Arrival at Porto Airport, the “Invicta City” and second largest city in Portugal, located on the right bank of the Douro River. Reception and transfer to the hotel (most hotels in Europe accept check-ins only after 14:00 hours). Free time.

In the morning, visit to the city, whose historic center is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Highlights include Boavista Avenue, the Foz district, the Clérigos Tower, Aliados Avenue, and Lapa Church. Visit the interior of the 12th-century Sé Cathedral and the beautifully tiled São Bento Railway Station. After crossing over to Vila Nova de Gaia, visit a Port Wine Cellar for a tour and tasting. Optional tours for the day are available.

Departure towards Amarante, the land of Saint Gonçalo, a saint associated with weddings and fertility, celebrated with a unique festival during the first weekend of June (brief stop). Continue through the spectacular Douro Valley landscape, where the famous Port wine is grown on schist soil. Arrival in Peso da Régua, a former center of wine exportation. Free time. Continue the journey to Salamanca, Spain, known as "the Golden City," declared a UNESCO World Heritage site for its history and splendid Renaissance architecture. Overnight stay.

In the morning, guided tour of this university city, with highlights including the Old and New Cathedrals and the magnificent Plaza Mayor, considered the most beautiful in Spain. Departure to Ávila. Panoramic view of this city, surrounded by medieval walls and the birthplace of Saint Teresa of Jesus. Continue to Segovia, a UNESCO-listed city famous for its Roman aqueduct. Lunch. Proceed to Madrid, the Spanish capital. Overnight stay and free time.

Panoramic tour of Madrid, visiting key neighborhoods and monuments: Castellana Avenue, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Cibeles Square, Prado Museum boulevard, Atocha train station, Retiro Park, Las Ventas Bullring, and Plaza de Oriente (with the Royal Palace, Opera Theater, and statue of Philip IV). Afternoon and evening free. Optional tours available.

Free day for personal activities. Suggested visits include the world-renowned Prado Museum or the Royal Palace, now a museum. In the afternoon, consider exploring the Reina Sofía Museum.

Departure to Zaragoza, the capital of Aragón, located on the banks of the Ebro River. Free time for lunch and to visit the famous Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar, a gem of Baroque art. After lunch, continue through the central plateau to the beautiful Catalonia region. Arrival in Barcelona and overnight stay.

In the morning, visit the Catalan capital and Spain’s second-largest city, famous for its history, art, and architecture. Highlights include: Plaza España, Montjuic (with a stop at one of the viewpoints), Plaza de Catalunya, the Millá (La Pedrera) and Battló Houses, the Sagrada Familia (exterior visit), Olympic Port, Barceloneta, the Old Port, and the monument to Christopher Columbus. Afternoon and evening free. Optional tours available.

Free day in the Catalan capital for shopping or personal visits.

Optional tours available.

Hotel services end with breakfast (the room may remain occupied until 10:00 or 12:00 hours, depending on the hotel’s policies). Free time until transfer to the airport. Safe journey home.

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