11-night spain & portugal sojourn voyage

Follow in the footsteps of Pablo Picasso in Barcelona, strolling through the Gothic Quarter and visiting the Picasso Museum where you'll view some of the artist's formative works.

For those guests looking for an active way to discover the destiny, a bike tour is sure to help you keep pace with this relaxing destination.

Stroll through the streets of Old Valencia with a local guide at your side to point out significant landmarks and offer up fascinating insights.

Take a journey through time to the proud town of Xativa, "the city of the Borgias," a powerful family that came to prominence in the Renaissance and featured two popes, Alfons de Borja and his nephew Roderic de Borj.

Retrace Valencia's turbulent history with a visit to a village that has inspired great conflict after being founded as a Roman colony in 138 B.C.

Explore the City of Porcelain, the Lladro Art Center. The facility recently opened their doors to visitors for a behind the scenes look at its incredible creations. Upon arrival, enjoy a presentation of Lladro history before a stroll through the production facilities. Watch as artisans create the famous delicate pieces. Afterwards, return to Valencia for a visit to the National Ceramics Museum, which is housed in a former palace of Valencia's nobility.

Learn how to make a traditional Spanish paella on this journey to a Valencian farm house.

Embark on a fascinating journey to the caves of de Vall d'Uixo, where you'll cruise through the longest navigable underground river in Europe, an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

See all the highlights of Valencia from the unique perspective of a tuk-tuk (three-wheeled automotive rickshaw).

Enjoy a bike ride around Villajoyosa and explore parts of the city other forms of transportation cannot reach. Depart the port and drive to the Pantano Amodoiro, where your guided mountain bike tour begins. Pedal around its three kilometers of beaches, including La Platja Centre, close to the city center.

Explore Alicante's Old Town with a visit to the Castillo de Biar on the rocky hilltop overlooking the city of Biar and dating back to the 12th century.

Embark on a journey through the heart of Alicante, visiting the Castle of Santa Barbara overlooking the Bay of Alicante, and travel through the old town, viewing the Paseo Explanada.

Drive to Busot to visit the Canelobre Cavesm, a heritage site of the Valencian Autonomous Region. Walk into the cave to see one of the highest vaulted ceilings in Spain and the strange and beautiful natural works of art, including Medusa, the candelabras, and a multitude of spectacular land formations.

Discover Alicante's culinary treasures on this journey to traditional food shops and local markets.

Learn how to create one of Alicante's most iconic dishes, "El Caldero," during this unique gastronomic workshop.

Bound through the mountainous terrain of Andalusia on a 4x4 adventure that visits remote villages and provides an incredibly immersive look at this rugged landscape.

Embark on a scenic drive to Ronda, a beautiful, mountaintop city in Spain surrounded by a deep gorge on three sides.

Get off the beaten path on a tour of Granada that brings you to the city's most important landmarks and historic neighborhoods.

Journey to Granada, which lies in the shadow of the Sierra Nevadas and holds the secrets of ancient Moorish Andalusia. Arrive to its most famous site, the Alhambra Palace, a spectacular complex of buildings, courtyards, and cupolas that represent the zenith of Moorish architecture.

Journey through the countryside of Andalusia to reach Granada, where you'll see this majestic city by private car and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Discover Malaga's rich archaeological remains and fascinating monuments on your bus tour, starting with the Alcazaba Palace. Built in the 11th century, the castle was the residence of Arab royalty and boasts a beautiful exterior.

Discover the historic architecture and timeless traditions of Malaga on a walking tour led by a local guide.

In Springtime, all of Andalucia erupts in an audial and visual celebration, with Flamenco dresses, flowers, horse shows, music, dancing, food and fun during La Feria de Abril. Get a taste of this historical, vivacious tradition in an enchanting, Spanish ranch and banqueting facilities.

Visit hallowed Fatima, where each year some seven million faithful come to experience the place where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared.

Discover the medieval village of Obidos on an excursion that includes a guided tour and plenty of time to shop and explore on your own.

Wander about the charming streets of Cascais, a popular resort town favored by European no-bility. Then, visit the royal village of Sintra, an old-world charmer.

There is no better way to experience Portuguese culture and heritage than by visiting the regions where their wines are produced.

There is no better way to experience Portuguese culture and heritage than by visiting the regions where their wines are produced.

Step aboard a tuk-tuk, an open-air, four-wheeled electric vehicle, for an exciting drive through the ancient quarters of Lisbon. You're instantly transported to the Middle Ages as you make your way through narrow and twisting alleys, stopping at a viewpoint in the Graca quarter.

Discover the medieval village of Obidos on an excursion that includes a guided tour and plenty of time to shop and explore on your own.

Take a guided tour of Portugal's capital, a city known for blending a healthy reverence for tradition and antiquity with a streak of modernism evident in its culture, architecture and temperament.

Embark on a narrated stroll through the cobbled ways of Lisbon, stopping in one of the city's storied squares for a tasting of local wines.

Join a local guide on an excursion through Lisbon that showcases many of the city's hidden treasures and lesser-known attractions.

Experience the sights and sounds of Lisbon on an evening tour that features an authentic Portuguese meal and rousing Fado performance.

Step aboard a tuk-tuk, an open-air, four-wheeled electric vehicle, for an exciting drive through the ancient quarters of Lisbon. You're instantly transported to the Middle Ages as you make your way through narrow and twisting alleys, stopping at a viewpoint in the Graca quarter.

Wander about the charming streets of Cascais, a popular resort town favored by European no-bility. Then, visit the royal village of Sintra, an old-world charmer.

Join a local guide on an excursion through Lisbon that showcases many of the city's hidden treasures and lesser-known attractions.

Embark on a narrated stroll through the cobbled ways of Lisbon, stopping in one of the city's storied squares for a tasting of local wines.

Embrace the medieval history and modern charms of Oporto on a tour that glides down the city's timeless river and visits a local wine cellar.

Follow a local guide on a walk through the Romanesque and Neoclassical streets of Porto on an intimate exploration of this UNESCO World Heritage city.

Enjoy a half-day tour of independent exploration throughout Porto, Portugal's second largest city, known for its Neoclassical architecture, churches and port wine.

Drive across Portugal's scenic countryside to Guimaraes, a well-preserved medieval town where the first king of Portugal Afonso Henriques was born.

Sit back, relax, and view Porto's Romanesque architecture, seaside avenues, and beautiful gardens on this leisurely coach ride through Portugal's second-largest city.

Ride to the Sao Bento Train Station, built in the early 20th century and famous for its tiles, and to the 12th-century Se Catedral do Porto, the main cathedral and one of the oldest monuments in Oporto.

Explore La Coruna's Old Town on a carefree stroll that, ultimately, leads to a local tapas bar to partake Spain's cherished culinary tradition.

Embark on a journey to Santiago's Santiago de Compostela, a site of sacred pilgrimage, before enjoying a stroll across the city and lunch at Hostal dos Reis Catolicos.

Shop the food markets of La Coruna alongside a local guide and chef to purchase fresh seafood and ingredients for a typical Galician lunch.

Enjoy an eye-opening look at La Coruna on a tour designed to showcase the city's sights and history with minimal effort and maximum comfort.

Embark on a panoramic drive that winds past Guernsey's jagged cliffs and wild sandy bays with a special stop at the famous Little Chapel.

Retrace the footsteps of characters from the bestselling novel, The Guernsey Literary and Pota-to Peel Pie Society, set on the island during German occupation.

Cycle your way through the postcard-worthy St. Peter Port, admire vibrant rolling hills and delightful farmhouses, and discover the fascinating history of the world at war.

Join your local guide on a walking tour of St. Peter Port, the capital of Guernsey. View stylish regency houses built by wealthy merchants, and walk among the cobbled streets, narrow walkways, and steep steps that make up the townscape.

Visit the WWII landmarks left behind and learn about the hardships of life in Guernsey during its years of Nazi occupation, from 1940 1945.

Retrace the footsteps of characters from the bestselling novel, The Guernsey Literary and Pota-to Peel Pie Society, set on the island during German occupation.

Set out from the port on a drive through the winding country lanes of Guernsey before arriving at the start of your cliff walk.

Join your local guide on a walking tour of St. Peter Port, the capital of Guernsey. View stylish regency houses built by wealthy merchants, and walk among the cobbled streets, narrow walkways, and steep steps that make up the townscape.

Set out from the port on a drive through the winding country lanes of Guernsey before arriving at the start of your cliff walk.

See the most significant sites in the dynamic, international city of London on your way to the posh Covent Garden neighborhood.

This panoramic tour provides an excellent introduction to London's most recognizable and much-loved cultural and historic monuments.

Explore the regal halls of legendary Windsor Castle, home to His Majesty the King, and the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.

Meet the head gardener at the exquisite Exbury Gardens for a private tour of its 200 acres of diverse blooms, trees, and shrubs.

Travel to the quintessential English village of Beaulieu and start your exploration at Beaulieu Palace House, home to the Montagu family since 1538.