hondarribia and San Juan de Luz just across the French border.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palacio de Aiete)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of San Sebastián
- Visit to Mount Igueldo
Optional Activities
- Visit picturesque villages of Hondarribia and San Juan de Luz
Landmarks La Concha Beach Mount Igueldo Hondarribia San Juan de Luz 
- Day 5
San Sebastián - Bilbao - Castro Urdiales - Santander
After breakfast, head toward Bilbao for a panoramic drive around the city. Spend some free time on the esplanade to take in the Guggenheim Museum's modern architecture. Then it's on to Castro Urdiales, a quiet fishing village where you can soak up the atmosphere, followed by a drive to Santander, a port city nestled between sea and mountains. Explore the elegant city at your own pace before the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santemar)
Included Activities
- Panoramic drive around Bilbao
- Visit to Guggenheim Museum esplanade
Optional Activities
- Explore Castro Urdiales fishing village
- Explore Santander city
Landmarks Guggenheim Museum Castro Urdiales Sardinero Beach 
- Day 6
Santander - Santillana - Covadonga - Oviedo
After breakfast, head to Santillana, one of Spain's most historically significant towns. Visit the Collegiate of Santa Juliana, a beautiful example of Cantabrian Romanesque architecture. Next, drive to Covadonga to see the Sanctuary and Grotto dedicated to the patroness of Asturias. In the afternoon, continue to Oviedo where you'll find the beautiful Saint Maria de Naranco Church, showcasing Asturian pre-Romanesque style. Later, explore Oviedo's pedestrian streets on your own, including its Gothic Cathedral, which is a World Heritage Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sercotel Oviedo)
Included Activities
- Visit Collegiate of Santa Juliana in Santillana
- Visit Sanctuary and Grotto of Covadonga
- See Saint Maria de Naranco Church in Oviedo
Optional Activities
- Explore Oviedo pedestrian streets and Gothic Cathedral
Landmarks Collegiate of Santa Juliana Sanctuary of Covadonga Grotto of Covadonga Saint Maria de Naranco Church Oviedo Cathedral 
- Day 7
Oviedo - Mondonedo - Lugo - Santiago de Compostela
After breakfast, drive into the Galician region and stop in Mondenedo where you'll have free time to visit its impressive 12th-century cathedral and try the local specialty, Mondoñedo cake. Head to the medieval city of Lugo so you can walk along Roman walls recognized as a World Heritage Site. Then continue to Santiago de Compostela, an ancient city and World Heritage Site. It's one of Spain's most important cultural centers, the spiritual destination of Christian pilgrimage, and the endpoint of the Camino de Santiago.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santiago Plaza)
Included Activities
- Coach travel through Galician region
Optional Activities
- Visit Mondenedo Cathedral
- Try Mondoñedo cake
- Walk along Roman walls of Lugo
Landmarks Mondenedo Cathedral Roman Walls of Lugo 
- Day 8
Santiago de Compostela
Start with breakfast at the hotel, then join a guided city tour showing you the main square, Obradoiro, and the magnificent Cathedral dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. After that, the day is yours to spend wandering through the narrow cobblestoned streets and taking in the city's young, vibrant atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santiago Plaza)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Santiago de Compostela
- Visit Obradoiro square
- Visit Cathedral of Santiago (entrance included)
Optional Activities
- Explore cobblestoned streets and neighborhoods at leisure
Landmarks Obradoiro Square Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela - Day 9
Santiago de Compostela - Salamanca
After breakfast, head toward Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its university heritage and rich architectural character. You'll have the afternoon and evening to explore this beautiful city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Catalonia Plaza Mayor)
Included Activities
- Coach travel to Salamanca
Optional Activities
- Explore Salamanca university city
Landmarks Salamanca - Day 10
Salamanca - Porto
After breakfast, you have some free time in Salamanca to check out whatever catches your interest. Later, head toward the Portuguese border and continue on to Porto. Once you check in at the hotel, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yotel Porto)
Included Activities
- Coach travel to Porto
Optional Activities
- Explore Salamanca in the morning
- Day 11
Porto
After breakfast, join a panoramic tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the magnificent Cathedral, the stock exchange building, and Santa Clara Church, some of the finest structures in the city. Later, take a boat cruise along the Douro River to experience the city from a different angle. You'll then visit a well-known Port Wine Cellar where you can taste local wines and learn about the region's winemaking tradition. The rest of the day is free for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vila Gale Porto), Hotel (Yotel Porto)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Porto
- Boat cruise along the Douro River
- Visit Port Wine Cellar with wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Explore Porto at leisure in the afternoon
Landmarks Porto Cathedral Stock Exchange Building (Palácio da Bolsa) Santa Clara Church Douro River - Day 12
Porto - Coimbra - Fátima
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast then drive to Coimbra, home to one of Europe's oldest universities and the birthplace of Fado music. You'll have free time to walk around the city before continuing to Fátima, a significant center for Christian pilgrimage. See the impressive Basilica and Cova da Iría, the legendary place where the Virgin Mary reportedly appeared. Visit the Chapel of the Apparitions and see the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta, who witnessed the event. If conditions allow, there's an option to attend the evening candle procession.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Maria)
Included Activities
- Coach travel to Coimbra and Fátima
- Visit Fátima Basilica
- Visit Cova da Iría sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Explore Coimbra city
- Attend procession of the candles in Fátima (conditions permitting)
Landmarks Fátima Basilica Cova da Iría Chapel of the Apparitions 
- Day 13
Fátima - Batalha - Nazaré - Alcobaça - Lisbon
After breakfast, drive to Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing Gothic and Manueline architecture. Continue to Nazaré, a picturesque fishing town where you can soak in its authentic character. Head to Alcobaça, another UNESCO World Heritage site, to visit its famous 12th-century church and the tombs of Pedro and Inês de Castro. Then drive on to Lisbon where you'll check in and spend the evening getting settled.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lutécia)
Included Activities
- Visit Batalha Monastery
Optional Activities
- Explore Nazaré fishing town
- Visit Alcobaça monastery and tombs of Pedro and Inês de Castro
Landmarks Batalha Monastery Nazaré Alcobaça Monastery 
- Day 14
Lisbon
After breakfast, start a morning sightseeing tour of ancient Olissipo, Lisbon's Roman name. Drive through main squares and avenues to see landmarks like the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, and the Monument to the Discoverers. In the afternoon, walk through the nostalgic Alfama Quarter, the old city near the castle. Here you'll find narrow winding streets with colorful buildings and traditional tabernas where Fado music plays late into the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lutécia)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lisbon
- View Belem Tower
- View Jeronimos Monastery
- View Monument to the Discoverers
- Explore Alfama Quarter
Optional Activities
- Dine at tabernas with Fado music in Alfama Quarter
Landmarks Belem Tower Jeronimos Monastery Monument to the Discoverers Alfama Quarter - Day 15
Lisbon - Mérida - Córdoba
After breakfast, head toward Mérida, the capital of Extremadura and a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich history and well-preserved Roman ruins like the theater, amphitheater, and Roman bridge. You'll have free time to explore before continuing to Córdoba, which was once the capital of the Caliphate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hesperia Córdoba), Hotel (NH Califa)
Included Activities
- Coach travel to Mérida and Córdoba
Optional Activities
- Explore Mérida Roman ruins
Landmarks Mérida Roman Theater Mérida Roman Amphitheater Mérida Roman Bridge 
- Day 16
Córdoba - Seville
Begin with breakfast at the hotel before exploring this historically fascinating city. Check out the impressive Mosque, now reconverted into a Cathedral, and other interesting sites. Then wander through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter to take in the atmosphere. In the afternoon, drive about two hours to Seville and check in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Melia Lebreros)
Included Activities
- City tour of Córdoba
- Visit Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba (entrance included)
- Explore Jewish Quarter
Landmarks Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba Jewish Quarter of Córdoba 
- Day 17
Seville
After breakfast, join a morning panoramic tour of the city. See the second-largest cathedral in the Catholic world (after St. Peter's in Rome), then explore the charming Santa Cruz quarter, the setting for the opera Carmen and the Don Juan legend. Visit Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon is yours to discover the city's other highlights or specific areas at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Melia Lebreros)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Seville
- Visit Seville Cathedral (entrance included)
- Explore Santa Cruz quarter
- Visit Maria Luisa Park
- Visit Plaza de España
Optional Activities
- Explore Seville at leisure in the afternoon
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Santa Cruz Quarter Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España - Day 18
Seville - Granada
After breakfast, drive east through Andalusia on the Caliphate road. Along the way, you'll pass endless olive groves leading to Granada, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms until 1492. Visit the well-known Generalife Gardens, which have inspired many writers including Washington Irving, who wrote about them in his Tales of the Alhambra.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Melia Granada)
Included Activities
- Visit Generalife Gardens
- Visit Alhambra in Granada
Landmarks Generalife Gardens Alhambra 
- Day 19
Granada - Valencia
After breakfast, start driving toward the Mediterranean coast. Pass through Murcia, capital of the fertile Segura river region, then head north via Alicante, the second-largest city in the Valencia region. When you reach Valencia, one of the main Mediterranean coast capitals, explore the city at your leisure. Make sure to find a restaurant where you can try the world-famous paella.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Valencia Las Artes)
Included Activities
- Coach travel to Valencia
- Guided tour of Valencia
Optional Activities
- Try paella at a local restaurant in Valencia
- Day 20
Valencia - Barcelona
After breakfast, join a morning city tour of Valencia. Drive through the old city to see prominent neighborhood buildings, then along the old Turia riverbed, now a lush park, to the avant-garde Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias complex. See the striking exteriors of its six buildings. In the early afternoon, board the bus and head north along the Mediterranean coast toward Catalonia. You'll pass Tarragona, the ancient Tarraco, before arriving in Barcelona, one of the Mediterranean's most iconic cities and home to buildings by Antoni Gaudí, Catalan Modernism's most celebrated architect.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Catalonia Barcelona Plaza)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valencia
- View Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias complex
Landmarks Turia Riverbed Park Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias Tarragona - Day 21
Barcelona
After breakfast, join a city tour of Barcelona, host of the 1992 Olympic Games. Drive along spacious avenues lined with impressive Modernist buildings, including several by Antoni Gaudí such as La Pedrera and Casa Milà, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Continue to Montjuïc Park for fantastic views of the entire city. See the Olympic Ring, Monument to Columbus, and Olympic Port. After the tour, the rest of the day is yours to continue exploring the city at your own pace, visiting sites or enjoying the varied food scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Catalonia Barcelona Plaza)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona
- View La Pedrera (Casa Milà) by Antoni Gaudí
- Visit Montjuïc Park
- View Olympic Ring
- View Monument to Columbus
- View Olympic Port
Optional Activities
- Explore Barcelona's attractions and dining at leisure
Landmarks La Pedrera (Casa Milà) Montjuïc Park Olympic Ring Monument to Columbus Olympic Port - Day 22
Barcelona - Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before saying goodbye to Barcelona. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your departure.
- End point
- Flughafen Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), Ctra. de El Prat de Llobregat, El Prat De Llobregat, Barcelona 08820, Spain (Barcelona International Airport, 09:00 - 20:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
