Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
Day 2: Barcelona
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Day 3: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
Visit Sant Pau, a masterpiece of Catalan modernism and former hospital renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture
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Barcelona by bike
Feel the warm Mediterranean breeze as you explore Barcelona on a guided bicycle tour. This bicycle-friendly city has more than 75 miles of cycling lanes providing a safe, fun, and fast way to gain a deeper understanding of Barcelona’s richly diverse streets and neighborhoods. Stop along the way to learn historical details about the city’s famous sites before pedaling on to your next destination.
Day 4: Barcelona
Enjoy a walking tour and scavenger hunt of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gothic Quarter
- Barcelona Cathedral
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Montserrat
Journey northwest of Barcelona on a half-day excursion to Montserrat, a beautiful mountain range in Catalonia known for its distinctive rock formations. You'll see the Montserrat Monastery, founded in the 11th century, and learn about its role in Catalonia’s history.
Day 5: Barcelona • Zaragoza • Madrid
Travel via Zaragoza to Madrid
Visit Basílica del Pilar
Day 6: Madrid
Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal Palace
Take a flamenco dance lesson and see a show
Day 7: Madrid
Visit the Prado Museum
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
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Toledo
This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 8: Madrid • Mérida • Lisbon
Travel via Mérida to Lisbon
Visit the Mérida Roman Ruins
Tour Mérida with an expert local guide
Day 9: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Monument to the Discoveries
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
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Lisbon fado evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of heartbreak, melancholy, and the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.
Day 10: Depart for home
