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Valencia
Peace of Mind
Barcelona to Lisbon Scenic Journeys
Valencia
Generalife Gardens
Barcelona
Plaza de Cibeles
Puerta de Alcalá
Calle de Alcala and Gran Via
Queen Sofia Palace of Arts
Douro River
Belem Tower
Monastery of Jeronimos
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Overview
Embark on a captivating 14-day journey from the artistic heart of Barcelona to the sunlit charm of Lisbon. Discover Spain and Portugal’s most iconic cities and enchanting landscapes — from the architectural wonders of Gaudí and the Moorish splendour of Granada to the elegant boulevards of Madrid and the riverside beauty of Porto. Savour authentic flavours along the way with regional tastings, a fado dinner, and flamenco experience. Cruise along the Mediterranean and Douro rivers, explore medieval towns, and immerse yourself in centuries of culture, artistry, and tradition on this unforgettable Iberian adventure.
Itinerary
Day 1 Barcelona
Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Join your travel director for your welcome dinner at a local restaurant and enjoy the opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers over a delightful evening of good food and wine.
Overnight stay in Barcelona at Hotel Catalonia Plaza or similar.
Dinner
Barcelona
Day 2 Barcelona
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona. Drive along the main avenues with its impressive Gaudi modernist buildings such as La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbour, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Visit the most important landmark in the city of Barcelona, Sagrada Familia.
Continue to Port Vell to board a catamaran and sail along the beautiful coastline of Barcelona. Upon arrival, the crew will welcome you on board with music, a courtesy drink and a typical local tapa to start the experience in a Mediterranean style. You can sit in the shaded aft seats to feel the sea breeze, or lie on the forward nets in the sun to tan and be closer to the sea. This experience is the ideal complement to get to know Barcelona from all perspectives.
The afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city.
Overnight stay in Barcelona at Hotel Catalonia Plaza or similar.
Breakfast
Montjuic
Day 3 Barcelona Peniscola Valencia
Breakfast at the hotel. We set off towards Valencia, following the Costa Dorada and the Ebro Delta until we reach Peñíscola, where we can see the film locations of "El Cid" and "Game of Thrones."
We will then continue to Valencia, where we will taste a typical "horchata" (tiger milk) and have the opportunity to explore the city, one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Explore the old town and the exterior of the most avant-garde complex: Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias.
Overnight stay in Barcelona at Exe Rey Don Jaime Hotel or similar.
Breakfast
Peniscola
Day 4 Valencia Granada
After breakfast, we continue towards Andalusia to reach Granada. This city, located at the foot of Sierra Nevada, between the Darro and Genil rivers, is one of the jewels of Andalusia. Here, the impressive Andalusian legacy, represented by the Alhambra, is complemented by Renaissance architectural gems.
We will have the chance to learn how to dance flamenco before attending a dinner with a flamenco show in one of the most typical venues in Granada. After dinner, we invite you to take the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful views of Granada from one of the city's viewpoints.
Overnight stay in Granada at Meliá Granada or similar.
Breakfast, Dinner
Granada
Day 5 Granada Seville
After breakfast, visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens.
Then, among olive trees and white villages, we continue to Seville, the capital of Andalusia. Tonight, you will have the opportunity to share a typical dinner with your fellow travellers and discover together the traditional Andalusian cuisine.
Overnight stay in Seville at Hotel Hesperia Sevilla or similar.
Breakfast, Dinner
Generalife Gardens
Day 6 Seville
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of the Andalusian Capital, Seville. Visit the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome. Continue to Santa Cruz Quarter, the natural scenario of Carmen as well as the myth of Don Juan, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España.
Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light.
Overnight stay in Seville at Hotel Hesperia Sevilla or similar.
Breakfast
Catedral de Sevilla
Day 7 Seville Cordoba Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Cordoba, the ancient capital of the caliphate. Arrive in Cordoba and enjoy a tour of its impressive Mosque and its narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter.
Continue to Madrid, driving through the natural border of Despeñaperros and along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Arrival to Madrid.
Overnight in Madrid at The Westin Madrid Cuzco or similar.
Breakfast
Cordoba's Mosque
Day 8 Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the beauties of the city with a guided city tour with your local expert: Barrio de la Morería, the Hapsburgs District, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá.
The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. During the visit, we will taste the typical chocolate with churros, the most Madrid-style snack.
Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner of regional favourites.
Overnight in Madrid at The Westin Madrid Cuzco or similar.
Breakfast, Dinner
Calle Gran Via
Day 9 Madrid Salamanca Porto
Breakfast at the hotel. Bound for Portugal, we will drive towards Salamanca. Enjoy some free time in this University City and World Heritage Site of great architectural and artistic wealth.
Continue to the Portuguese border to reach Porto. Located along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European towns, and proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.
Overnight stay in Porto at Hotel Vila Galé or similar.
Breakfast
Plaza Mayor Salamanca
Day 10 Porto
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided sightseeing tour of Porto. Admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara Church. Afterwards, enjoy a Douro River Cruise and discover famous Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting experience included. Rest of the day at leisure.
Tonight, you will have the opportunity to share a typical fado show with dinner with your fellow travellers.
Overnight stay in Porto at Hotel Vila Galé or similar.
Breakfast, Dinner
Porto Cathedral
Day 11 Porto Aveiro Coimbra
After breakfast, we depart to Aveiro, known for its picturesque canals, which have earned it the nickname “The Venice of Portugal”. We will enjoy a ride on a moliceiro, a traditional colorful boat used for navigating the canals of Aveiro, before heading to Coimbra. We will meet the local guide for a tour of Coimbra, a historic city known for its prestigious university (one of the oldest in Europe), charming medieval streets, and beautiful riverfront.
Overnight stay in Coimbra at Hotel Coimbra Aeminium or similar.
Breakfast
Moliceiro ride
Day 12 Coimbra Batalha Nazare Lisbon
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the pinturesque fishing town of Nazaré and time at leisure. Then, we continue to Lisbon.
In Lisbon, we will cross the Tagus River to Cacilhas and enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant featuring seafood.
Overnight stay in Lisbon at VIP Executive Art’s Hotel or similar.
Breakfast, Dinner
Batalha Monastery
Day 13 Lisbon
After breakfast, join a morning city sightseeing of the ancient Olissipo. Drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square & Liberty Avenue.
Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas”. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy this magnificent city.
Overnight stay in Lisbon at VIP Executive Art’s Hotel or similar.
Breakfast
Marquis of Pombal Square & Liberty Avenue
Day 14 Lisbon
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport.
End of services.
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
Barcelona
The Catalonia Barcelona Plaza hotel is located in Barcelona next to Plaza España and the facilities of the Fira de Barcelona and Montjuïc. With 347 rooms, an ideal place to stay on a business trip or a few days off. The panoramic terrace has a swimming pool and a large chill-out area with bar service and offers incomparable views of Plaza España and the Magic Fountains of Montjuïc, as well as most of the rooms. The Catalonia Barcelona Plaza hotel has 3 restaurants, an aesthetic and beauty center with treatments and massages, 13 meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology, free Wi-Fi, parking in the same building and excellent connections with all public transport.
Exe Rey Don Jaime Hotel
Valencia
Located near Valencia’s main attractions, including the City of Arts and Sciences and the old town, Exe Rey Don Jaime offers a perfect blend of leisure and comfort. The hotel features 319 well-equipped rooms, meeting facilities, and Wi-Fi, making it ideal for both leisure and business travellers.
Melia Granada
Granada
Located right in the heart of Granada, the Meliá Granada is a stylish hotel giving you close access to all the city's main attractions. It features classic and elegant rooms, some of which offer unique views over the Alhambra and Sierra Nevada.
Hesperia Seville
Seville
A hotel with charm in Seville cannot allow itself to pass the duende and influence of the city in each of its rooms. At the Hesperia Sevilla hotel you will find it summarized in the two styles that define the Andalusian capital: a style as traditional and welcoming as the streets of the Santa Cruz neighborhood, or a modern and comfortable style like the Nervión neighborhood. Whatever style you choose, the luxury of its location and the services that characterize every Hesperia hotel will never be lacking.
The Westin Madrid Cuzco
Madrid
The new Westin Madrid Cuzco, set on the prestigious Paseo de la Castellana just five minutes from Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, offers 287 elegant rooms and suites, including a new two-bedroom concept. Enjoy the signature Westin Heavenly Bed, free Wi-Fi, a modern gym, a lavish breakfast buffet with show cooking, a stylish bar, and a fine dining restaurant. With six versatile meeting spaces and excellent transport links via Cuzco Metro and Chamartín Station, it’s ideal for both business and leisure stays in Madrid.
Hotel Vila Galé Porto
Porto
Vila Galé Porto is centrally located, a 10-minute walk from Rua de Santa Catarina and 100 metres from Campo 24 de Agosto metro. Built in 1999 and renovated in 2015, it features cinema-inspired décor, rooms for all needs, two restaurants, bars, event spaces, and a rooftop spa with pool, jacuzzi, gym, and city views. Guests can easily explore the Ribeira, Port Wine Cellars, Casa da Música, Serralves Museum, and landmarks like Aliados, Sé Cathedral, Clérigos Tower, and Palácio da Bolsa.
Hotel Coimbra Aeminium Meliá
Coimbra
Located in a quiet area near the university hospital and Coimbra city centre, Hotel Coimbra Aeminium Affiliated by Meliá offers comfortable rooms and a varied buffet breakfast. Close to the historic old town, University of Coimbra, Botanical Gardens, and Celas Convent, it’s an ideal base to explore the city’s museums, convents, and vibrant student atmosphere.
VIP Executive Art’s Hotel
Lisbon
The VIP Executive Art’s Hotel combines modern design with calming, neutral décor, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of a bustling city. Focused on guest comfort, it provides well-designed rooms, excellent service, dining, and facilities, creating a relaxing environment that balances city energy with tranquillity.
