Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid - Salamanca - Porto
You'll leave Madrid at 8:00 a.m. heading toward Salamanca, a historic university city where the afternoon is yours to explore. The old town is worth wandering through, and the Baroque Plaza Mayor is hard to miss with its impressive architecture and surrounding arcades. From there you'll continue on to Porto, Portugal, arriving later in the evening.
Optional Activities
- Explore Salamanca old town
- Visit Plaza Mayor in Salamanca
Landmarks Plaza Mayor 
- Day 2
Porto
Porto is a UNESCO World Heritage city with plenty to see along the riverside. You'll visit the Cathedral, Palacio da Bolsa, and the ornate Church of Saint Clara, then try a port wine tasting at a local cellar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Porto Cathedral
- Visit Palacio da Bolsa
- Visit Church of Saint Clara
- Port wine tasting at a local cellar
Landmarks Porto Cathedral Palacio da Bolsa Church of Saint Clara - Day 3
Porto - Coimbra - Fátima - Lisbon
This morning you travel to Coimbra, one of Europe's oldest university cities and where fado music was born. You'll have free time to check out the university and old town areas. After that, you head to Fátima, one of the world's most important pilgrimage centers. You can visit the Basilica and Sanctuary there before traveling on to Lisbon for the night. If you're interested, there's an optional traditional fado performance in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing in Lisbon
Optional Activities
- Explore Coimbra at your own pace
- Visit the Basilica in Fátima
- Visit the Sanctuary in Fátima
- Traditional fado performance in Lisbon
Landmarks Basilica of Fátima - Day 4
Lisbon
Starting with a panoramic tour of Lisbon, you'll see Park Viewpoint, Edward VII Square, Rossio Square, and Liberdade Avenue. Then you move through the Madragoa district, where fado actually originated, before heading to Belem to visit the famous Belem Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, and Jerónimos Monastery. The afternoon is free, so you can either relax or take an optional excursion to nearby Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril if you want to see more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Lisbon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril
Landmarks Belem Tower Monument to the Discoveries Jerónimos Monastery Edward VII Square Rossio Square 
- Day 5
Lisbon - Merida - Seville
You'll return to Spain this morning with a stop in Merida to see its UNESCO-listed Roman ruins at your own pace. Later, you continue south into Andalucia and arrive in Seville for dinner and the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Merida's UNESCO-listed Roman ruins
Landmarks Merida Roman Ruins - Day 6
Seville
You'll explore Seville's main attractions starting with Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España, then check out the Cathedral with its iconic Giralda bell tower. Walking through the old Jewish quarter Santa Cruz means wandering past cobbled streets and flower-filled courtyards. Several options are available if you want to do more: a river cruise on the Guadalquivir, a visit to the historic Maestranza bullring, or an evening flamenco show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing in Sevilla
Optional Activities
- Cruise along the Guadalquivir River
- Visit the Maestranza bullring
- Flamenco show in the evening
Landmarks Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España Cathedral of Seville Giralda Santa Cruz Quarter Maestranza 
- Day 7
Seville to Cordoba
After breakfast, you travel east to Cordoba. Once there, you'll walk through the atmospheric Jewish Quarter and visit the Mezquita, a former mosque that's now a cathedral. The rest of the day is open, giving you time to experience how the city blends its Moorish and Spanish heritage throughout the old streets and neighborhoods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing in Cordoba
- Mosque entrance in Cordoba
Optional Activities
- Explore the Jewish Quarter
- Visit the Mezquita
Landmarks Mezquita Jewish Quarter of Cordoba 
- Day 8
Cordoba - Ronda - Costa del Sol
You travel along the Route of the White Villages to Ronda, which sits high above a deep gorge. Free time lets you see the historic bullring and take in the views. Later, you continue to the Mediterranean coast and Costa del Sol for dinner and a relaxing evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Admire Ronda's historic bullring
- Enjoy vistas from Ronda
Landmarks Ronda 
- Day 9
Costa del Sol - Granada
You'll head inland to Granada where the main attraction is the Alhambra and its lush Generalife gardens, the summer palace of Moorish royalty. The architecture and gardens are quite beautiful with lots of water features and detailed tile work. If you're interested in flamenco, there's an optional evening visit available to the caves of Sacromonte where the dancing happens.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Entrance to the Alhambra in Granada
- Guided sightseeing in Granada
Optional Activities
- Visit the Generalife gardens
- Flamenco caves of Sacromonte
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Sacromonte 
- Day 10
Granada - Valencia
You leave Andalusia and travel northeast along the Mediterranean coast, passing through the high plateaus of Guadix and Baza. By evening you arrive in Valencia, a lively port city known for its futuristic architecture and paella traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Guadix Baza 
- Day 11
Valencia - Barcelona
The morning in Valencia is yours to enjoy before you travel to Barcelona. Once you arrive in the Catalan capital, you'll have time to explore or relax. Depending on what time you get there, a city tour might happen this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Valencia
- Afternoon city tour of Barcelona (dependent on arrival time)
- Day 12
Barcelona
Barcelona's highlights are covered this morning with panoramic views from Montjuic Hill, the Gothic Quarter's narrow lanes, and the historic Columbus Monument. The afternoon is free, so you can check out more of Gaudí's work or spend time on the city's beaches if you prefer relaxing. There's also an optional evening tour showing Barcelona's illuminated streets and fountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing in Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Explore Gaudi's masterpieces
- Relax on Barcelona's beaches
- Evening tour of Barcelona's illuminated streets and fountains
Landmarks Montjuic Hill Gothic Quarter Columbus Monument 
- Day 13
Barcelona - Zaragoza - Pamplona
You'll head north into Spain's heartland with a quick stop in Zaragoza to see the striking Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Then you continue into Basque Country, arriving in Pamplona, which has a pretty old town and is famous for the running of the bulls that happens in July.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza
- Explore Pamplona's old town
Landmarks Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar 
- Day 14
Pamplona - San Sebastian - Bilbao - Santander
This morning you visit San Sebastian, one of northern Spain's highlights with its curved La Concha beach. From there you travel to Bilbao to see the striking modern architecture of the Guggenheim Museum from outside. After that, you continue along the Cantabrian coast to Santander, where the rest of the day is yours to enjoy the beaches or seafront promenade.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit San Sebastian
- View Guggenheim Museum exterior in Bilbao
Optional Activities
- Relax on Santander beaches
- Explore Santander seafront promenade
Landmarks La Concha Beach Guggenheim Museum - Day 15
Santander - Santillana del Mar - Covadonga - Oviedo
You start with the medieval village of Santillana del Mar, a national treasure featuring stone streets and preserved heritage buildings. From there, you continue through green mountain landscapes to Covadonga, an important pilgrimage site. The day ends in Oviedo, the capital of Asturias.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Santillana del Mar medieval village
- Visit Covadonga pilgrimage site
Landmarks Santillana del Mar Covadonga 
- Day 16
Oviedo - La Coruña - Santiago de Compostela
You continue into Galicia, arriving in the Atlantic port city of La Coruña. After a short panoramic tour, you head to Santiago de Compostela, the famous pilgrimage city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of La Coruña
Landmarks La Coruña 
- Day 17
Santiago de Compostela
Today includes a city tour of this important pilgrimage center, featuring the iconic Plaza del Obradoiro and the majestic Cathedral, the spiritual and artistic heart of Santiago. The afternoon is at leisure with opportunities to join optional excursions if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Santiago de Compostela
- Visit Plaza del Obradoiro
- Visit Santiago Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions in Santiago de Compostela
Landmarks Plaza del Obradoiro Santiago Cathedral - Day 18
Santiago de Compostela - Rias Baixas - Vigo
Traveling through Galicia, you'll pass through its fjord-like estuaries with mussel farms and island-studded bays. You'll stop at La Toja Island and O Grove where there's an option for a scenic catamaran ride that includes mussel tasting and Ribeiro wine. Later you arrive in the coastal town of Vigo with an optional trip available to the hilltop ruins of Santa Tecla.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic catamaran ride with mussel tasting and Ribeiro wine at O Grove
- Trip to the hilltop ruins of Santa Tecla
Landmarks La Toja Island O Grove Santa Tecla - Day 19
Vigo - Leon
You'll depart toward the inland region of Castilla y León, arriving in León, a historic city known for its artistic heritage. Free time lets you visit the impressive Gothic cathedral if you're interested in religious architecture, or you can simply wander through the old town and see what you come across.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit the Gothic cathedral in León
- Explore León's old town
Landmarks León Cathedral 
- Day 20
Leon - Salamanca - Madrid
You head out for Salamanca with a brief stop and free time to check out the old town and its famous Baroque-style Plaza Mayor. Later, you continue to Madrid, where your tour services conclude.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Salamanca old town
- Visit Salamanca Plaza Mayor
Landmarks Plaza Mayor
