Timeless Iberia: Spain and Portugal

Travel through the Iberian Peninsula on a distinctive small-group journey that stays in Spain’s historic paradores and Portugal’s atmospheric pousadas. These medieval monasteries, hilltop fortresses, and stately palaces reflect the spirit of their regions, setting the stage for days filled with Roman ruins, Moorish masterpieces, and the rhythm of contemporary Iberian life.

Tour Highlights

Spend eight nights in distinguished historic lodgings, including paradores and pousadas that showcase local architecture and history.
Take in Lisbon on guided sightseeing, including the Belém district with its maritime monuments and riverside setting.
Visit Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its Roman temple, whitewashed lanes, and well-preserved medieval core.
Walk among the impressive Roman ruins at Mérida, once a major city of the Roman Empire in Hispania.
Explore Moorish Toledo, a storied city of three cultures where synagogues, churches, and mosques share the skyline.
Tour Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and admire its famed Mezquita and atmospheric Jewish quarter.
Enjoy Seville touring that reveals gracious plazas, ornate churches, and lively neighborhoods rich in Andalusian charm.
Admire Granada’s Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens, where intricate palaces and tranquil courtyards overlook the Sierra Nevada.
Settle in for a three-night stay in sophisticated Madrid, with ample time to enjoy its boulevards, cafés, and museums.
Join Madrid sightseeing that features the Prado Museum, Plaza Mayor, and the Royal Palace, rounding out a journey that balances Iberia’s past and present.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Lisbon
Day 2: Lisbon
Day 3: Lisbon
Day 4: Evora
Day 5: Evora
Day 6: Carmona
Day 7: Carmona
Day 8: Carmona
Day 9: Ronda
Day 10: Ronda
Day 11: Ubeda
Day 12: Madrid
Day 13: Madrid
Day 14: Madrid
Day 15: Depart Madrid for U.S.

Operator
Odysseys Unlimited