Across Spain and Portugal

A journey from Lisbon across the north of Spain, ending in Barcelona.

Across Spain and Portugal

A journey from Lisbon across the north of Spain, ending in Barcelona.

Highlights

  • Visit the historic city of Santiago de Compostela, a stop on the pilgrimage route of the Way of St. James and home to the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.
  • Take a tour of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the striking contemporary art museum designed by architect Frank Gehry that helped revitalize the city.
  • Explore the Basque region, stop in the town of Gernika, the village of Bakio, and the fishing village of Mundaka with views of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve.
  • In Barcelona, visit many of Antoni Gaudí’s distinctive architectural works such as Park Güell, the unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral, and Casa Milà.
This is an exclusive U-M departure operated by Odysseys Unlimited.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Lisbon, Portugal
Day 2: Lisbon
Day 3: Lisbon
Day 4: Lisbon | Oporto
Day 5: Oporto
Day 6: Oporto | Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Day 7: Santiago de Compostela
Day 8: Santiago | León
Day 9: León | Bilbao
Day 10: Bilbao
Day 11: Bilbao | Basque Country
Day 12: Bilbao | Pamplona | Bielsa
Day 13: Bielsa
Day 14: Bielsa | Barcelona
Day 15: Barcelona
Day 16: Barcelona
Day 17: Depart for U.S.

Host

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Cindy Schipani

Merwin H. Waterman Collegiate Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Business Law

U-M Role

I teach business law and business ethics courses. My recent courses include Law of Business Organizations; Cross-Cultural Negotiations; Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship; Data Privacy, Ethics, and Security; and an International Immersion course taking students abroad to learn about business in another part of the world (most recently, Argentina). My research interests are primarily in corporate law (including insider trading and fiduciary duties of corporate leadership) and in pathways for women to attain positions of organizational leadership.

Trip Experience

I have visited both Spain and Portugal in the past, primarily for academic conferences. I’m excited to be traveling with our esteemed alumni – learning about their professional and personal journeys, and becoming more immersed in the Spanish and Portuguese culture. My previous visits to these countries were fascinating – particularly in learning about the culture, architecture and food.

Available to Book
Sept. 28-Oct. 14, 2025

Starting price

$6,974

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Portugal, Spain

Activity Level

Medium
Sept. 28-Oct. 14, 2025

Starting price

$6,974
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Portugal, Spain

Activity Level

Medium
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