IBERIAN INSPIRATION AND COASTAL TREASURES - Cruise, Tour & Stay

Package Summary: 25 nights Cruise, Tour & Stay
Package Starts 25th April 2026 from Madrid, Spain
Cruise Starts 9th May 2026 from Lisbon, Portugal
Cruise Ends 19th May 2026 into Rome, Italy
Package Ends 20th May 2026 in Rome, Italy
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IBERIAN INSPIRATION AND COASTAL TREASURES Cruise, Tour & Stay Package includes
- 11 night Iberian Inspiration small group tour (18 guests) from Madrid to Lisbon including: 11 nights local style accommodation, 16 meals (11 breakfasts, 2 lunch and 3 dinners), Driver/guide/tour leader and transport. (see below for day to day itinerary and highlights)
- 3 nights hotel stay in Lisbon with breakfast
- 10 night Epicurean Adventure cruise aboard the intimate yacht World Traveller from Lisbon to Rome
- Gourmet dining with ever-changing menus onboard
- Unlimited beverages, including fine wines, spirits and craft beers during your cruise using open bars and lounges, including 24-hour bar service with specialty canapes
- A stateroom fully stocked with an in-room minibar during cruise
- Specialty coffees, teas and fresh-pressed juices plus afternoon and high tea onboard
- Champagne and gourmet canapes during meet and greet on cruise
- Onboard 24-hour room service, including spirits, wine and beer
- Complimentary L`OCCITANE bath amenities in your stateroom
- Pre-paid ships gratuities
- PLUS $200 Onboard Credit per person & a bottle of champagne on arrival
- Epicurean cruises include: FREE cultural immersion includes culinary experience ashore, such as local market visits, specialty tastings and more | FREE Josper Grill Dining Experience at 7AFT Grill | FREE culinary presentations and wine tastings | FREE cooking demonstrations and cuisine tastings | FREE events hosted by a Tastes & Traditions Expert on select expeditions | FREE Atlas Ocean Voyages backpack
- 1 night hotel stay in Rome with breakfast

Land Tour day to day itinerary:

Day 1 - Madrid (Spain)
Meet your small group of fellow explorers in the city’s vibrant heart where you'll settle down for our very first meal together. Local specialties you might spot on the menu? Crispy patatas bravas, simple but tasty tortilla and juicy campo real green olives tossed in fragrant herbs. Buen provecho!
Accommodation: Hotel Quatro Puerta Del Sol (or similar)
Meals - Dinner

Day 2 - Madrid - Toledo
After a filling Spanish breakfast and a steaming mug of café con leche, you’ll swap the country’s current capital for its ancient one as you venture an hour south to Toledo. Perched above the serene Rio Tajo, it's often called the ‘city of three cultures’ – and you’ll discover why during a guided walking tour with your history-loving Tour Leader.

Prepare to get lost in centuries of beguiling tales as you stroll beneath the horse-shoe arches of the Mosque of Cristo de Luz and gaze up at the gilded scallop detailing on the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca’s vaulted ceiling. You’ll also have a chance to roam the storied galleries of the 15th-century Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, which was founded by Spain’s most iconic royal duo: King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile.

The afternoon is yours to delve even deeper into this diverse city. If you have a sweet tooth, don’t forget to seek out some intricately shaped marzipan. It's a Toledo speciality that’s been crafted by local artisans for centuries.
Accommodation: Hotel Carlos V (or similar)
Meals Breakfast

Day 3 - Toledo – Valdepenas – Cordoba
You’ll be greeted by the waving arms of traditional windmills today as you weave your way through the golden-hued valleys of the lush La Mancha plateau. You'll pause in the sleepy town of Puerto Lápice that’s best known as the setting of Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote adventures.

Then, it's onwards to Valdepeñas where you’ll savour the fruits of this fertile region at a local bodega. As well as sipping three sumptuous natural wines, you’ll tuck into a tasty homecooked lunch. You’ll also have a chance to purchase some wine in the bodega’s shop; the perfect souvenir to remind you of the day’s culinary adventures.

Afterwards, your path will lead us to Córdoba: a city of jaw-dropping Moorish architecture, exhilarating equestrian events and fantastical fiestas. Spend the last few hours before dusk getting lost in its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town or enjoying a little downtime by the pool in your hotel’s sun-dappled courtyard. Eager to experience more of Córdoba’s local culture? Venture to the city’s 16th-century Royal Stables to watch its evening showcase that merges expert horsemanship with a touch of flamenco.
Accommodation: Las Casas de la Judería de Córdoba (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4 - Cordoba
Prepare to step back in time to the days of Islamic Iberia during this morning’s locally guided tour around Córdoba Old Town. The highlight will be the spectacular UNESCO-protected Mezquita where you’ll marvel at the former mosque's mishmash of architectural styles – walking beneath orange and white striped Islamic arches and across glass floors which reveal the remains of ancient Roman mosaics.

You’ll follow this up with a stroll around Córdoba’s Jewish Quarter. Wander past the bronze Maimónides Monument – dedicated to a famed medieval philosopher – and revel in the vibrant atmosphere of the artisan souk (known locally as El Zoco). Nestled in a small courtyard around the corner from the city’s 14th-century Synagogue, it’s the perfect spot to pick up local keepsakes like intricate silver filigree jewellery and hand-carved wooden puppets.

Then, you’ll have another afternoon free to slow down and soak up Córdoba’s treasures.
Accommodation: Las Casas de la Judería de Córdoba (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Cordoba - Ubeda - Granada
As you wave goodbye to Córdoba and dive deeper into the Andalusian countryside, you’ll notice one thing dotted across the landscapes: olive trees!

You'll be sampling some authentic Spanish olive oil in Úbeda: a World Heritage-listed town bursting with elegant Renaissance palaces. Take a moment to admire the blue and white tiled tower of the Hospital de Santiago before we step inside the town’s Centro de Interpretación Olivar y Aceite. This museum is entirely dedicated to the cultivation of extra virgin olive oil. As well as enjoying a masterclass in olive harvesting with a local expert, we’ll savour the subtle differences between several oils during a tasting session.

If that whets your appetite, they’ll be time to grab lunch before we continue our journey. Seek out ochíos con morcilla: a regional speciality featuring soft, paprika spiced bread rolls filled with savoury black pudding. Then, intriguing tales of revolution and the Reconquista await us in Granada – another of Spain’s UNESCO World Heritage treasures.
Accommodation: Sercotel Palacio de los Gamboa (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 - Granada
Pomegranates are traditionally symbols of success and abundance – so it’s no surprise that Granada was named after this sweet, ruby-red fruit. The city has stood proudly at the foot of the soaring Sierra Nevada mountains for over 2,000 years, with its tapestry of incredible monuments a testament to its immense history.

No visit would be complete without stepping foot in the ancient walled Alhambra fortress: one of the world’s best examples of Islamic architecture. The corridors of this intricately decorated complex whisper of enthralling stories – from the expulsion of the Moors in the late 15th-century to the bombardment of its towers by the French during the Napoleonic Wars. You'll enjoy a guided tour around a few sections, remembering to pause and feast our eyes on the Alhambra's sweeping outlook across Granada’s Moorish old town.

Then, you’ll have the rest of the day to weave your own path through Granada’s historical streets. Get lost in Albayzin's tangled web of lanes, admire the sunlight shining through the stained-glass windows of Granada Cathedral or clap your hands along to some flamenco at a cave bar in Sacromonte.
Accommodation: Sercotel Palacio de los Gamboa (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 - Granada - Ronda
Ernest Hemingway once described Ronda as ‘a romantic set’ – and you’ll find out just why as you meander your way south to its dramatic location in the Sierra de las Nieves National Park. Your passionate Tour Leader will take you on an orientation through its cobbled streets and bodega-lined squares, uncovering thrilling tales of bullfights and bandits as we go. Your stroll will end at Puente Nuevo: the largest of Ronda’s three bridges which hangs over the narrow, cragged chasm of the El Tajo Gorge.

Then, the afternoon’s activities are up to you. Seek out Plaza Duquesa de Parcent in the heart of the Old Town and guess how many architectural styles have influenced the exquisite yet eclectic Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor. Or amble beneath the gently swaying trees of Alameda del Tajo park, pausing at its clifftop gazebo to soak up jaw-dropping vistas of the surrounding hills and vineyards.

As golden hour approaches, why not regroup with your fellow travellers for a glass of delicious wine at the Hotel Catalonia’s rooftop bar? Clink your glasses as the sun sets over nearby Plaza de Toros de Ronda – casting fantastical shadows from the bullring’s arches and pillars. Then, it’ll be time for a delicious group dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Hotel Maestranza (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8 -Ronda - Grazalema, Arcos adn Jerez - Seville
A city known for fiery flamenco and juicy oranges is on our agenda today. But before we glide into stunning Seville, you'll leisurely explore the scenic back roads of Andalusia – stopping off at several wonderful, white-washed towns in Cadiz province along the way.

Grazalema is up first – and its lofty location among the limestone peaks of the Sierra del Endrinal is truly breathtaking. Spend an hour or so wandering the village’s cobbled streets that explode with colourful potted plants throughout the spring and summer.

Next, you’ll feast your eyes on more hilltop vistas during a brief photo stop at the equally as enchanting Arcos de la Frontera. As lunchtime approaches, you’ll roll into Jerez – specifically the Bodegas Fernandez GAO where an indulgent sherry tasting and tapas feast awaits. Flutter your eyelids closed as you relish the aromatic notes of three sweet wines...

Arriving in Seville our evening plans include a traditional flamenco show at the prestigious Museo del Baile Flamenco.
Accommodation: Las Casas de la Judería (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 9 - Seville
This ancient city has stood proudly on the banks of the tumbling River Guadalquivir for over 2,000 years, and it shimmers with architectural gems. We’ll delve into one of its most famous – the UNESCO World Heritage Alcázar of Seville – on a locally-guided tour.

Then, the rest of the day is free to get lost in local Sevillian life. Centuries of history make up the rich tapestry of this city and you could easily spend several hours roaming rugged Roman ruins, hunting down Moorish mosaics or ambling leisurely around the sweeping, classical-era Plaza de España. Alternatively, embrace the contemporary at the Setas de Sevilla: a series of space-age, mushroom-like structures housing the city’s archaeological museum and a sprawling marketplace.
Accommodation: Las Casas de la Judería (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 - Seville - Sierra De Arancena
Today, you’ll swap the bustling streets of Seville for the tranquillity of the Sierra de Aracena – an unspoilt mountain range peppered with castles, quaint villages and sheep-filled pastures. It’s part of a vast national park crisscrossed with scenic, snaking roads which you’ll effortlessly traverse in our minicoach.

As well as soaking up all the spectacular scenery out of your window, you’ll stop off at a local pig farm to indulge in an iconic Iberian treat: jamón ibérico. Watch the resident hogs’ curly tails twirl as they run around happily in the surrounding dehesa (pastures) before paying a visit to the farm’s cellars where the cured meat is dried. Then, it'll be time for the main event: a delectable tasting of several authentic jamón varieties paired with a duo of scrumptious local cheeses.

Next you move onto, a hotel in the Sierra de Aracena countryside for an evening of leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel Convento Aracena (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11 - Sierra De Aracena (Portugal) - Estremoz
Ready to explore the Portuguese side of Iberia? After a lazy morning at our hotel, you’ll get comfy in our luxury minicoach and continue your journey west – pausing for a quick café con leche just before the border in Rosal de le Frontera.

Then, say adiós! to Spain as we enter Portugal’s Alentejo region where we enjoy the delights of Monsaraz; an impeccably preserved medieval village. You’ll wander its winding streets during an orientation tour with your Tour Leader. Keep your eyes peeled for its four historic portas (gates) and feel the sun kiss your face as you gaze out over the Alqueva Dam that sprawls for miles across the wild countryside.

After getting your first taste of Portuguese food for lunch, we'll continue to Estremoz. Known as the ‘White City’ for its magnificent white marble architecture, you’ll have the remainder of the afternoon to explore its 13th-century Old Town before we reconvene for our farewell dinner. Tuck into some seasonal Alentejo delicacies and raise a toast to our Iberian adventure. Saúde!
Accommodation: Pousada Castelo de Estremoz (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 12 - Estremoz - Evora - Lisbon
After one last tasty breakfast together, you’ll venture further into the Alentejo region – stopping off in the elegant city of Évora. The Roman goddess of nature will be the star of your orientation walk as we amble past the town’s main attraction: the Templo de Diana.

You’ll reach the undulating hills and tram-lined streets of the capital mid-afternoon and sadly say our goodbyes.
Meals: Breakfast