During this tour of three of Iberia’s liveliest cities, you’ll encounter historic monuments, intricate architecture and fascinating culture. No trip to Spain and Portugal would be complete without a bit of relaxation, so we’ve built in plenty of time for you to relax. And with guided tours in Lisbon, Seville, Córdoba and Madrid, you’ll find that getting to know Spain and Portugal is as easy as saying ole!

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Overnight Flight

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Lisbon aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Lisbon

Welcome to Lisbon! A Go Ahead representative greets you at the airport after you clear customs and then escorts you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or begin acquainting yourself with Lisbon. At an included dinner this evening, meet your fellow travelers.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Lisbon

This morning, a local guide leads your comprehensive tour of Lisbon. You’ll see Padro dos Descobrimentos and the Torre de Belém. It was from here that many navigators set sail during the Age of Discovery—including Bartolomeu Dias, who sailed around the southern tip of Africa. Then experience an old-world atmosphere as you journey through the labyrinthine streets of the age-old Moorish Alfama district and past the Castelo de São Jorge. Visit the Ajuda Palace, once a royal residence, and Claustro de Los Jeronimos, a converted 16th century monastery. Tonight, opt for a dinner excursion that will feature a live performance of fado, a beloved Portuguese musical style.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Ajuda Palace, Claustro de Los Jeronimos

$75 CAD

Fado Dinner & Show Spend your evening at Lisbon tavern listening to fado. Derived from the Latin word fatum—meaning "prophecy" or "fate"—fado is Portugal’s national musical treasure. Fado's traditional theme is “saudade,” a word that doesn't quite translate to English but conveys an overwhelming sense of longing for something lost. Dinner is included during this memorable musical evening.

Day 4 - Lisbon

Today is free for you to experience the charms of Lisbon at your leisure. You might choose to tour the Museum of Decorative Arts, housed in an elegant 18th-century mansion, or stroll along the tree-lined Avenida da Liberdade with its many inviting cafés. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to nearby Sintra, once the playground of Portuguese royalty.
Included meals: breakfast

$59 CAD

Sintra The poet Lord Byron called Sintra the most beautiful town in the world. You can decide for yourself on today's half-day excursion to this small city at the base of the Sintra Mountains. Today, Sintra is a popular weekend escape for Lisboetas, but it was once the playground of Portuguese royalty. You'll enjoy a glimpse into the life of Portugal's kings and queens during a tour of Sintra National Palace.

Day 5 - Seville

Travel through the unspoiled countryside of Portugal en route to Spain. Before crossing the border, stop in Evora with a visit to St. Francis Church and Gardens. Arrive later in Seville, a city brimming with traditional Spanish charm. Dinner is included tonight.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: St. Francis Church and Gardens

Day 6 - Seville

This morning, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of beautiful Seville, capital of Spain’s Andalusian region. Behold the intricately tiled pavilion of the Plaza de España before entering the opulent Alcazar, once home to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Also visit Seville’s impressive Gothic cathedral, one of the world’s largest cathedrals as well as the burial place of Columbus. Enjoy a free afternoon in Seville.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Alcazar, Seville cathedral

Day 7 - Seville

Enjoy a free day in Seville to spend however you wish. You might choose to climb the 230-foot-high Giralda Tower or stroll through the gardens of Maria Luisa Park. Or pay a visit to the majestic 18thcentury bullring. Tonight, opt to enjoy a Flamenco show, preceded by a carriage ride.
Included meals: breakfast

$75 CAD

Flamenco Show & Carriage Ride Savor a taste of old Seville tonight with a horse-drawn carriage ride and a flamenco show. Flamenco is a unique and colorful Andalusian art form, combining guitar playing, singing, clapping and dancing, and this excursion is sure to be one of the highlights of your Spanish journey. Please note: The carriage ride will run as weather permits.

Day 8 - Madrid

En route to Madrid, stop in the ancient Moorish town of Córdoba. An expert local guide introduces you to the Mezquita. Once the seat of the Caliphs, the Mezquita was built in the 8th century as a mosque and then converted into a cathedral during the Christian Conquest of 1236. At one time, the city of Córdoba was home to 700 mosques, 900 public baths and 70 libraries. Your tour also includes a walk through the city’s ancient Jewish Quarter. Continue on to Madrid, Spain’s capital city. Dinner is included tonight.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Mezquita

Day 9 - Madrid

A professional local guide leads today’s tour through Madrid to the Prado, an extensive art museum that began as the private collection of the Spanish monarchy. Masterpieces you’ll see here include Velázquez’s Las Meninas and Goya’s Naked Maja. Next stop is the Palacio Real (Royal Palace), built by Bourbon King Philip V. Once the seat of the most powerful court in the world, it was here that Spain officially joined the European Union in 1986. This castle boasts more than 2,500 extravagant rooms. This evening, join our optional Traditional Spanish Evening for succulent Castillian cuisine at one of Madrid’s most legendary restaurants.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Prado, Royal Palace

$99 CAD

Traditional Spanish Evening Enjoy conversation, camaraderie and live music in a Madrid restaurant. Between courses, you'll be entertained by tuna music, an artistic tradition with its roots in Spain's universities. Tuna bands were once comprised entirely of poor college students who made music to help make ends meet. At tonight's dinner, you'll take part in this age-old tradition.

Day 10 - Madrid

You might choose to enjoy the day at your leisure by visiting more of Madrid’s museums, exploring its churches and parks or sipping a cerveza at a sunny cafe in the Plaza Mayor. Alternatively, opt for an excursion to Toledo. This optional guided sightseeing tour through Spain’s first capital centers on the Gothic cathedral, home to an exceptional collection of ecclesiastical treasures.
Included meals: breakfast

$89 CAD

Toledo Your guided tour of Toledo begins at the city's massive Gothic cathedral, which houses 750 medieval stained glass windows and a treasure trove of golden artifacts. Gaze upon the cathedral's sacristy, containing masterpieces by the likes of van Dyck, El Greco, Rubens and Titian. After exploring the labyrinth of medieval alleyways at the heart of the city, you'll visit one of Europe’s oldest synagogues at El Tránsito. Please note: This tour involves some difficult walking over uneven terrain. Also, depending on the day of the week, the sites visited are subject to change. If the Synagogue of El Tránsito is closed, you’ll visit the Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca instead.

Day 11 - Madrid

If you are not continuing on the extension to Barcelona, a Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport for your return flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)