Flight to Madrid.

Airport pickup, then transfer to the city. Enjoy an authentic Madrid welcome lunch in a restaurant followed by a sightseeing tour. voco Madrid - Retiro Hotel 4* (L)

In the morning, join a local guide for a walking tour of the Royal Palace, where you’ll admire the art collections and the Royal Armoury. Explore old Madrid, from Plaza Mayor to Plaza de la Villa. Visit the San Miguel market, which over the years has become a favourite among food enthusiasts. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon, explore the Prado Museum on your own. (B)

Day at leisure or take an optional excursion to Toledo ($). (B)

Head to Segovia. Discover the magnificent Roman aqueduct, then stroll through the old town accompanied by a local guide. Continue to Avila. Stop at a restaurant for a traditional lunch. In the afternoon, tour this UNESCO World Heritage city. Spend time admiring the medieval wall and the panoramic view from Los Cuatro Postes. Continue on to Salamanca. Gran Hotel Corona Sol 4* (B-L)

In the morning, take a guided tour of this city nicknamed the Athens of the West, where you’ll discover well-preserved treasures from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Enjoy lunch and the rest of the day as you please. (B)

Travel to Burgos, a Camino de Santiago stopover since ancient times. Stroll through the lively streets with a local guide, then have lunch on your own. Head to Logroño to settle in to the hotel and enjoy some free time. In the evening, take an excursion to Calle del Laurel for a uniquely Spanish experience. Soak it all in as you stroll the bar-lined street, stopping for pintxos and tapas, all with a glass of wine. F&G Logroño Hotel 3* (B-D)

Travel to the charming medieval city of Laguardia to see the church of Santa María de los Reyes and its remarkable carved portal. Then continue along the Rioja Alavesa wine route to Elciego to visit the famous Bodega Marqués de Riscal, with over 3 centuries of winemaking history, and an impressive hotel building designed by Canadian architect Frank O. Gehry. Enjoy a wine tasting with chorizo. In the afternoon, stop in the picturesque village of Navarrete, with its Renaissance- and Baroque-style houses. Have dinner and spend the evening as you please. (B)

Head to Zaragoza for a stroll through the old town, where traces of Roman, Muslim, and Christian cultures still remain. Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, travel to Valencia, the third largest city in Spain. Dwo Valencia Hotel 4* (B-L)

Tour this great Mediterranean city. Explore the old town with its fortified gates, and check out Palacio de la Generalidad palace, Lonja de la Seda (a sumptuous Gothic building listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site), and the opulent central market, Europe’s largest and oldest fresh produce market. Enjoy lunch on your own, followed by a tour of the City of Arts and Sciences, a stunning futuristic complex that takes a fun and cultural approach to the arts, nature, and science. Spend the rest of the day as you please. (B)

Travel to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. Enjoy lunch at a tapas restaurant followed by a sightseeing and walking tour with a local guide to explore Spain’s second largest city. Visit Gaudí’s masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia. Check-in at the hotel and dinner on your own. Catalonia Atenas Hotel 4* (B-L)

Head to one of the city’s markets for a cooking workshop. Become a chef for the morning as a real chef shows you how to make typical Spanish dishes. For lunch, sample the dishes you’ve made. In the afternoon, take a tour with a local guide of Park Güell, another Gaudí landmark. Spend the rest of the day as you please.

Transfer to the airport and return flight to Montreal. (B)