Iberian Tour | Guided Group Tour | 18 Days

DAY 1:                                 MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE

Depart from selected Madrid hotels at approximately 08:15am, or the bus terminal located at, Calle Ferraz 3, Madrid, at 08:00am. (Check your voucher for exact information regarding your pick up or if you need to make your way to the terminal. Please be at the terminal no later than 07:45). Depart Madrid by driving through La Mancha country to Cordoba and enjoy a city tour visiting the famous Mosque/Cathedral and Jewish Quarter. In the late afternoon proceed to Seville. Overnight Seville. (D)

DAY 2:                                 SEVILLE
Morning city sightseeing tour, including María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the exterior of the city’s stunning Cathedral and its bell tower, called Giralda and the typical neighbourhood of Santa Cruz with its streets, squares, and narrow alleys. If you wish, you can optionally navigate the Guadalquivir River, during which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Gold Tower and Expo 92 or visit to the Maestranza bullring. Overnight Seville. (B, D)

DAY 3:                                 SEVILLE – GRANADA
After breakfast depart Seville for Granada. Sightseeing tour visiting the impressive Alhambra, a world heritage site, and the beautiful gardens of the Generalife. Overnight Granada. (B, D)

*Note: If the Patronato of the Alhambra and Generalife do not grant tickets for participants to visit the Alhambra and Generalife, a tour of the city of Granada will be provided instead. Visit to the Palace of Carlos V, the Archaeological Museum, Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, Royal Chapel, and a walk through the city Alcaiceria (silk market) and the Cathedral Square.

DAY 4:                                 GRANADA – VALENCIA
Depart Granada via Guadix, Baza and Puerto Lumbreras towards the Mediterranean coast and arrive in Valencia. Overnight Valencia. (B)

DAY 5:                                 VALENCIA – BARCELONA

Morning is free to explore Valencia at leisure. Mid-morning, depart for Barcelona. Overnight Barcelona. (B)

*Note, for logistical reasons, the sightseeing tour of Barcelona may be performed in the afternoon upon arrival instead of the morning of day 6.

DAY 6:                                 BARCELONA

After breakfast enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Barcelona visiting the Park of Montjuic with spectacular views, Olympic Ring, monument of Columbus and the old Gothic Quarter. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight Barcelona. (B)

DAY 7:                                BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – PAMPLONA

Breakfast before departing for Zaragoza, with a short stop to visit the Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, patroness of the Hispanic world. Continue to Pamplona, famous for the San Fermín festival and its picturesque old town. Dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)

**Note, departures in 2026: JUL 6, will stay overnight in a city near Pamplona instead of Pamplona.

DAY 8:                                 PAMPLONA – SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – SANTANDER

Breakfast at your hotel. Depart for San Sebastian, one of the most elegant cities in Northern Spain. Free time to stroll along La Concha Bay or enjoy the old town. Continue to Bilbao, the capital of the province of Biscay, with a brief stop to admire the avant-garde Guggenheim Museum building. The journey then continues to Santander for dinner and an overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 9:                                 SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO

After breakfast, depart to Santillana del Mar, a medieval village considered a National Monument. Travel to Covadonga with free time to visit the Shrine. Continue to Oviedo. Overnight Oviedo. (B, D)

DAY 10:                              OVIEDO – LA CORUNA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Breakfast at your hotel. Depart for Galicia, arriving in the elegant coastal city of La Coruña, where you’ll enjoy a brief panoramic tour. Continue to Santiago de Compostela, one of the world’s most revered pilgrimage destinations. On arrival, take a guided city tour featuring the iconic Plaza del Obradoiro and the magnificent Cathedral-both the spiritual and artistic heart of Santiago. Dinner and accommodations. (B, D)

DAY 11:                              SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Breakfast at your hotel. Free day with the possibility of joining one of our optional excursions. Dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 12:                              SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – VIGO
After breakfast, departure for the area of the Spanish Fjords (Rias Bajas), through splendid landscapes: with a brief stop at La Toja Island. Stop at O Grove to take an optional tour on a catamaran and see an oyster and mussel farm, which includes mussel and Ribeiro wine tasting. Continuation to Vigo with free time. Overnight Vigo. (B, D)

DAY 13:                              VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA – PORTO

Cross the Portuguese border and arrive at Viana do Castelo, a city located between the mouth of the Miño River and Porto. Free time to visit the Old Town with its cobbled streets and emblazoned buildings. Continue to Braga known as the city of the archbishops and the third most populated city in Portugal. After some free time, depart for Porto, considered a World Heritage city. Overnight Porto. (B)

DAY 14:                              PORTO

Panoramic tour of Porto to admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange Building, and Santa Clara Church. Visit a local wine cellar to taste the famous Port wine. Overnight Porto. (B)

DAY 15:                              PORTO – COIMBRA

After breakfast, depart for Coimbra, site of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado, the music of Portugal. Lunch and time at leisure. Overnight Coimbra. (B, L)

DAY 16:                              COIMBRA – FATIMA – LISBON

After breakfast, travel to Fatima, an important pilgrimage centre. Free time to visit the Shrine and afterwards continue to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal located at the mouth of the Tagus River. Overnight Lisbon. (B)

DAY 17:                              LISBON

Morning panoramic sightseeing tour of this beautiful city, located at the mouth of the Tagus River: Edward VII Park’s hilltop viewpoint, Rossio Square, Liberdade Avenue, Madragoa District (where Fado, the traditional Portugues music was born). We will continue to the Belem District, with its famous Tower, Monument to the Navigators, and Los Jeronimos Monastery. Free afternoon. Overnight Lisbon. (B)

DAY 18:                              LISBON – MERIDA – MADRID

Breakfast. Departure towards the Spanish border to arrive in Mérida. Free time to explore its impressive archaeological complex, featuring the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre, both declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Lunch at leisure. Afterwards, we continue our journey to Madrid. End of our services upon arrival into Madrid city centre. No hotel drop off. You will need to make your own way to the hotel. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

SEVILLE: Exe Sevilla Macarena

GRANADA: Abades Nevada Palace Hotel

VALENCIA: Eurostars Acteon

BARCELONA: Catalonia Barcelona 505 Hotel or Alexandre FrontAir Congres sor Gran Hotel Verdi, or Catalonia Sabadell

PAMPLONA: NH Pamplona Iruña Park

**Note, departures in 2026: JUL 6, will stay overnight in a city near Pamplona instead of Pamplona.

SANTANDER: Santemar Hotel

OVIEDO: Iberik Santo Sunday Plaza

SANTIAGO: Oca Puerta Del Camino

VIGO: Hesperia Vigo Hotel or Eurostars Mar de Vigo, or Los Galeones Affiliated by Meliá

PORTO: Rubens Hotels Gaía, or Oca Oriental Porto, or Jam Porto Hotel

COIMBRA: Coimbra Aeminium Affiliated By Meliá

LISBON: Lutecia Smart Design Hotel

INCLUDES:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 17 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Touring with Multilingual speaking guide
• Sightseeing tour with local guide in Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Barcelona, Santiago, Porto, and Lisbon
• Visit to a wine cellar with a tasting of Porto wine
• Entrance fees and local taxes

THINGS TO NOTE:

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
• Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m. Service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.
• Itinerary is subject to change at any time without notice.
• Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• Due to special events, tours may stay in a city that is different to what is mentioned on the itinerary.
• In the unusual event that group number is less than 12 people, the Tour Operator reserves the right to operate the tour by minibus or private car with an expert bilingual driver. Local visits to monumental cities will be by official local guides.