Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Lisbon
You'll arrive at the airport and get transferred to your hotel in Lisbon. Later, meet your Travel Director and the rest of the group at a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant across the Tagus River.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant on the other side of Tagus River (typical))
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant (typical)
Landmarks Tagus River 
- Day 2
Lisbon City Sightseeing
After breakfast, take a guided city tour through ancient Lisbon hitting the main squares, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, and Marquis of Pombal Square. The afternoon is free for you to wander around the Alfama Quarter with its narrow winding streets and old buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Lisbon (Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue)
Optional Activities
- Explore Alfama Quarter
Landmarks Belem Tower Jeronimos Monastery Monument to the Discoverers Marquis of Pombal Square Liberty Avenue Alfama Quarter - Day 3
Montemor-o-Novo to Evora
Head out after breakfast to Montemor-o-Novo for a winery visit and wine tasting. Then continue to Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for a guided tour of the Roman Temple, Chapel of Bones, and Evora Cathedral, with time to walk the cobblestone streets at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at a local winery in Montemor-o-Novo
- Guided tour of Evora with Local Expert
- Visit to Roman Temple in Evora
- Visit to Chapel of Bones in Evora (entrance included)
- Visit to Evora Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Stroll through picturesque streets of Evora
Landmarks Montemor-o-Novo Evora Roman Temple Chapel of Bones Evora Cathedral - Day 4
Tomar to Coimbra
After breakfast, travel to Tomar to see the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage site with Manueline architecture. You'll have free time to check out ancient churches and the streets before heading to Coimbra for a guided tour of this historic university city with medieval streets and a nice riverfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Convent of Christ in Tomar
- Guided tour of Coimbra with local guide
Optional Activities
- Free time to wander through ancient streets of Tomar
- Visit ancient churches in Tomar
Landmarks Convent of Christ Tomar Coimbra University - Day 5
Aveiro to Porto
Start the day after breakfast in Aveiro with a traditional moliceiro boat ride through the canals. Later, get to Porto and visit the 'Porto Across the Ages' Museum with interactive exhibits, then tour a wine cellar for a guided intro to port wine production and tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Moliceiro boat ride in Aveiro
- Visit to "Porto Across the Ages" Museum
- Guided tour of a port wine cellar with tasting
Landmarks Aveiro Porto Across the Ages Museum 
- Day 6
Porto City Tour & Fado Experience
After breakfast, take a guided sightseeing tour of Porto covering the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara church. You'll have the rest of the day free to explore on your own. That evening, experience a fado show with dinner alongside your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fado show and dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Porto (Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, Santa Clara church)
- Fado show with dinner
Landmarks Porto Cathedral Stock Exchange building Santa Clara church - Day 7
Obidos - Lisbon
Visit the Batalha Monastery after breakfast, which showcases Gothic and Manueline architecture. Then head to the medieval town of Obidos with its preserved castle, narrow cobblestone streets, and 14th-century walls. You'll return to Lisbon for a typical dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Typical dinner at a local restaurant in Lisbon (seafood))
Included Activities
- Visit to Batalha Monastery
Optional Activities
- Explore Obidos medieval town, castle, and historic center
Landmarks Batalha Monastery Obidos - Day 8
Merida to Cordoba
After breakfast, travel to Merida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see well-preserved Roman ruins including the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. From there, continue to Cordoba, the former capital of the Caliphate, for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Merida Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre
Landmarks Merida Roman Theatre Roman Amphitheatre 
- Day 9
Cordoba to Seville
Take a guided tour of Cordoba's Mosque after breakfast and walk through the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter with a local expert. In the afternoon, head to Seville and try Andalusian cuisine at a local restaurant with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Seville (Andalusian cuisine))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cordoba's Mosque (entrance included)
- Guided tour of Jewish Quarter in Cordoba with local expert
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Seville (Andalusian cuisine)
Landmarks Cordoba Mosque Jewish Quarter of Cordoba - Day 10
Seville City Tour
After breakfast, explore Seville with a guided city tour covering the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world), the Santa Cruz quarter, and Maria Luisa Park with its Plaza de Espana. You'll have the afternoon free to enjoy this city of light.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Seville with Local Expert
- Visit to Seville Cathedral (entrance included)
Optional Activities
- Explore Santa Cruz quarter
- Visit Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Santa Cruz Quarter Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España - Day 11
Ronda
Travel south through Andalusian villages to Jerez after breakfast to experience two key parts of local culture: a visit to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and wine tasting at a famous local winery. Continue to Ronda to check out an olive oil production facility with organic olive oil tasting, then the rest of the day is yours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art
- Wine tasting at a famous local winery in Jerez
- Visit to olive oil production facility (LA Organic) with organic olive oil tasting
Optional Activities
- Explore Ronda at leisure
Landmarks Jerez Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art Ronda 
- Day 12
Granada Flamenco Experience
Head to Malaga after breakfast to see the Roman theatre, Alcazaba, and Castle of Gibralfaro. Continue to Granada at the foot of Sierra Nevada to see the Alhambra and Renaissance architecture. You'll learn flamenco dancing and enjoy dinner with a flamenco show, with an option to catch views of the city from a scenic viewpoint afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Flamenco experience with masterclass, show & dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Malaga
- Visit to Roman theatre in Malaga
- Visit to Alcazaba in Malaga
- Visit to Castle of Gibralfaro in Malaga
- Flamenco dance masterclass
- Flamenco show with dinner
Optional Activities
- Enjoy views of Granada from a scenic viewpoint
Landmarks Malaga Roman Theatre of Malaga Alcazaba of Malaga Castle of Gibralfaro Granada Alhambra 
- Day 13
Granada to Madrid
After breakfast, visit the Alhambra complex with a Local Expert and explore the Generalife Gardens. Then travel to Madrid for a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Alhambra complex with Local Expert (entrance included)
- Visit to Generalife Gardens
- Farewell dinner in Madrid
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Gardens - Day 14
Madrid City Tour
Take a guided city tour of Madrid after breakfast covering the Hapsburgs District, Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace, and modern areas like Gran Via and Castellana. You'll visit Santiago Bernabeu Football Stadium and have a typical Madrid snack of chocolate with churros. The afternoon is free for you to explore more of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Madrid with Local Expert (Barrio de la Morera, Hapsburgs District, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains, Puerta de Alcalá, Gran Vía, Castellana, Salamanca district, Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium)
- Chocolate and churros tasting (typical Madrid snack)
Optional Activities
- Explore Madrid in the afternoon at leisure
Landmarks Barrio de la Morería Plaza Mayor Plaza de la Villa Royal Palace of Madrid Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Puerta de Alcalá Gran Vía Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium - Day 15
Departure from Madrid
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure. Tour services end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
