11 Days, featuring: Porto, Portugal

This 18-day guided tour takes you from Barcelona to Madrid — stopping at every charming town in between. Walk through Barcelona with your Local Specialist, from Passeig de Grcia to the soaring Sagrada Família. Paella was created in Valencia, and you will indulge in the savory rice dish after a private demonstration from a local chef. Stomp your feet in Seville during a flamenco dance lesson, then relax as the professionals put on a private show for you and your fellow travelers. Walk across the 2,000-year-old Roman bridge in Córdoba, then meet a local historian at the city’s 8th-century mosque with a Christian cathedral inside it. In Madrid, walk with a Local Specialist through the city’s...

A week in Portugal, centered on the capital, offers a deep dive into Lisbon's two main destinations – Lisbon and Porto. Take an introductory tour of Lisbon to get acquainted with the neighborhoods. Wander the hills of Alfama, where laundry hangs above cobblestone alleys, and the melancholy strains of Fado music drift from doorways. Dedicate time to the grand monasteries and be sure to stop to enjoy delectable Pastéis de Nata in Belém. A day trip to Sintra offers exploration of its whimsical cast