Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant with Travel Director and fellow travellers to get to know your fellow travellers over a beautiful evening of delicious food and wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barceló Torre de Madrid, Barceló Emperatriz, Madrid), Hotel (Barceló Emperatriz, Madrid, The Westin Madrid Cuzco)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant with Travel Director and fellow travellers
- Day 2
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barceló Torre de Madrid, Barceló Emperatriz, Madrid), Hotel (Barceló Emperatriz, Madrid, The Westin Madrid Cuzco)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Madrid's historic neighbourhoods and Old Quarter with Local Expert
- Visit to Prado Museum with art historian guide covering works by Velázquez, Goya, Titian, and Rubens
Landmarks Prado Museum 
- Day 3
Madrid - Segovia - Salamanca
Madrid - Segovia - Salamanca- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alameda Palace, Salamanca)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Segovia's historic center with Local Expert
- Visit to Alcázar fortress in Segovia
- View of Roman aqueduct in Segovia
- Guided sightseeing tour of Salamanca with Local Expert
- Visit to Plaza Mayor in Salamanca
- View of cathedral in Salamanca
- View of 16th-century university buildings in Salamanca
Landmarks Alcázar of Segovia Aqueduct of Segovia Ancient walls of Ávila Plaza Mayor of Salamanca Salamanca Cathedral 
- Day 4
Salamanca - Porto
Salamanca - Porto- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Collection Porto Batalha)
Included Activities
- Visit to Vila Nova de Gaia wine cellars with Port wine tasting
- Exploration of Porto with focus on multi-coloured houses, churches and bridges
Landmarks Vila Nova de Gaia River Douro - Day 5
Porto - Fátima - Óbidos - Lisbon
Porto - Fátima - Óbidos - Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (TURIM Marquês, Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Visit to Fátima Sanctuary complex and Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
- Walking tour within medieval walls of Óbidos
- Tasting of ginja (local cherry liqueur) in Óbidos
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner at a family-run restaurant known for traditional Portuguese seafood in Lisbon
Landmarks Sanctuary of Fátima Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel of the Apparitions Óbidos 
- Day 6
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (TURIM Marquês, Lisbon , Corinthia, Lisbon), Hotel (TURIM Marquês, Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Lower Town and Pombal Square with Local Expert
- Visit to Belém Quarter
- Tasting of Pastéis de Belém from traditional patisserie established in 1837
- View of Monument to the Discoveries
- View of Belém Tower
- Visit to National Coach Museum with collection of royal carriages from 16th to 19th centuries
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to the Portuguese Riviera frequented by surfers and royalty
Landmarks Pombal Square Belém Quarter Pastéis de Belém Bakery Monument to the Discoveries Belém Tower National Coach Museum - Day 7
Portugal to Seville
Portugal to Seville- Meals
- Lunch (Leisurely lunch in a picturesque Algarve town), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Collection Sevilla, Seville)
Included Activities
- Visit Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, and view the Giralda minaret
- Guided walk through Seville's Santa Cruz quarter following medieval Jewish community street patterns
- Panoramic drive around Seville observing main districts and landmarks including Torre del Oro and María Luisa Park
- Meet students at Cristina Heeren Foundation flamenco school, learn basic steps and watch performances
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Giralda Torre del Oro María Luisa Park Santa Cruz quarter Cristina Heeren Foundation 
- Day 8
Seville
Seville- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Collection Sevilla, Seville)
Included Activities
- Insight Choice - Option 1: Guided walk through Santa Cruz Quarter with Local Expert
- Insight Choice - Option 2: Panoramic scenic drive around Seville
- Visit to Seville Cathedral (largest Gothic cathedral in the world)
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Cristina Heeren Foundation - meet students, learn basic flamenco steps and watch performances
Landmarks Santa Cruz Quarter Seville Cathedral Giralda Torre del Oro María Luisa Park Cristina Heeren Foundation 
- Day 9
Seville - Gibraltar - Costa del Sol
Seville - Gibraltar - Costa del Sol- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Meliá Costa del Sol, Torremolinos)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rock of Gibraltar with Local Expert
- Visit to St. Michael's Cave and viewing of Barbary Apes
- Scenic drive along Costa del Sol
Landmarks Rock of Gibraltar St. Michael's Cave Costa del Sol - Day 10
Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Meliá Costa del Sol, Torremolinos)
Optional Activities
- Explore Málaga (birthplace of Picasso)
- Relax by the Mediterranean
- Stroll along the promenade
- Dine at local restaurants
Landmarks Málaga - Day 11
Costa del Sol - Alfarnatejo - Granada
Costa del Sol - Alfarnatejo - Granada- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with a local family in Alfarnatejo featuring simple Andalusian dishes, seasonal ingredients and fresh local produce with flavours typical of the region)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barceló Carmen, Granada, Vincci Albayzín, Granada)
Included Activities
- Walk through Alfarnatejo town centre
- Visit to 18th-century Iglesia del Santo Cristo de Cabrilla in Alfarnatejo
- Visit to oldest olive grove in the region with mill-factory tour
- Tasting of different olive oils paired with locally made farmer bread
- Home-cooked lunch with a local family in Alfarnatejo featuring fresh local produce with Andalusian flavours
- Guided visit to Alhambra Palace in Granada with Local Expert
Landmarks Alfarnatejo Iglesia del Santo Cristo de Cabrilla Alhambra Palace - Day 12
Granada - Valencia
Granada - Valencia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Valencian paella at a family-run restaurant - the paella you learned to make during the Cooking Demonstration, featuring layered flavour and socarrat crust)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barceló Valencia)
Included Activities
- Drive through Valencia's Old City viewing ancient gates and City of Arts and Sciences
- Cooking Demonstration: Learn to make paella with a chef from a family-run restaurant
- Dinner featuring the paella made during the cooking demonstration
Optional Activities
- Stroll to the Cathedral
- Visit El Miguelete
Landmarks Valencia Old City City of Arts and Sciences Valencia Cathedral El Miguelete 
- Day 13
Valencia - Peñíscola - Sant Sadurní d'Anoia - Barcelona
Valencia - Peñíscola - Sant Sadurní d'Anoia - Barcelona- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at a local bodega in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia paired with cava tasting - cavas made using the traditional method showing how bottle fermentation and ageing on the lees influence the wine's structure and character)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Meliá Barcelona Sarrià, Barcelona), Hotel (Meliá Sarrià, Barcelona)
Included Activities
- View of Peñíscola castle (featured in film 'El Cid')
- Visit to Cava Bodegas at Sant Sadurní d'Anoia
- Light lunch at Sant Sadurní d'Anoia paired with cava tasting
Landmarks Peñíscola Castle Costa Dorada Cava Bodegas at Sant Sadurní d'Anoia - Day 14
Barcelona
Barcelona- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell group dinner in Barcelona with fellow travellers to toast newfound friends and reflect on the two-week journey across the Iberian Peninsula)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Meliá Sarrià, Barcelona)
Included Activities
- Guided drive along Passeig de Gràcia with Local Expert
- Visit to Sagrada Família basilica
- Guided exploration of Sagrada Família interior - central nave, pillars, vaulting and stained-glass windows
- Farewell group dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Passeig de Gràcia Eixample Sagrada Família - Day 15
Barcelona to Madrid
Barcelona to Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast
