Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid - Salamanca - Porto
You'll leave Madrid at 8:00 a.m. heading toward Salamanca, where you get free time to walk around the old town and check out the Baroque-style Plaza Mayor. From there, it's on to Porto for the night.
Optional Activities
- Explore Salamanca old town
- Visit Plaza Mayor in Salamanca
Landmarks Plaza Mayor 
- Day 2
Porto
Start with breakfast, then take a panoramic tour through Porto's UNESCO sites including the cathedral, Stock Exchange, and Church of Santa Clara. You'll head to a local wine cellar to sample Port wine afterwards. The rest of the day is free to walk around on your own and check out whatever interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Porto
- Visit Porto Cathedral
- Visit Stock Exchange
- Visit Church of Santa Clara
- Port wine tasting at local wine cellar
Landmarks Porto Cathedral Stock Exchange (Palácio da Bolsa) Church of Santa Clara - Day 3
Porto - Coimbra - Fátima - Lisbon
Leave Porto heading to Coimbra, where one of Europe's oldest universities sits and where fado music was born. You'll have time to wander around at your own pace. Later, travel to Fátima to see the Basilica and Sanctuary, one of the world's most significant pilgrimage sites. From there, continue on to Lisbon for the night. A traditional fado performance is available if you want to catch one in the evening.
Included Activities
- Visit Basilica and Sanctuary in Fátima
Optional Activities
- Traditional fado performance in Lisbon (evening)
Landmarks University of Coimbra Fátima Basilica Fátima Sanctuary 
- Day 4
Lisbon
After breakfast, take a panoramic tour of Lisbon hitting Park Viewpoint, Edward VII Square, Rossio Square, Liberdade Avenue, and the Madragoa District where fado music originated. Then head to Belem to see the Tower of Belém, Monument to the Discoveries, and Jerónimos Monastery. The afternoon is yours to do what you want, though there's an optional trip available to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Lisbon
- Visit Park Viewpoint
- Visit Edward VII Square
- Visit Rossio Square
- Explore Liberdade Avenue
- Visit Madragoa District
- Visit Tower of Belém
- Visit Monument to the Discoveries
- Visit Jerónimos Monastery
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril
Landmarks Tower of Belém Monument to the Discoveries Jerónimos Monastery Rossio Square Edward VII Park - Day 5
Lisbon - Mérida - Seville
After breakfast, cross into Spain and drive to Mérida, a historic city known for its Roman ruins. You'll have time to walk through the archaeological complex on your own, including the UNESCO-listed Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. Grab lunch, then head south along the Silver Route toward Andalusia, arriving in Seville by evening for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Mérida archaeological complex
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Mérida Roman Amphitheatre of Mérida 
- Day 6
Seville
Spend the day touring Seville starting with María Luisa Park and the Plaza de España. See the Cathedral's exterior and La Giralda bell tower, then wander the narrow streets and squares of the Santa Cruz Quarter. Lunch is on your own, and you can optionally take a river cruise on the Guadalquivir, visit the Maestranza bullring, or catch a flamenco show in the evening.
Included Activities
- Tour of María Luisa Park
- Visit Plaza de España
- View Cathedral exterior and La Giralda
- Explore Santa Cruz Quarter
Optional Activities
- Cruise along the Guadalquivir River for views of the Gold Tower and Expo 92 site
- Visit Maestranza bullring
- Traditional flamenco show (evening)
Landmarks Plaza de España Seville Cathedral La Giralda Santa Cruz Quarter María Luisa Park Gold Tower Real Maestranza Bullring - Day 7
Seville - Córdoba
Travel to Córdoba and take a guided walk through the Almodóvar Gate into the historic Jewish Quarter. You'll visit the Mosque-Cathedral, one of the city's main attractions. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. Dinner is included with your overnight accommodation.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Córdoba
- Explore Jewish Quarter
- Visit Mosque–Cathedral
Landmarks Almodóvar Gate Córdoba Mosque–Cathedral 
- Day 8
Córdoba - Ronda - Costa del Sol
This morning takes you along the Route of the White Villages to the hilltop town of Ronda where you have free time to wander around. Later you head to Costa del Sol for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Ronda
Landmarks Ronda 
- Day 9
Costa del Sol - Tangier - Asilah - Rabat
You'll leave Costa del Sol and cross the Strait of Gibraltar to reach Tangier. From there it's toward Rabat with a lunch break in the coastal town of Asilah. You arrive in Rabat in the afternoon.
Landmarks Strait of Gibraltar Tangier Asilah 
- Day 10
Rabat - Fes
After breakfast, head to Rabat to see the Hassan Tower with its esplanade of over 200 columns and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V guarded by soldiers on horseback in traditional dress. Continue to Fes to tour the Royal Palace with its seven ornate gates, then enter the UNESCO-listed medina of Fes el-Bali. Wander through its 785 mosques and over 2,000 alleys, checking out tanners and metalworkers, a medersa, and artisans practicing their traditional crafts. Lunch is at a traditional local restaurant before your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a traditional local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Explore Rabat
- Visit Hassan Tower
- Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Panoramic tour of Royal Palace with seven gates of Dar al-Makhzen
- Guided tour of Fes el-Bali medina
- Visit traditional guilds and artisan workshops
- Visit medersa
- Lunch in traditional local restaurant
Landmarks Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohammed V Royal Palace of Fes Fes el-Bali Bab Boujloud Es-Seffarine Square - Day 11
Fes - Chefchaouen - Tangier
Leave Fes heading to Chefchaouen, a town famous for its blue-painted streets. Walk through the narrow alleys to Outa El Hammam Square with free time to look around. Later in the day, continue on to Tangier.
Included Activities
- Explore Chefchaouen's blue-painted streets
- Visit Outa El Hammam Square
Landmarks Outa El Hammam Square - Day 12
Tangier - Costa del Sol
Your morning in Tangier is free before you board the ferry back to Spain. From there you transfer to Costa del Sol for dinner and the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 13
Costa del Sol - Granada
You'll head to Granada this morning to see the Alhambra and Generalife, the old residence of Moorish kings with beautiful gardens, fountains, and intricate details throughout. Dinner and overnight lodging are in Granada, and there's an optional evening visit to the Sacromonte caves for a traditional gypsy flamenco show.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Alhambra and Generalife
Optional Activities
- Visit caves of Sacromonte for traditional gypsy flamenco show
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Sacromonte Caves 
- Day 14
Granada - Toledo - Madrid
After your final breakfast, head to Toledo, the Imperial City with its rich history and impressive monuments. You'll have lunch and take in the panoramic view from Mirador del Valle before walking through the old town's charming streets. Then travel back to Madrid where your tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic view from Mirador del Valle
- Walking tour of Toledo's old town
Landmarks Mirador del Valle 
