Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Barcelona
Barcelona- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore Barcelona city
- Day 2
Barcelona
Barcelona- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day sightseeing tour of Barcelona (Gaudí's modernist works, La Pedrera, Casa Milà, Montjuïc Park, La Sagrada Familia)
- Catamaran sailing experience along Barcelona coastline with courtesy drink and typical local tapa
Optional Activities
- Walk along the beach
- Dinner along La Rambla
- Visit Parc Güell
Landmarks La Pedrera Casa Milà Montjuïc Park La Sagrada Familia Port Vell Parc Güell La Rambla - Day 3
Barcelona - Zaragoza - Pamplona - Bilbao
Barcelona - Zaragoza - Pamplona - Bilbao- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- View the Baroque architecture of the Basilica-Temple of Our Lady of Pilar in Zaragoza
Landmarks Basilica-Temple of Our Lady of Pilar Pamplona Cathedral - Day 4
Bilbao - San Sebastian - Bilbao
Bilbao - San Sebastian - Bilbao- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Pintxos dinner at a local restaurant (Basque version of tapas))
Included Activities
- Bilbao city tour
- Panoramic coach tour of San Sebastian with stop at Mount Igueldo
- Dinner at a local restaurant with pintxos (Basque tapas)
Optional Activities
- Visit the Guggenheim Museum esplanade
- Explore San Sebastian city
Landmarks Guggenheim Museum La Concha Beach Mount Igueldo Bay of Biscay - Day 5
Bilbao - Castro Urdiales - Santander
Bilbao - Castro Urdiales - Santander- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wander around Castro Urdiales
- See the medieval castle in Castro Urdiales
Landmarks Castro Urdiales Castle Sardinero Beach - Day 6
Santander - Santillana del Mar - Covadonga - Oviedo
Santander - Santillana del Mar - Covadonga - Oviedo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional cider house dinner and cider tasting)
Included Activities
- Visit Santillana del Mar and the Romanesque Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana
- Group dinner at a traditional cider house
Optional Activities
- Explore Oviedo's pedestrianized streets
- Visit Saint Maria de Naranco Church
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Cathedral
Landmarks Romanesque Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana Saint Maria de Naranco Church Oviedo Cathedral - Day 7
Oviedo - Mondonedo - Lugo - Santiago de Compostela
Oviedo - Mondonedo - Lugo - Santiago de Compostela- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mondonedo Cathedral (13th century)
Optional Activities
- Sample Mondonedo Cake local delicacy
- Admire Roman city walls in Lugo
Landmarks Mondonedo Cathedral Lugo Roman Walls Santiago de Compostela Old Town - Day 8
Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Santiago de Compostela including Praza do Obradoiro and Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town's cobbled streets
Landmarks Praza do Obradoiro Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - Day 9
Santiago de Compostela - Porto
Santiago de Compostela - Porto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords) cruise with mussels and wine tasting
Landmarks Rias Bajas Fjords Douro River Estuary - Days 10 - 11
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Portuguese dinner with fado show at historic fado venue)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Porto (Cathedral, Stock Exchange, Santa Clara Church)
- Douro River cruise
- Visit to Port Wine Cellar with included tasting
- Group dinner with fado show at historic fado venue
Landmarks Porto Cathedral Stock Exchange Santa Clara Church Douro River - Day 12
Porto - Aveiro - Coimbra
Porto - Aveiro - Coimbra- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Moliceiro boat trip through Aveiro canals
Optional Activities
- Explore Aveiro city
- Lunch in Aveiro
- Visit University of Coimbra and Biblioteca Joanina
- Visit Sé Velha (Romanesque Old Cathedral)
- Explore medieval quarter and experience fado music
Landmarks Aveiro Canals University of Coimbra Biblioteca Joanina Sé Velha (Romanesque Old Cathedral) - Day 13
Coimbra - Batalha - Nazaré - Alcobaça - Lisbon
Coimbra - Batalha - Nazaré - Alcobaça - Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO-listed Batalha Monastery (14th century Gothic)
Optional Activities
- Explore Nazaré fishing village
- Visit Alcobaça Monastery (12th century)
Landmarks Batalha Monastery Nazaré Alcobaça Monastery - Day 14
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour of Lisbon (main plazas, Belem Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square)
Optional Activities
- Explore Alfama Quarter
- Visit São Jorge Castle
Landmarks Belem Tower Jerónimos Monastery Monument to the Discoverers Marquis of Pombal Square Alfama Quarter São Jorge Castle - Day 15
Lisbon - Mérida - Madrid
Lisbon - Mérida - Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Mérida's Roman archaeological sites (Roman Theatre, Amphitheatre, Roman Bridge)
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Mérida Amphitheatre of Mérida Guadiana River Roman Bridge - Day 16
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- City tour of Madrid (Barrio de la Morería, Habsburgs District, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Neptuno Fountains, Salamanca district, Plaza Castilla, Parque del Oeste, Santiago Bernabéu)
- Churros during the tour
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks Barrio de la Morería Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Neptuno Fountains Salamanca District Plaza Castilla Parque del Oeste Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - Day 17
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast
