Welcome to Spain! Upon arrival, meet your guide for a city tour of Barcelona to include an inside visit of Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece. Visit Parc Guell and Battló House. D

Spend the morning at the Montserrat Monastery, a picturesque Benedictine abbey perched amidst the stunning Montserrat mountain range in Catalonia, renowned for its spiritual significance and breathtaking views. Return to Barcelona and enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure. Dinner at a local restaurant.  B, D

After breakfast, transfer to the train station for your one-way fast train to Madrid. Your guide awaits to escort you on a Madrid City Tour. See the Plaza de España, the statue of Cervantes, the Plaza Mayor and other highlights. Visit the Royal Palace. This afternoon, savor a delicious chocolate tasting with the group. Dinner at a local restaurant.  B, D

Journey to El Escorial, site of the beautiful Monastery of San Lorenzo el Real, and visit the Valley of the Fallen, a monument built to honor those slain in the Spanish Civil War. On to the historic city of Segovia to see its magnificent Roman aqueduct. Built during the reign of Trajan in the first century, it is almost 2,000 years old and is still in operation! Enjoy local cuisine with the group in Segovia. Visit the imposing Alcázar of Segovia, standing on a steep-sided crag between two valleys, the cathedral and Juan II Tower. Before starting your Segovia city tour, have lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Madrid. B, L

Travel through La Mancha to picturesque Toledo, a town situated on a granite hill with a ring of Gothic and Moorish walls. See the masterpieces by El Greco in the splendid Cathedral. Also visit the Old Synagogue, the Church of Santo Tomé and La Blanca Synagogue. On to Consuegra for a photo opportunity. See the famous Castilian windmills immortalized in Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote. Before continuing on, sample some of Toledo’s famous marzipan dessert. Continue to Granada. Dinner at the hotel. B, D

On your guided Granada tour, visit the Royal Chapel, with amazing views of the Alhambra and Generalife. Visit the Alhambra, a fantasy of “lace in stone,” surrounded by arabesque fountains and gardens. See the gardens of the 14th century Generalife, the summer palace of the Kings of Granada, and enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains. After lunch on your own, enjoy a walking tour of Albaycin old quarter. After an afternoon at leisure, transfer to a local restaurant located in a cave for a Flamenco performance with traditional dishes from Granada.  B, D 

Journey to Seville. Stop for lunch on your own at a local restaurant in the heart of the old city. Begin a guided city tour which takes you through the city and its parks, including the Parque Maria Luisa. See the Torre del Oro, the Santa Cruz Quarter, the Bull Ring Maestranza, the Alcázar, and Casa de Pilatus (Pilate’s House), a palace that is mixture of Mudejar, Renaissance and gothic styles. One of its walls dates from the XIII century. Also visit Seville’s famous Giralda, a bell tower that was once a minaret, and its 15th century Cathedral, the third largest in Europe, formerly a mosque. The cathedral is the final resting place of Christopher Columbus. Dinner at a local restaurant.  B, D

Travel to Lisbon. Welcome to Portugal! Upon arrival, transfer to the city for a guided panoramic tour of Lisbon to include Jeronimo’s Monastery. See iconic landmarks, must see monuments and the Eduardo VII Park with its beautiful garden and lookout point. Stop for a taste of pasteis of Belem. Transfer to the hotel for dinner and check-in. B, D