Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
- Meals
- Dinner (Local specialties including crispy patatas bravas, tortilla and campo real green olives tossed in fragrant herbs)
Optional Activities
- Explore Madrid's art galleries
- Browse elegant shopping arcades
- Visit grand royal palaces
- Day 2
Madrid to Toledo
- Meals
- Breakfast (Spanish breakfast with café con leche)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Toledo with Tour Leader
- Visit Mosque of Cristo de Luz
- Visit Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca
- Visit Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
- Cathedral entrance included in walking tour
Optional Activities
- Visit Don Quixote museum in Puerto Lápice
- Sample local marzipan specialties
- Dine at local restaurants for traditional Castilian dishes
Landmarks Mosque of Cristo de Luz Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes Toledo Cathedral 
- Day 3
Toledo - Valdepeñas - Córdoba
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Homecooked lunch at local bodega in Valdepeñas)
Included Activities
- Wine tasting in Valdepeñas with homecooked lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit Don Quixote museum in Puerto Lápice
- Try tarta de flor at local cafe in Puerto Lápice
- Purchase wine at bodega shop in Valdepeñas
- Explore Córdoba's UNESCO World Heritage Old Town
- Relax by hotel pool
- Evening showcase at Royal Stables featuring equestrian horsemanship and flamenco
Landmarks Puerto Lápice Royal Stables Córdoba Old Town 
- Day 4
Córdoba
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Córdoba Old Town with local guide
- Visit UNESCO-protected Mezquita
- Entrance to Mezquita included
Optional Activities
- Browse artisan souk (El Zoco) for silver filigree jewelry and wooden puppets
- Sample sugar-dusted churros at Plaza de la Corredera
- Enjoy local cocktails (fifty-fifty) at a bodega
Landmarks Mezquita of Córdoba Córdoba Jewish Quarter Maimonides Monument Córdoba Synagogue El Zoco (Artisan Souk) Plaza de la Corredera - Day 5
Córdoba - Úbeda - Granada
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Olive oil tasting in Úbeda
- Masterclass in olive harvesting with local expert
Optional Activities
- Admire the blue and white tiled tower of Hospital de Santiago
- Lunch at local restaurant featuring ochíos con morcilla (paprika spiced bread rolls with black pudding)
Landmarks Centro de Interpretación Olivar y Aceite Hospital de Santiago Úbeda Old Town - Day 6
Granada
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Alhambra fortress with local guide
- Visit Alhambra with entrance included
Optional Activities
- Explore Albayzin neighborhood
- Visit Granada Cathedral
- Watch flamenco performances at cave bars in Sacromonte
- Enjoy tapas and wine in Santa Cruz neighborhood
Landmarks Alhambra fortress Albayzin Granada Cathedral Sacromonte Santa Cruz neighborhood - Day 7
Granada - Ronda
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ronda with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor church in Plaza Duquesa de Parcent
- Walk through Alameda del Tajo park
- Glass of local wine at Hotel Catalonia's rooftop bar during sunset
Landmarks Puente Nuevo El Tajo Gorge Plaza Duquesa de Parcent Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor Alameda del Tajo Plaza de Toros de Ronda Sierra de las Nieves National Park 
- Day 8
Ronda - Grazalema - Arcos - Jerez - Seville
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tapas feast at Bodegas Fernandez GAO)
Included Activities
- Sherry tasting in Jerez with tapas lunch
- Traditional flamenco show at Museo del Baile Flamenco in Seville
Optional Activities
- Wander cobbled streets of Grazalema
- Siesta during coach journey
Landmarks Grazalema Sierra del Endrinal Bodegas Fernandez GAO Museo del Baile Flamenco 
- Day 9
Seville
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Seville with local guide
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Alcázar
- Entrance to Alcázar included
Optional Activities
- Explore Roman ruins
- Hunt for Moorish mosaics
- Visit Plaza de España
- Explore contemporary Setas de Sevilla complex with archaeological museum and marketplace
- Enjoy orange wine at bars in Santa Cruz neighborhood
Landmarks Alcázar of Seville River Guadalquivir Plaza de España Setas de Sevilla Santa Cruz neighborhood 
- Day 10
Seville - Sierra de Aracena
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jamón ibérico and cheese tasting at local pig farm
Optional Activities
- Watch hogs in surrounding dehesa pastures
- Visit farm cellars where cured meat is dried
Landmarks Sierra de Aracena - Day 11
Sierra de Aracena - Monsaraz - Estremoz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with seasonal Alentejo delicacies)
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Monsaraz with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Enjoy Portuguese lunch (specific recommendations from Tour Leader)
- Explore Estremoz's 13th-century Old Town and white marble architecture
Landmarks Monsaraz Alqueva Dam - Day 12
Estremoz - Évora - Lisbon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Évora with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Sample sopas de pão (bread soup) for lunch in Évora
- Visit tourist information office in Évora
Landmarks Templo de Diana 
