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Classic Spain & Portugal
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Start
Barcelona, Spain
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Finish
Madrid, Spain
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Trip Code
ZMSJC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
20 breakfasts
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Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi, Cable car
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Accommodation
Hotel (19 nights), Hostal (2 nights)
From £4,703(22 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Gaze in awe at the artistic feats of the Spanish masters in Madrid, and experience a different sort of mastery with a fiery flamenco performance in Seville.
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Unwind in a laidback fishing village in the Algarve on Portugal's scenic south coast. Soak up the sun on a beach and enjoy a cocktail-coloured sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.
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People from all over the world come to Spain to walk the famous Camino de Santiago. Join pilgrims along the last leg of the journey, as they reach the historic cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
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The fortified medieval city of Pamplona is a great place to discover on foot. Weave through the city's winding alleyways to the immense Gothic Cathedral and walk down the street of the famous bull run.
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Logrono is bursting with delicious local produce and wine, just waiting to be enjoyed on an included tapas crawl. Delicioso!
Is this trip right for you?
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The majority of travel on this trip is done by trains and public buses. It's a good time to sit back, relax and let the scenery roll past your window. Please read the Itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
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We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train stations and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones. Train stations often don’t have lifts available.
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Summer temperatures can be extreme in this region (over 40C/104F). It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Many hotels in Europe have fans, not air conditioning. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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Space is at a premium in Europe and your hotel is no exception. Rooms are often small, but usually the central location makes up for that. For those travelling as a duo, hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
Itinerary
Visit Spain and Portugal on a tour via the beaches, barrios and bars.
Tour Spain and Portugal's pin-up attractions on this 22-day western European adventure. Start in Barcelona – the epitome of all things stylish, cultural and fashionable – before continuing on to Pamplona, Longrono and the glorious beaches of San Sebastian. Then soak up art and history in Madrid, be staggered by the grandeur of Alhambra Palace in Granada and take in the dramatic spectacle of a flamenco performance in Seville. Travel to Portugal to chill out in the Algarve, get chatty with Lisbon locals in the Bairro Alto and taste some sweet port wines in Porto. Back in Spain, visit Santiago de Compostela en route back to Madrid.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Barcelona
- DAY 2Day 2 • Pamplona
- DAY 3Day 3 • San Sebastian
- DAY 4Day 4 • San Sebastian
- DAY 5Day 5 • Logrono
- DAY 6Day 6 • Logrono
- DAY 7Day 7 • Madrid
- DAY 8Day 8 • Madrid
- DAY 9Day 9 • Granada
- DAY 10Day 10 • Granada
- DAY 11Day 11 • Seville
- DAY 12Day 12 • Seville
- DAY 13Day 13 • Algarve / Lagos
- DAY 14Day 14 • Algarve / Lagos
- DAY 15Day 15 • Lisbon
- DAY 16Day 16 • Lisbon
- DAY 17Day 17 • Porto
- DAY 18Day 18 • Porto
- DAY 19Day 19 • Santiago de Compostela
- DAY 20Day 20 • Santiago de Compostela
- DAY 21Day 21 • Madrid
- DAY 22Day 22 • Madrid
Inclusions
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20 breakfasts
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Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi, Cable car
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Hotel (19 nights), Hostal (2 nights)
festival Included activities
circlePamplona - Leader led walk
circleSan Sebastian - Monte Igueldo Funicular (Igeldo Funikularra)
circleSan Sebastian - Orientation walk
circleLogrono - Txikiteo of Pintxos (Tapas Crawl)
circleLogrono - Orientation walk
circleLaguardia - Winery Visit & Wine Tasting
circleLaguardia - leader led town visit
circleGranada - Orientation Walk
circleGranada - Guided Visit to Alhambra Palace & Gardens
circleSeville - Orientation Walk
circleSeville - Evening Flamenco Performance
circleLagos - Algarve Cliff Boat Trip
circleLisbon - Orientation walk
circlePorto - Port Wine Tasting
circlePorto - Orientation walk
circleSantiago de Compostela - Orientation walk
circleSantiago de Compostela - Camino de Santiago Hike
circleMadrid - Orientation Walk
museum Optional activities
circleBarcelona - Barcelona Cathedral - EUR11
circleBarcelona - Guell Palace - EUR12
circleBarcelona - Ethnological and World Cultures - EUR5
circleBarcelona - Casa Batllo (advance booking required) - EUR29
circleBarcelona - Museum of City History - EUR7
circleBarcelona - National Art Museum of Catalonia - EUR12
circleBarcelona - Old Santa Creu Hospital - EUR16
circleBarcelona - Picasso Museum - EUR14
circleBarcelona - Museum of Gaudi - EUR6
circleBarcelona - Cable car to Montjuic (one way) - EUR10
circleBarcelona - Contemporary Art Museum - EUR12
circleBarcelona - Tapas Tour in El Raval Urban Adventure - EUR99
circleBarcelona - Walking tour: Explore Gaudi and Modernist Architecture Urban Adventure - EUR45
circlePamplona - Gothic Cathedral - EUR5
circlePamplona - Ciudadella Fortress - Free
circlePamplona - Taconera Park - Free
circleSan Sebastian - Catedral del Buen Pastor - Free
circleBilbao - Guggenheim Museum - EUR16
circleSan Sebastian - San Telmo Museum - EUR10
circleSan Sebastian - Catamaran Boat Trip - EUR10
circleLogrono - Museo de la Rioja - Free
circleLogrono - San Bartolome Church - Free
circleLogrono - Cathedral - Free
circleMadrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR13
circleMadrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
circleMadrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
circleMadrid - Museo Reina Sofia - EUR12
circleMadrid - Royal Palace - EUR14
circleMadrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR99
circleMadrid - Museo Taurino - EUR15
circleGranada - Mirador de San Nicolas - Free
circleGranada - Science Park - EUR7
circleGranada - Science Park Planetarium - EUR2
circleGranada - Catedral de Granada - EUR6
circleGranada - Capilla Real - EUR6
circleSeville - Torre del Oro - EUR3
circleSeville - Santa Paula Convent - EUR5
circleSeville - Indias Archive - Free
circleSeville - Museum of Fine Arts - EUR2
circleSeville - Andalusian Contemporary Art Centre - EUR3
circleSeville - Real Alcazar - EUR14
circleSeville - Museum of Art & Popular Customs - EUR2
circleSeville - Cathedral & Giralda Tower - EUR12
circleSeville - Casa de Pilatos - EUR12
circleLisbon - Fado Show with Dinner - EUR50
circleLisbon - Naval Museum - EUR7
circleLisbon - National Art Museum - EUR8
circleLisbon - Folk Art Museum - EUR5
circleLisbon - Oceanarium - EUR25
circleLisbon - Puppet Museum - EUR5
circleLisbon - Gulbenkian Museum - EUR10
circleLisbon - Sao Jorge Castle - EUR15
circleLisbon - Belem Tower and Monastery - EUR20
circleLisbon - Canned Fish Tasting - EUR7
circleLisbon - Traditional Boat Tour - EUR15
circlePorto - Livraria Lello - EUR8
circlePorto - Clerigos Tower - EUR8
circlePorto - Serralves Foundation - EUR24
circlePorto - Bolhao Market - Free
circleSantiago de Compostela - Visit to a Local Cheesemaker - EUR20
circleSantiago de Compostela - Bike Hire - EUR10
circleSantiago de Compostela - Pilgrimage Museum - Free
circleSantiago de Compostela - Cathedral - EUR12
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Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£5,676£4,825
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Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£5,616£4,773
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Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£5,533£4,703
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Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£6,089£5,480
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Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£5,742£5,168
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Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£5,742£5,168
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Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£5,742
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Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£5,742£5,168
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Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£5,902£5,311
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Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£5,533£5,256
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Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£5,704£5,418
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Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£5,319£5,053
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Saturday Apr 11, 2026
Saturday May 02, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£5,583
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Important notes
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1. Please provide your full name and passport details at the time of booking so that we can secure Alhambra entrance tickets for you. Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 60 days of departure. In some cases, without these details, we may not be able to obtain entrance tickets for you
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2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Reviews (5)
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Jeffrey
Nov 21, 2024
I thing overall was a great holiday the guide was excellent and would be happy to travel with intreped again
The guides were great and well informed
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Wendy
May 09, 2023
A wonderful trip with a fabulous tour leader Francisca .
This trip is fast paced and lots of traveling by public transport but worth it . All the towns we visited had so much to do and see I definitely need to come back and explore but I now feel a bit more confident to do it . Pack light as you’ll fill up your bag with lots of local goodies or do as some of us did send a parcel home . For me the highlight was walking the last 18km on the Camino but loved the whole trip just the same .
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Armine
Jun 26, 2022
I loved the itinerary of this trip. We saw a lot in three week and I enjoyed every location. Although I had been in some of the locations before, I still enjoyed it and learned new things. The tour leaders were wonderful, very helpful, enthusiastic and knowledgable. I also liked the balance of scheduled activities and free time to do what we wanted. Overall, I was very happy with this trip.
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Vivian
May 13, 2022
Spain and Portugal both have a multitude of amazing historic and cultural attractions to experience and this tour will take you to many of them. The physical rating of 2 is for the younger crowd and consider it higher for the 50 plus group. Our weather in April, May had a number of cool days that required a warm raincoat. My guides were wonderful caring people trying to meet all the needs of the group. Be prepared for long bus rides between cities and public transit. I loved all of it and I highly recommend going.
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Ruvini
Jul 13, 2022
Good introduction to Spain and Portugal. Getting on and off public busses so make sure you pack light and use a backpack if possible.