Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and get transferred from the airport to your hotel. Take time to settle in and rest for a bit. Later in the evening, a transfer takes you to Plaza Mayor and La Latina, where you can wander around this lively neighborhood. There's plenty of dining options available, and you'll pay for your meal separately.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a restaurant of your choice in Plaza Mayor and La Latina (Indian, Chinese, Spanish, or Middle Eastern cuisines available)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor La Latina 
- Day 2
Madrid
A guided tour covers central Madrid's main sights like Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. You'll also walk through Retiro Park to check out the lake and Crystal Palace. Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid, is included. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace, and a transfer brings you back to your hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga), Hotel (Axor Feria), Hotel (Novotel Campo De Las Naciones)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive tour of central Madrid including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor
- Visit to Retiro Park with views of the lake and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 3
Madrid - Mérida - Évora - Lisbon
You'll head out from Madrid toward Mérida in Extremadura to see the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Time for lunch is built in at the historic center. After that, you continue to Évora in Portugal, another World Heritage Site with its distinctive white streets, Renaissance palaces, and cathedral. By evening you'll reach Lisbon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts), Hotel (Roma Lisboa)
Included Activities
- Visit to the archaeological complex of the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre in Mérida
Optional Activities
- Lunch in the historic pedestrian center of Mérida
Landmarks Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre of Mérida Évora 
- Day 4
Lisbon
Start the day with a guided tour of Lisbon, walking through charming alleys and seeing the city's famous tiles and light. You'll visit the historic Belem neighborhood where Portuguese navigators set out on their 15th-century voyages. The afternoon is free to check out Bairro Alto and its viewpoint on your own. In the evening, a transfer takes you to Restauradores Square where you can choose from dining and nightlife options at your expense.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts), Hotel (Roma Lisboa)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Lisbon
- Visit to Belem neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Optional trip to the towns of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril (4 hours, 40 EUR)
Landmarks Belem Bairro Alto Restauradores Square 
- Day 5
Lisbon - Fátima - Porto
Travel north to Fátima, an important pilgrimage site, then continue on to Porto, Portugal's second-largest city. After lunch, you'll take a 50-minute cruise on a traditional Portuguese Rabelo boat along the Douro River to see the city from the water. You'll then have free time to explore the medieval Ribeira district with its narrow streets, old merchant houses, and cafés before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ac Marriott Porto), Hotel (Bessa Boavista), Hotel (Holiday Inn Porto Gaia)
Included Activities
- Visit to Fátima pilgrimage site
- 50-minute cruise along the Douro River aboard a traditional Portuguese Rabelo boat
Landmarks Fátima Douro River Ribeira 
- Day 6
Porto - Braga - Cambados - Santiago de Compostela
Head through nice landscapes to Braga where you'll ride the world's oldest water-operated cable car up to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus with its great views, and you can walk down the picturesque staircase. Later, you move into Galicia to visit the historic town of Cambados in Rías Baixas. There you'll take a glass-bottom boat trip along the Ría de Arousa learning about mussel and oyster farming, with wine and mussel tasting included. By lunchtime you'll arrive in Santiago de Compostela for a city tour led by a local guide exploring medieval streets and pilgrimage sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Oca Puerta Del Camino), Hotel (Eurostars San Lazaro), Hotel (Exe Peregrino)
Included Activities
- Ride on the world's oldest water-operated cable car to reach Sanctuary of Bom Jesus
- Glass-bottom boat trip along the Ría de Arousa in Cambados
- Wine and mussel tasting onboard the glass-bottom boat
- City tour of Santiago de Compostela led by a local guide
Optional Activities
- Descent via the picturesque staircase at Sanctuary of Bom Jesus (recommended)
Landmarks Sanctuary of Bom Jesus Cambados Ría de Arousa 
- Day 7
Santiago de Compostela - Lugo - O Cebreiro - León - Oviedo
Travel along the Way of St. James starting in Lugo where you'll see the historic town center and its Roman walls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll stop at O Cebreiro, a charming Galician stone village, then continue to León arriving at lunchtime to visit the Gothic cathedral known for its stained-glass windows and explore the town. After crossing the Cantabrian Range into Asturias, you'll reach Oviedo by evening for a city tour with a local guide covering the 9th-century cathedral, Calatrava Congressional Palace, Campoamor Theatre, and Calle de la Rua. A traditional Asturian dinner at a cider house is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Asturian dinner at a cider house)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ac Hotel Forum Oviedo By Marriott), Hotel (Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza), Hotel (Ac Marriott Oviedo Forum), Hotel (Exe Oviedo Centro)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Lugo historic town center and Roman walls
- Visit to O Cebreiro
- Visit to León's Gothic cathedral
- Exploration of León historic town center
- City tour of Oviedo with local guide including 9th-century cathedral, Calatrava Congressional Palace, Campoamor Theatre, and Calle de la Rua
- Traditional Asturian dinner at a cider house
Landmarks Lugo Roman Walls O Cebreiro León Cathedral Oviedo Cathedral Calatrava Congressional Palace Campoamor Theatre 
- Day 8
Oviedo - Covadonga - Santillana del Mar - Santander
Travel to the Picos de Europa starting with a visit to the Basilica of Covadonga. Follow the coastline to Santillana, one of Spain's most beautiful towns with its intact medieval quarter. You'll see the nearby Altamira Cave Museum with admission included. Later, head to Santander, the region's capital and a coastal city with nice views of mountains and beaches. A panoramic tour with a local guide is included so you can see this elegant coastal city and its beautiful bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Santemar), Hotel (Gran Hotel Victoria)
Included Activities
- Visit to the Basilica of Covadonga
- Exploration of Santillana medieval quarter
- Admission to Altamira Cave Museum
- Panoramic tour of Santander with local guide
Landmarks Basilica of Covadonga Santillana del Mar Altamira Cave Museum Picos de Europa 
- Day 9
Santander - Bilbao - La Rioja - Zaragoza
Travel along the Cantabrian coast through nice landscapes where mountains meet the sea. You'll arrive in Bilbao, the largest city in the Basque Country, for a brief city tour with a local guide covering the Guggenheim, old quarter, and Cathedral. Free time lets you enjoy authentic pintxos. Then you continue to La Rioja to visit the Wine Culture Museum in Briones and learn about winemaking history. You'll reach Zaragoza in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Exe Boston)
Included Activities
- City tour of Bilbao with local guide including Guggenheim, old quarter, and Cathedral
- Visit to Wine Culture Museum in Briones
Optional Activities
- Free time to savor authentic pintxos in Bilbao
Landmarks Guggenheim Bilbao Bilbao Old Quarter Bilbao Cathedral Wine Culture Museum 
- Day 10
Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
Start with a morning panoramic tour of Zaragoza led by a local expert beginning at the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. You'll see works by the famous painter Goya and his masterpieces, then move on to the Roman theatre and a Renaissance palace, plus a stroll by the Aljaféria Palace. After lunch, head to Catalonia to visit Poblet Abbey, a walled monastery set in nice scenery and one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries around with admission included. By evening you'll arrive in Barcelona.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia), Hotel (Fira Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Zaragoza with local expert guide
- Visit to Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
- Exploration of works by painter Goya
- Visit to Roman theatre
- Visit to Renaissance palace
- Stroll by Aljafería Palace
- Admission to Poblet Abbey
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Zaragoza Roman Theatre Aljafería Palace Poblet Abbey 
- Day 11
Barcelona
Start with a panoramic tour of Barcelona exploring its modernist architecture, the busy Ramblas, and rich history from the Universal Exposition and Olympic Games. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own. In the evening, a transfer takes you to Maremagnum, a contemporary entertainment complex by the sea near Plaza de Colón, where you can walk around and choose from various dining options at your expense.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia), Hotel (Fira Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Optional guided visit to Basilica La Sagrada Familia with Antonio Gaudí (1 hour 50 minutes, 60 EUR)
Landmarks Sagrada Familia Ramblas Maremagnum Plaza de Colón 
- Day 12
Barcelona
Your tour ends after breakfast, leaving you with great memories of your time traveling through Spain and Portugal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
