Iberia's Art, Wine and Culinary Treasures
15 Nights Featuring Madrid, Bilbao, Porto and Lisbon
September 26, 2026
Indulge in a Journey to Spain’s Soul, where your experience begins in Madrid with a welcome dinner, and days immersed in royal palaces, masterful art and exclusive culinary encounters. Continue to Bilbao, the Basque Country’s jewel, where Rioja wines, avant‑garde architecture and Michelin‑starred dining set the stage for refined discovery before embarking the Oceania Marina for the Finest Cuisine at Sea. From Porto to Seville, each port of call unveils a curated blend of culture, elegance and coastal charm, ensuring every moment resonates with gastronomic sophistication.
Small Group Departure – due to the numerous cultural activities, this Enrichment Journey will have a maximum of 16 guests.
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This Journey
6-night pre-cruise land program in Spain
5 guided tours plus an exclusive shore excursion
12 meals on tour (6 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners) and all meals onboard
9-night sailing aboard the Oceania Marina
Exclusive full-day guided shore excursion in Porto, Portugal
Gratuities and Wi-Fi onboard
Always Included
International airfare, including transfers and baggage handling
English-speaking Local Guide during land program on most departures
Guaranteed early hotel check-in on arrival day (pre-cruise tours only)
Centrally located four- and five-star hotels
Inclusive pricing: includes airfare, land program, cruise, transfers, and all taxes and fees
Exclusive amenities onboard your cruise (see special offers)
10% off shore excursions
Special Offer
Limited Time $600 Bonus Savings
Journey on Oceania Cruises with $45/Night Shipboard Credit and Your World Included with your choice of Complimentary Wine & Beer OR Shore Excursions Credit. Plus, enjoy a Limited Time $200 Bonus Gift Card!
At a Glance
Discover Iberian Art Masterpieces
From Madrid’s world‑renowned Museo del Prado, home to works by Velázquez, Goya and El Greco, to Bilbao’s striking Guggenheim Museum designed by Frank Gehry, this Journey immerses you in Spain’s artistic soul.
Taste Wines from Rioja to Porto
Enjoy a wine tasting in Logroño, Spain’s celebrated Rioja region and savor Portugal’s famous port wines in Porto on an exclusive shore excursion.
Savor Tapas Like a Madrileño – Enriching Moment
Join a hands‑on cooking class where you’ll prepare traditional Spanish tapas with a local chef, then enjoy the flavors together over lunch or dinner.
Step Into Royal Splendor
Explore the Royal Palace of Madrid, the largest in Western Europe, where centuries of Spanish history unfold amid opulent halls and grand architecture.
Day 1 – Arrive Madrid
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.
Day 2 – Madrid
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before a half‑day tour of Madrid, visiting the historic district known as Madrid’s Austrias and the Royal Palace—the largest in Western Europe and a landmark of Spanish history; then take part in a cooking class where you will prepare traditional Spanish tapas with the chef’s guidance, share the dishes together and return to your accommodation to enjoy the evening at your leisure. (B, L)
Day 3 – Madrid
After breakfast, you will visit the Museo del Prado, a world‑renowned gallery that holds the most complete collection of Spanish painting from the 11th to 18th centuries, with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Bosch, Titian, Van Dyck and Rembrandt, alongside important works from Italian, German, French and English schools. In the evening, transfer to the historic center for an authentic Flamenco show with dinner. (B, D)
Day 4 – Madrid to Bilbao
Today we will leave Madrid and travel to Bilbao with a stop in Logroño for a winery visit, tasting, and lunch. Discover the historic charm of LaRioja’s capital, shaped by the Camino de Santiago. Continue to Laguardia for a brief visit, a beautiful town renowned worldwide for its wines and as the birthplace of the fabulist Samaniego. Arrive in Bilbao and spend the remaining of the day at leisure. (B, L)
Day 5 – Bilbao
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and depart for a morning visit to the Guggenheim Museum, an architectural masterpiece by Frank Gehry that transformed the city and became a global symbol of modernity. Its flowing titanium curves, glass walls and limestone forms create a striking harmony with the Nervión River and the industrial past of Bilbao. The building itself is considered a work of art, often described as a “symphony of shapes” and a landmark of contemporary architecture. Inside, admire masterpieces of modern and contemporary art displayed in galleries designed to complement the bold exterior. (B)
Day 6 – Bilbao
Today we continue exploring Bilbao with your local guide. Visit the city’s landmarks and enjoy entrance to Mount Artxanda via the cable car that links Campo Volantín with the summit. From the top, take in sweeping views of Bilbao and its surrounding landscape. You will have some free time in the afternoon before for a farewell dinner to say goodbye to Bilbao in style. (B, D)
Day 7 – Bilbao Embarkation
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the port, where you will board the Oceania Marina. (B)
Day 8-15 – Cruising onboard the Oceania Marina
Ports of call include Bilbao, La Coruna, Spain; Porto, Lisbon, Portimao, Portugal; Gibraltar, United Kingdom; Seville (Cadiz), Malaga, Alicante and Barcelona, Spain.
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Day 16 – Barcelona Disembarkation
Enjoy breakfast onboard, then disembark the Oceania Marina and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Optional 1-night Barcelona extension available, see “Extensions” section below for details.
Formeals not included in your land programs, all hotels chosen include a restaurant on property where you may relax and enjoy a meal. In addition, your guide is available to make suggestions on nearby dining, shopping or sightseeing.
For meals not included in your land programs, all hotels chosen include a restaurant on property where you may relax and enjoy a meal. In addition, your guide is available to make suggestions on nearby dining, shopping or sightseeing.
Oceania Marina
Indulge in the cruise industry's only hands-on teaching kitchen and learn global cuisines from professional chefs.
List is preliminary and subject to revision. While hotels are secured over a year ahead, unexpected changes may occasionally arise. Any substitutions will be of equal quality or value and confirmed in final documents. Enrichment Journeys primarily uses 4- and 5-star hotels with exceptions only where choices are limited.
Journey Highlights
Memorable Experiences, Scenic Views, and Exciting Moments
Discover Spain's Soul in 15 Nights
Discover royal palaces, masterful art, incredible wine and the Finest Cuisine at Sea.
Extend Your Journey
More time to relax, explore and make the most of your trip.
Extension
Madrid
Want an extra day toadjust to the new time zone? With this optional extension you will arrive to Madrida day early and have one extra day to relax at the hotel before the tourstarts. Price of $270 per person is based on doubleoccupancy and includes 1-night hotel accommodations in Madrid with dailybreakfast and private transfer from airport to hotel (applicable when air isbooked through Enrichment Journeys). Note:tours are not included.
Barcelona
Although everyone onthe Enrichment Journey will disembark the ship in Barcelona, the itinerary doesnot include any time in the city. With this optional extension you will stayfor 1 night in Barcelona after your cruise, giving you time to explore the cityon your own before flying home. Price of $440 per person is based on doubleoccupancy and includes 1-night hotel accommodations in Barcelona with dailybreakfast and private transfer from ship to hotel and from hotel to airport(applicable when air is booked through Enrichment Journeys). Note: tours are not included.
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What to Know Before You Go
The land portion of the trip should be considered active and includes a considerable amount of walking. Accessing the temples and ancient sites will require walking on uneven terrain.
Enrichment Journeys will do everything in our power to ensure comfort through our third-party providers, including air-conditioned buses and comfortable accommodations where applicable. However, some areas cannot be accessed by coach, so our drivers will get you as close to sites as is legally allowed. Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are strongly recommended. Historical sites often do not have elevators, escalators, or ramps due to the age of the building/structure. Steps can be steep and uneven. Based on crowds and traffic, order of visits may be changed. You may have to walk a moderate distance to transfer to coach stations and airport terminals. Time spent on the road and traveling can be long, so you will need to be prepared for stretches of down time in between destinations.
Wheelchair access at many sites is limited. A fold-up wheelchair may be able to be stored on the bus but requires prior arrangements. Guests must be able to transfer from their chair to the transportation. Guides/drivers are not allowed to lift or push wheelchairs, so guests requiring physical assistance must travel with a companion who can assist. Motorized wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated on this group program.
Included airfare is from select airports only. To inquire about a different airport, please contact your Personal Vacation Manager.
Enrichment Journeys is committed to providing remarkable experiences at extraordinary value. As a result, airlines and routes are selected to maximize that value and may involve multiple stops and extended layovers versus non-stop or direct flights. Passengers wishing to utilize specific carriers, direct/non-stop flights, Business Class upgrades, or to extend their time in any of our beginning or ending destination cities may do so by contacting Enrichment Journeys and inquiring about the Custom Airfare Program. There is a $100 per person charge for this service, however this charge will be applied toward any flights or upgrades you choose to purchase. The $100 charge must be paid prior to receiving a custom air quote.
To travel internationally, you must have a passport in good condition, and it must be valid for at least 6 months after the last day of your trip. Visa requirements change frequently and for various reasons. As a result, our Personal Vacation Managers are not always able to provide visa information. The best way to obtain up-to-date information regarding visa requirements is to visit the official US government website for Americans traveling abroad, Travel.State.Gov (Canadian citizens should visit https://travel.gc.ca/, for all other countries please visit your government website or local embassy), which details specific information on the countries you would like to visit, including visa requirements. You may also use a third-party visa service, such as Expedited Travel. These services require an additional service fee but make the process of applying for a visa much simpler.
To extend a hotel stay at the beginning or end of your Journey, please speak to a Personal Vacation Manager for assistance in making those arrangements.
If you are interested in customizing your Journey, pairing it with a different cruise, or arranging a private tour for your party, you may be interested in our Private Journeys program. You can learn more about this program here, or speak to a Personal Vacation Manager for more information.
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