Lisbon: Arrive at any time. This evening, savour a traditional Portuguese dinner and performance of fado, a local folk singing tradition, in one of Lisbon's oldest neighbourhoods.

Lisbon/?vora: Head to medieval ?vora, in the heart of the bucolic Alentejo region, for a fascinating foray into the past. Be mesmerized by the haunting Chapel of Bones, erected by 16th-century Franciscan monks. Then pay a visit to one of the best preserved Roman temples on the Iberian Peninsula, known as Diana?s Temple.

?vora: Venture into the Alentejo countryside, home to centuries-old cork forests. Join a local expert at a traditional farm, and learn about cork harvesting and production. Then sit down to a traditional cork stripper?s lunch at the cork farm. This afternoon, return to ?vora and explore its UNESCO World Heritage?designated city centre on your own, walking past whitewashed houses decorated with azulejos and wrought-iron balconies.

?vora/Coimbra: Spend the day in Tomar and delve into the Crusades era in Portugal. Go on a guided walk with a local expert around the vast medieval complex of the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Templar Castle, founded in 1160 by Gualdim Pais?grand master of the Knights Templar. Continue on to Coimbra for the evening.

Coimbra/Porto: This morning, enjoy a tour around the centuries-old University of Coimbra, Portugal's most prestigious university and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enter through the 10th-century Porta F?rra, the old entrance to the citadel of Coimbra. Following mosaic cobblestone paths around campus, stopping to see the baroque stylings of the Joanina Library, elaborate azulejo wall tiles adorning the Chapel of S?o Miguel, and the 18th-century Botanical Garden. Later, catch the train to Porto on the coast.

Madrid: Spend the morning exploring Madrid, the quintessential heart of Spain, on a CEO-led orientation walk. Explore the treasure trove of cultural riches, elegant plazas, and centuries old squares, as you walk in the footsteps of days gone by. Finish this walk at a local market and enjoy delicious samples of Spanish gastronomy. Enjoy free time this afternoon to admire the world-renowned artworks at the Museo del Prado, relax at a caf?, or experience the city?s legendary nightlife.

Madrid/C?rdoba: Drive south to the ancient walled city of Toledo, perched on a rocky headland overlooking the Tagus River. Join a local historian on a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site filled with churches, synagogues, mosques, and plazas. Explore the old quarter and glimpse the soaring tower of the city?s 13th-century cathedral, a masterpiece of high Gothic architecture. Continue on to C?rdoba, a beguiling Andalusian town steeped in history. As the capital of Al-Andalus (Muslim Spain) until its fall in 1236, C?rdoba was once the largest city in Europe known for its mosques, palaces, and libraries.

C?rdoba/Granada: In the morning, join a guided tour of C?rdoba and discover its medieval centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Mosque-Cathedral of C?rdoba, or Mezquita, where a 13th-century Catholic cathedral stands in the center of a former Moorish mosque that dates to the 8th century. Afterwards, stroll the historic Jewish quarter?s maze of winding lanes and traditional whitewashed houses. In the afternoon, transfer to Granada and set out on a CEO led orientation walk of this alluring Andalusian city.

Granada: Spend today immersed in the majesty of the Alhambra, a pinnacle of Moorish architecture in Europe. This fortress and palace built by 13th-century Nasrid sultans crowns a hilltop overlooking Granada. On a guided tour of this extraordinary World Heritage site, marvel at the intricate stuccowork, elegant archways, and intimate courtyards bursting with blooms. Later, explore on your own time as you amble through the old Moorish quarter, the Albayz?n, and enjoy views of the Alhambra glowing in the twilight.

Seville: Enjoy some free time to follow your impulses in Seville. Lose yourself among the winding alleys, flower-draped patios, and picturesque squares of the charming Santa Cruz quarter. Opt to visit the ornate Mud?jar palace and gardens of Real Alc?zar de Sevilla, a World Heritage site and former filming location for Game of Thrones. Here, in the birthplace of flamenco, take a private dance class in a professional studio. This evening, put your new moves to practice as you experience the city?s upbeat nightlife on your own.

Seville: Depart at any time.