Prepare for your exciting journey to Spain. This day is reserved for travel.
Day 1 -- Madrid
Arrive and check in to our hotel by 3pm. We’ll gather for cocktails at 5pm, followed by an early dinner to kick off the tour.
Meals included: Cocktails and Dinner
Day 2 – Madrid
Begin the day with a mid-morning tour of the Spanish Royal Palace, followed by a menu del dia lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Madrid on your own. We’ll meet again in the evening for a group tapas dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3 – Madrid/Cuenca
Today we’ll travel to the La Mancha region to visit the historic city of Cuenca, known for its unique hanging houses. We’ll explore this ancient city and enjoy lunch before returning to Madrid.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4 – Madrid/Ourense
Today we’ll take Spain’s high-speed train, the AVE, to the town of Ourense, our home base in “Green Spain.” From here we can easily launch our day trips to Santiago de Compostela, the Galician coast and the Ribera Sacra wine region. You’ll have the afternoon free before we gather for dinner in the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5 – Ourense/O Grove
This is our day to explore the Rias Baixas wine region. We’ll visit a local winery known for Albariño wines, followed by a lunch cruise in the Ría de Arousa, one of Galicia’s beautiful coastal inlets. In the evening, you’re free to explore Ourense on your own.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 6 – Ourense/Santiago de Compostela
Today, we’ll travel by train to Santiago de Compostela to explore the city that is the final stop along the Camino de Santiago. Here you can visit the iconic cathedral, explore the Mercado de Abastos, and wander through the charming and narrow streets of this historic city. We’ll return to Ourense for a group dinner in the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7 — Ourense/Doade
Today, we’ll visit the Ribera Sacra wine region, stopping at the Algueira winery for a tasting followed by lunch. The day will conclude with a cruise along the Sil River, surrounded by breathtaking vineyard-covered cliffs. In the evening, you’ll have free time in Ourense.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 8 – Ourense/Madrid
We’ll take a morning train back to Madrid, where you’ll have a free afternoon to shop, sightsee, or relax. In the evening, we’ll gather for a farewell dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 9 – Madrid
The tour ends after breakfast at the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change based on the availability of venues.
Upcoming Dates:
Spring 2025: May 25 (Sun) – June 2 (Mon)
Fall 2025: September 11 (Thu) – September 19 (Fri)
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