Madrid & Iberian Tour, 22 days

Welcome to Madrid! Upon landing at Madrid's airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring the city's vibrant streets, visiting museums, or enjoying tapas in one of the many bars. In the evening, discover Madrid's renowned gastronomy with a dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Madrid (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel, join a morning panoramic tour of Madrid. Learn about the city's medieval origins, drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs, and marvel at the Royal Palace, Cibeles, the Neptuno Fountains, and the Puerta de Alcalá. Discover contemporary Madrid with areas such as the Gran Vía, the district of Salamanca, the Plaza Castilla, and the Parque del Oeste. The afternoon is free for you to continue exploring this city at your leisure. Overnight in Madrid (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel, board a coach for a leisurely ride to Zaragoza. Enjoy some free time to stroll through the charming old streets of the city and visit the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. In the afternoon, drive northwards to San Sebastián, one of Spain's most famous tourist destinations. Overnight in San Sebastián (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a panoramic tour of San Sebastián. The tour will take you up to Mount Igueldo, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city. The rest of the day is at your leisure. In the afternoon, you may choose to visit the picturesque villages of Hondarribia and San Juan de Luz. Overnight in San Sebastián (or similar).

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel and proceed towards Bilbao. Enjoy a panoramic drive around this city before visiting the Guggenheim Museum. Proceed to the quaint little fishing village Castro Urdiales, where you'll spend some free time. Depart then to Santander, a port city renowned for its Sardinero Beach. Free time to stroll through this elegant city before spending the night at the hotel. Overnight in Santander (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel, depart to Santillana, one of the most important historical and artistic towns in Spain. Visit the Collegiate of Santa Juliana, a jewel of Cantabrian Romanesque Architecture. Continue then to Covadonga and enjoy some free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto. In the afternoon, depart to Oviedo, where you will see the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church. Then explore the city of Oviedo at your leisure. Overnight in Oviedo (or similar).

Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a drive to the Galician region. On the way to Lugo stop in Mondenedo for free time to visit its imposing 12th-century cathedral. Then, depart to the mediaeval city of Lugo. Enjoy free time to take a walk along the Roman remains that still preserves in the town's walls. Continue to Santiago de Compostela, whose ancient city is a World Heritage Site, and one of the most important monumental centers in Spain. Overnight in Santiago de Compostela (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a city tour that will acquaint you with the city's main square, called Obradoiro, and the magnificent Cathedral dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. The rest of the day is for you to spend at leisure wandering through the narrow cobblestoned streets and appreciating the city's young lively atmosphere. Overnight in Santiago de Compostela (or similar).

Indulge in a delicious breakfast at the hotel before continuing to your following destination Porto. En route you will be passing through the most charming area, Rías Bajas, well-known as the Spanish fjords. Driving along this spectacular landscape you will arrive at the island of La Toja, famous for the wellness center and rich thermal quells. After this short stop, our panoramic drive continues along the river Arosa to Portugal. Check in to your hotel in Porto and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Porto (or similar).

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel before stepping out into the UNESCO-listed city of Porto. Spend the morning enjoying a panoramic sightseeing tour of this iconic Portuguese destination. The tour takes you to some of its most iconic locations, including the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building and the Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the Cruise and discover the historic heritage by visiting one well-known Port Wine Cellar with a wine tasting included. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight in Porto (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel enjoy a free day in this magnificent city on the banks of the Douro. Overnight in Porto (or similar).

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and then depart to your next destination: Coimbra, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. After some free time wandering around the city, continue to Fatima, a world-renowned centre for the Christian Faith and a World Pilgrimage Sanctuary. Contemplate its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, the legendary place where the Virgin Mary miraculously appeared. At night, conditions permitting, you have the option to attend the procession of the candles. Overnight in Fatima (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel, hit the road and drive to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of the Gothic and Manueline styles, listed as a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue then to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré, where you'll spend some free time absorbing its quint atmosphere. Continue later to Alcobaça, yet another World Heritage site, and visit its famous 12th-century church and the tombs of Pedro and Inês de Castro. Then one last drive takes you all the way to Lisbon, where you'll check in and spend the night. Overnight in Lisbon (or similar).

Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, as Lisbon was known in Roman times. Drive through its main squares and avenues, and see renowned landmarks like the Belem Tower, the Jeronimos Monastery, and the Monument to the Discoverers. Spend the afternoon at leisure wandering through the nostalgic corners of the Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to the city castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting ruas of coloured houses and genuine tabernas playing Fado late into the night. Overnight in Lisbon (or similar).

Depart to Caceres after breakfast at the hotel in the morning. Yet another city listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO, the streets of modern Caceres seamlessly blends its ancient Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its main square and old town, which contains the famous Mediaeval Quarter. Afterwards, continue towards Cordoba, the ancient capital of the historic Caliphate of the same name. Overnight in Cordoba (or similar).

Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel before hitting the streets to join a tour of this fascinating historical city. Admire its impressive 'Mosque' – today reconverted into a Cathedral – and a great many other interesting sites. Ease your mind and spirit by strolling through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two-hour ride, reach Seville. Overnight in Seville (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel, head out on a morning panoramic tour of the city. Marvel at the second largest cathedral in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome, before continuing to explore the Santa Cruz quarter. This charming neighbourhood is a natural setting for 'Carmen' and where the myth of 'Don Juan' developed. Later visit Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure discovering exclusive views or specific flavours of this lively city. Overnight in Seville (or similar).

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel before driving east through the Caliphate road and into the heart of Andalusia. Along the way, contemplate the endless number of olive trees that flank the road to Granada and its incredible monumental environment, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Once you set foot in this historical city, visit the world-famous Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the well-known 'Tales of the Alhambra' by W. Irving. Overnight in Granada (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel, start driving towards the Mediterranean coast. After passing through Murcia, capital of the fertile region of the Segura river, turn north via Alicante, the second largest city in the region of Valencia. Once you reach Valencia, step off the coach and start discovering one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast, which is also the hometown of the world-famous and delicious paella. Make sure to find a restaurant in which to try it while staying here. Overnight in Valencia (or similar).

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel before heading out on a morning city tour of this bright and beautiful city. The tour includes a leisurely drive through the old city, during which you will get to set eyes on some of the neighbourhood's most prominent buildings. You will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia, today a lush park, all the way to the city's most avant-garde complex, the 'Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias'. Here you will be invited to admire the stunning exteriors of the six buildings that compose the complex. Early in the afternoon, it is time to get back onto the bus and depart northward, skirting the Mediterranean coast, all the way to Catalonia. On the way, you will drive by Tarragona, which in Roman times was known as Tarraco. At the end of the trip, you'll finally reach Barcelona, one of the Mediterranean's most iconic cities. Overnight in Barcelona (or similar).

After breakfast at the hotel, begin the day with a city tour of Barcelona, a city of worldwide fame that hosted the Olympic Games in 1992. Drive along its spacious avenues lined with impressive Modernist buildings, including several that were designed by Antoni Gaudí, such as La Pedrera or Casa Mila. UNESCO declared Gaudí's magical buildings a World Heritage. Continue later to Montjuïc Park, which thanks to its location on top of a hill offers fantastic views of the whole city. Later on, you will also visit the Olympic Ring, the monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Once the tour is over, you have a whole afternoon to keep on discovering this city at leisure. Head out in search of its attractive offers, fascinating sites and varied gastronomy. Overnight in Barcelona (or similar).

Enjoy one last breakfast at the hotel before saying goodbye to Barcelona and the tour. You will be transferred to the airport at the indicated time. Breakfast included.