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• 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.  
• Bilbao: Home to world famous art museums and architecture that’s grander than grand. Today you’ll have plenty of time to explore Bilbao, taking in the mountains and the skyscrapers.
• San Sebastián: Where better to admire the sunset than on the beautiful beaches of San Sebastián? This resort town is known for its fantastic food too – so make sure you’re hungry!

Venture into the countryside to tour a 19th-century vineyard at Quinta do Sanguinhal. Peek into stone presses and barrel rooms before sampling regional wines that showcase Portugal’s native grapes.

Guides share the estate’s family story and sustainable practices as you stroll vine rows and historic cellars. Swirl and sip whites and reds with notes shaped by Atlantic breezes and sun-warmed slopes.

Drive into the Andalusian countryside to visit an olive grove and learn how fruit becomes liquid gold. Sample varietals in a guided extra-virgin olive oil tasting, from grassy to peppery notes.

See (or hear about) a traditional almazara mill and modern presses, and grasp why olive culture shapes local cuisine and landscapes. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Pull up a chair for dinner with locals in Seville. Share home-cooked Andalusian dishes—perhaps salmorejo, seasonal tapas and a sweet finish—while trading stories about daily life and traditions.

It’s an authentic window into Sevillano culture: hospitality, conversation and flavors passed down through generations. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Trace Portugal’s Age of Discoveries in riverside Belém, passing the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower. Learn where to sample a pastel de nata as you explore leafy promenades and monumental plazas.

Hear how Manueline flourishes—ropes, armillary spheres and nautical motifs—celebrate maritime prowess. From the monastery’s cloisters to the wind-brushed waterfront, Belém pairs heritage with irresistible sweets.

Pause at the Spanish-Portuguese frontier to walk the medieval walls of Ciudad Rodrigo. Explore gateways, battlements and a hilltop citadel that has watched over traders and armies for centuries.

From Roman roots to Napoleonic sieges, the town’s layers reveal frontier life in stone and iron. Narrow lanes, sun-warmed plazas and cathedral towers create a compact, atmospheric stop rich in borderland history.

As dusk falls, stroll into Plaza Mayor, Salamanca’s baroque living room, and the storied courts of the University of Salamanca. See facades glow with the city’s famed golden sandstone.

Hear quick tips on tapas streets and hidden courtyards while admiring plateresque detail and chalkboard-scribbled menus. This graceful introduction helps you navigate Spain’s scholarly showpiece with ease.

Stretch your legs in Burgos, pausing at the UNESCO-listed Burgos Cathedral with its lace-like spires. Wander to the Plaza Mayor to watch local life drift by beneath colorful facades.

Founded on the Camino de Santiago, Burgos blends medieval power with mercantile grace. Take a moment to pause for photos and reflection amid Gothic stonework and lively Castilian streets.

Explore Pamplona’s medieval ramparts and squares on an easy orientation. From café-lined Plaza del Castillo to Estafeta Street, trace the famous Running of the Bulls route through the Old Town.

Stories of Hemingway and San Fermín traditions animate the sandstone streets. You’ll finish with a solid sense of where to pintxo-hop, people-watch and savor Navarrese character.

Follow the Nervión on a relaxed riverside walk to the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Admire Frank Gehry’s titanium curves catching the Basque light and playful outdoor sculptures.

Learn how shipyards gave way to culture, transforming the city’s identity. Whether you photograph the gleaming skin or step inside on your own time, Bilbao’s fusion of industry and art is unmistakable.

Walk the crescent of La Concha Bay, where elegant promenades meet pearl-colored sand and green headlands. In the Old Town, slip into bustling bars for pintxos—bite-size artistry on bread—paired with txakoli.

The city’s Belle Époque charm hums through colonnades and cafés. Linger for sunset over the bay, when silhouettes sharpen and the evening’s gastronomic circuit begins.

Roam Zaragoza’s casco histórico, from the Ebro riverfront to the domes of Basilica del Pilar. Admire baroque grandeur and nearby Mudejar facades that fuse Islamic and Christian artistry.

Slip into a café for thick hot chocolate and churros, or browse arcades for local treats. Between river breezes and grand squares, Aragón’s capital reveals its easygoing rhythm and layered history.

Learn to cook authentic paella with a local chef in the dish’s birthplace. Toast the rice, layer saffron-tinted stock and vegetables or seafood, and master the prized socarrat crust in a wide paella pan.

Hear how Albufera wetlands nurtured rice cultivation and why Sunday paella is a Valencian ritual. Celebrate with a shared meal and local wine—regional flavors at their freshest. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Dine on Plaza Mayor, the city’s 17th-century stage framed by ochre facades and graceful arcades. Settle under the arcades’ lamplight for Castilian classics and a glass of Rioja as street life drifts by.

Stories of markets, bullfights and royal ceremonies linger in the square’s cobbles. It’s a mood-setting Madrid evening—convivial, historic, and tailor-made for people-watching. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Wind through the Albaicín Moorish quarter, a maze of whitewashed lanes and jasmine patios leading to the Mirador de San Nicolás for Alhambra views. Continue to the Capilla Real, resting place of the Catholic Monarchs.

From Nasrid fountains to Renaissance tombs, Granada’s layered soul comes into focus. Architecture, empire and everyday life meet at eye level. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Settle into an intimate venue for a flamenco performance where guitar, palmas and fierce heelwork ignite the room. Share Andalusian bites—jamón, olives, tortilla—between sets.

Born from Roma, Moorish and Andalusian roots, flamenco is pure emotion in motion. Close-up staging reveals the dancer’s footwork and the singer’s raw duende. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a guided walking tour past the Giralda and Seville Cathedral and through the jasmine-scented lanes of Barrio Santa Cruz. Hear how the Royal Alcázar bridges Moorish and Mudéjar artistry.

Film buffs may recognize palace gardens from screen fame, while history lovers find centuries of trade, faith and craftsmanship woven into every arch. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Discover a neighborhood reinventing itself through murals on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. Join residents for a guided street art tour that reveals the stories, challenges and pride behind the open-air gallery.

From bold colors to social messages, each wall speaks to community identity and hope. Your visit supports local initiatives and cultural dialogue. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Eat your way through Porto as you sample regional bites—from bolinhos de bacalhau to creamy cheeses—paired with local pours. Browse time-honored shops and lively markets like Mercado do Bolhão.

Guides unpack the city’s layered palate, from Atlantic seafood to port wine traditions across the Douro. Come hungry; leave with new favorites. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Slip into an intimate tavern for a traditional fado performance. Voices rise over the haunting guitarra as candles flicker and conversation hushes.

Born in Lisbon’s alleys and nurtured in northern cities too, fado channels longing, love and the sea. It’s an evocative cultural evening best savored slowly. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Dive deeper into Salamanca with a guided stroll to the Old and New Cathedrals, the Plateresque university facade and the shell-studded Casa de las Conchas.

Decode symbols tucked into stone—astronomers, frogs, saints—and trace student life across seven centuries. It’s an elegant masterclass in art and academia. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cap your journey with a flamenco dinner show. Dancers stamp and whirl as guitar and palmas drive the rhythm; plates of tapas circulate between sets in an atmospheric tablao.

Though rooted in Andalusia, Barcelona’s stages showcase top talent and dramatic staging. It’s a fiery, heartfelt finale to your Iberian travels. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Embrace the island after dark and dance into the night at a signature Ibiza club. Expect cutting-edge sound, immersive light shows and world-class DJs powering the dance floor into the early hours.

This is the heartbeat of the Balearics—an island’s legendary club scene where global trends are born, summer anthems debut, and every beat bounces between friends old and new. Dress to move, hydrate, and let the music take over.

Explore the City of Arts & Sciences, Valencia’s futuristic complex by Santiago Calatrava. Wander reflective pools and gleaming white curves framing the Hemisfèric, the science museum and the Palau de les Arts—an icon of modern Mediterranean design.

Capture striking angles and open plazas, then admire Oceanogràfic—Europe’s largest aquarium—from the outside or step inside in your free time. Architecture, light and water combine to create a photogenic, forward-looking cityscape.

Join an orientation walk through central Madrid to the Puerta del Sol and arcaded Plaza Mayor. Trace elegant boulevards and lively squares, getting your bearings amid cafés, street performers and classic storefronts.

Hear quick-hit tips for tapas hopping and cultural must-sees as you step into the city’s Habsburg core. This snapshot of Madrid’s history and rhythm sets you up to explore confidently, from regal facades to intimate tabernas.

Survey the hilltop city of Toledo, encircled by the Tagus River, on an orientation stopping for views of the Alcázar Fortress and Gothic Cathedral. Navigate cobbled lanes where religions and cultures once intertwined.

Known as the “City of Three Cultures,” Toledo reveals a living tapestry of Christian, Muslim and Jewish heritage. From sword-makers to El Greco’s legacy, every corner holds stories carved in stone and shimmering in stained glass.

Explore the Alhambra Palace and Generalife with an expert guide. Marvel at filigreed stucco, cedarwood ceilings and mirror-still pools that double the beauty of archways and gardens.

Perched above Granada with Sierra Nevada views, this Moorish citadel showcases Nasrid art at its zenith—arabesques, calligraphy and intricate stucco alive with light and shadow. Water channels whisper through courtyards as centuries of Andalusian craftsmanship unfold room by room.

Relax on the golden beaches of the Algarve, where honeyed cliffs shelter calm coves and the Atlantic breeze keeps the air fresh and bright. Stake a spot on the sand or paddle in the turquoise shallows.

Between swims, wander to a beachfront café for seafood and a chilled drink. Rugged headlands, seabirds and rolling surf create a classic Iberian coastal scene—perfect for sun seekers and photographers alike.

Step into storybook Sintra at Quinta da Regaleira. Stroll leafy terraces, grottoes and hidden tunnels before spiraling down the Initiation Well, where symbolism and stonework meet in a theatrical descent.

Part of the UNESCO Cultural Landscape of Sintra, the estate blends Romantic architecture with esoteric motifs. Fountains gurgle, pathways meander, and the surrounding hills glow with palaces peeking through the greenery.

Get your bearings in Lisbon’s historic core, from the hilltop Castelo de São Jorge to the grand arcades of Praca do Comércio. Wind through tiled lanes and tram-lined streets of Alfama with tips on viewpoints and cafés.

This snapshot unlocks the city’s distinct moods—fado echoes, azulejo facades, and breezes off the Tagus. You’ll leave primed to explore neighborhood by neighborhood, appetite sharpened for seafood and sweets.

Set sail to Balearic beats as you cruise the Mediterranean on an Ibiza boat party. Dance on deck, plunge into crystalline water during swim stops, and watch the coastline’s whitewashed villages and pine-covered hills slide by under the sun.

Feel the island’s legendary energy with curated DJ sets and an easygoing crew vibe. As golden hour approaches, the sunset over the sea casts the coves and cliffs in soft amber—prime time for photos and a final oceanside toast.

Contiki

Taste Barcelona’s social spirit as you enjoy an included dinner at Mescladis, a community-driven kitchen championing inclusion and culinary training. Savor Catalan flavors—think seasonal small plates, rustic breads and olive oils—while toasting the start of your Iberian adventure with your crew.

Set in a characterful neighborhood setting, Mescladis blends food with purpose. Hear how the project supports local residents and migrants, and soak up the warm, creative atmosphere that defines contemporary Barcelona’s cultural heartbeat.