Age 27-35

• 1 Dinner (D)
• 15 Breakfast (B)

• Barcelona: Enjoy an included dinner at Mescladis – a non-profit that’s all about social cohesion, doing their bit to enrich coexistence, with rights and opportunities for all.
• Ibiza: You can’t visit this party gem of an island without attending a boat party. Get set to make some memories with your Contiki crew.
• Valencia: Explore Valencia’s futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, a striking complex of bold architecture, open spaces, and reflective pools. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, it’s home to science exhibits, an opera house, and Europe’s largest aquarium — and yes, the photo ops are epic.
• Toledo: This medieval city is a cultural melting pot, with a mix of Spanish, Arabic and Jewish influences. Get some pics of the Alcázar Fortress and the gothic Cathedral. 
• Granada: Probably the most Instagrammable palace that’s ever existed. Tour this Moorish marvel with an expert. 
• The Algarve: Roll out your sarong on the golden sands and take in the salty sea air and rugged scenery. And relax… 
• Lisbon: Get to grips with Portugal’s coastal capital. See all the sights, including Castelo de São Jorge, the Praca do Comércio, Rossio Sqaure and Praca da Figueira. 
• Lisbon: Take an orientation in Lisbon’s ‘museum district’. See the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and the best places to taste a pastel de nata.  

Wander fairytale Sintra to explore Quinta da Regaleira, a manor wrapped in lush gardens, grottoes, and symbolic pathways. Descend the spiraling Initiation Well and emerge through mossy tunnels into sunlit terraces.

Learn how Romanticism and Manueline flourishes shaped these dreamlike grounds, blending mysticism with Portuguese craftsmanship. Sintra’s cool mountain air and palace silhouettes make this a world apart from Lisbon’s bustle.

Share a table in a Sevillian home for dinner with locals, where conversation flows as easily as the wine. Taste home-cooked Andalusian dishes—think salmorejo, tortilla, and slow-cooked pork—prepared with family recipes.

Trade stories about neighborhood life, festivals, and flamenco culture, gaining insight into everyday Seville beyond the monuments. This intimate evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Unwind along the East Algarve’s long Atlantic strands and the lagoons of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Roll out a towel, swim the calm shallows, and wander boardwalks where salt marshes meet dunes and sea birds wheel overhead.

This coastal pause leans into Portugal’s easy rhythm—sun on your shoulders, ocean on repeat. Embrace the seaside atmosphere, sample ultra-fresh seafood, and let the day stretch to your own tempo.

Soak up Atlantic breezes in stylish Cascais, once a royal retreat, now a seaside favorite. Stroll the marina, browse cafés, and admire pastel villas facing a bright-blue bay and sail-specked horizon.

Hear how fishing roots and summer-resort glamour intersect along this Atlantic promenade. It’s an easygoing window onto Portugal’s beach culture before the pace shifts to Lisbon’s urban charms.

Get your bearings in Lisbon’s low-lying Baixa with an orientation past Praca do Comércio, wave-tipped by the Tagus, and lively Rossio Square toward Praca da Figueira. Note viewpoints toward Castelo de São Jorge crowning the Alfama hills.

Between rattling trams and azulejo-clad facades, discover where to return for fado, tinned fish bars, and creamy custard tarts. This walk foregrounds Lisbon’s seafaring soul and everyday streetlife.

Trace Portugal’s Age of Discoveries in riverside Belém, viewing the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, masterpieces of Manueline stonework carved with ropes, armillary spheres, and sea creatures.

Hear how Vasco da Gama’s voyage reshaped Lisbon and why Belém became the city’s ceremonial gateway. Get local pointers for the flakiest pastéis de nata nearby and the best spots to pause by the Tagus.

Learn the art of Valencia’s signature dish in a hands-on paella-making class. Stir saffron-scented rice, stock, and local vegetables—or seafood—over open flame, chasing that coveted socarrat crust while a cook shares regional tips.

Hear how rice cultivation shaped nearby wetlands and why Sunday paella anchors family life. Enjoy your creation with a glass in hand. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Wind through the whitewashed lanes of the Albaicín, pausing at hilltop miradors for views of the Alhambra glowing across the valley. Continue to the Capilla Real, resting place of the Catholic Monarchs, to explore Spain’s pivotal transition from Moorish to Christian rule.

Expect a rich blend of Mudejar details, Arab pastry aromas, and layered history. This guided visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Feel the raw intensity of a flamenco tablao, where guitar tremolos, palmas handclaps, and staccato footwork fill a candlelit room. Pair the performance with shared tapas and local wines in classic Andalusian style.

Learn how Roma, Moorish, and Andalusian influences forged this art of catharsis and pride. This evening experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Venture into the Andalusian countryside to walk among centuries-old trees and learn cold-press methods from growers who live the harvest cycle. Sample premium extra-virgin olive oil and discover how varietals shift flavor and aroma.

From terracotta jars to modern mills, trace the story of Spain’s liquid gold. This rural experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a guided walking tour through white-walled Barrio Santa Cruz, tracing orange-scented plazas to the outsides of the Seville Cathedral and former minaret turned bell tower, La Giralda.

Hear tales of Mudéjar artistry, Jewish quarter heritage, and the city’s Golden Age trade wealth. It’s a compact primer on Seville’s layered past. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore a neighborhood-turned open-air gallery on a resident-led street art tour that showcases murals, community stories, and creative pride reshaping public space in Cascais.

Learn how community regeneration and local artists are changing perceptions, with proceeds supporting neighborhood initiatives. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Dine beneath the arcades of Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s grand 17th-century square. Settle in for classic Castilian specialties—from croquetas to roast meats—while buskers and evening strollers animate the cobbles.

Hear how royal ceremonies, markets, and festivals shaped this emblematic space. A timeless setting pairs perfectly with a glass of Rioja. This dinner is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Kick up dust on a buggy adventure along Algarve backroads, cresting low hills to coastal lookouts where the sea-salt air fills the breeze. Navigate sandy tracks and rural lanes with an eye on the Atlantic.

It’s a playful, adrenaline-light way to see a wilder side of Portugal’s south. Expect a few splashes, wide smiles, and golden light. This activity is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join an orientation walk through central Madrid, threading from Puerta del Sol to arcaded Plaza Mayor. Get your bearings among tapas bars, tiled storefronts, and elegant boulevards while your Trip Manager points out local favorites.

Hear stories of Habsburg Madrid, royal processions, and market-day bustle as you discover where to return for churros, vermouth, or late-night energy. It’s a snapshot of the capital’s spirit in the streets where it beats strongest.

Turn up the island energy with included entry to an Ibiza hotspot, where international DJs, lasers, and dance-till-dawn energy define the scene. Step into a legendary Ibiza superclub and move to Balearic beats alongside revelers from around the world.

This is nightlife as spectacle—thundering sound, immersive light shows, and pure euphoria. Feel the island’s party heritage in full flow as you join a club night that keeps the pulse high long after midnight.

Set sail on a buzzing boat party to cruise Ibiza’s coastline, where turquoise coves and pine-draped headlands roll by to a Balearic soundtrack. Bask on deck, dive in for a swim stop, and soak up the island from the water.

As afternoon light softens, the DJ lifts the mood toward a glowing sunset over the Med. Capture sea-spray moments, cool drinks, and wide-open views—the island’s carefree spirit distilled into one floating celebration.

Explore Valencia’s futuristic showpiece, the City of Arts & Sciences, with its gleaming white curves, reflecting pools, and palm-lined promenades. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, this cultural campus reimagines the city through bold architecture.

Wander between the opera house, science museum, and Europe’s largest aquarium, snapping striking angles at every turn. Learn how this riverbed transformation bridged tradition and innovation, putting Valencia at the forefront of contemporary design.

Take in Spain’s “city of Three Cultures” with an orientation through medieval Toledo, perched high above the Tagus River. Trace narrow lanes toward the gothic Cathedral and pause for photos of the imposing Alcázar Fortress crowning the skyline.

Learn how Christian, Muslim, and Jewish traditions shaped the hilltop warren of workshops and convents. From steel-forging heritage to El Greco’s artistic legacy, Toledo’s past lives on in every stone and viewpoint.

Walk through the heart of Moorish Spain on a guided visit to the Alhambra Palace, where stucco arabesques, cedar-carved ceilings, and hushed courtyards reveal Granada’s golden age. Step into the Nasrid Palaces and the iconic Court of the Lions.

Continue to the Generalife gardens, fragrant with fountains and cypress, for sweeping views over the Albaicín. This living masterpiece illuminates centuries of artistry, geometry, and water-wise design in an arid landscape.

Contiki

Savor a community-powered feast at Mescladís, a Barcelona kitchen where great flavor meets purpose. This included dinner is your chance to meet your Trip Manager and crew over Catalan-Mediterranean plates while supporting a local social cohesion project that trains newcomers for hospitality careers.

Set in a creative urban space, Mescladís channels Barcelona’s energy into food with conscience. Learn how the project expands rights and opportunities for all as you share stories, clink glasses, and settle into the rhythm of the city.