Ronda, Granada & Lisbon from Porto - 13 Days

Once you arrive at Porto Airport, you will transfer to your accommodation. Set along the banks of the Douro River, Porto is known for its colourful riverside quarter, historic architecture and Port wine cellars.

This evening, you will meet your Tour Leader and fellow travellers for a welcome briefing, setting the scene for the journey ahead through Portugal and Spain.

This morning, our local guide leads a sightseeing tour of Porto, taking in the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange Palace and the Church of Santa Clara.

We then board a boat for a cruise along the Douro River, taking in views of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, before visiting a Port wine cellar for a tasting of the region's wine.

The rest of the day is yours to spend exploring Porto's lively streets as you wish.

Porto - Aveiro - Coimbra. After breakfast, we set off for Aveiro, a coastal city crossed by a picturesque network of canals and affectionately nicknamed the Venice of Portugal. Here, we take a relaxing ride aboard a traditional, brightly painted moliceiro boat before continuing on to Coimbra.

On arrival, our local guide leads a sightseeing tour of this historic city, home to one of Europe's oldest universities. We wander its medieval streets, admire its remarkable heritage and soak up the atmosphere that has made Coimbra one of Portugal's cultural treasures. We spend the night in Coimbra.

Coimbra - Batalha - Nazare - Lisbon - Cacilhas - Lisbon. This morning, we travel to Batalha to visit its magnificent Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Portugal's finest examples of Gothic and Manueline architecture.

We continue to the seaside town of Nazare, known for its golden beaches, fishing traditions and sweeping Atlantic views. You have free time to explore before continuing on to Lisbon.

In the evening, you can choose to cross the Tagus River to Cacilhas and enjoy a seafood dinner at a local restaurant.

Today, our local guide takes us on a sightseeing tour of Lisbon, built across seven hills above the Tagus River. We visit Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery and the Monument to the Discoveries, before passing through Marques de Pombal Square and along Liberty Avenue.

The afternoon is free for you to explore Lisbon's atmosphere in your own way, perhaps wandering the Alfama district, with its narrow-cobbled streets, colourful houses and traditional taverns where the authentic soul of the city comes to life.

Lisbon - Merida - Cordoba. We depart from Lisbon heading toward the border as we drive to Merida, founded by the Romans in 25 BC and now one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the country. This UNESCO World Heritage city holds an extraordinary Roman legacy, including its Theatre and Amphitheatre, along with ancient bridges, temples and streets that reflect its former status as capital of Roman Lusitania.

You have free time to discover this historical heritage. From here, we continue to Cordoba, once the flourishing capital of the Umayyad Caliphate and one of medieval Europe's greatest centres of culture, science and learning. We spend the night in Cordoba.

Cordoba - Seville. This morning, our local guide leads a tour of Cordoba's Mosque, its entrance included, one of the world's greatest masterpieces of Islamic architecture with striking arches and a richly decorated interior. We continue on foot through the narrow, winding streets of the Jewish Quarter.

In the afternoon, we continue our journey to Seville. We spend the night in Seville.

After breakfast, our local guide takes us on a tour of Seville, the Andalusian capital that unfolds along the banks of the Guadalquivir River. Its skyline is defined by medieval towers and elegant domes, crowned by the silhouettes of the Giralda and the Cathedral.

We visit the lush Maria Luisa Park and the Plaza de Espana, one of the city's most spectacular and cinematic landmarks, before wandering the Santa Cruz Quarter, with its maze of narrow streets and picturesque squares reflecting the city's timeless Andalusian charm.

The afternoon is free for you to enjoy Seville, the self-styled city of light, in your own way.

Seville - Jerez - Ronda. Today, we travel south through the villages of Andalusia, passing through Jerez de la Frontera - home to elegant squares, stately palaces and centuries-old churches, and known for its sherry wine, fine horses and the rhythms of flamenco - before continuing to Ronda, dramatically perched above the El Tajo gorge and linked by the landmark Puente Nuevo bridge. Its whitewashed houses and streets reflect centuries of Roman, Moorish and Christian influence, set against spectacular scenery and an authentic Andalusian atmosphere.

The rest of the day is free for you to discover Ronda in your own time. We spend the night in Ronda.

Ronda - Malaga - Granada. This morning, we depart for Malaga, where our local guide leads us through the city's historical and cultural attractions, from the Roman theatre to the Alcazaba and Castle of Gibralfaro.

We continue to Granada, set at the foot of the Sierra Nevada between the Darro and Genil rivers and considered one of the jewels of Andalusia, where the legacy of the Alhambra is complemented by fine Renaissance architecture. We spend the night in Granada.

Granada - Madrid. After breakfast, our local guide leads us through the world-famous Alhambra complex, its entrance included, along with the Generalife Gardens. The Alhambra is Granada's greatest treasure and one of Spain's most iconic monuments, a masterpiece of Moorish architecture with exquisite courtyards, intricate decoration and beautiful gardens, offering sweeping views over the city and the Sierra Nevada.

Once the visit has ended, we travel on to Madrid, where we join our fellow travellers this evening for a Farewell Dinner.

Today, our local guide leads us on a tour of Madrid's historic heart, from the medieval Barrio de la Moreria and the elegant Habsburg Quarter to the Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa, where the city's origins come to life.

We continue through the stately avenues of Bourbon Madrid, taking in the Royal Palace, the Cibeles and Neptune Fountains and the Puerta de Alcala, before exploring the city's more cosmopolitan side along the Gran Via, through the Salamanca district, the Paseo de la Castellana and past the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

The afternoon is free for you to explore Madrid in your own way, whether visiting its museums, browsing its shops or soaking up its lively café culture.

Please note: if the panoramic tour of Madrid cannot go ahead for technical reasons, it will be replaced, at the tour operator's discretion, with a one-day Madrid hop-on hop-off bus ticket or a walking tour.

After your final breakfast, depending on your departure flight time, you may have some time to do some last-minute shopping, exploring or relaxing before your transfer to the Madrid airport for your onward flight. Safe travels!