Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
Madrid- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid)
- Day 2
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid)
Included Activities
- Guided discovery tour of Madrid including Museo del Prado, Royal Palace of Madrid, Plaza Mayor, and El Retiro Park
- Welcome Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Toledo, an ancient city built atop a gorge and home to one of Spain's top 10 cathedrals (own expense)
Landmarks Museo del Prado Royal Palace of Madrid Plaza Mayor El Retiro Park - Day 3
Madrid - Úbeda - Granada
Madrid - Úbeda - Granada- Meals
- Dinner (Local specialties dinner during Behind-the-Scenes Flamenco Performance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Meliá Granada or similar)
Included Activities
- Stop in Úbeda to explore Gothic and early Renaissance Spanish architecture
- Olive oil tasting of locally grown and produced extra virgin olive oil
- Behind-the-Scenes Flamenco Performance with local specialties dinner
Landmarks Úbeda 
- Day 4
Granada
Granada- Accommodation
- Hotel (Meliá Granada or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to the Alhambra, Moorish palace and fortress complex
Optional Activities
- Optional guided walk through the Albaiçín neighbourhood, Granada's oldest area, featuring narrow streets with whitewashed buildings and one of the best-preserved public Arab hammams in Spain
Landmarks Alhambra Albaiçín - Day 5
Granada to Córdoba
Granada to Córdoba- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Collection Palacio de Córdoba or similar)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Córdoba's Jewish Quarter
- Visit to Calleja de las Flores
- Evening visit to the Mezquita with atmospheric lighting and sound
Landmarks Mezquita Calleja de las Flores 
- Day 6
Córdoba to Seville
Córdoba to Seville- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Light dinner of local flavors and traditions during Authentic Seville Tapas Experience)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seville)
Included Activities
- Authentic Seville Tapas Experience with wandering through tabernas, tasting regional tapas, and learning about the city's history
- Day 7
Seville
Seville- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seville)
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Jerez de la Frontera, considered the home of flamenco and renowned for its world-famous Jerez wines
Landmarks Plaza de España Royal Alcázar of Seville Parque de María Luisa - Day 8
Seville - Monsaraz - Évora - Lisbon
Seville - Monsaraz - Évora - Lisbon- Meals
- Lunch (Sumptuous lunch at historic Pousada Convento Évora)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Avani Avenida Liberdade Lisbon or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Monsaraz medieval village with cobblestone street exploration
- Southern Portugal Wine Tasting at historic Pousada Convento Évora with lunch
Landmarks Monsaraz Pousada Convento Évora 
- Day 9
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Dinner (Fado Farewell Dinner with traditional folk music performance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Avani Avenida Liberdade Lisbon or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Lisbon's old town
- Visit to Belém Tower
- Portuguese Tart Making Class at local bakery with tasting of homemade pastel de nata
- Fado Farewell Dinner with traditional folk music performance
Landmarks Belém Tower Pastéis de Belém - Day 10
Lisbon - Sintra - Cascais - Lisbon
Lisbon - Sintra - Cascais - LisbonIncluded Activities
- Full-day tour to World Heritage-listed town of Sintra
- Visit to Pena Palace with exploration of its gardens and panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Beach time in Cascais
- Museum visits in Cascais
- Dining at local restaurants in Cascais
Landmarks Pena Palace Sintra Cascais - Day 11
Lisbon - Óbidos - Nazaré - Coimbra
Lisbon - Óbidos - Nazaré - Coimbra- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Coimbra Dona Inês or Tivoli Coimbra Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Óbidos medieval village with medieval walls and castle
Optional Activities
- Strolling through Nazaré's cobblestone lanes
- People-watching at local cafés in Nazaré
- Beach relaxation in Nazaré
Landmarks Óbidos Nazaré - Day 12
Coimbra - Aveiro - Porto
Coimbra - Aveiro - Porto- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cenica Porto Hotel)
Included Activities
- Traditional Moliceiro boat canal cruise in Aveiro along historic waterways
- Exploration of Aveiro's Beira Mar neighbourhood with colorful azulejos tiles and fish market
Landmarks Aveiro 
- Day 13
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Lunch (Farewell Lunch at private quinta hosted by quinta owners)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cenica Porto Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Porto highlighting city history and architecture
- Exclusive Wine Tasting at private quinta
- Farewell Lunch at private quinta hosted by quinta owners
- Day 14
Porto
Porto- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Transfer to port for ship embarkation
- Welcome Reception with fellow travelers and Travelmarvel Cruise Director
- Sunset cruise on Douro River
- Day 15
Régua - Lamego - Pinhão
Régua - Lamego - Pinhão- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional dinner at picturesque local quinta)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Portuguese language lesson onboard
- Visit to Lamego
- Exploration of Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, Baroque cathedral in Lamego
- Visit to one of Portugal's best museums in Lamego
- Portuguese Quinta Dinner at picturesque local quinta
Optional Activities
- Sampling of Bola de Lamego (smoked ham roll specialty)
Landmarks Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Lamego - Day 16
Vega de Terrón - Castelo Rodrigo
Vega de Terrón - Castelo Rodrigo- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Castelo Rodrigo with exploration of village ruins, castle, and Santiago Matamoros statue
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo - Day 17
Salamanca - Barca d'Alva
Salamanca - Barca d'Alva- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch during Flamenco Show in Salamanca), Dinner (Traditional Portuguese Barbecue Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Salamanca
- Flamenco Show with lunch in Salamanca
- Return transfer to Barca d'Alva
- Traditional Portuguese Barbecue Dinner onboard
Landmarks Salamanca - Day 18
Pinhão - Régua
Pinhão - Régua- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Mateus Palace with tour of palace and gardens and exploration of connection to Mateus rosé wine
Landmarks Mateus Palace - Day 19
Régua - Entre-os-Rios
Régua - Entre-os-Rios- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Portuguese Quinta Port Tasting at local quinta with Douro Valley views
Landmarks Entre-os-Rios - Day 20
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final Farewell Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto's iconic sights
- Local port winery tour and tasting
- Final Farewell Dinner onboard
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Portuguese boutiques for authentic souvenirs
- Visit to historic Bolhão food market
- Optional excursion to World Heritage-listed city of Guimarães to see Guimarães Castle and other historic landmarks highlighting the city's heritage
Landmarks Bolhão Food Market Guimarães Castle - Day 21
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast
