Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal
Day 2: Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of the Alfama district
Day 3: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Castle of São Jorge
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs
Add this in-depth excursion:
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 4: Lisbon • Évora • Seville
Travel via Évora to Seville
Take a guided tour of Évora
Visit the Chapel of Bones
Day 5: Seville
Take a guided tour of Seville
See the Plaza de España
Visit the Royal Alcázar
Visit the Seville Cathedral
Take a walking tour of Seville
With your Tour Director you will see:
- La Giralda bell tower
- Torre del Oro
- Plaza de Toros de Maestranza
Take a Flamenco dance lesson
See a Flamenco show
Day 6: Seville • Córdoba • Madrid
Travel via Córdoba to Madrid
Visit the Mezquita
Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide
Day 7: Madrid
Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal Palace
Add this in-depth excursion:
Madrid by bike
Take in the sights, sounds, and savory market aromas as you explore Madrid by bike. Together with your local guide, you’ll learn about the history of famous sites and cultural landmarks. Explore Old Town, where some of Madrid’s most beautiful architecture resides. Leave the city-center for a leisurely ride through Parque del Oeste. Head down Rio Manzanares and take in the beautiful river-side atmosphere before looping back to Plaza del Carmen.
Day 8: 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
Add this in-depth excursion:
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 9: Depart for home
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Day 9: Madrid • Barcelona
Travel by train to Barcelona
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Day 10: Barcelona
Snap a panoramic photo of Barcelona atop Montjuïc
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
Day 11: Depart for home
