Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon Arrival
You'll arrive at the airport and get transferred to your hotel in Lisbon. Later this evening, you'll meet your Travel Director and the rest of the group for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant across the Tagus River.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at local restaurant
- Day 2
Lisbon
After breakfast, a guided city tour takes you through Lisbon's historic center, hitting the main squares and avenues, then moving on to Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue. The afternoon is yours to spend wandering the Alfama Quarter on your own, where you'll find the old city near the castle with its narrow winding streets and traditional tabernas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning city sightseeing of Lisbon
- Visit to Belem Tower
- Visit to Jeronimos Monastery
- Visit to Monument to the Discoverers
- Visit to Marquis of Pombal Square
- Visit to Liberty Avenue
- Explore Alfama Quarter
Landmarks Belem Tower Jeronimos Monastery Monument to the Discoverers Marquis of Pombal Square Alfama Quarter Lisbon Castle 
- Day 3
Lisbon to Montemor-o-Novo to Evora
Following breakfast, you'll head to Montemor-o-Novo, a historic town known for its vineyards. You'll visit a local winery to taste regional wines before continuing to Evora. There, a local expert guides you through the Roman Temple, the Chapel of Bones, and Evora Cathedral. The whitewashed houses and lively squares throughout the UNESCO World Heritage site are yours to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at local winery in Montemor-o-Novo
- Visit to Roman Temple in Evora
- Visit to Chapel of Bones (entrance included)
- Visit to Evora Cathedral
- Guided tour of Evora with Local Expert
Landmarks Roman Temple of Evora Chapel of Bones (Evora) Evora Cathedral - Day 4
Evora to Tomar to Coimbra
After breakfast, you're heading to Tomar, a historic city with roots as a former Knights Templar stronghold. The Convent of Christ, a UNESCO site, shows off its intricate Manueline architecture before you get free time to walk the old streets and visit historic churches. Later, you'll reach Coimbra where a guided tour covers this university city's medieval quarters and beautiful riverside setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Convent of Christ
- Guided tour of Coimbra
Optional Activities
- Explore ancient churches in Tomar
Landmarks Convent of Christ Coimbra University - Day 5
Coimbra to Aveiro to Porto
You'll get breakfast and then head to Aveiro, known locally as 'The Venice of Portugal' because of its canals. You'll take a traditional moliceiro boat ride through the water before traveling to Porto. There, you'll go through the 'Porto Across the Ages' museum for an interactive look at the city's history, then visit a well-known wine cellar for a guided tour and port wine tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Moliceiro boat ride in Aveiro
- Visit to 'Porto Across the Ages' Museum
- Guided tour of Porto wine cellar
- Port wine tasting
Landmarks Aveiro Canals Porto Across the Ages Museum - Day 6
Porto
After breakfast, a guided tour of Porto covers the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara church. You'll have free time after to explore the city on your own. Later this evening, you'll sit down with fellow travelers for a typical fado show with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fado show and dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to Stock Exchange building
- Visit to Santa Clara church
- Fado show with dinner
Landmarks Porto Cathedral Stock Exchange building Santa Clara church - Day 7
Porto to Batalha to Obidos to Lisbon
Following breakfast, you'll travel to Batalha Monastery, a Gothic and Manueline masterpiece that's a UNESCO World Heritage site, with some leisure time built in. From there, you'll continue to Obidos, a charming medieval town surrounded by 14th-century walls with a well-preserved castle and narrow cobblestone streets lined with whitewashed houses and traditional tile work. You'll head back to Lisbon for dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Typical dinner at a local restaurant in Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Visit to Batalha Monastery
- Explore Obidos medieval town
Landmarks Batalha Monastery Obidos Castle - Day 8
Lisbon to Merida to Cordoba
After breakfast, you'll travel to Merida, a UNESCO World Heritage site with well-preserved Roman ruins like the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. You'll explore its historical sites before moving on to Cordoba, which was once the capital of the Caliphate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Roman Theatre in Mérida
- Visit to Amphitheatre in Mérida
Optional Activities
- Explore additional Roman ruins in Mérida
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Mérida Amphitheatre of Mérida - Day 9
Cordoba to Seville
Following breakfast, an expert local guide takes you on an impressive tour of Cordoba's Mosque, and you'll walk through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, you'll head to Seville where dinner with fellow travelers features authentic Andalusian cuisine at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Andalusian cuisine at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cordoba Mosque (entrance included)
- Explore Jewish Quarter with local guide
- Dinner at local restaurant in Seville
Landmarks Cordoba Mosque Jewish Quarter (Cordoba) - Day 10
Seville
After breakfast, a Local Expert guides you through Seville's morning highlights, starting with the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peter's in Rome. You'll continue to the Santa Cruz Quarter, the historic Carmen setting, then Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de Espa\u00f1a. The afternoon is free to enjoy the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of Seville
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to Santa Cruz Quarter
- Visit to Maria Luisa Park
- Visit to Plaza de España
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Santa Cruz Quarter Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España - Day 11
Seville to Jerez to Ronda
You'll travel south through Andalusian villages after breakfast, stopping in Jerez where wine and horses define the local soul. At the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, you'll see skilled riders, then head to a famous winery for a tasting. Later, you'll continue to Ronda to visit an olive oil production facility where you can taste their organic oil. The rest of the day is yours to explore Ronda freely.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art
- Wine tasting at local winery in Jerez
- Visit to olive oil production facility in Ronda
- Olive oil tasting
Landmarks Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art - Day 12
Ronda to Malaga to Granada
After breakfast, you'll head to Malaga to explore its history spanning from Roman times with its theatre to the Arab period with the Alcazaba and Castle of Gibralfaro. Then you'll travel to Granada, nestled between the Darro and Genil rivers at the base of Sierra Nevada. You'll take a flamenco dance lesson before attending a dinner with a flamenco show at a typical Granada venue, finishing with views of the city from one of its viewpoints.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Flamenco experience with masterclass, show and dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Malaga city and attractions
- Roman Theatre visit in Malaga
- Visit to Alcazaba
- Visit to Castle of Gibralfaro
- Flamenco masterclass
- Flamenco show with dinner in Granada
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Malaga Alcazaba Castle of Gibralfaro - Day 13
Granada to Madrid
Following breakfast, a Local Expert takes you through the Alhambra complex and its Generalife Gardens before you depart for Madrid. In Madrid, you'll join fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Alhambra complex (entrance included)
- Visit to Generalife Gardens
- Farewell dinner in Madrid
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Gardens - Day 14
Madrid
After breakfast, a guided tour covers Madrid's highlights including Barrio de la Morera, the Habsburgs District, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Bourbon Madrid with the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains, Puerta de Alcala, and modern Madrid including Gran Via, Castellana, the Salamanca district, and Santiago Bernabeu Football Stadium. You'll have a traditional Madrid snack of chocolate with churros before the afternoon opens up for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Madrid
- Visit to Barrio de la Morera
- Visit to Habsburgs District
- Visit to Plaza Mayor
- Visit to Plaza de la Villa
- Visit to Royal Palace
- Visit to Cibeles Fountain
- Visit to Neptuno Fountain
- Visit to Puerta de Alcalá
- Visit to Gran Vía
- Visit to Salamanca district
- Visit to Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium
- Chocolate and churros tasting
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Royal Palace of Madrid Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Puerta de Alcalá Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium - Day 15
Madrid Departure
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport and depart. Tour services end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
