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Explore Spain & Portugal
15 days • 4.7
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Madrid, Spain
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Madrid, Spain
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Trip Code
ZMSI
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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
14 breakfasts
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Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi
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Hotel (14 nights)
From £2,850(15 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Get lost in the labyrinthine streets of the Albaicin in Granada before crossing the river to visit the imposing Moorish fortress of the Alhambra.
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Unwind in a laidback fishing town in the Algarve, soaking up the sun on the beach and enjoying an included boat trip around the rocky cliffs of the coast.
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Join pilgrims along the last leg of the famous Camino de Santiago journey as they reach the historic cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
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Sit back, relax and watch the water flow by in one of Porto’s river restaurants while you sample a couple of varieties of the city’s signature wine – port!
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Start and end your adventure in Madrid, home to art galleries, colourful architecture and some of the best restaurants in Spain.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip covers a lot of ground and the majority of travel 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
From the hills of Granada to the beaches of Lisbon
Follow an enticing trail of delicious tapas, avant-garde art, architectural triumphs and dramatic history on this 15-day tour through Spain and Portugal. Travel the scenic route from Madrid, relaxing on the beach in Algarve, sipping wine in Porto, enjoying the rolling green hills of Granada and being charmed by Andalusian Seville. Admire the masterpieces of Picasso, Dali and Gaudi, experience the passion of flamenco, taste some of the best port in the world and embrace the culture of these two spirited countries with a local leader to show you the way.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Madrid
- DAY 2Day 2 • Granada
- DAY 3Day 3 • Granada
- DAY 4Day 4 • Seville
- DAY 5Day 5 • Seville
- DAY 6Day 6 • Algarve / Lagos
- DAY 7Day 7 • Algarve / Lagos
- DAY 8Day 8 • Lisbon
- DAY 9Day 9 • Lisbon
- DAY 10Day 10 • Porto
- DAY 11Day 11 • Porto
- DAY 12Day 12 • Santiago de Compostela
- DAY 13Day 13 • Santiago de Compostela
- DAY 14Day 14 • Madrid
- DAY 15Day 15 • Madrid
Inclusions
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14 breakfasts
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Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi
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festival Included activities
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
circleMadrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR13
circleMadrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
circleMadrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
circleMadrid - Museo Reina Sofia - EUR12
circleMadrid - Royal Palace - EUR14
circleMadrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR99
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 May 31, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,680
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£3,680
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Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£3,905£3,319
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Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£3,729£3,170
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Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£3,564£3,029
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Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,558£2,850
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Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£3,537£3,006
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Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£3,537£3,183
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Saturday Aug 16, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£4,076£3,668
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Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£3,537£3,183
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Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£3,696£3,326
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Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£3,784£3,406
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Saturday Sep 06, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£3,900£3,510
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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. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Reviews (70)
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Steven
May 12, 2025
Fast paced and action/sights packed trip is the best way to describe this trip. The only down side was there wasn't enough time to experience all the restaurants I wanted to try.
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Michael
May 11, 2025
Thoroughly recommend this trip. A great itinerary giving a good view of both Spain and Portugal. The one day walk on the Camino was one of the highlights.
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Frances
Apr 19, 2025
I have just completed the Explore Spain and Portugal 15 day tour.
I had been to a couple of cities in Spain before but the tour leader, Monica. Schroeder, made even these cities interesting and gave me a not in depth real life knowledge. The orientation walking tours, the inclusions but most of all the enthusiasm and organisation and general lovely personality of our knowledgeable guide Monica ‘made’ the trip !!!
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Margaret
Dec 27, 2024
Explore Spain & Portugal is a fairly fast paced introduction to the history, culture and local foods etc which inspires one to learn more and hopefully return to fill in the gaps.
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Siew-Piau
Dec 14, 2024
Our tour leader Daniel Rocha is without doubt the best we had I our many tours. He is very companionable and kind. Ver reliable land get out of his way to help us in many situations
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Lisa
Nov 24, 2024
Thanks to our wonderful leader Georgia we experienced a memorable introduction to the incredible history and culture of Spain & Portugal. Every destination was so interesting and unique. Highly recommend
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Melissa
Nov 07, 2024
This was my first time using Intrepid and I really enjoyed this trip. Our leader Margarida was enthusiastic and entertaining. The orientation walks were a highlight as she was able to tell stories and share her knowledge of each city. This trip is a great way to see a lot of Spain and Portugal in a fun small group setting.
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Benny
Oct 19, 2024
It’s a great tour for someone with limited time to see Spain and Portugal. There is so much to see and experience. If you have time, I suggest considering a longer trip. It has whetted my appetite and I will return
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Lindsey
Sep 30, 2024
This was an amazing trip and I highly recommend anyone considering going to Spain in Portugal to book this holiday immediately :-) I made some of the best friends on this trip and learn so much about Spain and Portugal!
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Christine
Sep 28, 2024
This trip was fun, interesting, love the history, the landscapes visited, activities, and the optional given. Recommend to anyone who wants to really feel Spain/Portugal ask for Claudia