Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and get transferred to your hotel to settle in at your own pace. After a welcome meeting with your guide, you head to Plaza Mayor and La Latina in the evening. The neighborhood is packed with tapas restaurants, so you'll pick a spot that appeals to you for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurant in Plaza Mayor and La Latina neighborhood (multiple cuisine options available including Indian, Chinese, Spanish, and Middle Eastern)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor La Latina 
- Day 2
Madrid
This morning starts with a city tour covering Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. Then you'll walk through Retiro Park where you can see the lake and Palacio de Cristal. The afternoon is free to relax, and later you visit Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid, before heading back to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive city tour of central Madrid featuring Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor
- Visit to Retiro Park including the lake and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Neptuno Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 3
Madrid - Granada
You'll leave Madrid early and head south through La Mancha toward Granada. A stop in Puerto Lápice gives you a taste of Don Quixote's landscape before continuing through Despeñaperos into Andalusia. After lunch in Granada, you explore the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens with a local guide.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Saray), Hotel (Abades Nevada Palace), Hotel (Gran Hotel Luna De Granada)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive city tour of central Madrid
- Lunch in Granada
- Visit to Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens with local guide (if option selected at booking)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Royal Alcázar of Seville (alternative to Alhambra if the Alhambra visit is not possible)
Landmarks Puerto Lápice Despeñaperos Alhambra Palace Generalife Gardens Royal Alcázar of Seville 
- Day 4
Granada - Nerja - Málaga - Ronda - Seville
Leaving the Sierra Nevada behind, you travel along the Mediterranean coast where tropical fruits grow thanks to the mild climate. You stop in Nerja, a coastal town with impressive cliffs, then continue to Málaga for exploring the historic center and lunch. From there you head inland to Ronda, known for its white architecture and dramatic gorge. You arrive in Seville by late afternoon for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alcora Sevilla)
Included Activities
- Visit to Nerja
- Visit to Málaga with time for lunch and stroll through city center
- Visit to Ronda
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Sierra Nevada Tropical Coast Nerja Málaga Ronda 
- Day 5
Seville
A city tour of Seville takes you to the cathedral with its Giralda tower, the Guadalquivir River banks, and the neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana. Afterward you'll take a relaxing boat ride on the river with panoramic views. The evening is yours to potentially attend a flamenco tablao if it interests you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alcora Sevilla)
Included Activities
- City tour of Seville including cathedral with Giralda, Guadalquivir River banks, Santa Cruz neighborhood, and Triana neighborhood
- Boat ride on the Guadalquivir River with panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Attendance at popular flamenco tablao in the evening
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Giralda Guadalquivir River Santa Cruz Triana 
- Day 6
Seville - Mérida - Évora - Lisbon
You leave Seville and travel through rolling hills and pasturelands toward Extremadura. In Mérida you explore the Archaeological Ensemble with its Roman Theater and Amphitheater, then stroll through the historic center before lunch. Later you cross into Portugal and stop in Évora, another World Heritage Site with whitewashed streets and Renaissance palaces. You arrive in Lisbon by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Roma Lisboa), Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts)
Included Activities
- Visit to Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida featuring Roman Theater and Amphitheater
- Lunch and stroll through Mérida's pedestrian historic center
- Visit to Évora
Landmarks Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida Roman Theater of Mérida Amphitheater of Mérida Évora 
- Day 7
Lisbon
A sightseeing tour shows you Lisbon's seven hills, charming alleys, iconic tiles, and beautiful light. You visit the Belem neighborhood where Portuguese navigators departed in the 15th century. The afternoon is free to wander through Bairro Alto and its viewpoint at your own pace. From Restauradores Square, filled with vibrant bars and cafes, you return to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Roma Lisboa), Hotel (Vip Executive Entrecampos Conference), Hotel (Vip Executive Arts)
Included Activities
- City tour of Lisbon including seven hills, charming alleys, iconic tiles, and Atlantic light
- Visit to Belem neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Optional trip to towns of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril (4 hours, 40 EUR per person, minimum 15 people required)
Landmarks Belem Bairro Alto Restauradores Square Sintra Cascais Estoril Guincho Beach Cabo da Roca 
- Day 8
Lisbon - Cáceres - Madrid
You depart Lisbon early and cross through the Alentejo region, stopping for coffee in Estremoz with its medieval castle and cobblestone streets. After entering Spain you reach Cáceres for lunch and explore the historic center, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval and Renaissance complexes. You arrive back in Madrid by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Coffee stop in Estremoz
- Lunch in Cáceres
- Exploration of Cáceres historic center
Landmarks Alentejo Estremoz Cáceres 
- Day 9
Madrid
After breakfast your tour ends, and you'll head home with memories from your journey through Spain and Portugal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
