Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona
Barcelona- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien Barcelona)
- Day 2
Barcelona
Barcelona- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien Barcelona)
Included Activities
- Before-hours visit to Casa Vicens
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona including Passeig de Gràcia and Sagrada Família exterior
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks Casa Vicens Passeig de Gràcia Sagrada Família - Day 3
Barcelona to Madrid
Barcelona to Madrid- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid)
Included Activities
- Visit to Museo del Prado with exploration of extensive collection including works by Velazquez
Landmarks Museo del Prado 
- Day 4
Madrid
Madrid- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Royal Palace
- Guided tour of Buen Retiro Park
- Guided tour of Plaza Mayor
Landmarks Royal Palace of Madrid Buen Retiro Park Plaza Mayor - Day 5
Madrid to Toledo to Córdoba
Madrid to Toledo to Córdoba- Accommodation
- Hotel (Córdoba)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Toledo's narrow streets
Landmarks Toledo 
- Day 6
Córdoba
Córdoba- Accommodation
- Hotel (Córdoba)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Córdoba
- Visit to Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
- Visit to historic Jewish Quarter
Landmarks Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba Jewish Quarter of Córdoba - Day 7
Córdoba to Granada
Córdoba to Granada- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granada)
Included Activities
- Visit to authentic Spanish olive estate with olive and olive oil tasting
Landmarks Sierra Nevada - Day 8
Granada
Granada- Meals
- Dinner (Flamenco show and tapas in a local gypsy cave)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granada)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Alhambra including Lion Fountain and Nasrid Palace complex
- Flamenco show and tapas in a local gypsy cave
Landmarks Alhambra - Day 9
Granada to Ronda to Seville
Granada to Ronda to Seville- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seville)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Ronda
- Dinner in Seville
Landmarks Ronda 
- Day 10
Seville
Seville- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seville)
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Alcázar of Seville
- Visit to Seville Cathedral
- Visit to La Giralda tower
Landmarks Royal Alcázar of Seville Seville Cathedral La Giralda - Day 11
Seville to Algarve
Seville to Algarve- Accommodation
- Hotel (Algarve)
- Day 12
Algarve
Algarve- Accommodation
- Hotel (Algarve)
Included Activities
- Local boat trip to Ria Formosa National Park
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments at resort
Landmarks Ria Formosa National Park - Day 13
Algarve to Lisbon
Algarve to Lisbon- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)
- Day 14
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Dinner (Special dinner with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to World Heritage-listed Jerónimos Monastery
- Pastel de Nata tasting
- Portuguese salt cod fritters tasting
- Special dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Jerónimos Monastery - Day 15
Lisbon to Sintra
Lisbon to Sintra- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Park and National Palace of Pena
Optional Activities
- Lunch at leisure in Sintra
- Dinner at local restaurant in Lisbon
Landmarks Serra de Sintra National Palace of Pena - Day 16
Lisbon to Coimbra to Porto
Lisbon to Coimbra to Porto- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on river ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Visit to medieval city of Coimbra
- Embark on river ship in Porto
- Illuminations cruise around Porto
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks Coimbra 
- Day 17
Porto
Porto- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Palácio da Bolsa
- Cocktail reception at Palácio da Bolsa
- Traditional fado performance in the Arabian Hall
Optional Activities
- Porto Old Town exploration with scenic cable car ride and port wine tasting
- Portuguese Pastel de Nata cooking class with chef, preparation, tasting, and Portuguese port pairing
- Active walking tour of Porto through medieval streets and old harbour quarter of Ribeira
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa Porto Old Town Ribeira - Day 18
Porto to Entre-os-Rios
Porto to Entre-os-Rios- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Optional Activities
- Wander through charming Schist village in Penafiel with golden stone houses and restored narrow streets
- Winery tour and tasting at Quinta da Aveleda, a family estate crafting wines since the 1870s in the Vinho Verde region
Landmarks Douro Valley Penafiel Quinta da Aveleda - Day 19
Régua
Régua- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch and wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca with views over Douro River and Régua)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Visit to Douro Museum
- Lunch at Quinta da Pacheca with traditional wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Hands-on tile-painting experience in Main Lounge to learn traditional azulejos craft
Landmarks Douro Museum Quinta da Pacheca - Day 20
Régua to Pinhão
Régua to Pinhão- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego with visit to Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and Bola de Lamego tasting
- Visit to Palácio de Mateus near Vila Real, an 18th-century palace designed by architect Nicolau Nasoni, known from Mateus Rosé wine bottle labels
Landmarks Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Palácio de Mateus - Day 21
Pinhão
Pinhão- Meals
- Dinner (Captain's farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pinhão Railway Station
- Visit to local quinta
- Captain's farewell dinner
Landmarks Pinhão Railway Station - Day 22
Pocinho to Vega de Terron
Pocinho to Vega de Terron- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Côa Parque Museum featuring UNESCO World Heritage prehistoric rock engravings, immersive exhibitions, interactive displays, and Portugal's most extensive rock art library
- Côa Archaeological Park Rock Art at Penascosa with 4WD journey through almond and olive groves approximately six kilometres, viewing Palaeolithic engravings
Landmarks Côa Parque Museum Côa Archaeological Park Penascosa - Day 23
Vega de Terron to Salamanca to Madrid
Vega de Terron to Salamanca to Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board before disembark)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Montera Madrid)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca Old Town
- Visit to University of Salamanca
- Visit to House of Shells
Landmarks Salamanca Old Town University of Salamanca House of Shells - Day 24
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast
