Highlights of Spain & Portugal

Arrive in Barcelona

An English-speaking driver escorts you from the airport to your downtown Barcelona hotel. Later, meet your local guide for a private walking tour of the city's skyline, famous attractions, and coastline.

Park Güell and La Sagrada Familia

Optional paella experience by the sea, then a tour of La Sagrada Familia with a local guide, followed by a visit to Park Güell in the Carmel Hill neighborhood to see Gaudi's structures.

Meals: Breakfast

To Granada by Train

A six-hour rail journey from Barcelona to Granada, passing through Madrid. Transfer to the hotel in Granada, set in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near the Alhambra.

Meals: Breakfast

The Alhambra and Generalife Gardens

Tour of the Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife Gardens at the Alhambra. In the afternoon, transfer by train to Seville, about two and a half hours.

Meals: Breakfast

Seville Sightseeing/Evening Flamenco Performance

A half-day guided tour of Seville including the Real Alcazar and the Cathedral of Seville, with a climb up the Giralda bell tower. In the evening, an authentic flamenco performance with dinner on a private patio.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Seville to Madrid

A train journey of under three hours from Seville to Madrid. Optional ham, cheese, and wine tasting excursion through Madrid's taverns and markets in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast

Madrid Highlights Featuring the Royal Palace

A panoramic city tour by coach visiting Plaza Mayor, Puerta de Alcalá, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza de Cibeles, culminating in a skip-the-line tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid, including the Crown Room, Royal Chapel and Grand Staircase.

Meals: Breakfast

Madrid at Leisure

A free day in Madrid to visit the Prado Museum, Mercado San Miguel, Retiro Park, or join an optional half- or full-day tour of Toledo including St. Tome Church, St. Maria La Blanca Synagogue, the Monastery of San Juan and (full-day) Toledo Cathedral with a tapas tasting.

Meals: Breakfast

Flight to Porto/River Cruise & Wine Tasting

A direct flight from Madrid to Porto. Transfer to the hotel, then a Douro River cruise concluding at a riverside winery for a tasting.

Meals: Breakfast

Douro Valley

A full-day exploration of the Douro Valley by bus and panoramic cruise, viewing terraced vineyards and country estates. Lunch at a local establishment, followed by tastings at the Portal Wine Estate and Bonfim Wine Estate.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Porto to Lisbon by Train

A three-hour scenic rail journey from Porto to Lisbon, passing through the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park. Afternoon free to explore Lisbon's Alfama and Mouraria neighborhoods.

Meals: Breakfast

Lisbon Sightseeing/Fado Performance

An escorted sightseeing tour through Rossio and Alfama, including the Belem Tower, the Monument of Discoveries, the Jeronimos Monastery and the Coach Museum. In the evening, a Fado music performance with dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Tour Conclusion

A private transfer to Lisbon's international airport to complete the journey.

Meals: Breakfast