• 4 Dinner (D)
• 12 Breakfast (B)

• Sightseeing with your Local Specialist includes views of Gaudi’s La Sagrada Família
• See the ancient castle overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
• See the Art Nouveau, Train Station Estación del Norte, Cathedral, Towers of Serrano and Quart and the City of Arts and Sciences
• See the Rock of Gibraltar
• View the cave homes in ‘Barrio Troglodyte’
• Enjoy a scenic drive to this Moorish city
• Visit this renowned resort area
• Sightseeing with your Local Specialist includes views of the Cathedral and Giralda Tower
• View Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries
• See the celebrated Shrine
• Orientation of this university city includes views of the Plaza Mayor
• See the Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain and Retiro Park on a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist

• Deluxe coach travel
• Selected hotel dinners, with optional meals to purchase
• 3-star stays

• Barcelona: With your Local Specialist, see the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to take in some of the city’s finest Modernist architecture. Journey past the beautiful facades of the Eixample district to see the exterior of Gaudi’s extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família.
• Peñíscola: See the castle featured in the film ‘El Cid’.
• Valencia: See the ultra-modern Centre of Arts and Sciences and the historic bullring of Valencia during an orientation drive with your Travel Director.
• Seville: Guided by your Local Specialist, see the Giralda Tower, former minaret of the Great Mosque and now the cathedral’s belltower. Explore the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz Quarter and emerge by the great walls of the Alcazar.
• Lisbon: With your Local Specialist, visit the Belém Quarter to see the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the medieval Belém Tower.
• Salamanca: See the Salamanca’s golden Plaza Mayor, voted one of the most beautiful central plazas in Spain. 
• Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Specialist. Visit the Old Town, travelling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the Cibeles fountain and Royal Palace.

Explore Valencia on an orientation that juxtaposes Calatrava’s futuristic City of Arts and Sciences with the heritage of the Old Town. See the Art Nouveau Estación del Norte, the sturdy Serranos and Quart Towers, and the bullring’s neo-Mudejar arches.

Hear how the Turia River’s rerouting created vast gardens and a cultural campus of gleaming curves. In the historic core, spot ceramic tiles, guild halls, and market traditions that anchor the city’s reputation as the birthplace of paella.

Visit an overlook above the cave homes of Guadix, where white chimneys sprout from ochre hills. Pan your gaze across the ‘Barrio Troglodita’ as the breeze carries the scent of thyme from the surrounding badlands.

These partly subterranean houses maintain even temperatures through Andalusian summers and winters, a practice dating back centuries. Learn how families still adapt these spaces today, blending tradition with everyday life beneath the Sierra Nevada’s watchful ridges.

Soak up Mediterranean light along the golden beaches of the Costa del Sol, strolling palm-lined promenades beside marinas and café terraces. Feel the slow coastal rhythm as fishing skiffs and yachts bob in the blue.

The region’s transformation from quiet fishing villages to stylish seaside resorts still preserves a sun-drenched Andalusian spirit. Linger for sea views, savour chilled local vinos, and take in sun-sparkled horizons that define Spain’s southern shore.

Glance into Britain on Iberia as you enter Gibraltar to see the iconic Rock rising dramatically above the strait. Wander the British-flavoured streets and pause for wide strait views where, on clear days, the African coast shimmers across the water.

Hear tales of Phoenician sailors, sieges, and strategic naval routes that made this limestone monolith a gateway between the Mediterranean and Atlantic. Red phone boxes and duty-free shopfronts add a quirky cross-cultural twist.

Join a Local Specialist to see Seville Cathedral and the Giralda, the world’s largest Gothic church crowned by a former minaret. Trace whitewashed lanes through the Santa Cruz Quarter, pausing by wrought-iron balconies and tiled courtyards.

Stroll the pavilions and fountains of María Luisa Park, legacy of the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition. Learn how Moorish, Gothic, and Renaissance layers shaped Andalusia’s spirited capital, where orange blossoms scent the plazas each spring.

Discover Lisbon’s Age of Discovery landmarks with a Local Specialist, passing the ornate Jerónimos Monastery and riverside Belém Tower. View the windswept Monument to the Discoveries as the Tagus widens toward the Atlantic.

Hear stories of Vasco da Gama and Manueline stonework carved with ropes, armillary spheres, and maritime emblems. Trams rattle by azulejo-clad facades while cafés beckon with custard tarts dusted in cinnamon—sweet echoes of Portugal’s seafaring past.

Visit the Sanctuary of Fátima, where pilgrims gather on a vast esplanade before the Basilica and Chapel of the Apparitions. Experience the hush of devotion at one of the world’s most significant Catholic pilgrimage sites.

Learn about the 1917 apparitions reported by three shepherd children and how a rural village became a centre of faith. Candlelight, rosaries, and gentle hymns imbue the complex with a contemplative atmosphere year-round.

Experience Salamanca’s warm sandstone glow on an orientation that showcases the Baroque Plaza Mayor, arcaded and elegant in golden Villamayor stone. Pause for photos and reflection amid sculpted medallions and lively cafés.

Hear how Spain’s oldest university shaped this UNESCO-listed city’s intellectual life. Plateresque facades, shell-adorned cloisters, and carved portals reveal the artistry of Castile and León’s most handsome squares and scholarly streets.

Take in Spain’s capital on a guided panoramic tour, gliding along the Paseo de la Castellana, Gran Vía, and by the sculpted Cibeles Fountain. View the stately Royal Palace and the leafy expanses of Retiro Park.

Discover how Bourbon boulevards, Habsburg alleys, and grand institutions blend into a cultured metropolis. Your Local Specialist shares stories of plazas, palaces, and the madrileño zest that animates evenings across the city.

Benefit from orientation walks and curated coach commentary in major stops, designed to help you navigate key quarters, landmarks, and local customs. Expect handy tips on neighbourhoods, dining, and cultural etiquette.

These hosted moments add depth between headline visits, linking architecture with anecdotes—from Roman roots to modern boulevards—so you can make the most of time at leisure, museum entries, and evening explorations.

Venture to serrated Montserrat to visit the Benedictine monastery set among needle-like peaks. Admire the revered Black Madonna (‘La Moreneta’) and listen for the angelic notes of the boys’ choir when schedules allow.

Learn about Catalonia’s spiritual heart and the geology behind the mountain’s weathered conglomerate rock. Trails, funiculars, and cliffside vistas reveal a sacred landscape steeped in legend. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Ascend Montjuïc for a scenic drive past 1992 Olympic sites, the Magic Fountain, and the Palau Nacional’s terraces with sweeping city views. Continue to a convivial restaurant to enjoy a Catalan feast with drinks.

Savour regional flavours—hearty stews, coastal seafood, and a toast of cava—while your Travel Director shares local dining customs. An atmospheric evening pairing panoramic city lights with Barcelona’s culinary character. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on class to prepare traditional Valencian paella, learning the sofrito base, saffron infusion, and the sought-after socarrat crust. Stir over wide pans before you sit down to dine on your creation.

Discover why rice from the Albufera wetlands and local rabbit, chicken, or beans define this iconic dish. Culinary technique meets regional lore in Spain’s paella heartland. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Wander Granada’s UNESCO-listed Albaicín, a maze of whitewashed alleys, flowered patios, and Moorish cisterns. Climb to the Mirador de San Nicolás for a soul-stirring panorama of the Alhambra backed by the Sierra Nevada.

Hear how Nasrid history and Andalusí traditions endure in teterías and carmens (garden houses). The district’s intimate lanes and sunset-washed ramparts offer Granada at its most poetic. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Ride to the Upper Rock to explore the stalactite-filled St. Michael’s Cave and meet the charismatic Barbary macaques that inhabit the cliffs. Look out over the strait toward two continents divided by a ribbon of water.

Guides share tales of sieges, signal stations, and WWII tunnels carved into the limestone. Close-up encounters and far-reaching sea vistas make this a standout stop on the gateway to the Mediterranean. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Step inside the Royal Alcázar of Seville to wander lace-fine Mudéjar tiles and carved stucco across courtyards, halls, and orange-scented gardens. Hear how Christian kings embraced Andalusí artistry to create a palace of shimmering detail.

From the Patio de las Doncellas to cooling arcades, craftsmanship and history interlace in Spain’s oldest royal residence still in use. An exquisite complement to the city’s Gothic cathedral. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Experience a night of flamenco in an intimate tablao, where guitar, palmas, and cante jondo set the pulse for whirling skirts and fierce footwork. Feel the room ignite as dancers trade rhythms in a dialogue of duende.

Born of Andalusia’s Romani, Arab, and Jewish roots, flamenco is emotion made movement—intense, percussive, and deeply expressive. A captivating cultural performance to crown your Seville stay. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Savour Portuguese cuisine as the lights dim for live fado performance, the melancholic song of Lisbon. Between courses and a glass of wine, the guitarra portuguesa twines with soulful voices to fill the room.

Stories of longing, sailors, and city life echo through candlelit stone. This dinner show offers a taste of Lisbon’s most enduring art form in one of its bohemian hilltop quarters. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Trace the Atlantic edge from elegant Estoril to the seafaring charm of Cascais, where palm-lined bays meet surfer-loved swells. Stop for scenic ocean viewpoints and salt-tinged breezes along Portugal’s storied Riviera.

Hear of royal summer seasons, casino nights, and clifftops like Boca do Inferno where waves sculpt the limestone. Seaside cafés and boutique lanes complete this easygoing coastal escape. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Join an evening in the capital to sample regional dishes with drinks and explore illuminated plazas and boulevards. Between shared plates and conversation, feel the city’s nocturnal energy take hold.

From stately facades to lively taverns, Madrid’s dining culture favours conviviality and bold flavours—think cured hams, market-fresh tapas, and smooth Spanish wines. A relaxed introduction to the madrileño night. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Travel to hilltop Toledo, a tapestry of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim heritage overlooking a bend of the Tagus. Walk cobbled lanes to medieval gateways and synagogues, with time to admire handicrafts and steel-working traditions.

Learn about El Greco’s legacy and the fusion of styles that earned UNESCO recognition. Stone towers, golden light, and artisan workshops reveal Castile-La Mancha’s historic soul. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

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Pause along the Orange Blossom Coast to view Peñíscola’s hilltop castle, a Templar stronghold that crowns a rocky peninsula ringed by dazzling beaches. Capture photo-worthy ramparts rising above whitewashed houses and the glinting sea below.

Learn how the fortress later sheltered the Avignon-line pontiff ‘Papa Luna’ (Benedict XIII), leaving layers of history in its keep and courtyards. The scene blends coastal light, crenellated walls, and the charm of a Valencian fishing town.

Join a guided panoramic tour through Catalonia’s capital, tracing elegant Passeig de Gràcia and the Eixample’s Modernist facades towards the Gothic Quarter’s medieval lanes. Pause to view the exterior of La Sagrada Família, where Gaudí’s stone spires rise like honeycombed pinnacles above the city skyline.

Hear how Barcelona evolved from a Roman port to an avant-garde hub of design and cuisine. Your Local Specialist highlights icons such as Casa Batlló and La Pedrera as you learn about Gaudí’s organic forms, Catalan identity, and the city’s passion for artisanal craftsmanship.