Across Spain and Portugal

Corinthia Hotel Lisbon , Lisbon / Days 2-3 / Deluxe

Situated just a few hundred feet from the Lisbon Zoo Metro Station, Corinthia Hotel Lisbon is a short, five-minute ride to trendy, Avenida da Liberdade. The hotel features two restaurants and a three bars, including a terrace lounge in the hotel garden; indoor swimming pool; fitness room; spa; and laundry and dry cleaning services.  Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Pousada do Porto , Oporto / Days 4-5 / First Class

The public areas of the Pousada do Porto were converted from a former palace built in 1742 on the banks of the Douro River, which exemplifies Portuguese Baroque architecture and has been classified as a National Monument. The 87-room hotel features pieces from various Oporto museums along with contemporary furnishings, and its amenities include a restaurant and bar; fitness center; outdoor and indoor pool; spa with sauna Turkish bath, and massage treatments; complimentary Wi-Fi internet access; and laundry and dry cleaning service. Air-conditioned guest rooms include private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Parador de Santiago de Compostela , Santiago de Compostela / Days 6-7 / First Class

Considered one of the world’s oldest hotels, the Hostal dos Reis Catolicós as it is also known was built by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 1499 as a hospital for pilgrims. The 137-room parador is situated in the historic Plaza do Obradoiro adjacent to the famed cathedral and its architectural flourishes include a carved entrance façade, vaulted ceilings, stone archways, a Renaissance chapel, and four courtyards. The hotel features two restaurants and a bar, coffee shop, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, library, gift shop, and laundry and dry cleaning service. Air-conditioned guest rooms are furnished in historical style and offer private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Parador de Leon , Leon / Day 8 / First Class

Originally a 16th-century monastery and an impressive example of Renaissance architecture, this parador once housed the knights of the Order of St. James charged with protecting the pilgrims on the Way of St. James. The 226-room lodging features fine architectural details including carvings, a cloistered courtyard, and a vaulted ceiling; amenities include a restaurant and bar, spa with massage treatments and hair salon, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, library, gift shop, and laundry service. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Melia Bilbao , Bilbao / Days 9-11 / Superior First Class

The contemporary Melia Bilbao is located in the city center close to the Guggenheim Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, and other cultural attractions, shops, and restaurants. Housing a collection of contemporary art, the 211-room hotel has two restaurants featuring Basque specialties and a bar; wellness center with gym, heated outdoor pool, sauna, and massage and beauty treatments; complimentary Wi-Fi internet access; and laundry and dry cleaning service. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Parador de Bielsa , Bielsa / Days 12-13 / First Class

Perched on the mountain slopes of the Pyrenees in Monte Perdido National Park, the Parador de Bielsa offers sweeping views of this mountainous region of Northern Spain from its terrace. The 39-room parador features traditional regional architecture with local stone and offers a restaurant and bar, terrace, garden, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, laundry service, and gift shop. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Hotel Avenida Palace , Barcelona / Days 14-16, Extension / Superior First Class

Built in 1952, Hotel Avenida Palace stands in the heart of Barcelona and offers a good location from which to explore. The 151-room hotel is just minutes from La Ramblas, the Picasso Museum, and the museum housing the works of modern architect Antoni Gaudi. The hotel features restaurant and bar, wellness center, fitness room, laundry and dry cleaning services, and Internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms are fully equipped with private bath with hair dryer, safe, TV, and phone.