zBarcelona to Lisbon

Check in to the stylish 4-star Gallery Hotel close to Plaza Cataluña. Get your first look at this lovely city before a welcome tapas dinner. Meals D

Today’s sightseeing showcases the magnificent architecture of Antoni Gaudi c, including the inspiring Sagrada Familia and famous Casa Battló. Meals B

Journey to Zaragoza for a walking tour in this ancient city on the banks of the Ebro River. Founded 2,000 years ago, it’s rich with the architectural legacy of Roman, Moorish, Jewish and Christian communities. Its stunning Mudéjar churches c are a harmonious blend of these Islamic and European traditions. Join your guide in two of his favorite tapas bars for a light lunch and then continue to Santo Domingo de la Calzada. Check in to the enchanting parador located right on the town square of this charming village. Meals B,L

Travel into the esteemed vineyard region of La Rioja and sample fine vintages in an historic wine cellar. Stop to enjoy lunch in Vitoria, capital of Basque Country, and tour Pamplona – the city that captivated Hemingway. Travel to Hondarribia and stay at the tranquil Jaizkibel Hotel. Meals B,L

Enjoy a morning cable car ride on Monte Igueldo and a tour of historic San Sebastian. This erstwhile fishing village on the lovely Bay of Biscay is surrounded by mountains just 15 miles from the French border. Meals B,D

Explore Bilbao’s historic district and delight in the post-modern exuberance of the famed Guggenheim Bilbao Museum before touring its collection. Enjoy lunch in the museum’s avant-garde bistro and continue to the Parador Gil Blas, set in a stately 18th-century home in Santillana del Mar. Meals B,L

Tour the coastal enclaves of Santander, Santillana and Comillas before reveling in the mountain landscapes of northern Spain. Enjoy dinner and a tranquil overnight at the parador in Cangas de Onis. Meals B,D

Explore the historic city center of Oviedo and drive to León where your walking tour includes the handsome 13th-century cathedral. Gather for dinner and overnight at the Parador de León Meals B,D

Step into history and legend as you tour this sacred city, so important to medieval pilgrims and revered as the burial place of the apostle St. James. Overnight at the 4-star Virxe da Cerca Hotel. Meals B

Drive across the border at Valença and tour Braga, the religious capital of Portugal. Visit the Ducal Palace in Guimaraes before arriving in lovely Porto. A cruise on the Douro River in a traditional rabelo boat is the perfect introduction to this lovely city. Check in to the 5-star Hotel Infante Sagres, ideally located near the historic quarter. Meals B

With 1,000 years of history, Porto is famed for its many architectural treasures. Visit San Francisco Church and the Cathedral before crossing the river to explore Vila Nova de Gaia. Sample world-famous Porto wine and enjoy a free evening. Meals B

Tour the magnificent University of Coimbra, founded in 1290. Then travel to Lisbon where you check in to the 5-star Hotel Avenida Palace. Tonight, join fellow guests for a dinner show featuring Fado; the traditional music of Portugal is both haunting and lyrical. Meals B,D

Today is devoted to the captivating sites of the city including Jeronimos Monastery, a splendid example of Portugal’s distinctive Manueline architecture, and the Belém Tower c, built in 1515. Ride aboard the historic electrico tram and pause to sample Lisbon’s most famous treat, Pasteis de Belem, in the original shop where it was created. Tonight’s farewell dinner will be in one of the city’s oldest restaurants. Meals B,D

Your program with us finishes this morning. Meals B