Original
Explorer
Classic Spain & Portugal
22 days • 4.4
4.5
Excellent
5 reviews
22 days
Start
Barcelona, Spain
Finish
Madrid, Spain
Trip Code
ZMSJC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
20 breakfasts
Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi, Cable car
Accommodation
Hotel (19 nights), Hostal (2 nights)
From £4,703(22 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
Meals
20 breakfasts
Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi, Cable car
Accommodation
Hotel (19 nights), Hostal (2 nights)
Included activities
Pamplona - Leader led walk
San Sebastian - Monte Igueldo Funicular (Igeldo Funikularra)
San Sebastian - Orientation walk
Logrono - Txikiteo of Pintxos (Tapas Crawl)
Logrono - Orientation walk
Laguardia - Winery Visit & Wine Tasting
Laguardia - leader led town visit
Granada - Orientation Walk
Granada - Guided Visit to Alhambra Palace & Gardens
Seville - Orientation Walk
Seville - Evening Flamenco Performance
Lagos - Algarve Cliff Boat Trip
Lisbon - Orientation walk
Porto - Port Wine Tasting
Porto - Orientation walk
Santiago de Compostela - Orientation walk
Santiago de Compostela - Camino de Santiago Hike
Madrid - Orientation Walk
Optional activities
Barcelona - Barcelona Cathedral - EUR11
Barcelona - Guell Palace - EUR12
Barcelona - Ethnological and World Cultures - EUR5
Barcelona - Casa Batllo (advance booking required) - EUR29
Barcelona - Museum of City History - EUR7
Barcelona - National Art Museum of Catalonia - EUR12
Barcelona - Old Santa Creu Hospital - EUR16
Barcelona - Picasso Museum - EUR14
Barcelona - Museum of Gaudi - EUR6
Barcelona - Cable car to Montjuic (one way) - EUR10
Barcelona - Contemporary Art Museum - EUR12
Barcelona - Tapas Tour in El Raval Urban Adventure - EUR99
Barcelona - Walking tour: Explore Gaudi and Modernist Architecture Urban Adventure - EUR45
Pamplona - Gothic Cathedral - EUR5
Pamplona - Ciudadella Fortress - Free
Pamplona - Taconera Park - Free
San Sebastian - Catedral del Buen Pastor - Free
Bilbao - Guggenheim Museum - EUR16
San Sebastian - San Telmo Museum - EUR10
San Sebastian - Catamaran Boat Trip - EUR10
Logrono - Museo de la Rioja - Free
Logrono - San Bartolome Church - Free
Logrono - Cathedral - Free
Madrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR13
Madrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
Madrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
Madrid - Museo Reina Sofia - EUR12
Madrid - Royal Palace - EUR14
Madrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR99
Madrid - Museo Taurino - EUR15
Granada - Mirador de San Nicolas - Free
Granada - Science Park - EUR7
Granada - Science Park Planetarium - EUR2
Granada - Catedral de Granada - EUR6
Granada - Capilla Real - EUR6
Seville - Torre del Oro - EUR3
Seville - Santa Paula Convent - EUR5
Seville - Indias Archive - Free
Seville - Museum of Fine Arts - EUR2
Seville - Andalusian Contemporary Art Centre - EUR3
Seville - Real Alcazar - EUR14
Seville - Museum of Art & Popular Customs - EUR2
Seville - Cathedral & Giralda Tower - EUR12
Seville - Casa de Pilatos - EUR12
Lisbon - Fado Show with Dinner - EUR50
Lisbon - Naval Museum - EUR7
Lisbon - National Art Museum - EUR8
Lisbon - Folk Art Museum - EUR5
Lisbon - Oceanarium - EUR25
Lisbon - Puppet Museum - EUR5
Lisbon - Gulbenkian Museum - EUR10
Lisbon - Sao Jorge Castle - EUR15
Lisbon - Belem Tower and Monastery - EUR20
Lisbon - Canned Fish Tasting - EUR7
Lisbon - Traditional Boat Tour - EUR15
Porto - Livraria Lello - EUR8
Porto - Clerigos Tower - EUR8
Porto - Serralves Foundation - EUR24
Porto - Bolhao Market - Free
Santiago de Compostela - Visit to a Local Cheesemaker - EUR20
Santiago de Compostela - Bike Hire - EUR10
Santiago de Compostela - Pilgrimage Museum - Free
Santiago de Compostela - Cathedral - EUR12
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Important notes
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
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
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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