Tree-lined walkway leads to a tall monument topped with a statue, with a few people gathered at its base under a clear blue sky.

Paradores & Pousadas

Take in Spain and Portugal with palaces, cathedrals, and timeless cities.

Highlights

  • Explore Lisbon’s Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, and city sights, with stays in Portugal’s unique pousadas.
  • Discover Évora’s Roman and Moorish heritage, and cross into Spain to marvel at Mérida’s ancient ruins.
  • Stay in Carmona, visit Seville Cathedral, tour Córdoba’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, and explore Granada’s extraordinary Alhambra.
  • Experience hilltop Toledo and spend three nights in Madrid, touring the Royal Palace, the Prado Museum, and Plaza Mayor.
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 | Évora
Day 5: Évora
Day 6: Évora | Mérida, Spain | Carmona
Day 7: Carmona | Seville
Day 8: Carmona | Córdoba
Day 9: Carmona | Ronda
Day 10: Ronda
Day 11: Ronda | Granada | Úbeda
Day 12: Úbeda | Toledo | Madrid
Day 13: Madrid
Day 14: Madrid
Day 15: Madrid | Depart for U.S.

Available to Book
Oct. 25-Nov. 8, 2027

Starting price

$6,774

Deposit per person

$650

Countries Visited

Portugal, Spain

Activity Level

Medium
Oct. 25-Nov. 8, 2027

Starting price

$6,774
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

$650

Countries Visited

Portugal, Spain

Activity Level

Medium

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