Sintra - Day 3

Departs in the morning (4 hours) - $59 USD

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.

Fado Dinner & Show - Day 3

Evening w/ dinner (3 hours) - $75 USD

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.

Flamenco Show & Carriage Ride - Day 5

Evening (3 hours) - $75 USD

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.

Toledo - Day 9

Departure times vary (8 hours) - $89 USD

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.

Barcelona Sightseeing - Day 2

Departs in the morning (3.5 hours) - $59 USD

Join a professional local guide for this sightseeing tour of Barcelona, highlighting the career and architecture of Antoní Gaudí. A leader of the Modernist architectural movement in Catalonia, Gaudí made his mark on Barcelona most famously with La Sagrada Família (Church of the Holy Family), which you’ll pass by today. You'll also enjoy a walk through Parc Güell and a visit to Montjuïc before your tour concludes near the city's cathedral.

Montserrat - Day 3

Departure times vary (4 hours) - $75 USD

Journey to the picturesque ninth-century Monastery of Montserrat, which inspired the composer Richard Wagner as he wrote Parsifal. The monastery's Black Virgin attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. If you're lucky, you might hear the strains of hymns sung by the site's world-acclaimed boys’ choir during your visit.