Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona
You'll arrive in Barcelona and get transferred from the airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is open for you to walk around and get oriented at your own pace. It's a good time to grab lunch somewhere, take a walk through the neighborhoods near your hotel, and settle in for the evening.
Optional Activities
- Explore Barcelona's city center and neighborhoods
- Day 2
Barcelona
After breakfast, you'll head out on a guided morning tour to see Gaudí's modernist buildings like La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. Next you'll go to Montjuïc Park to take in the views across the city. Later, you'll walk through the Sagrada Familia, and then finish with a catamaran sail along the coast where you'll get a welcome drink and local tapas with live music.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided morning city tour of Barcelona
- Visit La Pedrera and Casa Batlló
- Montjuïc Park visit for city and harbor views
- See Olympic Ring, Columbus Monument, and Olympic Port
- Sagrada Familia entrance and visit
- Catamaran cruise along Barcelona coastline with courtesy drink and local tapa
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Barcelona
Landmarks La Pedrera Casa Batlló Montjuïc Park Columbus Monument Sagrada Familia Olympic Port - Day 3
Barcelona to Madrid
You'll have breakfast at the hotel, then head to Barcelona's train station to catch the high-speed train to Madrid. Once you arrive in Madrid, a transfer takes you to your hotel to check in and rest. By evening, you'll meet your group for an authentic welcome tapas dinner to try Madrid's food scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel in Barcelona), Dinner (Welcome Tapas Dinner)
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey to Madrid (Tourist Class)
- Welcome Tapas Dinner in Madrid
- Day 4
Madrid
Breakfast comes first, then you'll go on a guided city tour seeing Madrid's historic and modern areas including the Royal Palace, famous fountains, and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium along Gran Vía. You'll stop for a traditional Madrid snack of chocolate with churros. After that, the afternoon is yours to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Madrid
- Barrio de la Morería and Hapsburgs District exploration
- Visit Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa
- Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains, and Puerta de Alcalá
- Gran Vía, Castellana, and Salamanca district tour
- Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium visit
- Chocolate with churros tasting experience
Optional Activities
- Afternoon leisure exploration of Madrid
Landmarks Royal Palace of Madrid Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Puerta de Alcalá Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - Day 5
Madrid to Porto
After breakfast, you'll drive toward Portugal with a stop in Salamanca, a UNESCO site with impressive architecture that you can walk around on your own. From there, you'll continue to Porto in northern Portugal, sitting along the Douro River estuary. Porto itself is one of Europe's oldest cities and also a UNESCO site.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Salamanca, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Salamanca 
- Day 6
Porto
Following breakfast, you'll take a guided tour of Porto's main sights including the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara Church. Then you'll get on a scenic Douro River cruise and visit the Port Wine cellars to taste some wine. In the evening, you'll head to a traditional fado show with dinner alongside your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Traditional fado show with dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto
- Cathedral visit
- Stock Exchange building visit
- Santa Clara Church visit
- Scenic Douro River cruise
- Port Wine cellars visit with wine-tasting experience
- Traditional fado show with dinner
Optional Activities
- Afternoon leisure exploration of Porto
Landmarks Porto Cathedral Stock Exchange Palace Santa Clara Church - Day 7
Porto to Coimbra
After breakfast, you'll head to Aveiro, known locally as the Venice of Portugal because of its canals. You'll ride a traditional moliceiro boat through the waterways. From there, you'll continue to Coimbra where a local guide will show you around this historic city with its old university, medieval streets, and nice riverfront areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Aveiro estuary in a traditional moliceiro
- Guided tour of Coimbra with local expert
Landmarks Aveiro Canals University of Coimbra - Day 8
Coimbra to Lisbon
You'll start with breakfast and then visit the Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO site with Gothic and Manueline architecture. Next, you'll head to the fishing town of Nazaré where you'll have time to walk around on your own. Later you'll travel to Lisbon, crossing the Tagus River to Cacilhas for a seafood dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Seafood dinner at a local restaurant in Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Batalha Monastery visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Leisure time in Nazaré
- Dinner at a local seafood restaurant in Lisbon
Landmarks Batalha Monastery Nazaré 
- Day 9
Lisbon
After breakfast, you'll take a morning city tour of Lisbon's main squares and streets like Belem Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, and Marquis of Pombal Square. In the afternoon, you'll walk through the Alfama Quarter, Lisbon's oldest district with its narrow streets, colorful buildings, and traditional tavernas. The rest of the day is yours to check out on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided morning city tour of Lisbon
- Belém Tower visit
- Jerónimos Monastery visit
- Monument to the Discoveries visit
- Marquis of Pombal Square visit
- Liberty Avenue tour
- Leisure time in Alfama Quarter
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Lisbon neighborhoods
Landmarks Belém Tower Jerónimos Monastery Monument to the Discoveries Marquis of Pombal Square Alfama Quarter - Day 10
Lisbon to Cordoba
You'll head back into Spain toward Andalusia, stopping in Mérida, a UNESCO site known for its well-preserved Roman ruins like the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. You'll have time to explore the city's history before driving on to Córdoba, which was once the capital of the Caliphate.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Stop in Mérida to explore Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre
Landmarks Mérida Roman Theatre Mérida Roman Amphitheatre - Day 11
Cordoba to Seville
You'll start with a guided visit inside Córdoba's Mosque, then wander through the Jewish Quarter's narrow streets. In the afternoon, you'll drive on to Seville, the main city of Andalusia. By evening, you'll sit down with your group for a typical Andalusian dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Typical Andalusian dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Cordoba Mosque with entrance included
- Jewish Quarter exploration
- Andalusian dinner in Seville
Landmarks Great Mosque of Cordoba Judería Quarter 
- Day 12
Seville
A guided tour takes you through Seville to see the Cathedral, one of the largest in the Catholic world, and the Santa Cruz Quarter. You'll also see Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. From there, the afternoon is free for you to explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Seville
- Cathedral visit with entrance included
- Santa Cruz Quarter exploration
- Maria Luisa Park visit
- Plaza de España visit
Optional Activities
- Afternoon leisure exploration of Seville
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Santa Cruz Quarter Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España - Day 13
Seville to Ronda
After breakfast, you'll drive through charming Andalusian villages to Jerez, known for wine and horses. You'll visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and then do a wine tasting at a local winery. Next stop is Ronda where you'll go to LA Organic to learn about olive oil production and try their oils. You'll have the rest of the day free in Ronda.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art visit
- Local winery tasting in Jerez
- LA Organic visit for olive oil production learning and tasting
Optional Activities
- Leisure time to explore Ronda
Landmarks Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art - Day 14
Ronda to Granada
You'll leave Ronda after breakfast and head to Málaga, a city with Roman and Moorish history. You'll see the Roman Theatre, the Alcazaba, and Gibralfaro Castle. Then you'll travel to Granada for a hands-on flamenco dance class, followed by dinner and a live flamenco show. Afterward, you'll head to a viewpoint for panoramic night views of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner with live flamenco show)
Included Activities
- Roman Theatre visit in Málaga
- Alcazaba visit in Málaga
- Gibralfaro Castle visit in Málaga
- Hands-on flamenco dance masterclass
- Flamenco show with dinner
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Málaga Alcazaba of Málaga Gibralfaro Castle 
- Day 15
Granada to Madrid
After breakfast, you'll explore the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens with a local guide. Then you'll travel to Madrid where you'll gather with your group for a farewell dinner to mark the end of your trip through Portugal and Spain.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Alhambra visit with entrance included
- Generalife Gardens visit with local expert
- Farewell dinner in Madrid
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Gardens - Day 16
Madrid
Following breakfast at the hotel, you'll get a private transfer to the airport for your return flight. You'll head home with memories from your journey through Portugal and Spain.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
