Itinerary
- Days 1 - 5
Seville - Granada - Toledo
You'll leave Madrid early morning in an air-conditioned coach heading toward Andalusia. The drive gives you time to settle in and get oriented with your guide. By afternoon you'll arrive in Córdoba, where you'll have a guided tour through the old city, checking out the famous Mezquita and wandering the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. Breakfast is included each day, so you start off fueled up. Dinner and free time in the evening let you explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Córdoba with local guide
- Mosque entrance in Córdoba
- Guided city tour of Seville with local guide
- Cathedral entrance in Seville
- Guided city tour of Granada with local guide
- Alhambra & Generalife Gardens entrance in Granada
- Guided city tour of Toledo with local guide
- Tour director throughout the journey
- Transportation in luxury coach
Landmarks Mosque (Córdoba) Cathedral (Seville) Alhambra Generalife Gardens 
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at the airport and get transferred to your hotel. Once you're settled in, the rest of the day is open for you to relax and get over any travel fatigue.
- Day 2
Barcelona to Madrid
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll head out from Barcelona toward Madrid. The drive takes you across central Spain, and you'll check into your Madrid hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
Optional Activities
- High-Speed train travel in Tourist Class between Barcelona and Madrid (without tour escort)
- Day 3
Madrid
You'll start with breakfast, then join a morning panoramic tour covering Madrid's different eras. The route takes you through the medieval Barrio de la Moreira and the old Arabic fortress, then moves into the Habsburg district with Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, followed by the Royal Palace and fountains of Bourbon Madrid, and finishes in modern Madrid along Gran Vía and the Salamanca neighborhood. Your afternoon is free to walk around and discover things on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning Madrid panoramic city tour including Barrio de la Moreira, Arabic fortress, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains, Puerta de Alcalá, Prado Museum viewing, Gran Vía, Castellana, Salamanca district, Parque del Oeste, and Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium
Landmarks Barrio de la Moreira Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Plaza de la Villa Royal Palace Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Puerta de Alcalá Prado Museum Gran Vía Salamanca district Parque del Oeste Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium - Day 4
Salamanca - Porto
After breakfast, you'll drive toward Porto, but first stop in Salamanca for some free time. This UNESCO World Heritage city has incredible architecture and artistic history worth exploring. From there, you continue toward the Portuguese border and arrive in Porto by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Landmarks Salamanca - Day 5
Porto
Breakfast comes first, then you'll take a panoramic tour of Porto, another UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll see the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara church before heading to the Douro River for a scenic cruise on BlueBoats. After that, you visit a port wine cellar where there's a tasting included. The rest of your day is yours to spend however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto including Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara church
- BlueBoats Cruise along the Douro River
- Port Wine Cellar visit with wine tasting
Landmarks Porto Cathedral Stock Exchange building Santa Clara church Douro River - Day 6
Coimbra - Fatima
You'll have breakfast and then drive to Coimbra, home to one of Europe's oldest universities and the birthplace of Fado music. You get free time to wander around before continuing to Fatima, a major pilgrimage destination. There you'll visit the Basilica, Cova da Iria, the Chapel of the Apparitions, and the shepherds' tombs. If you're interested, there's an optional candlelight procession in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Evening candlelight procession at Fatima
Landmarks Coimbra Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima Cova da Iria Chapel of the Apparitions - Day 7
Batalha - Nazaré - Alcobaça - Lisbon
After breakfast, you head to Batalha Monastery, a Gothic and Manueline masterpiece and UNESCO site. Next you'll reach the fishing town of Nazaré with time to explore, then continue to Alcobaça to see its Gothic church and 12th-century Cistercian monastery. By evening you'll be in Lisbon. There's an optional dinner with a traditional Fado performance available if you want it.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit to Batalha Monastery
- Free time in Nazaré
- Visit to Alcobaça
Optional Activities
- Traditional and typical dinner including Fado show
Landmarks Batalha Monastery Nazaré Alcobaça Monastery - Day 8
Lisbon
Breakfast at your hotel, then you'll join a morning sightseeing tour of Lisbon's main areas. You'll pass through key squares and avenues including Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue. The afternoon is free, and many people head to Alfama Quarter with its narrow streets near the castle, traditional tabernas, and Fado music.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning sightseeing tour of Lisbon including Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue
Landmarks Belem Tower Jeronimos Monastery Monument to the Discoverers Marquis of Pombal Square Liberty Avenue Alfama Quarter Lisbon Castle - Day 9
Caceres - Cordoba
After breakfast, you'll leave early at 7:30 a.m. for Cáceres, a UNESCO World Heritage city mixing Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic, and Italian Renaissance styles. You'll walk through Plaza Mayor and check out the Medieval Quarter, then continue east to Córdoba, which served as the capital during the Caliphate period.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Walk through Caceres Plaza Mayor and Medieval Quarter
Landmarks Caceres Caceres Plaza Mayor - Day 10
Seville
You'll have breakfast followed by a tour of Córdoba's famous Mosque and other important sites. Then you'll walk through the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, it's on to Seville where you'll arrive at your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Tour of Cordoba Mosque
- Exploration of Cordoba Jewish Quarter
Landmarks Cordoba Mosque Cordoba Jewish Quarter - Day 11
Seville
After breakfast, you'll join a morning panoramic tour of Seville starting with the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world. From there you'll explore the Santa Cruz quarter, which inspired the Carmen stories and the Don Juan legend, and see Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Your afternoon is free to discover more of what the city offers.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning panoramic city tour of Seville including Cathedral, Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park, and Plaza de España
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Santa Cruz quarter Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España - Day 12
Granada
You'll drive east through the Caliphate road into the heart of Andalusia, passing olive groves along the way to Granada. The main event is the Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, the last Moorish stronghold until 1492. These sites have inspired writers and artists for centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit to Alhambra complex
- Visit to Generalife Gardens
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Gardens - Day 13
Valencia
After breakfast, you head toward the Mediterranean coast, passing through Alicante in the Valencia region. You'll arrive in Valencia, one of the Mediterranean's major cities, where the modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex dominates with its six unique structures. Valencia is also known worldwide for paella, so food lovers will appreciate being here.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
Landmarks Alicante Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias - Day 14
Tarragona - Barcelona
You'll start with breakfast, then take a morning tour of Valencia's old city and see the impressive Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias complex from the old Turia riverbed. In early afternoon, you head north along the Mediterranean coast through Tarragona, the ancient Roman city, arriving in Barcelona by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning city tour of Valencia including old city and Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias viewing
Landmarks Tarragona - Day 15
Barcelona
After breakfast, you'll enjoy a morning city tour of Barcelona, famous for hosting the 1992 Olympics. You'll drive through main avenues to see modernist buildings including La Pedrera and Casa Milá, both UNESCO sites. Then you'll visit Montjuïc Park for city views, the Olympic Ring, and the Columbus monument. Your afternoon is open for exploring the city and its food scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning city tour of Barcelona including Gaudí buildings (La Pedrera, Casa Milá), Montjuïc Park, Olympic Ring, and Columbus monument
Landmarks La Pedrera Casa Milá Montjuïc Park Olympic Ring Columbus Monument - Day 16
Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll head to the airport for your departure. Your tour services end here.
