Itinerary
- Day 1
Extremadura to Lisbon
Your journey starts at 8:00 a.m. heading through Extremadura where you'll stop in Trujillo, a historic town known as the birthplace of Spanish conquerors. You get free time to walk around the Plaza Mayor and take in the old architecture. From there you'll cross into Portugal, and by evening you're checking into your Lisbon hotel. If you're interested in local culture, there's an optional Fado music show available that night.
- Start point
- Madrid, Madrid, Spain (Madrid)
Optional Activities
- Evening Fado show (typical Portuguese songs and music)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor 
- Day 2
Lisbon
After breakfast at your hotel, a guide takes you through Lisbon's historic spots including the Alfama Quarter with its narrow streets and tiles, the Tower of Belem standing by the water, and the Monastery of Los Jeronimos. The afternoon is yours to wander on your own and get a feel for the city. There's also an optional day trip available if you want to head out to Sintra, Estoril, and Cascais to see the palaces and coastal views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning guided tour of Alfama Quarter
- Visit to Tower of Belem
- Visit to Monastery of Los Jeronimos
Optional Activities
- Day excursion to Sintra, Estoril, and Cascais
Landmarks Alfama Quarter Tower of Belem Monastery of Los Jeronimos 
- Day 3
Lisbon to Fatima
You'll head out after breakfast toward Fatima, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Europe. You have time to explore the area and visit the Shrine at your own pace, which sits at the heart of the town. Later in the day you make your way back to Lisbon where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Fatima Shrine
Landmarks Fatima Shrine 
- Day 4
Lisbon to Caceres to Sevilla
After breakfast, you travel to Caceres in Spain. You'll spend the morning and early afternoon checking out the Plaza Mayor and the medieval quarter, which is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site with its walls and old buildings still intact. You're on your own for lunch. Then you continue south toward Andalucia and Sevilla, arriving in time for dinner and to settle into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Caceres Plaza Mayor
- Walking through medieval quarter of Caceres
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Medieval Quarter of Caceres 
- Day 5
Sevilla
Following breakfast at your hotel, a guide shows you Sevilla's main attractions including Maria Luisa Park with its tree-lined paths, the Plaza de Espana with its curved architecture, the Cathedral and its famous Giralda bell tower, and the Santa Cruz neighborhood with its winding streets. The afternoon is open for you to explore whatever interests you. Dinner happens back at your hotel. If you want more activities, there are optional experiences like a river cruise on the Guadalquivir, a visit to the Maestranza bullring, or an evening flamenco show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning guided city sightseeing tour
- Visit to Maria Luisa Park
- Visit to Plaza de Espana
- View of Cathedral exterior and Giralda bell tower
- Exploration of Santa Cruz neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Guadalquivir river cruise with views of Gold Tower and Expo 92
- Visit to Maestranza bullring
- Evening flamenco show
Landmarks Maria Luisa Park Plaza de Espana Sevilla Cathedral Giralda Santa Cruz Neighborhood Gold Tower Maestranza Bullring - Day 6
Sevilla to Cordoba
After breakfast you travel to Cordoba for a walking tour that starts at the Almodovar Gate, takes you through the Jewish Quarter with its historic buildings and narrow lanes, and brings you to the Mosque-Cathedral, a structure that blends two religions and time periods. The afternoon is yours to relax or explore more on your own. You'll have dinner and accommodations provided.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cordoba starting at Almodovar Gate
- Visit to Jewish Quarter
- Visit to Mosque-Cathedral
Landmarks Almodovar Gate Jewish Quarter Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba 
- Day 7
Cordoba to Costa del Sol
After breakfast, you head out to explore the Route of the White Villages and Ronda, spending time looking at the dramatic landscapes and white-walled towns perched on hillsides. The drive itself is part of the experience. You continue to Costa del Sol where you'll have dinner and check into your accommodations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Route of the White Villages
- Visit to Ronda
Landmarks Ronda 
- Day 8
Costa del Sol to Granada
Breakfast comes first, then you head to Granada to see the Alhambra and Generalife, the palace complex from the Moorish kings with its fountains, gardens, and detailed arches showing Islamic design. It's quite intricate and there's a lot to take in. Dinner and a room are arranged for you. If you want something extra, there's an optional trip to the Sacromonte caves for a gypsy flamenco performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Alhambra
- Visit to Generalife
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to caves of Sacromonte for typical gypsy flamenco show
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Sacromonte Caves 
- Day 9
Granada to Valencia
After breakfast, you leave Granada and drive through Guadix, Baza, and Puerto Lumbreras, heading toward the Mediterranean coast. You arrive in Valencia and check in to your accommodations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Valencia to Barcelona
You have breakfast and some time to yourself before heading out mid-morning toward Barcelona. Once you arrive, you'll check in and have the rest of the day to settle in and get oriented.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Barcelona
After breakfast, a guide takes you through Barcelona's main areas including Park Montjuic with its museums and views, the Olympic Ring from the 1992 games, the Columbus monument by the water, and the Gothic Quarter with its medieval buildings. You have the afternoon free to wander wherever you like. There's an optional night tour available if you want to see the wide avenues and illuminated fountains and buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning guided city sightseeing tour
- Visit to Park Montjuic
- Visit to Olympic Ring
- Visit to monument to Columbus
- Visit to old Gothic Quarter
Optional Activities
- Night tour to see illuminated buildings, fountains, and wide avenues
Landmarks Park Montjuic Olympic Ring Monument to Columbus Gothic Quarter 
- Day 12
Barcelona to Madrid
After breakfast, you leave Barcelona and drive through Lerida and Zaragoza with some stops along the way if you want to get out and stretch or grab something to eat. You continue to Madrid where your tour ends and you go your separate ways.
- End point
- Madrid, Madrid, Spain (Madrid)
- Meals
- Breakfast
