Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Madrid
You'll arrive at Madrid airport and get transferred to your hotel. Your tour director will meet you along with the other travelers, and then you'll head out for a Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant
- Day 2
Madrid City Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll take a guided city tour that covers historic Madrid including Barrio de la Morerría, the Royal Palace, and Gran Vía. During the tour you'll taste chocolate with churros. The afternoon is yours to walk around the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Madrid including Barrio de la Morerría, Hapsburgs District, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain, Neptuno Fountain, Puerta de Alcalá, Gran Vía, Castellana, Salamanca district, Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium
- Chocolate with churros tasting
Landmarks Royal Palace of Madrid Plaza Mayor Puerta de Alcalá Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium - Day 3
Madrid to Porto via Salamanca
Following breakfast, you'll drive toward Salamanca and have free time to wander this UNESCO World Heritage university city. Then you'll head across the Portuguese border to Porto, an old UNESCO-listed town that sits on the Douro River estuary.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Salamanca independently during free time
Landmarks Salamanca Cathedral University of Salamanca 
- Day 4
Porto Sightseeing & Wine Tasting
Breakfast comes first at the hotel, followed by a guided tour of Porto where you'll see the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara church. Later you'll take a Douro River cruise and visit the Port Wine Cellars for wine tasting. Your evening is free, though an optional fado show and dinner with other travelers is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fado show with dinner (optional))
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto including Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, Santa Clara church
- Douro River Cruise
- Port Wine Cellars visit with wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Fado show with dinner
Landmarks Clérigos Church and Tower Santa Clara Church Porto Stock Exchange Douro River 
- Day 5
Aveiro & Coimbra
After breakfast, you'll travel to Aveiro, called 'The Venice of Portugal' because of its canals. You'll ride in a traditional colorful moliceiro boat before heading to Coimbra. A local guide will then take you through this historic university city with its medieval streets and riverside character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Moliceiro traditional boat ride in Aveiro
- Guided tour of Coimbra including university, medieval streets, and riverfront
Landmarks University of Coimbra Aveiro Canals 
- Day 6
Batalha Monastery, Nazaré & Lisbon
Breakfast at the hotel, then you'll head to Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Gothic and Manueline structure. From there, you'll stop in the fishing town of Nazaré with free time to look around. Later you'll travel to Lisbon, cross the Tagus River to Cacilhas, and have a seafood dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Seafood dinner at a local restaurant in Cacilhas)
Included Activities
- Visit to Batalha Monastery
- Seafood dinner in Cacilhas
Optional Activities
- Explore Nazaré during leisure time
Landmarks Batalha Monastery Nazaré Beach 
- Day 7
Lisbon City Tour
Following breakfast, you'll take a morning sightseeing tour of ancient Lisbon. You'll drive through major squares and avenues including Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue. The afternoon is free to check out the Alfama Quarter with its narrow streets, old buildings, genuine taverns, and the castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning city sightseeing tour of Lisbon including Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue
Optional Activities
- Explore Alfama Quarter during afternoon leisure time
Landmarks Belem Tower Jeronimos Monastery Monument to the Discoverers Marquis of Pombal Square Alfama Quarter Lisbon Castle 
- Day 8
Merida & Return to Madrid
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head to Merida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with well-preserved Roman ruins like the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. You'll explore the historical sites before continuing back to Madrid. Later this evening you'll join the other travelers for a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Roman Theatre in Merida
- Visit to Amphitheatre in Merida
- Farewell Dinner in Madrid
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Merida Amphitheatre of Merida 
- Day 9
Departure from Madrid
You'll have breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to Madrid airport. The tour services end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
