Portugal & Spain

We commence our journey at 8:00 a.m., heading towards the region of Extremadura. Our first stop is Trujillo, the birthplace of Spanish conquerors. Enjoy some free time exploring the monumental Plaza Mayor. We then cross the Portuguese border to reach Lisbon, the capital nestled at the mouth of the Tagus River. After settling into our accommodations, you have the option to attend a Fado show, featuring traditional Portuguese songs and music.

After breakfast, we embark on a city sightseeing tour of Lisbon. We'll visit the old Alfama Quarter, the Tower of Belem, and the Monastery of Los Jeronimos. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure or opt for an excursion to the charming towns of Sintra, Estoril, and Cascais.

Following breakfast, we depart for Fatima, a significant pilgrimage center. You'll have free time to visit the revered Shrine of Fatima. We then return to Lisbon for another restful night.

After breakfast, we depart for the Spanish border and continue to Caceres. Enjoy leisure time exploring the Plaza Mayor and the well-preserved medieval quarter, a World Heritage site. After lunch, we head south to Andalucia and arrive in Sevilla, where we'll have dinner and settle into our accommodations.

We start the day with a city sightseeing tour of Sevilla. Highlights include María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the exterior of the city's stunning Cathedral and its bell tower, Giralda, and the typical neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Optionally, you can navigate the Guadalquivir river for a panoramic view of the Gold Tower and Expo 92, or visit the Maestranza bullring. In the evening, you may choose to attend a flamenco show.

After breakfast, we depart for Cordoba. Upon arrival, we start our walking tour at the Almodovar Gate, through the Jewish Quarter, and continue to visit the famous Mosque/Cathedral. The afternoon is at your leisure to further explore this historical city. We'll have dinner and spend the night in Cordoba.

Following breakfast, we depart for the Route of the White Villages and Ronda. Enjoy some free time in Ronda before we continue to Costa del Sol, where we'll have dinner and spend the night.

After breakfast, we depart for Granada. We'll visit the spectacular group of monuments of the Alhambra and Generalife, former residence of the Moorish kings. After settling into our accommodations, you have the option to visit the caves of Sacromonte and attend a typical gypsy flamenco show.

Following breakfast, we depart via Guadix, Baza, and Puerto Lumbreras towards the Mediterranean coast and Valencia. We'll spend the night in Valencia.

After breakfast and some free time in Valencia, we depart mid-morning for Barcelona. Upon arrival, we'll settle into our accommodations and prepare for the next day's exploration.

After breakfast, we embark on a city sightseeing tour of Barcelona. We'll visit the Park of Montjuic with its spectacular views, the Olympic Ring, the monument to Columbus, and the old Gothic Quarter. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. Optionally, you can join a night tour through the city's wide avenues and lighted buildings and fountains.

Following breakfast, we depart for Zaragoza. After a short stop, we continue to San Sebastian, where we'll have dinner and spend the night.

After breakfast, we depart for Bilbao, the capital of the province of Vizcaya. We'll make a short stop to admire the Guggenheim Museum building before continuing to Santander. Enjoy some free time in Santander before dinner and overnight.

Following breakfast, we depart for Santillana del Mar, a medieval village considered a National Monument. We then travel through splendid landscapes to Covadonga, where you'll have free time to visit the Shrine. Our final stop for the day is Oviedo, where we'll have dinner and spend the night.

After breakfast, we depart for the region of Galicia. We arrive in La Coruña and embark on a short panoramic tour. In the afternoon, you have the option to join an excursion to the Rías Altas through typical villages such as Pontedeume and Betanzos. We'll have dinner and spend the night in La Coruña.

Following breakfast, we depart for Santiago de Compostela. We'll embark on a city tour of this legendary pilgrimage town, visiting the Plaza del Obradoiro and the Cathedral. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. We'll have dinner and spend the night in Santiago de Compostela.

After breakfast, we depart for the area of the Spanish Fjords (Rias Bajas), with a brief stop at La Toja Island. We then stop at O Grove, where you have the option to take a catamaran tour to see oyster and mussel farms, including a mussel and Ribeiro wine tasting. We continue to Vigo, where you'll have free time. Optionally, you can join an excursion to Santa Tecla. We'll have dinner and spend the night in Vigo.

Following breakfast, we cross the Portuguese border and arrive in Viana do Castelo, a city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Enjoy some free time to visit the old town with cobbled streets and emblazoned buildings. We then continue to Braga, known as the city of archbishops. After some free time in Braga, we depart for Porto, where we'll spend the night.

After breakfast, we embark on a panoramic tour of Porto, a World Heritage city. We'll admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, and St. Clara church. The tour concludes at a local wine cellar, where we'll enjoy a tasting of the famous 'Port wine'. We'll spend another night in Porto.

Following breakfast, we depart for Coimbra, the site of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado, the music of Portugal. Enjoy some free time in Coimbra before we have dinner and spend the night.

After breakfast, we depart for Fatima, where you'll have some free time. We then continue to Lisbon, marking the end of our memorable journey.