Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago de Compostela
You'll arrive at your hotel on your own and have the rest of the day free. Walk around Santiago de Compostela at whatever pace feels right to you. The cathedral is worth seeing, and you'll find the cobbled streets and squares in the center pretty engaging to wander through.
Optional Activities
- Explore Santiago de Compostela cathedral
- Wander cobbled streets and local squares
Landmarks Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela 
- Day 2
Santiago de Compostela to Vigo
After breakfast, you'll drive through the Rías Baixas coastal region, those dramatic landscapes people call the Spanish Fjords. There are stops at La Toja Island and O Grove where you can choose to hop on a catamaran and check out oyster and mussel farms, plus taste what they're producing. Your afternoon in Vigo is yours to spend however you like, wandering around at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Rías Baixas
Optional Activities
- Catamaran cruise to oyster and mussel farms with fresh mussel and Ribeiro wine tasting in O Grove
- Visit to Santa Tecla
Landmarks La Toja Island O Grove Santa Tecla 
- Day 3
Vigo to León
After breakfast, you'll head toward Castilla y León and arrive in León, a city loaded with artistic history. The Gothic Cathedral is there if you want to see it, and you can walk through the old town and explore on your own time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Gothic Cathedral
- Explore the old town
Landmarks León Cathedral - Day 4
León to Salamanca to Madrid
After breakfast, you're heading to Salamanca for a quick stop with free time to see the old town and check out the Plaza Mayor, which has that grand Baroque style. From there you'll continue on to Madrid.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Salamanca old town
- View Plaza Mayor
Landmarks Plaza Mayor of Salamanca 
- Day 5
Madrid to Córdoba to Seville
After breakfast, you'll travel through the La Mancha plains heading toward Córdoba. A guided tour shows you the Mosque-Cathedral and the Jewish Quarter with all its character and history. Then it's on to Seville for the next leg.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour in Córdoba including Mosque-Cathedral
- Visit to Jewish Quarter in Córdoba
Landmarks Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba Jewish Quarter of Córdoba 
- Day 6
Seville
This morning includes a guided tour covering María Luisa Park, the Plaza de España, views of Seville's Cathedral and its Giralda bell tower, plus the Santa Cruz quarter. Your afternoon is free, so you can take an optional river cruise or visit the bullring if that interests you. There's also an optional flamenco show in the evening if you want to catch that.
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Seville including María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, Cathedral exterior, Giralda bell tower, and Santa Cruz quarter
Optional Activities
- Cruise on the Guadalquivir River for panoramic views of the Gold Tower and Expo 92 site
- Visit to Maestranza bullring
- Flamenco show in the evening
Landmarks María Luisa Park Plaza de España Seville Cathedral Giralda Santa Cruz Quarter Gold Tower Maestranza Bullring - Day 7
Seville to Granada
After breakfast, you'll depart for Granada. A guided tour covers the Alhambra Palace, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Generalife Gardens. Dinner is included, and you have the option to visit the Sacromonte caves or see a traditional gypsy flamenco show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour including Alhambra Palace
- Visit to Generalife Gardens
Optional Activities
- Visit to Sacromonte caves
- Traditional gypsy flamenco show
Landmarks Alhambra Palace Generalife Gardens Sacromonte 
- Day 8
Granada to Valencia
After breakfast, you're traveling via Guadix, Baza, and Puerto Lumbreras to reach the Mediterranean coast and arrive in Valencia by late afternoon or evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Guadix Baza Puerto Lumbreras 
- Day 9
Valencia to Barcelona
After breakfast, you'll have some free time to walk around Valencia. Mid-morning you'll head out for Barcelona, getting there in the afternoon so you can settle in and maybe do a bit of exploring before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Valencia
- Day 10
Barcelona
This morning brings a guided tour of Montjuïc Park with its great views, the Olympic Ring, the Columbus Monument, and Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. Your afternoon is free to check out whatever interests you, and there's an optional night tour available if you want to see the wide avenues and lit-up fountains after dark.
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour including Montjuïc Park, Olympic Ring, Columbus Monument, and Gothic Quarter
Optional Activities
- Night tour to see city's wide avenues and illuminated fountains
Landmarks Montjuïc Park Olympic Ring Columbus Monument Gothic Quarter - Day 11
Barcelona to Zaragoza to Pamplona
After breakfast, you'll depart for Zaragoza with a short stop to see the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and some free time there. Then you'll continue on to Pamplona, which is known for the San Fermín festivities and has a historic old town worth seeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza
Landmarks Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar 
- Day 12
Pamplona to San Sebastián to Bilbao to Santander
After breakfast, you're heading to San Sebastián, one of northern Spain's more refined cities. You'll have free time to walk along La Concha Bay or through the old quarter. Later you'll stop briefly in Bilbao to see the Guggenheim Museum's striking design, then move on to Santander.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll along La Concha Bay
- Explore San Sebastián's old quarter
- View Guggenheim Museum architecture in Bilbao
Landmarks La Concha Bay Guggenheim Museum Bilbao 
- Day 13
Santander to Santillana del Mar to Covadonga to Oviedo
After breakfast, you'll travel to Santillana del Mar, a place that's been declared a National Monument because of how well its medieval character has been preserved. The drive continues through beautiful countryside to Covadonga where you'll have free time to visit the Sanctuary. From there you'll arrive in Oviedo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Santillana del Mar medieval town
- Visit Covadonga Sanctuary
Landmarks Santillana del Mar Covadonga Sanctuary 
- Day 14
Oviedo to La Coruña to Santiago de Compostela
After breakfast, you'll travel to Galicia and stop in La Coruña for a brief panoramic look at the city. Then you'll continue on to Santiago de Compostela, where your tour comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of La Coruña
