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18 to 35s
Essential Spain and Portugal
11 days • 5
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Start
Lisbon, Portugal
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Finish
Barcelona, Spain
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Trip Code
ZMYP
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Min Age
18
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
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Transport
Train, metro, public bus
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Accommodation
Multi-share Hostels and Hotels (10 nights)
From £1,218(11 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Take a day trip out to Monachil in Spain and hike the Los Cahorros trail near the Sierra Nevada mountains. You’ll walk along suspension bridges, through waterfalls and soak up the beautiful natural landscape.
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Feast on the delicious food in two countries known for their cuisine, with a tapas tasting of local favourites in Seville and a churros sampling in Madrid (don’t forget to eat countless pastel de natas during your time in Lisbon!).
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Wander the colourful streets of the multicultural Lavapies neighbourhood in Madrid during a street art tour with a local guide and graffiti enthusiast. This company supports sustainable tourism and promotes social projects within the local community.
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See the incredible views from the Ponta da Piedade trail in Lagos – this stretch of endless coastline boasts beautiful natural scenery, rock caves, grottoes, and crystal-clear waters.
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Carve your own adventure with tonnes of free time for activities you want to do – maybe go kayaking in Lagos, see the sites in Barcelona, or simply chill out on the beach in the Algarve.
Is this trip right for you?
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It’s bunking season! As accommodation on this trip is multi-share, solo travellers will share a room with other travellers of the same gender, an excellent opportunity to get to know other like-minded people. Travellers on the same booking may be split between rooms due to the single gender dormitories.
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Summer temperatures can be very high in many of the regions visited (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Please keep in mind that many European hotel rooms are not equipped with air-conditioning. In Winter, warm layers will be needed as snow can be expected in some regions. Carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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We recommend packing light for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train stations, buses and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones. A travel towel can come in handy too when staying in European hostels. You can find specifics under ‘Packing’ in the ‘Essential trip information’ section.
Itinerary
Dive into the highlights of Portugal and Spain, from mountain ranges to thriving city nightlife
This 11-day adventure from Lisbon to Barcelona is the perfect introduction to two countries packed with natural scenery, cultural city life and delicious cuisine. Soak up the rocky coastlines along the Algarve, head out for some optional kayaking or boat rides, then dive into Spain for tapas, churros and hiking. Enjoy the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains on a hike, see some street art and dive into the local culture of Seville, Granada, Madrid and Barcelona. This trip has heaps of free time to choose your own adventure, so you can forge some new friendships your own way.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Lisbon
- DAY 2Day 2 • Lagos
- DAY 3Day 3 • Lagos
- DAY 4Day 4 • Seville
- DAY 5Day 5 • Seville
- DAY 6Day 6 • Granada
- DAY 7Day 7 • Granada
- DAY 8Day 8 • Madrid
- DAY 9Day 9 • Madrid
- DAY 10Day 10 • Barcelona
- DAY 11Day 11 • Barcelona
Inclusions
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5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
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Train, metro, public bus
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Multi-share Hostels and Hotels (10 nights)
festival Included activities
circleLagos - Walk the Ponta Da Piedade Trail
circleLagos - Orientation Walk
circleSeville - Orientation Walk
circleSeville - Tapas Tasting
circleGranada - Orientation Walk
circleMonachil - Los Cahorros Hike
circleMadrid - Churros Snack
circleMadrid - Orientation Walk
circleMadrid - Street Art Tour
circleBarcelona - Orientation Walk
museum Optional activities
circleLisbon - Gulbenkian Museum - EUR10
circleLisbon - Belem Tower and Monastery - EUR20
circleSintra - Return Train Ticket - EUR10
circleLisbon - Ginginha Tasting - EUR2
circleLisbon - Naval Museum - EUR7
circleLisbon - Oceanarium - EUR25
circleLisbon - Folk Art Museum - EUR5
circleLisbon - Puppet Museum - EUR5
circleLisbon - National Art Museum - EUR8
circleSintra - Pena Palace (entrance fee) - EUR20
circleLagos - Algarve Caves Boat Tour - EUR20
circleLagos - Kayak Tour - EUR35
circleSeville - Museum of Art & Popular Customs - EUR2
circleSeville - Andalusian Contemporary Art Centre - EUR3
circleSeville - Cathedral & Giralda Tower - EUR12
circleSeville - Flamenco Show (from) - EUR25
circleSeville - Casa de Pilatos - EUR12
circleSeville - Torre del Oro - EUR3
circleSeville - Royal Alcazar of Seville - EUR14
circleSeville - Santa Paula Convent - EUR5
circleSeville - Museum of Fine Arts - EUR2
circleSeville - Indias Archive - Free
circleGranada - Alhambra Visit - EUR20
circleGranada - Mirador de San Nicolas - Free
circleGranada - Catedral de Granada - EUR6
circleGranada - Capilla Real - EUR6
circleMadrid - Royal Palace - EUR14
circleMadrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR99
circleMadrid - Museo Reina Sofia - EUR12
circleMadrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
circleMadrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
circleMadrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR13
circleBarcelona - National Art Museum of Catalonia - EUR12
circleBarcelona - Museum of City History - EUR7
circleBarcelona - Old Santa Creu Hospital - EUR16
circleBarcelona - Museum of Gaudi - EUR6
circleBarcelona - Ethnological and World Cultures - EUR5
circleBarcelona - Guell Palace (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR12
circleBarcelona - Contemporary Art Museum - EUR12
circleBarcelona - Cable car to Montjuic (one way) - EUR10
circleBarcelona - Picasso Museum - EUR14
circleBarcelona - La Sagrada Familia (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR26
circleBarcelona - Casa Batllo (advance booking required) - EUR29
circleBarcelona - Barcelona Cathedral - EUR11
circleBarcelona - Tapas Tour in El Raval Urban Adventure - EUR99
circleBarcelona - Walking tour: Explore Gaudi and Modernist Architecture Urban Adventure - EUR45
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Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
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£1,353£1,218
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£1,408£1,267
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£1,469£1,322
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£1,408£1,267
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£1,463£1,317
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£1,474£1,327
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£1,463£1,317
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£1,463£1,317
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Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
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£1,419
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Important notes
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A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 4, 5, 6 & 7 (multi-share hostels) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Reviews (2)
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Charlie
Apr 20, 2025
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Joanna
Apr 16, 2025
Feel so grateful to have joined this trip with such an amazing group and our fab leader, Sophie.
Anyone hesitant to book - just do it! You won’t regret any of it! It’s the perfect option for solo travellers to see the world with other likeminded solo travellers with a variety of free time to explore solo or with the new friends you’ve made.