20-Day Tour from Madrid: Iberian Tour

We kick off our tour from Madrid, heading towards Zaragoza. Here, you'll have free time to explore the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar and wander through the city's old streets. In the afternoon, we continue to San Sebastian, a city renowned for its International Film Festival. Enjoy a panoramic city tour, taking in the stunning views of the bay and the beautiful La Concha beach. Overnight stay at the Palacio de Aiete or similar.

After breakfast, we embark on a panoramic tour of San Sebastian, visiting Mount Igueldo for a breathtaking view of the city. The rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure. In the afternoon, you have the option to visit the charming villages of Hondarribia and San Juan de Luz in French territory. Overnight stay at the Palacio de Aiete or similar.

We depart for Bilbao, where you'll have some free time to admire the modern architecture of the Guggenheim Museum. We then continue to Castro Urdiales, a charming fishing village where you can enjoy some free time. Our final stop for the day is Santander, a port city nestled between the sea and the mountains, known for its beautiful beaches. Overnight stay at the Santemar or similar.

We start the day by heading to Santillana del Mar, a town rich in historical and artistic value, where you can visit the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana. We then continue to Covadonga for a visit to the Sanctuary and the grotto with the image of the Virgin. In the afternoon, we depart for Oviedo, a city known for its beautiful streets and World Heritage monuments. Overnight stay at the AC Oviedo Forum, Exe Oviedo or similar.

We depart for the Galician region, stopping in Mondoñedo for a visit to the imposing 12th-century cathedral. We then continue to Lugo, where you can explore its Roman walls, a World Heritage Site. Our final destination for the day is Santiago de Compostela, an important center of Christian pilgrimage and a World Heritage Site. Overnight stay at the Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar.

After breakfast, we embark on a city tour of Santiago de Compostela, visiting the Plaza del Obradoiro and its Cathedral, dedicated to the Apostle Santiago el Mayor. The rest of the day is yours to explore this city's university and student atmosphere. Overnight stay at the Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar.

We depart for the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style and a World Heritage Site. We then continue to the picturesque fishing village of Nazaré for some free time. Our next stop is Alcobaça, where you can visit its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery. Our final destination for the day is Lisbon. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, we embark on an impressive tour of Cordoba's Mosque and other sites, strolling through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, we take a short ride to Seville. Overnight stay at the Catalonia Santa Justa or similar.

We drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of Andalusia, observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada. Visit the world-famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens. In the evening, enjoy a dinner at the hotel and the option to attend a Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. Overnight stay at the Los Ángeles or similar.

After breakfast, we embark on a morning city tour of Valencia, driving through the old city and then past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex, Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. In the early afternoon, we depart northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Our final destination for the day is Barcelona. Overnight stay at the Catalonia Barcelona 505 or similar.

After breakfast, we embark on a morning city tour of Barcelona, driving along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudi such as La Pedrera, Casa Mila, and others. We'll visit the Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus, and the Olympic Port. The afternoon is yours to continue exploring this city full of attractive offers and exquisite and varied gastronomy. Overnight stay at the Catalonia Barcelona 505 or similar.