1St Day (Tue.) Madrid
Meet & greet at the airport and take a private transfer to your hotel.
At 19:00, meet with your Tour Director at the hotel´s Reception Desk for a welcome meeting. You will also meet your journey's fellow travelers.
Your TD will give you all relevant details of the city and will inform of the schedule for the following day. And start your adventure!
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Accommodation at your hotel.
2Nd Day (Wed.) Madrid
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Set out for morning city discovery and enjoy one the most exciting cities in the world, Madrid. See the highlights and live the passion this city has on its DNA.
Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer.
Mapping In-Depth: Optionally, take an excursion to Toledo, capital of the Spanish Kingdom for centuries, and the center of many cultures.
In the early evening, join your fellow travelers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation at your hotel. (BD)
3Rd Day (Thu.) Madrid - La Rioja - Bilbao
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Bond for Northern Spanish territories, your first destinations Laguardia, in the heart of La Rioja, and one of the most famous Spanish wine regions. Internationally acclaimed, and among its vineyards, we will visit a traditional and family run wine cellar. Take a taste of the world-famous Rioja Reds and enjoy a local products-based light lunch.
Continue to Bilbao and time at leisure.
Accommodation at your hotel. (BL)
4Th Day (Fri.) Bilbao - San Sebastian - Bilbao
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
It's time to explore Bilbao with your local guide. The best-known landmark is the titanium-clad Guggenheim Museum, a Frank Gehry masterpiece. We also recommend a wander through the historic "Siete Calles" district. Many of the buildings were damaged after floods in the 1980s but have now been beautifully restored.
Time at leisure for you to explore the esplanade where The Guggenheim Museum. Admire this modern architectural building.
Continue to San Sebastian, one of the most famous and elegant destinations in Europe. Enjoy a traditional Pintxos lunch at San Sebastian old town´s Taverns. Time at leisure for you to marvel this gorgeous town. Discover the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach.
We then drive back to Bilbao.
Accommodation at your hotel. (BL)
5Th Day (Sat.) Bilbao - Santillana Del Mar - Covadonga - Oviedo
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Ready for Northern mountains and Atlantic sandy beaches?
Depart to Santillana del Mar, one of the most important historical artistic towns in Spain. It contains architectural treasures such as the Collegiate of Santa Ana, a Jewel of the Romanesque Architecture in Cantabria.
Continue to Covadonga, where you will have free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto where you will see the patroness of Asturias our Lady of Covadonga.
In the afternoon, departure to Oviedo, where you will see on a series of hills the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, Jewel of the pre-Romanic Asturian architecture. Free time to explore Oviedo, many of their streets are pedestrian, where you will be able to see World Heritage sites like The Cathedral, a splendid example of gothic Asturian architecture.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B)
6Th Day (Sun.) Oviedo - Mondoñedo - Lugo - Santiago De Compostela
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Bound for Galician landscapes. On the way to Lugo, take a short stop at Mondoñedo. Time at leisure to visit the 13th century Cathedral and try the delicious "Mondoñedo´s cake". Continue to Lugo. Take a stroll to explore the Roman ruins that remains like its walls, declared Patrimony of the Humanity.
We finally approach Santiago de Compostela´s holly land, declared World Heritage as it is the most important center of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain as the end of the Camino de Santiago route built during the Roman Empire.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B)
7Th Day (Mon.) Santiago De Compostela
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Stroll Santiago´s old cobble streets as you capture its historical beauty. Feel the passion at Obradoiro Square and the Cathedral (entrance not included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Mapping In-Depth: Optionally, experience a typical Gallegan dinner with Queimada. Savor a traditional Gallegan dinner in the old town of Santiago. Try octopus, the regional delicacy, and other specialties such as 'raxo', meat tacos served with potatoes. After the dinner, you´ll invoke the Gallegan spirits with a traditional queimada, a ritual which involves performing an 'esconxuro' summoning, while an alcoholic drink is prepared from a base of 'aguardiente' liquor and other ingredients.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B)
8Th Day (Tue.) Santiago De Compostela - Salamanca
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Continue to Salamanca, University City. Enjoy a city tour this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B)
9Th Day (Wed.) Salamanca - Pinhao - Porto
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We farewell Spain to discover Portuguese landscapes.
Our first stop will be at Pinhao, a beautiful little town on the Douro Riverbank and famous for their centenary cellars. Taste their wines while visiting their stunning vineyards. After the tasting experience, enjoy a local products-based lunch.
Continue to Porto. Located along the Douro River estuary in Northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European towns, and proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.
Accommodation at your hotel. (LB)
10Th Day (Thu.) Porto
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Feel the Douro River breeze while discovering Porto. Admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a Douro River Cruise.
Rest of day at leisure.
Mapping in-depth: Guimaraes:
Guimarães is one of the oldest cities in Portugal, cradle of the Portuguese nation, whose historic centre is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In this city, we will have the opportunity to learn about Portuguese history and visit, among other monuments, the Castle (Castelo de Guimarães) dating from the 10th century, and the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança. Built in the 15th century, it was the residence of the royal family. Here we will pay homage to the first king of Portugal, D. Alfonso Henriques. We can also walk through the streets of the historic centre and hear more of its secrets and tales, and visit the typical local art and craft shops.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B)
11Th Day (Fri.) Porto - Aveiro - Coimbra
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
We depart to Aveiro, known as "The Portuguese Venice". Enjoy a cruise on its beautiful canals aboard a traditional Moliceiro boat. Enjoy time at leisure and explore the town, the old Beira Mar neighborhood and the Aveiro Fish Market.
Continue to Coimbra, one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Time at leisure.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B)
12Th Day (Sat.) Coimbra - Tomar - Nazare - Obidos - Lisbon
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Today may seem long as you´ll discover several small historical towns, but distances are short and sweet. Depart to the Tomar´s Monastery, a Gothic and Manueline style masterpiece considered a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Enjoy time at leisure.
Continue to Obidos, beautiful example of Portuguese medieval walled town. Spend some time at leisure.
Continue to Lisbon, Portuguese Capital.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B)
13Th Day (Sun.) Lisbon
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Spread across seven hills and known for its decorative arts, Lisbon is one of Europe's most interesting capitals. Join a morning city sightseeing of the ancient Olissipo. Drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square & Liberty Avenue.
Afternoon is at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting "Ruas" full of color housing the genuine "tabernas".
In the early evening, join your fellow travelers and enjoy a typical Portuguese dinner visiting one of the oldest Fado venues in the city.
Accommodation at your hotel. (BD)
14Th Day (Mon.) Lisbon - Mérida - Seville
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
We farewell Lisbon and Portugal while drive back to Spain.
Our first stop will be Mérida, capital of the ancient Lusitania roman Province.
Merida, the capital of Extremadura, in western Spain, was founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC. There are still remains of the ancient city, such as the spectacular Roman Theater (entrance included). Enjoy some time at leisure.
Continue towards Seville, famous Andalusian capital, and the Spanish city of light.
Mapping in-depth: Setas de Sevilla evening experience:
Optionally, take an evening walk to see Seville at night. Walk through the Setas de Sevilla. Like the swifts that always return to fly over our skies attracted by the magic of Seville, this is how you will feel in Setas´ Viewing Platform. The footbridges, with their 360º tour, will be your flight path so that you can experience Seville from above. The starting point of your visit, the place from which to contemplate the heart of Seville´s history and decide which direction to take.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B)
15Th Day (Tue.) Seville
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Today you'll explore romantic Seville on a city tour. Visit the city's Jewish Quarter, with its labyrinth of narrow streets dating to the time of Moorish rule.
Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light.
Mapping In-Depth: Jerez de la Frontera:
Optionally, take a trip to the famous Jerez de la Frontera, the city of wine, flamenco and horses. There are few places in Spain which can lay claim to international recognition enjoyed by Jerez. Thanks to its wine, "jerez" or "sherry", the equestrian tradition, the bulls, flamenco and motor-racing, this Andalusian town's name has been known far and wide for many years. Take a Jerez sherry wine tasting and visit the famous equestrian school.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B).
16Th Day (Wed.) Seville - Córdoba - Granada
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Depart to Cordoba, a landmark of enormous heritage from a splendorous past. You´ll visit its impressive Mosque, now a Christian Cathedral, and its narrow Arabian-style streets.
Bond for Granada, most magic city in Spain, driving through endless olive oil groves.
In the early evening, join your fellow travelers to experience the most authentic Gypsy Flamenco show in Spain, including dinner. An evening not to forget.
Accommodation at your hotel. (BD)
17Th Day (Thu.) Granada
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Today´s highlight will be the visit to Alhambra Palace, most special Spanish World Heritage Site. The ornately decorated domes and archways are a testament to the brilliance of Moorish craftsmen. Located on a hilltop on the west bank of the River Darro, it also offers views across the entire city.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Mapping In-Depth: Albaicin Moorish experience.
Optionally, walk the Albaicín, a real experience through Arabian Granada. A journey from Islam to Christianity in which we show the exciting transformation of such a mythical city. Walking through the Albaicín is to explore the history of Granada, from Islam to Christianity, you will contemplate the city from its imposing viewpoints, we will see old mosques converted into churches, old palaces, artisan workshops, we will visit one of the old Moorish houses and we will have the opportunity to try the celebrated Arab pastry having tea and a sweet in a typical Granada teashop. We will finish our tour of contrasts in the Royal Chapel, a jewel of the late Gothic, built by the Catholic Monarchs.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B)
18Th Day (Fri.) Granada - Ubeda - Valencia
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
We depart today towards Ubeda, UNESCO site and most likely, Spanish Olive Oil central. Enjoy a nice walk of this historical beautiful gem and taste their unique golden Extra Virgin Olive oil on a local taste, light lunch included.
Continue to Valencia.
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19Th Day (Sat.) Valencia - Barcelona
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Today you'll explore Valencia´s old town and the exterior of the most avant-garde complex: Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias.
Continue your journey in the early afternoon towards Catalunya. Reach Barcelona, main Mediterranean Spanish city and home to world famous architect Gaudí, symbol of the Catalonian modernism.
Accommodation at your hotel. (B)
20Th Day (Sun.) Barcelona
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Begin your day in Barcelona with a city discovery. See the Barcelona Pavilion, a study in minimalism built for the 1929 International Exposition. Then explore the Sagrada Familia (entrance not included), a still-unfinished cathedral designed by Catalan architect Antoní Gaudí.
The afternoon is free to explore the city at your own pace.
In the early evening, join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation at your hotel. (BD)
21St Day (Mon.) Barcelona
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Take a private transfer to the airport.
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