Day 1: Lisbon Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is a sprawling, yet incredibly charming city set on the banks of the Tagus River. Upon arrival at Lisbon's International Airport, collect your luggage and board your deluxe motor coach to for a panoramic tour of Lisbon, en route to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to rest or explore your new surroundings. Tonight, join your travel companions for a welcome dinner and orientation at your hotel. Accommodation.
Day 2: Lisbon. After breakfast this morning, set out on your half-day tour of Lisbon. You'll visit two of city's most important landmarks: the Belem Tower, and the Monasteiro dos Jeronimos, This afternoon, join a tour to Sintra, an UNESCO World Heritage site. After a scenic drive along the Estoril coast, arrive in Sintra, where you'll visit the 15th century royal palace and stroll the picturesque streets of the village. Return to Lisbon. Accommodation
Day 3: Lisbon - Seville. Breakfast. This morning, board your touring coach and embark on your scenic drive to Seville. En route, stop at Elvas, a fantastic medieval, walled city with a drawbridge entrance. Lunch on your own. Continue driving across the border until you reach Seville, Spain's vibrant Southern city. With its narrow, winding streets, its beautiful gardens and plazas, its friendly locals, and the scent of fresh jasmine permeating the air, it's easy to become enchanted by this historic city. Accommodation.
Day 4: Seville. Breakfast. Today's half-day tour of Seville highlights the city's must-see sites, including the famous Giralda Cathedral, one of the world's largest Gothic-style cathedrals. Inside the cathedral, you'll find four statues supporting a casket that is said to hold the remains of Christopher Columbus. Across from the cathedral is the magnificent Alcazar, a royal residence and stunning example of Mudejar architecture, characterized by arched doorways, intricate designs, colorful tiles, and a beautiful garden labyrinth of lush green shrubs. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore independently. Accommodation.
Day 5: Seville -Ronda – Costa del Sol Breakfast. Depart to Costa del Sol, a 100-mile stretch of gorgeous Mediterranean coastline which boasts some of the best beaches in Spain. Stop en route for a tour of Ronda, a historic town famous for its dramatic views. Arrive later today in the popular beach town of Marbella. Accommodation.
Day 6: Costa del Sol Breakfast. Enjoy a full day at leisure. Dinner and accommodation
Day 7: Costa del Sol - Granada. After breakfast we will depart to Granada. Remained under Muslim rule for more than seven centuries until 1492, when it became the last Spanish city to be conquered by the Christians. Today, the city retains much of its Islamic heritage, as evidenced in particular by the various examples of Moorish architecture throughout the city. Upon arrival in Granada, enjoy a half-day tour of the city and a visit to one of the most awe-inspiring architectural splendors in the world—the Alhambra. Accommodation.
Day 8: Granada - Madrid. Depart Granada this morning and head north to Madrid. Enjoy the scenic drive through La Mancha, the stomping ground of Spain's most beloved literary protagonist, Don Quixote. Stop en route in Cordoba where we will visit the Mosque. Arrive later in Madrid, Spain's cosmopolitan capital city. Accommodation.
Day 9: Madrid. After breakfast this morning, enjoy a half-day panoramic tour of this bustling city and lively European cultural center. Your tour culminates with a visit to the Prado Museum, one of the most impressive and comprehensive art museums in the world. You'll have the rest of afternoon free to explore on your own. Tonight, reminisce about your journey during a farewell dinner with your travel companions.
Day 10: Madrid After breakfast, transfer to the airport.
