Day 1

Travel to Porto, Portugal.

Day 2

Welcome to Porto. Brimming with history and culture, this coastal city is known for its stately bridges and port wine production. Arrive at lodging in Porto for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

Day 3

Breakfast. Guided tour of Porto highlighting the impressive Palacio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace) and Porto Ribeira, the city’s medieval old city. Visit a Port Wine cellar for a tour and tasting. Take a cruise on the Douro River for views of the city’s iconic bridges.

Day 4

Breakfast. Visit the Sanctuary of Fatima, built to commemorate the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917. Journey to Lisbon, Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. Situated where the Tagus River meets the coast, Lisbon is marked by its stunning views and long, storied history. Arrive at lodging in Lisbon for a 3-night stay. Dinner.

Day 5

Breakfast. Guided tour of Lisbon. Explore the city center with its many attractions and the city’s castle on a hill. Explore well known neighborhoods, Alfama Quarter, with its steep streets and alleys and Baixa Chiado, Lisbon’s main shopping and banking district. Visit one of Portugal’s finest museums, The Calouste Gulbenkian, featuring a wonderful range of artifacts, sculptures and paintings. Enjoy a dinner show at a famed Fado club, featuring live performances of traditional Portuguese music.

Day 6

Breakfast. Experience Pastel de Nata, an authentic Portuguese baking class and tasting. Visit Sintra, a favorite summer retreat of Portugal’s monarchs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Pena Palace, Portugal’s most stunning expression of 19th-century romanticism.

Day 7

Breakfast. Explore the charming town of Tavira, known for its beautiful beaches and historic architecture. Lunch in Tavira. Journey to Seville, a vibrant metropolis known for its magnificent architecture and passionate culture. Arrive at lodging in Seville for a 2-night stay.

Day 8

Breakfast. Take a guided horse-carriage tour of Seville. Visit the Real Alcazar de Sevilla, built in the 10th century by the Moors who ruled Seville for over 500 years; it was later expanded and renovated by the Christians after the Reconquista, and it has been the residence of Spanish royalty for centuries. Delight in Paella and other Andulsian treats in a cooking class and dinner.

Day 9

Breakfast. Visit Córdoba for a guided walking tour through the cobblestone streets of the former Jewish Quarter and Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral. Arrive at lodging in Granada for a 2-night stay.

Day 10

Breakfast. Explore Granada and visit the Alhambra Palace. Once a palace and fortress for the city's Muslim rulers, the Alhambra means ‘red fort' and is named after the red clay used in its construction in the mid-13th century. The Generalife was the country residence of the Nasrid king. The recreational courtyard and its beautiful gardens sit on the slopes of the Cerro del Sol, offering spectacular views. Enjoy a Flamenco Dinner and show.

Day 11

Breakfast. See Toledo, the former capital of Spain, a hilltop city famed for its medieval architecture and blend of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim heritage. Try your hand at traditional craftsmanship during a hands-on pottery workshop. Journey to Madrid, the vibrant Capital city of Spain. Arrive at lodging in Madrid for a 3-night stay. Dinner.

Day 12

Breakfast. Visit the Prado Museum, one of Madrid's world-class art museums.

DAY 13

Breakfast. Enjoy a day at leisure in Madrid to relax, shop or sightsee before enjoying a farewell dinner.

DAY 14

Breakfast. Flight home.

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