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Today, we will take over night flight to Lisbon, arriving the next day. 

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Upon arrival, transfer to hotel & check-in.

<Dinner> at hotel

<Hotel:> Lutecia Smart Design Hotel or Doubletree by Hilton Lisbon-Fontana Park or similar

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★Royal Palace of Sintra & Garden, which inherited Moorish, Gothic, Portuguese-style architecture
★Cabo Da Roca, a well-known site for Portugal’s golden age of discoveries, you will obtain a certificate for your visit to the western tip of Europe.
Lisbon City Tour:
◎Belem Tower
◎Padrao dos Descobrimentos, a monument celebrates Portuguese Age of Discovery during 15th &16th century
◎Jeronimos Monastery, a prominent example of Portuguese late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon. The greatest Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was buried here
◎Ponte 25 de abril

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Dinner> Portugal style Calamari with lemon

<Hotel:>  Lutecia Smart Design Hotel or Doubletree by Hilton Lisbon-Fontana Park or similar

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This morning, transfer to airport for flight to Madrid Spain. Upon arrival, city tour will follow:
◎Puerta del Sol—the heart of Madrid. You will see Bear & the Madronö Tree Statue
◎Plaza de Espana
◎Plaza de Colón (Columbus Square)

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Dinner>Local Cuisine (Stew menu)

<Hotel:>  NH Ventas Hotel or similar

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After breakfast, depart for Segovia, a beautiful ancient city, with Roman aqueduct standing tall at the street corner. The long aqueduct seems to connect the past with the present. Although Castile is no longer there, Snow White and her prince live happily ever after in the Alcazar Castle. In the city full of ancient castles, the churches, one cannot help but ponder the meaning of a “beautiful life”. We will tour the Segovia Cathedral, the Roman Aqueduct and the Casa de Los Picos (House of the Peaks)
Return to Madrid, we will visit Prado Museum, ranked alongside the Louvre and the British Museum as one of the world’s three greatest museums, it preserves the most comprehensive collection of the Spanish art.

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Lunch>Roast Suckling Piglet Meal at Meson de Candido Restaurant  

<Hotel:> NH Ventas Hotel or similar

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After breakfast, we will visit ★Royal Palace of Spain, combines Baroque and Neoclassical style, with its interior design being exceptionally exquisite.
Continuing to Toledo, located on the banks of the Tagus River, is a charming city with its low city walls and the cobblestone streets. Toledo has preserved Spain’s history and culture; its strong artistic atmosphere and captivating medieval charm draw many people to visit Toledo.
★Toledo Cathedral with rich history, majestic architecture, and exquisite carvings have earned it a high reputation
★Church of Santo Tome’s exterior features Mudejar-style hexagonal tower and houses El Greco’s painting” The Burial of the Count of Orgaz”

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Dinner>Chef’s recommendation menu at parador (If fully booked, replace to alternative restaurant)

<Hotel:> AC Hotel Ciudad de Toledo by Marriott or similar

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◎Consuegra; the windmills spread out across an endless plain, forming the typical rural landscape of La Mancha region, as one searches the legendary knight, Don Quiote Cordoba, once the capital of the Islamic world. After thousands of years, the ancient Roman bridge still stands by the river, the magnificent mosque, represents the flourishing of Moorish culture.
★La Mezquita–a medieval Islamic Mosque with Moorish architecture. The interior is decorated with 850 columns of marble and granite.

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Dinner>Western Cuisine, 3 courses at hotel

<Hotel:> Hesperia Hotel Cordoba or similar

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This morning, depart for Seville, a city harmoniously blending of Chrisian, Jewish, and Islamic cultures over generations. Seville is like the guardian angel of Andalusia, her uniqueness lies in the vibrant, inclusive beauty she exudes. The striking Plaza de Espana tells the story of the city, both past and the Present. Highlights include the Jewish Quarter of Santa Cruz and Plaza de Espana.
★The Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic cathedral & the 3rd largest church in the world
★Giralda Tower
★Maria Luisa Park
★Alcazar:
◎Metropol Paraso is a large, predominantly wood structure consists of six parasols loosely resembling large mushrooms. It accommodates a traditional market, restaurants, a performance square, archaeological museum, and a rooftop terrace with a panoramic view of the old city

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Dinner>Local Cuisine (Andalusian style)

<Hotel:> Melia Lebreros Hotel Seville or similar

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After breakfast, depart for ◎Setenil de las Bodegas, located in the province of Cadiz. It is famous for its dwellings built into a rock that hangs above the Rio Guadalporcun.
◎Ronda is located in a mountainous area about 750 meter above sea level. The Guadalevin River runs through the city, dividing it in two and carving out the steep, 100-plus-meter-deep El Tajo Canyon.
★Plaza de Toros de Ronda, where the bullfight takes place once a year in Ronda and the oldest bullring in Spain (If closed, we will replace to the bullring in Mijas). If you are not tired, you can walk down to the old bridge and admire the ancient city of Ronda on the cliff.

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Dinner> Chef’s recommendation menu at hotel

<Hotel:> Catalonia Hotel Ronda or similar

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★Gibraltar, an overseas territory of the UK. Gibraltar is only 6.543 sq km, bordered by Spain to the north
★St. Michael’s Cave, an impressive natural grotto used by the Neolithic inhabitants of the Rock
Continue to Granda, a home to the most beautiful Arabian-style palace in the world and is also the capital of the province of Granada, historically a political and cultural center.
★Alhambra Palace, is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada. Alhambra in Arab means the red fortress, built on the Sabika hill, one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture.
★the Generallife features several rectangular garden courtyards with decorated pavilions at either end. (If Alhambra is fully booked, we will visit the Royal Chapel of Granada instead)

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Dinner>Local Cuisine (Oxtail menu)

<Hotel:>Occidental Hotel Granada or similar

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Murcia is a city in south-eastern Spain, the capital of the region of Murcia.
The city flourished in the 18th century due to the thriving silk industry. Murcia’s dry climate with abundant sunlight provides an ideal environment for many aromatic plants such as lavender, rosemary, and eucalyptus. Murcia is also one of Spain’s important thyme-producing regions.
◎Lake Laguna Salade de Torrevieja, located in the south-eastern Spain. It is one of the saltiest and largest lakes in Europe, known for its bright pink color due to a variety of microorganisms typical of saline environments. It is also listed as a protected natural park.

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Dinner> Local Cuisine

<Hotel:>NH Hotel Alicante or similar

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After breakfast, depart for Valencia, a city of arts and sciences, an urban renewal project built on a dried riverbed. It features a science museum and an eye-shaped planetarium, both with stunning futuristic designs. The Opera House, a multi-functional performance hall can hold the capacity of 2,500 people, And it is often praised as impressive as the Sydney Opera House.
◎Othe City of Arts and Sciences
Continue to ◎Castillo de Peniscola, located on a crag overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It has been a prosperous port city since Roman times, filled with narrow alleys. The white-walled houses, the curved iron balconies, and decoration of vibrant flowers and lush greenery make the city a very attractive place.
Tarragogna, located on the Costa Daurada area on the Mediterranean shore. Here, you can explore ancient Roman ruins such as amphitheater, the temples or stroll along the coastal promenade and enjoy the stunning view of the Mediterranean Sea

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Seafood Paella cooking lesson with meal & Sangria  

<Hotel:>Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona or similar

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This morning, to ★Santa Maria Montserrat, located on the mountain of Montserrat northwest of Barcelona. This Benedictine sanctuary is a religious center and attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.
Continue to Barcelona, city tour will follow:
◎La Rambla Blvd
★Picasso Museum, which has Europe’s best collection of Picasso paintings

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Dinner>  Seafood Platter menu

<Hotel:> NH Sants Barcelona Hotel or similar

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★Guell Park, world's wonders created by Gaudi
★La Sagrada Familia, an architectural masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi
◎Casa Milà was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. The house was inspired by mountain and sea views, with its undulating façade symbolizing the surging waves of the sea, while the curved roof imitates the contours of hills.

<Breakfast>  American Breakfast at hotel

<Dinner> Farewell Buffet

<Hotel:> NH Sants Barcelona Hotel or similar

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Today, transfer to the airport for home bound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey.

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel