Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and get transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in, grab a bite, or wander around the city at your own pace if you're not too tired from travel.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD), Av. de la Hispanidad, s/n, Madrid, Madrid 28042, Spain (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore Madrid's monuments and fountains
- Visit world-class museums
- Stroll through historic parks and squares
- Browse shops and international dining options
- Day 2
Madrid
After breakfast, a guided half-day tour takes you through Madrid's main plazas and landmarks. You'll see Gran Vía, Paseo de Castellana, Plaza de España, Plaza de Oriente, and Plaza Mayor before hitting Puerta del Sol. The tour also covers Atocha Station, the Fountain of Neptune, Cibeles Fountain, the Bullring, and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. By afternoon you're free to explore more neighborhoods or take it easy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided half-day city tour of Madrid including Gran Vía, Paseo de Castellana, Plaza de España, Plaza de Oriente, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Atocha Station, Fountain of Neptune, Cibeles Fountain, Bullring, and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Landmarks Gran Vía Paseo de Castellana Plaza de España Plaza de Oriente Plaza Mayor Puerta del Sol Atocha Station Fountain of Neptune Cibeles Fountain Las Ventas Bullring Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - Day 3
Madrid to San Sebastian
After breakfast, you'll head toward Zaragoza where you can visit the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar at your own pace. Later in the day, the journey continues to San Sebastian in the Basque country, arriving by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar including the Holy Chapel, Main Altarpiece, and Renaissance choir
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar 
- Day 4
San Sebastian
After breakfast, a panoramic tour covers San Sebastian's coastal highlights. You'll see La Concha Bay, head up to Monte Igeldo viewpoint, check out the Wind Comb sculpture at Torrepea Point, walk along Ondarreta Beach, and visit Miramar Palace and La Concha Beach. The afternoon is open for you to relax or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of San Sebastian including La Concha Bay, Monte Igeldo, Torrepea Point, Wind Comb sculpture, Ondarreta Beach, Miramar Palace, and La Concha Beach
Landmarks La Concha Bay Monte Igeldo Wind Comb (Peine de los Vientos) Ondarreta Beach Miramar Palace Perla del Océano Bathing Area - Day 5
San Sebastian to Santander
After breakfast, you'll drive to Bilbao for a stop at the Guggenheim Museum. From there you'll head to Castro Urdiales fishing village where you have free time to wander and grab lunch. Later you'll reach Santander to explore the historic center and visit Palacio de la Magdalena, which has really nice panoramic views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stop at Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
- Explore Castro Urdiales fishing village
- Visit Palacio de la Magdalena in Santander
- Explore historic center of Santander
Landmarks Guggenheim Museum Castro Urdiales Palacio de la Magdalena - Day 6
Santander to Oviedo
After breakfast, you're heading to Santillana del Mar, a medieval town where you can see the Collegiate Church of Santa María. Next stop is Covadonga where you'll have time to explore the Sanctuary, Basilica, and the statue of King Pelayo. Then you'll drive to Oviedo to visit the Cathedral of San Salvador.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Santillana del Mar medieval town and Collegiate Church of Santa María
- Visit Covadonga Sanctuary and Basilica
- See statue of King Pelayo
- Visit Cathedral of San Salvador in Oviedo
Landmarks Santillana del Mar Collegiate Church of Santa María Covadonga Sanctuary Covadonga Basilica Picos de Europa National Park Cathedral of San Salvador - Day 7
Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela
After breakfast, you'll enter Galicia and stop in Mondoñedo to see the 12th-century Cathedral and try some local cake. Then it's on to Lugo to walk the well-preserved Roman Walls, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll end the day in Santiago de Compostela, the final destination of the Way of St. James pilgrimage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Mondoñedo Cathedral
- Visit Lugo Roman Walls (Lucus Augusti)
- Explore Santiago de Compostela
Landmarks Mondoñedo Cathedral Lugo Roman Walls Santiago de Compostela - Day 8
Santiago de Compostela
After breakfast, a guided city tour takes you through Santiago de Compostela's key sites. You'll see Plaza del Obradoiro and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, walking through the Portico de la Gloria and viewing Saint James at the main altar, the crypt, and rooftop views. If the timing works out, you might see the botafumeiro ceremony. The afternoon gives you time to discover the city's quieter corners.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Santiago de Compostela
- Visit Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela including Portico de la Gloria, main altar, crypt, and rooftop access
Landmarks Plaza del Obradoiro Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela - Day 9
Santiago de Compostela to Porto
After breakfast, you'll travel to the Galician Rías Bajas, which are like Spanish fjords. You'll visit the island of La Toja known for its spa and natural beauty, then continue through the Arosa estuary toward Porto, Portugal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit La Toja island and explore its natural landscape
Landmarks La Toja Island Arosa Estuary - Day 10
Porto
After breakfast, a guided half-day tour starts at the Stock Exchange Palace in Porto's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll visit a wine cellar for tasting and take a boat excursion on the Douro River. The afternoon is free to walk around and see what catches your interest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided half-day city tour of Porto including Stock Exchange Palace
- Wine tasting at a renowned Porto wine cellar
- Boat excursion on the Douro River
Landmarks Stock Exchange Palace (Palácio de Bolsa) Saint Francis Convent - Day 11
Porto
After breakfast, you have the full day to explore Porto on your own schedule. You might walk along the Douro River at sunset, check out Mercado do Bolhão, or sample local sweet wines. Porto has a rich history and unique character worth taking time to discover.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sunset stroll along the Douro River
- Visit Mercado do Bolhão
- Taste local sweet wines
- Explore Porto's historic center (World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Douro River Mercado do Bolhão - Day 12
Porto to Fatima
After breakfast, you'll travel to Coimbra to see one of Europe's oldest universities, including the Baroque Joanina Library and an 18th-century bell tower. You can also explore Coimbra's connection to fado music. Later you'll head to Fátima, an important Christian pilgrimage destination, to visit the Sanctuary of Fátima and the sacred Cova da Iria.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Coimbra University with Baroque Joanina Library and bell tower
- Explore Coimbra's fado music heritage
- Visit Sanctuary of Fátima
- Visit Cova da Iria
Landmarks Coimbra University Joanina Library Sanctuary of Fátima Cova da Iria 
- Day 13
Fatima to Lisbon
After breakfast, you'll see the Batalha Monastery, a Gothic masterpiece built to commemorate the Portuguese victory at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385, and check out the Royal Cloister. From there you'll stop in Nazaré, a coastal village with fishing heritage, then visit Alcobaça to see the Gothic church and 12th-century Cistercian monastery. You'll arrive in Lisbon by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Batalha Monastery with Royal Cloister
- Explore Nazaré coastal village and fishing traditions
- Visit Alcobaça Gothic church and Cistercian monastery
Landmarks Batalha Monastery Nazaré Alcobaça Monastery 
- Day 14
Lisbon
After breakfast, a guided tour covers Lisbon's key attractions near the Tagus River. You'll see the Tower of Belém and the nearby Jerónimos Monastery with Vasco da Gama's tomb, plus the Monument of the Discoveries. The afternoon is yours to wander through the Alfama neighborhood with its narrow streets and low houses, or visit the National Tile Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Lisbon including Tower of Belém, Jerónimos Monastery, and Monument of the Discoveries
Optional Activities
- Explore Alfama neighborhood
- Visit National Tile Museum
Landmarks Tower of Belém Jerónimos Monastery Monument of the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) Alfama National Tile Museum Tagus River - Day 15
Lisbon to Cáceres
After breakfast, you'll depart for Cáceres, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Spain. You can explore the medieval old town with its magnificent palaces like Golfines de Abajo, Carvajal, and Toledo-Moctezuma. You'll also visit the Co-Cathedral of Santa María with its bell tower offering great views, and see the second-largest cistern in the world. Later you'll head back toward Madrid.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Cáceres medieval quarter and old town
- Visit Golfines de Abajo palace
- Visit Carvajal palace
- Visit Toledo-Moctezuma palace
- Visit Casa de las Veletas and Cáceres Museum
- Visit Co-Cathedral of Santa María and climb bell tower
- See the second-largest cistern in the world
Landmarks Cáceres Old Town Golfines de Abajo Palace Carvajal Palace Toledo-Moctezuma Palace Casa de las Veletas Co-Cathedral of Santa María - Day 16
Madrid
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Madrid-Barajas International Airport at your scheduled departure time for your flight home.
- End point
- Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD), Av. de la Hispanidad, s/n, Madrid, Madrid 28042, Spain (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
