Iberian Grand Tour: Spain & Portugal

After breakfast, we depart for Zaragoza. You will have some free time to explore the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar. In the afternoon, we continue our journey to San Sebastian, a sought-after tourist destination and host of the International Film Festival. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Palacio de Aiete, San Sebastian, or similar.

After breakfast, embark on a panoramic tour of San Sebastian, taking in the breathtaking vista of the city from Mount Igueldo. The remainder of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Optionally, in the afternoon, you can join an excursion to the picturesque villages of Biarritz and San Juan de Luz in French territory. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Palacio de Aiete, San Sebastian, or similar.

After breakfast, we set off for Bilbao, where you'll have some free time to explore the esplanade of the Guggenheim Museum. Following this, we continue our journey to Castro Urdiales, a quintessential fishing village. Next on our itinerary is Santander, a captivating port city renowned for its numerous beaches. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Hotel Santemar, Santander, or similar.

After breakfast, we depart for Santillana del Mar, a town of immense historical and artistic significance. Explore architectural treasures like the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana. Our journey then takes us to Covadonga, where you'll have free time to visit the Sanctuary. In the afternoon, we continue to Oviedo, a city renowned for its beautiful streets and UNESCO World Heritage monuments. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Sercotel Oviedo, Oviedo, or similar.

After breakfast, we journey towards the picturesque Galician region. En route to Lugo, we stop in Mondoñedo, where you'll have some free time to explore the imposing 12th-century cathedral. We then continue to Lugo, where you can marvel at the well-preserved Roman walls. Our journey culminates in Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the focal point of Christian pilgrimage. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Hotel Santiago Plaza Affiliated by Meliá, Santiago de Compostela, or similar.

After breakfast, we embark on our journey. Our first stop is the awe-inspiring Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Next, we head to the charming fishing town of Nazaré. We then continue to Alcobaça, another UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its Gothic church and ancient Cistercian monastery. Finally, we make our way to Lisbon for your accommodation. Optionally, partake in a traditional dinner, complete with a captivating Fado performance. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Hotel Roma, Lisbon, or similar.

After breakfast, commence your journey eastward, following the historic Caliphate route. Upon arrival in Granada, you'll be captivated by the astonishing monumental surroundings. Embark on a visit to the world-renowned Alhambra and Generalife Gardens. These enchanting spaces have inspired many notable authors. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Hotel Porcel Sabica, Granada, or similar.

After breakfast, explore the luminous city of Valencia. Visit the avant-garde marvel that is the City of Arts and Sciences. In the afternoon, journey northward along the picturesque Mediterranean coast, passing through Tarragona, before arriving in Barcelona. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Hotel Catalonia Barcelona 505, Barcelona, or similar.