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  • Spain’s Alhambra palace complex crowns a wooded hill with snow-capped peaks behind at dusk.
  • Aerial panorama of Barcelona with Sagrada Família rising at center and Mediterranean beyond.
  • Almudena Cathedral illuminated at twilight overlooking a calm square.
  • View over Toledo’s rooftops dominated by the Alcázar under a bright sky.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Méridien Barcelona)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. 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
    • View exterior of Sagrada Familia
    • Welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Casa Vicens
    Sagrada Familia
    Passeig de Gràcia
  4. Day 3

    Barcelona to Madrid

    Barcelona to Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Barcelona to Madrid
    • Visit to Museo del Prado
    Landmarks
    Museo del Prado
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Royal Palace
    • Visit to Buen Retiro Park
    • Guided tour of Plaza Mayor
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Buen Retiro Park
    Plaza Mayor
  6. Day 5

    Madrid - Toledo - Córdoba

    Madrid - Toledo - Córdoba
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Córdoba)

    Included Activities

    • Guided stroll through Toledo
    Landmarks
    Toledo
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Córdoba

    Córdoba
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Córdoba)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Córdoba
    • Visit to Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
    • Visit to Jewish Quarter
    Landmarks
    Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
    Jewish Quarter
  8. Day 7

    Córdoba to Granada

    Córdoba to Granada
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granada)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to authentic Spanish olive estate
    • Olive tasting
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Granada

    Granada
    Meals
    Dinner (Flamenco show and tapas in a local gypsy cave)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granada)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Alhambra
    • View Lion Fountain
    • Explore Nasrid Palace complex
    • Flamenco show and tapas
    Landmarks
    Alhambra
  10. Day 9

    Granada - Ronda - Seville

    Granada - Ronda - Seville
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seville)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Ronda
    Landmarks
    Ronda
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Seville

    Seville
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seville)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Royal Alcázar of Seville
    • Visit Seville Cathedral
    • Visit La Giralda tower
    Landmarks
    Royal Alcázar of Seville
    Seville Cathedral
    La Giralda
  12. Day 11

    Seville to Algarve

    Seville to Algarve
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Algarve)
  13. Day 12

    Algarve

    Algarve
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Algarve)

    Included Activities

    • Local boat trip to Ria Formosa National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatment
    Landmarks
    Ria Formosa National Park
  14. Day 13

    Algarve to Lisbon

    Algarve to Lisbon
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon or similar)
  15. Day 14

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Dinner (Special dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jerónimos Monastery
    • Pastel de Nata tasting
    • Portuguese salt cod fritters tasting
    • Special dinner
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
  16. Day 15

    Lisbon to Sintra

    Lisbon to Sintra
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Park and National Palace of Pena
    Landmarks
    Park and National Palace of Pena
  17. Day 16

    Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto

    Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to medieval city of Coimbra
    • Illuminations cruise around Porto
    Landmarks
    Coimbra
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 17

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Dinner (Cocktail reception and traditional fado performance)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Palácio da Bolsa
    • Cocktail reception
    • Traditional fado performance

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Porto's 16th-century Old Town and take a scenic cable car ride with panoramic views; port wine tasting
    • Portuguese tart cooking class - hands-on class on pastéis de nata with guidance from a renowned chef; tasting of freshly baked tarts paired with Portuguese port
    • Active walking tour of Porto through medieval streets and old harbour quarter of Ribeira
    Landmarks
    Palácio da Bolsa
  19. Day 18

    Porto to Entre-os-Rios

    Porto to Entre-os-Rios
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional village visit - Schist village in the rolling hills of Penafiel with warm golden stone houses and narrow streets
    • Winery tour and tasting at Quinta da Aveleda, a family estate in the Vinho Verde region since the 1870s; vineyard tour, wine tasting paired with artisanal cheeses
    Landmarks
    Quinta da Aveleda
  20. Day 19

    Régua

    Régua
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch and wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca with views over the Douro River and Régua)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Douro Museum
    • Lunch and wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca

    Optional Activities

    • Hands-on tile-painting experience (azulejos) in Main Lounge
    Landmarks
    Douro Museum
    Quinta da Pacheca
  21. Day 20

    Régua to Pinhão

    Régua to Pinhão
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Optional Activities

    • Lamego Tour: Guided tour of Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and sample Bola de Lamego (local specialty)
    • Visit Palácio de Mateus: Explore Casa de Mateus, historic house, chapel, and gardens in natural park
    Landmarks
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    Casa de Mateus
  22. 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
  23. 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: UNESCO World Heritage site with immersive exhibitions on prehistoric rock art and engravings
    • Côa Archaeological Park Rock Art (Penascosa): 4WD journey through almond and olive groves to view Palaeolithic engravings (approximately six kilometres)
    Landmarks
    Côa Parque Museum
    Penascosa
  24. Day 23

    Vega de Terron - Salamanca - Madrid

    Vega de Terron - Salamanca - Madrid
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Montera Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca
    • Explore Old Town of Salamanca
    Landmarks
    Salamanca Old Town
    University of Salamanca
    House of Shells
  25. Day 24

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Meals
    Breakfast

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