Basix
18 to 35s
Essential Spain and Portugal
11 days • 5
5
Excellent
2 reviews
11 days
Start
Lisbon, Portugal
Finish
Barcelona, Spain
Trip Code
ZMYP
Min Age
18
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Train, metro, public bus
Accommodation
Multi-share Hostels and Hotels (10 nights)
From £1,218(11 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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.
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!).
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Train, metro, public bus
Accommodation
Multi-share Hostels and Hotels (10 nights)
Included activities
Lagos - Walk the Ponta Da Piedade Trail
Lagos - Orientation Walk
Seville - Orientation Walk
Seville - Tapas Tasting
Granada - Orientation Walk
Monachil - Los Cahorros Hike
Madrid - Churros Snack
Madrid - Orientation Walk
Madrid - Street Art Tour
Barcelona - Orientation Walk
Optional activities
Lisbon - Gulbenkian Museum - EUR10
Lisbon - Belem Tower and Monastery - EUR20
Sintra - Return Train Ticket - EUR10
Lisbon - Ginginha Tasting - EUR2
Lisbon - Naval Museum - EUR7
Lisbon - Oceanarium - EUR25
Lisbon - Folk Art Museum - EUR5
Lisbon - Puppet Museum - EUR5
Lisbon - National Art Museum - EUR8
Sintra - Pena Palace (entrance fee) - EUR20
Lagos - Algarve Caves Boat Tour - EUR20
Lagos - Kayak Tour - EUR35
Seville - Museum of Art & Popular Customs - EUR2
Seville - Andalusian Contemporary Art Centre - EUR3
Seville - Cathedral & Giralda Tower - EUR12
Seville - Flamenco Show (from) - EUR25
Seville - Casa de Pilatos - EUR12
Seville - Torre del Oro - EUR3
Seville - Royal Alcazar of Seville - EUR14
Seville - Santa Paula Convent - EUR5
Seville - Museum of Fine Arts - EUR2
Seville - Indias Archive - Free
Granada - Alhambra Visit - EUR20
Granada - Mirador de San Nicolas - Free
Granada - Catedral de Granada - EUR6
Granada - Capilla Real - EUR6
Madrid - Royal Palace - EUR14
Madrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR99
Madrid - Museo Reina Sofia - EUR12
Madrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
Madrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
Madrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR13
Barcelona - National Art Museum of Catalonia - EUR12
Barcelona - Museum of City History - EUR7
Barcelona - Old Santa Creu Hospital - EUR16
Barcelona - Museum of Gaudi - EUR6
Barcelona - Ethnological and World Cultures - EUR5
Barcelona - Guell Palace (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR12
Barcelona - Contemporary Art Museum - EUR12
Barcelona - Cable car to Montjuic (one way) - EUR10
Barcelona - Picasso Museum - EUR14
Barcelona - La Sagrada Familia (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR26
Barcelona - Casa Batllo (advance booking required) - EUR29
Barcelona - Barcelona Cathedral - EUR11
Barcelona - Tapas Tour in El Raval Urban Adventure - EUR99
Barcelona - Walking tour: Explore Gaudi and Modernist Architecture Urban Adventure - EUR45
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Important notes
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)
5 stars
2
Charlie
Apr 20, 2025
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.
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