DAY 1 (Tuesday) Madrid – Salamanca – Porto
Departure from our terminal at 07:30, heading towards Salamanca, one of Europe's oldest university cities, with an impressive architectural heritage.
Enjoy free time to explore the historic centre and admire the Plaza Mayor, a jewel of Spanish Baroque architecture at the heart of the city.
Continue to Porto, a charming Portuguese city on the banks of the Douro. Arrival and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 2 (Wednesday) Porto
Breakfast.
Panoramic tour of Porto, a city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we will discover its cathedral, the Stock Exchange Palace and the Church of Santa Clara.
The visit ends at a traditional wine cellar with a tasting of the renowned port wine. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the city. Accommodation.
DAY 3 (Thursday) Porto – Aveiro – Coimbra – Fátima – Lisbon
Breakfast and departure for Aveiro, known as the Portuguese Venice for its canals. Continue to Coimbra, a historic university city with its own fado tradition, where we will have free time. We then head to Fatima, with time to visit the basilica and sanctuary, before continuing to Lisbon.
Optional Fado show
In the evening, you can attend an optional fado show.
Overnight stay in Lisbon.
DAY 4 (Friday) Lisbon
Breakfast.
Panoramic tour of Lisbon, a light-filled city at the mouth of the River Tagus. Our route takes in the park viewpoint, the Eduardo VII Square, the Rossio Square and elegant Avenida da Liberdade.
Explore the neighbourhood of Madragoa, associated with the origins of fado, before continuing to Belem, where we will admire the Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Jerónimos Monastery.
Free afternoon.
Optional Sintra, Cascais and Estoril
You can join an optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril.
Overnight stay.
DAY 5 (Saturday) Lisbon – Merida – Seville
Breakfast and departure towards the Spanish border, continuing to Merida.
Free time to discover its remarkable archaeological site, including the Roman Theatre and the Amphitheatre, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch at your own expense.
Continue along the Autovía de la Plata towards Seville. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 6 (Sunday) Seville
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, enjoy a guided tour of Seville, including María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the exterior of the cathedral and Giralda, and the Santa Cruz quarter. Lunch is at your own expense, followed by free time.
Optional Guadalquivir river cruise
Cruise along the Guadalquivir and enjoy views of the Torre del Oro and the Expo 92 site.
Optional Maestranza bullring
You will also have the option to visit the Maestranza bullring.
Optional Flamenco show
In the evening, you can attend an optional flamenco dance show.
Overnight stay in Seville.
DAY 7 (Monday) Seville – Córdoba
Breakfast and departure for Cordoba.
Walking tour from the Almodóvar Gate towards the Jewish Quarter and a visit inside the impressive Mosque-Cathedral.
Free time. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 8 (Tuesday) Córdoba – Ronda – Costa del Sol
Breakfast and departure along the White Villages Route towards Ronda.
Free time in this Andalusian town before continuing to the Costa del Sol. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 9 (Wednesday) Costa del Sol – Granada
After breakfast, follow the coast towards Granada, where we will visit the monumental complex of the Alhambra and Generalife, with its gardens, fountains and arcades. The planned admission does not include the Nasrid Palaces.
Optional Zambra in Sacromonte
In the evening, an optional visit to the Sacromonte caves offers the chance to see a flamenco zambra show.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 10 (Thursday) Granada – Valencia
Breakfast and departure via Guadix, Baza and Puerto Lumbreras towards the Mediterranean coast.
Arrival in Valencia. Accommodation and the rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 11 (Friday) Valencia – Barcelona
After breakfast, enjoy free time before departing in mid-morning for Barcelona. On arrival, take a panoramic tour including Montjuïc Park, the Olympic Ring, the Columbus Monument and the Sagrada Família. Overnight stay.
DAY 12 (Saturday) Barcelona
Breakfast and a free day in Barcelona to explore independently, stroll through its streets and squares, or admire its architecture. Overnight stay.
DAY 13 (Sunday) Barcelona – Zaragoza – Pamplona
After breakfast, depart for Zaragoza. A brief stop allows free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Continue to Pamplona, known for the San Fermín festival and its old town. Overnight stay.
DAY 14 (Monday) Pamplona – San Sebastián – Bilbao – Santander
Breakfast and departure for San Sebastian. Enjoy a panoramic tour and ascend Mount Igueldo for views of La Concha Bay.
Continue to Bilbao, stopping to admire the Guggenheim Museum. Arrival in Santander. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 15 (Tuesday) Santander – Santillana del Mar – Covadonga – Oviedo
After breakfast, head to Santillana del Mar, designated a National Monument. Continue through beautiful countryside to Covadonga, with free time to visit the sanctuary. Then travel to Oviedo. Overnight stay.
DAY 16 (Wednesday) Oviedo – A Coruña – Santiago de Compostela
Breakfast and departure for Galicia. In A Coruña we will take a brief panoramic tour before continuing to Santiago de Compostela. On arrival, explore the city, including Obradoiro Square and views of its magnificent cathedral. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 17 (Thursday) Santiago de Compostela
Optional excursion · Finisterre
Breakfast. Free day in Santiago de Compostela, with the option of an excursion to Finisterre. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 18 (Friday) Santiago de Compostela – Rías Baixas – Vigo
Breakfast and departure for the Rías Baixas, with a brief stop on La Toja Island before continuing to O Grove.
Optional Catamaran trip in O Grove
An optional catamaran trip introduces oyster and mussel farming, with a tasting of mussels and Ribeiro wine.
We will continue towards Vigo, where you will have free time.
Optional Santa Tecla
From Vigo, you can join an optional visit to Santa Tecla.
Overnight stay in Vigo.
DAY 19 (Saturday) Vigo – León
After breakfast, continue to León, a city with a rich artistic heritage. Enjoy free time to visit its Gothic cathedral or explore the old town. Overnight stay.
DAY 20 (Sunday) León – Salamanca – Madrid
Breakfast and departure for Salamanca.
A brief stop allows time to enjoy the historic centre and its famous Plaza Mayor. Continue to Madrid.
Arrival and end of services.