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Best of Iberia

Barcelona ➡ Malaga ➡ Granada ➡ Seville ➡ Lisbon ➡ Porto ➡ Vigo ➡ Santiago De Compostela ➡ Leon ➡ Bilbao ➡ Madrid

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

2

VIGO

1

North Atlantic Ocean

2 PORTO

PORTUGAL

LISBON

3

Nights stay Bus from Seville to Lisbon

2 SEVILLE

Bay of Biscay

LEON 2 BILBAO

1

Your journey begins with 3 nights in Barcelona

SPAIN

MADRID

3 3 BARCELONA

Your journey ends with 3 nights in Madrid

CORDOBA

2

2 GRANADA MALAGA

Mediterranean Sea

Barcelona

DAY 1 - WELCOME TO BARCELONA

Upon arrival into Barcelona, make your own way to your hotel and check in for a three-night stay. Bask in the sun amidst the mosaics of the Parc Guell, catch a boat out on the ocean, or ride the cable car to the top of Montjuïc hill. DAY 2 - BARCELONA

After breakfast embark on a tour of Gaudi’s 2 master pieces; Casa Batlló and the spectacular Sagrada Familia. DAY 3 - BARCELONA

Art lovers also won’t want to miss a visit to the Picasso Museum to view a huge collection of the famous artist’s work. DAY 4 - BARCELONA TO MÁLAGA

Travel to Málaga, the capital of Andalusia. This evening enjoy a Flamenco show full of colour and passion! DAY 5 - MÁLAGA

On your second day in Málaga, stroll along the vibrant port and climb the Gibralfaro for some spectacular views and the Alcazaba fortress. Entrance to the Picasso Museum here is included. DAY 6 - MÁLAGA TO GRANADA

Relax onboard the train ride from Málaga to Granada, the land of a thousand castles. DAY 7 - GRANADA

This Andalusian city in southern Spain is famous for a single monument — the Alhambra. Use your skip the line admission to the incredible Moorish fortress and experience it for yourself. The UNESCO World Heritage site houses breathtaking 13th- to 15th-century palaces and gardens, grand archways and delicate ornamental mosaics. DAY 8 - GRANADA TO SEVILLE

Take train to Seville via Antequera Santa-Ana. Seville is a stunning city with grand, Moorish influenced architecture and a vibrant Andalusian culture.

DAY 9 - SEVILLE

Use your included hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour to discover this beautiful city. DAY 10 - SEVILLE TO LISBON

Ride the bus from Seville to Faro, then catch your train to Lisbon. Portugal’s historic capital city is draped over seven hills overlooking the mouth of the River Tagus. DAY 11 - LISBON

Use your included hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour to get to know the city. DAY 12 - LISBON

Enjoy your included guided day trip to both Sintra and Cascais.

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Rail travel as per itinerary • 23 nights hotel accommodation • Tour of Casa Batlló and Sagrada Familia in Barcelona • Skip the Line tickets to the Picasso Museum in Malaga • Flamenco show and a drink in Malaga • And more

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Barcelona - NH Sants Malaga - NH Malaga Granada - Hospes De Los Patos Granada Seville - H10 Corregidor Boutique Lisbon - Hotel Marques de Pombal Vigo - Occidental Vigo Porto - NH Collection Porto Batalha Vigo - Occidental Vigo Santiago de Compostela - NH Collection Santiago Leon - NH Collection Leon Plaza Mayor Bilbao - Barcelo Bilbao Nervion

Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

DAY 13 - LISBON TO PORTO

Catch a direct train from Lisbon to Porto. Spend the next two days at leisure in Porto, the beautiful, historic city on the banks of the River Duoro. DAY 14 - PORTO

Enjoy the views of this beautiful city and its famous bridges with a 50min cruise along the Duoro river. DAY 15 - PORTO TO VIGO

Take a morning train from Porto to the fishing port town of Vigo. DAY 16 - VIGO TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Board a direct train to Santiago de Compostela, the final stop on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail. DAY 17 - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Today, a 2hr tour of the Catedral de Santiago de Compostela will surely be a highlight. DAY 18 - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA TO LEON

Travel by train to Leon. Visit the Basilica de San Isodoro and Gaudi’s Casa Botines.

DAY 19 - LEON TO BILBAO

After breakfast, catch a direct train from Leon to Bilbao, surrounded by rolling green hills and a breath-taking coastline. DAY 20 - BILBAO

Spend your day exploring and in the evening embark on a Chef led walking tour around this world famous hub of gastronomy. DAY 21 - BILBAO TO MADRID

Catch a direct train from Bilbao to Madrid. Stroll around the impressive Buen Retiro Park, one of the largest parks in all of Madrid. DAY 22 - MADRID

Use your included hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour to continue exploring the city. DAY 23 - MADRID

Head out to one of the world-famous museums that make up Madrid’s ‘Golden Triangle of Art,’ including the iconic Prado Museum. DAY 24 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN MADRID

Enjoy breakfast and then check out of your hotel and continue with your travels.

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