• October 17, 2025 - Hola Madrid (2 Nights) Kick-start your epic encounter with Spain and Portugal in Europe’s highest capital city, Madrid. You have one group transfer that will take you to your hotel. Spend your day rambling along tree-lined boulevards and people-watching in the city's lively squares before joining your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner and orientation drive past some of Madrid's most iconic sites.
• October 18, 2025 - We journey south for an excursion to the hilltop city of Toledo, where we'll join our Local Specialist for a walking tour. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé, home to El Greco's most famous painting, 'The Burial of the Count of Orgaz', and visit the former synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca. This afternoon, join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the Spanish capital, which includes views of the Royal Palace, the former residence of the Spanish royal family and the Cibeles Fountain.
• October 19, 2025 - Venture to Segovia and see the Roman Aqueduct, by far the most impressive Roman structure in Spain - delivering drinking water across its impressive 160 arches to the people of Segovia in ancient times. View the Alcázar of Segovia and the city's medieval and Moorish architecture. Travel to the city of Zamora in the Castilla y León region. Your orientation tour includes views of the cathedral and the Church of Mary Magdalene.
• October 20, 2025 - Crossing the border to Portugal, join a Local Specialist today in Porto. Wander past Baroque churches and along the winding lanes that tumble down towards the Douro. See the remarkable bridges that span the river, the medieval Ribeira Quarter and the city port. Visit the Stock Exchange Palace with its splendid Arabian Hall inspired by Granada's Alhambra, before you Dive Into Culture and the centuries-old tradition of local Port production at a tasting in a Port cellar.
• October 21, 2025 - This morning, board a delightful river cruise along the Douro River. Drift away as you immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty that surrounds you. Allow the gentle breeze to caress your skin as you soak in panoramic views. Then, follow the road taken by pilgrims over the last 100 years to the Shrine at Fátima, site of a celebrated religious miracle. We arrive in colorful Lisbon later. We'll Dive Into Culture at the UNESCO-listed Hieronymite Monastery.
• October 22, 2025 - Delve into Lisbon's centuries-old seafaring heritage today. We'll see the shimmering white Monument to the Discoveries, the iconic suspension bridge spanning the River Tagus, and Belém Tower when we join a Local Specialist on a sightseeing tour of Lisbon. Next, treat your taste buds to an irresistible Nata Tarts Tasting experience. Delight in the delicate flakiness of Portugal's beloved pastry as you savor each delectable bite.
• October 23, 2025 - We travel east through Portugal’s picturesque rural landscapes of the Alentejo – the country’s cork capital and cross into Spain, journeying through the province of Huelva, renowned for its Jabugo ham, before arriving in Seville. This evening, explore the fine art of olive oil production at a *Be My Guest (*subject to availability) experience and Connect With Locals over a memorable dinner at an olive oil estate.
• October 24, 2025 - The charisma of Seville is unmistakable. Join a Local Specialist for a walking tour through the city. View the symbolic Giralda Bell Tower, see the tiled fountains, pavilions and lush palms in the Maria Luisa Park and walk through the imposing Plaza de España. Later, we’ll stroll through the historic Jewish Quarter before visiting the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world. Tonight, indulge in an unforgettable Flamenco experience during an included Flamenco lesson.
• October 25, 2025 - Multicultural Granada takes centre stage today as we visit the magnificent *Alhambra in the company of a Local Specialist * (subject to availability, per person payment for tickets will be required up front and are non-refundable). A fine example of Moorish architecture, the Alhambra complex was built during the14th century towards the end of Islamic rule in Spain. Wander the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal Summer Palace.
• October 26, 2025 - See the whitewashed troglodyte dwellings lodged in the ochre-coloured cliffs of the surrounding area. We travel to Valencia, where we'll stay overnight to view the Bullring and admire the architecture of its medieval cathedral. Embrace the city's spirit of innovation and stop to view the City of Arts and Sciences, a large-scale urban recreation centre for culture and science, designed by Santiago Calatrava. Tonight, join a local chef for a Paella Cooking Demonstration and meal.
• October 27, 2025 - Stop at Peñíscola, the 'City in the Sea', to view the ancient castle of the 'Spanish Pope', built by the Knights Templar and used in the film, 'El Cid'. We continue along the Costa Dorada to Barcelona with its whimsical Gaudí architecture. Join a Local Specialist and see the unfinished La Sagrada Família then explore the Plaça de Catalunya and pay tribute to Christopher Columbus at the monument that bears his name. Next, we venture to the iconic Park Güell, UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• October 28, 2025 - Embrace the charm of Barcelona, ramble through El Born for delicious tapas or consider joining an Optional Experience to the mountaintop monastery of Montserrat to see the shrine of the Black Madonna - affectionately known in Catalonia as La Moreneta - or spend the rest of the day exploring the city's enchanting barrios. This evening, we join our fellow travellers and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner.
• October 29, 2025 - For now it's adios to Spain at the end of a memorable holiday. You will have one group transfer to the airport.

Initial Deposit: $300.00 per person

Final Payment Date: June 09, 2025