During this tour of three of Iberia’s liveliest cities, you’ll encounter historic monuments, intricate architecture and fascinating culture. In addition to its vibrant culture, relaxing is a crucial part of Iberian culture, and we've designed this tour with plenty of free time to make your own explorations.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Lisbon

Fly across the Atlantic aboard an overnight flight to Portugal.

Day 2 - Lisbon

Meet your Go Ahead representative after you land in Lisbon. After hotel check-in, you’ll have free time. Begin getting acquainted with your fellow travelers at this evening’s included dinner. (B in flight, D)

Day 3 - Lisbon

On today’s guided sightseeing tour of Lisbon, recall the great explorers from Portugal’s past as you stroll the riverside Belém precinct, and visit Ajuda Palace, a former royal residence. Travel through the narrow streets of the Moorish Alfama district, along the Tagus River, and into the Barrio Alto. Learn about the tradition of fado music at our optional Fado Evening. (B)

$99 USD

Fado Evening Enjoy dinner at a traditional Portuguese tavern, and get swept away in the beautiful and haunting strains of fado music, arguably the oldest urban folk music in the world. Said to capture sentimentality coaxed from the rolling waves by homesick sailors and fishermen, fado music is the heart of the Portuguese soul. Please note: This optional requires advance booking and payment at least 20 days prior to departure.

Day 4 - Lisbon

Join an optional excursion to Sintra, the crown jewel of Portugal’s Atlantic coast and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You’ll visit Sintra Palace, which once served as the summer home of Portuguese royalty; its two chimneys form a distinctive feature in Sintra’s skyline. (B)

$99 USD

Sintra Travel westward to the area known as the Portuguese Riviera. Your destination is Sintra, a resort considered one of Portugal’s most beautiful areas.

Day 5 - Seville

Traveling east into Spain, stop in Moguer to tour its Roman amphitheater. Explore the town's culinary offerings for lunch, and be sure to take in the Christopher Columbus Museum. Arrive later today in Seville, the capital of Andalusian Spain. (B, D)

Day 6 - Seville

On today's guided tour of Seville, behold the intricately tiled pavilion of the Plaza de España. Then visit the Alcázar, built by Pedro the Cruel in the 14th century and later the home of Prince Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. You’ll also visit Seville’s opulent cathedral which occupies the site of a mosque built by the Almohads in the 12th century. Tonight, venture into the nightlife of Seville and join our optional Flamenco Evening. (B)

$75 USD

Flamenco Show and Carriage Ride Experience the exciting aura surrounding flamenco dancing. A unique dance form, flamenco combines guitar playing, singing, clapping and dancing.

Day 7 - Seville

Spend a day at your leisure in Seville. 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 18th-century bullring, one of the oldest in Spain. (B)

Day 8 - Madrid

As you make your way to the Spanish capital, stop in Córdoba, a city that flourished in Moorish times. Your guided tour of Córdoba includes a walk through the Jewish Quarter and a visit to the famous Mezquita. The Mezquita was once one of the world’s most important mosques, before the Christian conquerors built a cathedral within it. Today the structure is a vivid representation of the blending of two religions. Then continue on to Madrid. (B, D)

Day 9 - Madrid

View the many relics of the Bourbon dynasty on your tour of Madrid. Visit the Royal Palace and tour the Prado, Madrid’s colossal art museum. Look for Goya’s royal paintings as well as works by El Greco, Velázquez and Murillo. For a night of culture and cuisine, join our optional Traditional Spanish Evening for dinner at a legendary Madrid restaurant. (B)

$99 USD

Traditional Spanish Evening Indulge in an evening of succulent Castillian cuisine at one of Madrid's most famous restaurants. Revel in the traditional atmosphere while you feast on gazpacho, roasted potatoes and roast suckling pig in an ancient Castillian cellar. Please note: This excursion requires advance booking and payment at least 20 days prior to departure.

Day 10 - Madrid

With a final free day in Madrid, you might wish to shop along the Gran Via or sample the cafés of Plaza Mayor. Art lovers can view the collection of modern masterworks in the Reina Sofia Museum, which houses Picasso’s allegorical painting Guernica. Also offered is a full-day optional excursion to Toledo, Spain’s ancient capital. (B)

$89 USD

Toledo *A Go Ahead Favorite excursion!* One of Spain’s oldest and most beautiful cities, Toledo served as the Spanish capital until 1561. After a chance to explore the labyrinth of medieval alleyways that make up the heart of the city, visit one of Europe’s oldest synagogues at El Tránsito.

Day 11 - Madrid

Extend your stay in Madrid for another two nights, or board your flight home to the United States. (B)