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Welcome to Madrid, Spain’s vibrant capital. Upon arrival at the airport, transfer to your hotel and settle in. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, or start exploring at your own pace.
Accommodation at the Meliá Castilla, Madrid, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, begin your guided tour of Madrid. Explore the historic center on foot, discovering iconic squares including Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Plaza de la Villa.
Then board your coach for a panoramic tour of the city’s landmarks. See Madrid’s oldest bridge and enjoy impressive views of the Royal Palace before continuing along Gran Vía. Visit Las Ventas Bullring, pass the Cibeles Fountain and Puerta de Alcalá, and see the famous Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
On the return journey, travel along Calle Serrano and past Atocha Station. The tour ends at the Plaza de Oriente parking area, opposite the Royal Palace.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore Madrid at your own pace. Overnight in Madrid. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Meliá Castilla, Madrid, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, travel to Salamanca, a historic university city renowned for its architectural and artistic heritage. Enjoy free time to explore its UNESCO-listed Old Town, admire its elegant buildings and soak up the lively atmosphere.
Continue across the Portuguese border to Porto, your next destination. Overnight in Porto. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Tryp Porto Centro, Porto, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, discover Porto’s UNESCO-listed historic center on a panoramic sightseeing tour. Admire Porto Cathedral, the elegant Stock Exchange Palace and the beautiful Church of Santa Clara.
Enjoy a different perspective of the city along the Douro River, then visit a renowned port wine cellar to discover the region’s winemaking heritage, with a tasting included.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore Porto at your own pace. Overnight in Porto. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Tryp Porto Centro, Porto, or similar
After breakfast, travel to Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities and renowned for its distinctive fado tradition. Enjoy free time to explore this historic city before continuing to Fátima, one of the world’s most important Catholic pilgrimage destinations.
Discover the sanctuary at Cova da Iria, where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared to three shepherd children. During your visit, take time to see the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, where Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta are buried.
In the evening, you may have the opportunity to attend the candlelight procession. Overnight in Fátima. Meals: B
Accommodation at the São José Hotel, Fátima, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, travel to the UNESCO-listed Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline architecture.
Continue to Nazaré, a picturesque fishing town on Portugal’s Atlantic coast. Enjoy free time to explore before heading to Alcobaça, renowned for its UNESCO-listed Cistercian monastery and Gothic church, with origins dating back to the 12th century.
Travel onward to Lisbon, Portugal’s vibrant capital. Overnight in Lisbon. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Roma Hotel, Lisbon, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, discover Lisbon on a morning city tour. Explore the capital’s main squares and avenues, see Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries, and admire the exterior of Jerónimos Monastery.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore Lisbon at your own pace, perhaps wandering through the narrow streets of the historic Alfama district. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Sintra, renowned for its UNESCO-listed cultural landscape, and the charming coastal town of Cascais. Overnight in Lisbon. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Roma Hotel, Lisbon, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, travel into Spain to Mérida, the capital of Extremadura. Renowned for its UNESCO-listed archaeological heritage, this historic city preserves a remarkable Roman legacy, including its theater, amphitheater and Roman bridge.
Enjoy free time to explore Mérida at your own pace before continuing to Córdoba, once the capital of the Caliphate and one of Andalusia’s great historic cities. Overnight in Córdoba. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Sercotel, Cordoba, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, discover Córdoba’s magnificent Mosque-Cathedral on a guided tour, then stroll through the narrow, winding streets of the historic Jewish Quarter.
In the afternoon, travel approximately two hours to Seville, the vibrant capital of Andalusia. Overnight in Seville. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Ilunion Alcora Sevilla, Seville, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, discover Seville’s grand monuments and iconic landmarks on a panoramic city tour. Explore the charming Santa Cruz Quarter, with its narrow streets, picturesque squares and rich literary traditions.
Visit the leafy María Luisa Park and magnificent Plaza de España, two of Seville’s most celebrated attractions.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore Seville at your own pace, sample local flavors and soak up its vibrant Andalusian atmosphere. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Ilunion Alcora Sevilla, Seville, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, travel east along the historic Caliphate Route, passing sweeping olive groves through the heart of Andalusia to Granada, the last stronghold of Moorish rule in Spain until 1492.
Visit the world-renowned Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens. Their intricate architecture, tranquil courtyards, and beautiful surroundings inspired writers including Washington Irving, author of Tales of the Alhambra.
In the evening, enjoy the option to attend a traditional Zambra flamenco show. Overnight in Granada. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Los Abades Nevada, Granada, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, travel east to Valencia, a vibrant city on Spain’s Mediterranean coast and the birthplace of paella.
Valencia is renowned for its striking City of Arts and Sciences, a contemporary architectural complex featuring the Hemisfèric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanogràfic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and settle in. Overnight in Valencia. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Hotusa Hotel, Valencia, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, discover Valencia on a morning city tour. Drive through the historic Old Town to admire its prominent buildings, then continue past the former Turia riverbed to the City of Arts and Sciences. Take in the striking exteriors of the complex’s six buildings, symbols of modern Valencia.
In the early afternoon, travel north along the Mediterranean coast toward Catalonia, passing through Tarragona, known in Roman times as Tarraco.
Arrive in Barcelona, a vibrant Mediterranean city celebrated for Antoni Gaudí’s architecture and its rich Catalan Modernist heritage. Overnight in Barcelona. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Catalonia Barcelona 505, Barcelona, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, discover Barcelona on a morning city tour. Drive along its main avenues, admiring Gaudí’s celebrated Modernist buildings, including the UNESCO-listed La Pedrera, also known as Casa Milà, and Casa Batlló.
Continue to Montjuïc Park for spectacular views over the city. Discover the Olympic Ring, a legacy of Barcelona’s 1992 Olympic Games, and see the Columbus Monument.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore Barcelona at your own pace, discover its distinctive neighborhoods, and sample its varied cuisine.
Overnight in Barcelona. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Catalonia Barcelona 505, Barcelona, or similar
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your transfer to Barcelona Airport for your departure flight, bringing your journey through Spain to a close. Meals: B