Best of Spain & Portugal - 16 Days

Welcome to Madrid, one of Europe's most dynamic capital cities. Upon arrival at Madrid airport, you'll be transferred to your first-class hotel. In the evening, embark on an 'Illuminated Madrid' drive, culminating at the historical Plaza Mayor. Here, you'll find some of the city's most traditional restaurants and taverns serving delicious 'tapas'. Enjoy a tapas dinner if you've opted for the premium package. Return to your hotel at your convenience for overnight stay.

After a buffet breakfast, join an escorted sightseeing tour to discover Madrid's most outstanding attractions, including the Puerta del Sol, Alcala Gate, and Plaza de España. Spend your afternoon exploring Madrid's famous Art Museums or opt for a tour to the former capital city of Toledo. Here, you'll stroll through narrow cobblestone streets, visit the magnificent Gothic cathedral, and admire El Greco's masterpiece painting in St. Tome Church. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart for the magnificent medieval city of Segovia. Marvel at the 2000-year-old Roman aqueduct and the impressive Alcazar Castle. Pause in Avila to admire the perfectly preserved 11th-century city walls before continuing to the charming old university city of Salamanca. Enjoy an afternoon city tour and a walk through the lively main plaza. If you've opted for the premium package, a dinner is included. Overnight stay in Salamanca.

After breakfast, depart for the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the old city and its stunning cathedral. If you've opted for the premium package, a dinner is included. Overnight stay in Santiago de Compostela.

After breakfast, depart for Aveiro, known as the 'city of canals' and the 'Venice of Portugal'. Continue to Fatima, one of the pilgrimage centers of Christianity. Enjoy some free time to visit the basilica and have lunch. If you've opted for the premium package, lunch is included. Continue to Lisbon. In the evening, you have an optional opportunity to listen to the hauntingly beautiful Fado music while enjoying a delicious dinner. If you've opted for the premium package, the Fado show and dinner are included. Overnight stay in Lisbon.

After breakfast, embark on a morning tour of Lisbon, overlooking the Tagus River. Admire its splendid avenues and monuments like the Tower of Belem and the Jeronimos Monastery. Spend your afternoon at leisure. We highly recommend visiting the charming villages of Sintra and Cascais. If you've opted for the premium package, this tour is included. Overnight stay in Lisbon.

After breakfast, depart for the Spanish border. Pause in Merida to admire the impressive Roman Amphitheatre archaeological site. If you've opted for the premium package, lunch is included. Continue to Seville for overnight stay.

After breakfast, embark on a tour to explore Seville, Spain's third-largest city. Visit the Tower of Gold, Maria Luisa Park, Santa Cruz Quarter, and the huge cathedral with its Giralda Tower. Enjoy some free time for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, you're free to continue exploring or shopping. In the evening, an optional Flamenco Show is suggested. If you've opted for the premium package, the Flamenco Show is included. Overnight stay in Seville.

After breakfast, depart for Cordoba. Visit the famous Mosque-Cathedral. Enjoy some free time for lunch before continuing to Granada for overnight stay.

After breakfast, enjoy an escorted tour of the magnificent Alhambra and the verdant Gardens of the Generalife. In the afternoon, depart for the east coast of Spain, arriving in Valencia for overnight stay.

After breakfast, enjoy a morning city tour of Valencia, including the new area of Museums. In the early afternoon, continue north to Barcelona, one of Europe's most cosmopolitan cities. In the evening, dine at the Pueblo Español, featuring architectural replicas from all of Spain's regions. If you've opted for the premium package, dinner is included. Overnight stay in Barcelona.

After breakfast, enjoy an escorted tour of one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Visit the ancient Gothic Quarter, admire the exterior of Gaudi's masterwork, the Basilica of the Sacred Family (Sagrada Familia), and continue to Montjuich Hill to enjoy a spectacular view of Barcelona and its port area. Enjoy some free time for lunch, perhaps in the Olympic Port area. If you've opted for the premium package, lunch is included. Spend your afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay in Barcelona.

After breakfast, depart for Zaragoza for a brief stop. Continue to Madrid. Enjoy some free time in Madrid. Overnight stay in Madrid.