Day 1 - Thursday, 11/2/2023 - Fly to Portugal
Home Pick-up and overnight flight to Portugal.

Day 2 - Friday, 11/3/2023 - Arrive Portugal
Arrive in Lisbon and meet your Tour Manager. The capital of Portugal has experienced a renaissance in recent years with a thriving contemporary culture. Lisbon enchants travelers with its white bleached limestone buildings, intimate alleyways and an easy-going charm.

Day 3 - Saturday, 11/4/2023 - Lisbon / Free Time
Today enjoy a Lisbon City Tour featuring the Moorish Alfama Quarter, Jeronimo’s Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Monument to the Discoveries. Visit the Belem Tower, another UNESCO World Heritage site. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. This evening experience an entertaining Fado Show & Welcome Dinner featuring traditional melancholy music with instruments like guitars and mandolins accompanied by singing poetic lyrics. The word Fado translates to Fate and the music’s roots trace to the early 1800’s. - Breakfast - Dinner

Day 4 - Sunday, 11/5/2023 - Evora / To Seville
This morning travel east to visit Evora, Portugal, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a Roman Temple and a well-preserved old town center partially enclosed by medieval walls. Enjoy the scenery as you journey south into Spain. Later, arrive in wonderful Seville for a two night stay. - Breakfast

Day 5 - Monday, 11/6/2023 - Seville
On your Seville City Tour visit the Plaza de España in Maria Luisa Park. Then stroll through the fashionable Santa Cruz Quarter. See the well-preserved Alcazar, a Moorish fantasy in stone, set in richly scented gardens. Visit the massive Seville Cathedral, burial place of Christopher Columbus and enriched with the spoils of the New World. Perhaps you may wish to walk the ramps of the Giralda Tower, the former minaret of the Great Mosque to enjoy panoramic views over the city. This evening enjoy Spain’s fiery passion as you experience a Flamenco Show & Dinner including wine. - Breakfast - Dinner

Day 6 - Tuesday, 11/7/2023 - Granada
Travel to Granada and enjoy a City Tour. The highlight will inevitably be the Alhambra Palace & Generalife, a series of palaces and gardens built under the Nazari Dynasty in the 14th century. - Breakfast

Day 7 - Wednesday, 11/8/2023 - Toledo / To Madrid
Today travel north to medieval Toledo, the capital of Spain until 1560. Toledo was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its extensive cultural and monumental heritage and historical coexistence of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish cultures. Visit Toledo Cathedral, one of the three 13th-c. High Gothic cathedrals in Spain. Later arrive in Madrid, one of Europe’s great cities and a center of art, finance, culture, and history. - Breakfast

Day 8 - Thursday, 11/9/2023 - Madrid
The capital of Spain since 1561, Madrid is a perfect blend of modern and old world. This monring enjoy a Madrid city tour including Puerta del sol, Plaza Espana, Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, Paseo de Castellana, and a visit to the Royal Palace. The afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner featuring a traditional Spanish meal & wine at a local restaurant to experience more of the culture. - Breakfast - Dinner

Day 9 - Friday, 11/10/2023 - Fly Home / Optional Barcelona
Transfer to the airport and fly home, or continue on to Barcelona on the optional extension.

If you chose the extension, board the High Speed AVE Train from Madrid to Barcelona. Arrive in Barcelona, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, located on the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy a Barcelona City Tour. See Las Ramblas Boulevard, Casa Mila, designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, Columbus Monument, and Parc Montjuic. Continue to see Gaudi’s unfinished La Sagrada Famiglia Cathedral, the symbol of Barcelona. This evening is on your own. - Breakfast

Day 10 - Saturday, 11/11/2023 - Optional Barcelona
Today is at leisure to experience Barcelona. Perhaps visit a museum, explore Gaudi’s famous Parc Guell and/or enjoy a paella meal. An optional tour will be available to visit the Montserrat Monastery. - Breakfast

Day 11 - Sunday, 11/12/2023 - Fly Home
Fly home filled with wonderful memories of Spain & Portugal. - Breakfast