Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien Barcelona)
- Day 2
Barcelona
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien Barcelona)
Included Activities
- Before-hours visit to Casa Vicens
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona including Passeig de Gràcia and exterior views of Sagrada Familia
Landmarks Casa Vicens Sagrada Familia Passeig de Gràcia - Day 3
Barcelona to Madrid
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid)
Included Activities
- Visit to Museo del Prado
Landmarks Museo del Prado 
- Day 4
Madrid
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Royal Palace
- Buen Retiro Park
- Plaza Mayor
Landmarks Royal Palace Buen Retiro Park Plaza Mayor - Day 5
Madrid to Toledo to Córdoba
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Córdoba)
Included Activities
- Guided stroll through Toledo
Landmarks Toledo 
- Day 6
Córdoba
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Córdoba)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Córdoba
- Visit to Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
- Historic Jewish Quarter
Landmarks Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba Jewish Quarter of Córdoba - Day 7
Córdoba to Granada
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granada)
Included Activities
- Visit to authentic Spanish olive estate with olive oil tasting
- Day 8
Granada
- Meals
- Dinner (Flamenco show and tapas in local gypsy cave)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granada)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Alhambra including Lion Fountain and Nasrid Palace complex
- Flamenco show and tapas in local gypsy cave
Landmarks Alhambra - Day 9
Granada to Ronda to Seville
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seville)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Ronda
Landmarks Ronda 
- Day 10
Seville
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seville)
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Alcázar of Seville
- Visit to Seville Cathedral
- Visit to La Giralda tower
Landmarks Royal Alcázar of Seville Seville Cathedral La Giralda - Day 11
Seville to Algarve
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Algarve)
- Day 12
Algarve
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Algarve)
Included Activities
- Local boat trip through Ria Formosa National Park
Landmarks Ria Formosa National Park - Day 13
Algarve to Lisbon
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)
- Day 14
Lisbon
- Meals
- Dinner (Special dinner with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Jerónimos Monastery
- Tasting of Pastel de Nata
- Tasting of Portuguese salt cod fritters
Landmarks Jerónimos Monastery - Day 15
Lisbon to Sintra
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Park and National Palace of Pena
Optional Activities
- Lunch at leisure in Sintra
- Dinner at local restaurant in Lisbon
Landmarks Palace of Pena Serra de Sintra - Day 16
Lisbon to Coimbra to Porto - Embark Ship
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Visit to medieval city of Coimbra
- Illuminations cruise around Porto
Landmarks Coimbra 
- Day 17
Porto
- Meals
- Dinner (Cocktail reception and fado performance at Palácio da Bolsa)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Palácio da Bolsa guided tour, cocktail reception, and traditional fado performance in Arabian Hall
Optional Activities
- Explore Porto's 16th-century Old Town with scenic cable car ride and port wine tasting
- Portuguese tart (pastéis de nata) cooking class with renowned chef
- Active walking tour of Porto through medieval streets and Ribeira quarter
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa Ribeira - Day 18
Porto to Entre-os-Rios
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Optional Activities
- Visit to charming Schist village in Penafiel with traditional stone houses and narrow streets
- Winery tour and tasting at Quinta da Aveleda with wine and artisanal cheese pairing
Landmarks Quinta da Aveleda 
- Day 19
Régua
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch and wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca, with views over the Douro River and Régua)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Régua
- Visit Douro Museum
- Lunch and wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca
Optional Activities
- Hands-on tile-painting experience (azulejos) in Main Lounge
Landmarks Douro Museum Quinta da Pacheca - Day 20
Régua to Pinhão
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego including Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and local specialty Bola de Lamego
- Visit to Palácio de Mateus near Vila Real
Landmarks Lamego Palácio de Mateus - Day 21
Pinhão
- Meals
- Dinner (Captain's farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pinhão Railway Station
- Visit to local quinta
Landmarks Pinhão Railway Station - Day 22
Pocinho to Vega de Terron
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Optional Activities
- Côa Parque Museum - UNESCO World Heritage site with contemporary architecture and interactive rock art exhibitions
- Côa Archaeological Park Rock Art at Penascosa - scenic 4WD journey through almond and olive groves with Palaeolithic engravings
Landmarks Côa Museum Côa Valley Archaeological Park - Day 23
Vega de Terron to Salamanca to Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (VP Plaza España Design (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel Montera Madrid)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca Old Town including University of Salamanca and House of Shells
Landmarks Salamanca University of Salamanca House of Shells - Day 24
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast
