Day 1: Welcome to Madrid

First Class Accommodations: Heritage Hotel

Deluxe Accommodations: Hotel Orfila

On arrival at the airport, you’ll be warmly greeted and chauffeured to your choice of first class or deluxe hotel. The balance of this day is free to relax, enjoy and explore as you wish.

Day 2: Tailor Your Stay in Madrid

First Class Accommodations: Heritage Hotel

Deluxe Accommodations: Hotel Orfila

Spain’s capital is a modern cosmopolitan city offering much to see and do: historic landmarks, great art, and a vibrant cultural life. Today you’ll have the opportunity to pursue your own personal interests and to tailor your stay in this captivating city. Just choose one of these included tours and delight in the intimacy and thoughtful engagement of touring with your own personal guide!

• Half-Day Walking Tour of Madrid de los Austrias and Royal Palave
• Half-Day Tour of Madrid's Museums
• Tapas Walking Tour
• Dinner to the Sound of Flamenco

Day 3: Madrid at Your Leisure

First Class Accommodations: Heritage Hotel

Deluxe Accommodations: Hotel Orfila

Carefully selected for their prime locations, these first class and deluxe hotels in Madrid offer the perfect base for exploring the city on your own. If you prefer additional privately guided touring, A+R offers a wide variety of sightseeing tours to complement your stay here in the capital.

Day 4: By Rail to Granada

First Class Accommodations: Hospes Palacio de los Patos

Deluxe Accommodations: Hotel Alhambra Palace

After breakfast, you’ll be chauffeured to the rail station to continue your journey. Sit back in first-class comfort and enjoy the scenery en route to Granada. On arrival, you’ll be met and escorted by private vehicle to your choice of first class or deluxe hotel. The rest of this day is yours to enjoy as you wish.

Day 5: Tailor Your Sightseeing in Granada

First Class Accommodations: Hospes Palacio de los Patos

Deluxe Accommodations: Hotel Alhambra Palace

Situated at the foot of the mighty Sierra Nevada mountain range, Granada is one of the most interesting Andalusian cities, with a rich cultural heritage that reflects its distinctive Moorish influence. Today you can pursue your own personal interests and tailor your exploration of this fascinating city. Just choose one of these included excursions and delight in the attentive, thoughtful engagement of touring with your own private guide.

• Half-Day Tour of the Alhambra
• Tour of the Albaicín and Tapas

Day 6: Onward to Seville

First Class Accommodations: Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza

Deluxe Accommodations: Gravina 51

Your private car and driver will take you to the train station for your included high-speed rail journey to Seville. On arrival, you’ll be warmly greeted and chauffeured to your choice of first class or deluxe hotel. The rest of the day is free to enjoy as you wish.

Day 7: Customize Your Day in Seville

First Class Accommodations: Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza

Deluxe Accommodations: Gravina 51

With important monuments that reflect centuries of Moorish influence as well as Spain’s ascendancy as an ecclesiastical and maritime power, Seville is home to three distinct UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Today, you have the opportunity to customize your sightseeing to your personal interests and style: Just choose one of these included, privately guided excursions.

• Half-Day Tour of Monumental Seville - Cathedral + Alcazar
• Guided Visit to Hospital de la Caridad and Archivo de Indias
• E-Bike Introduction to Seville

Day 8: Enjoy Your Free Day in Seville

First Class Accommodations: Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza

Deluxe Accommodations: Gravina 51

This entire day is yours to relax, shop, or discover more of Seville at your own pace. If you prefer guided sightseeing, A+R offers a variety of optional excursions in and around Seville that you can book to enhance your stay.

Day 9: From Seville to Lisbon, Via Evora

First Class Accommodations: Tivoli Avenida Liberdade

Deluxe Accommodations: Valverde Lisboa Hotel

Departing Seville, Spain in your privately chauffeured vehicle, you can sit back and enjoy the journey as your travel north and west toward the Portuguese border. Stop in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Évora for a 3-hour walking tour. With roots dating back to Roman times, this veritable living museum is home to a number of important landmarks including the historic St. Francis Church, the ancient Roman temple and the spectacular Evora Cathedral. Completed in 1250, this is the largest cathedral in Portugal, and it showcases the transition from Romanesque to Gothic architecture, with later additions during the Renaissance and Baroque eras. After sightseeing, continue onward to Lisbon and check in to your choice of first class or deluxe hotel.

Day 10: Choose Your Sightseeing in Lisbon

First Class Accommodations: Tivoli Avenida Liberdade

Deluxe Accommodations: Valverde Lisboa Hotel

Nestled along the banks of the Tagus River, Lisbon offers a rich tapestry of history, tradition, culture and modernity. Customize your exploration of the capital to your own personal interests and style with one of these included, privately-guided excursions.

• Half-Day Tour of Lisbon with Driver + Guide
• Portuguese Cooking Class
• Bohemian Lisbon Food Walk + Dinner

Day 11: Enjoy Your Free Day in Lisbon

First Class Accommodations: Tivoli Avenida Liberdade

Deluxe Accommodations: Valverde Lisboa Hotel

From the historic districts of Alfama and Bairro Alto to the inviting waterfront, Lisbon is one of Europe’s most beguiling cities—and the hotels are ideally situated for you to explore on your own. If you prefer the expert company of a guide, A+R offers a variety of additional excursions in and around Lisbon.

Day 12: Onward to Porto

First Class Accommodations: Hospes Infante Sagres

Deluxe Accommodations: Maison Albar Le Monumental Palace

A private car and driver will take you to the rail station to board the high-speed train to Porto. On arrival, you’ll be met and chauffeured to your choice of first class or deluxe hotel. The balance of this day is at leisure to relax, shop, dine and explore as you wish.

Day 13: Tailor Your Sightseeing in Porto

First Class Accommodations: Hospes Infante Sagres

Deluxe Accommodations: Maison Albar Le Monumental Palace

Famed for its lovely riverside views, architectural wealth, vibrant culture, and historic wine cellars, Porto is a delight to explore. Personalize your sightseeing today with your choice of included, privately-guided sightseeing.

• Half-Day Tour of Porto with Driver + Guide
• Half-Day Aveiro City Tour
• Portuguese Food + Wine Tour

Day 14: Porto at Your Leisure

First Class Accommodations: Hospes Infante Sagres

Deluxe Accommodations: Maison Albar Le Monumental Palace

With the prime, city-center locations of the hotels, you’ll find it easy to get out and enjoy more of Porto’s myriad sites and charms at your own pace. If you prefer to explore farther afield, A+R offers a variety of excursions to some of the historic towns close to Porto, including ancient Braga and Coimbra.

Day 15: Depart Porto

After breakfast, your car and driver will take you to the airport or rail station for your onward journey. If you wish to extend your stay, the Travel Experts can help you plan the perfect itinerary anywhere in Portugal, Spain or beyond.