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27 Days | Traverse the Iberian Peninsula on a delicious and in-depth adventure
27 days
Start
Lisbon, Portugal
Finish
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Trip Code
ZMPPD
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
24 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 11 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, High-speed train, Local train, Plane
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (21 nights), Feature stay (5 nights)
From £14,278(27 days)
Trip Informations
Get swept up in the colours, tastes and delights of two of Europe’s most beloved countries - Spain and Portugal - on an epic 27-day Premium journey through the Iberian Peninsula. See flamenco in Seville, feel the history of the Alhambra in Granada, visit the famous Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, dine with locals at an exclusive gastronomic society in San Sebastian, bask in the beauty of Barcelona, discover the birthplace of port and the treasures of the Douro Valley, and get to the heart of glorious Lisbon. Travel with passionate local leaders eager to share the magic of their homelands as you discover a land of rich history, vibrant regional cultures, stunning landscapes and refined cuisine.
Why you’ll love this trip
Taste the best of local cuisine during Exclusive Experiences – sample olive oil at a family-run farm in Andalucia, try delicious marzipan in Toledo, take a wine-tasting tour in the Douro Valley, and visit a traditional cider house in San Sebastian.
Stay at three amazing Feature Stays throughout your trip: a converted 18th-century mansion in Seville, a historic Parador in Spain's La Rioja region, and a fabulous hotel nestled within the famous vineyards of the Douro Valley.
Experience the enchantments of the Iberian Peninsula with spectacular Exclusive Experiences, including visiting the Alhambra by day and night, and dining at a historic gastronomic society in San Sebastian.
See the key cultural icons of Spain and Portugal with local guides to lead the way: visit the Mesquita in Cordoba, explore the Pena Palace in Sintra, wander the Guggenhiem in Bilbao, and more!
Explore the tranquil waterways of Spain and Portugal to see its cities and valleys from a new perspective - boat down the beautiful Douro river surrounded by vineyards, stop for lunch on the Galacian coast, and take a boat tour to Lake Albufera in Valencia.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Open Arms. Donations help them safeguard the physical integrity and rights of migrant people in imminent danger who have fled their homes across the Mediterranean Sea.
Is this trip right for you?
Many of the wonderful cities and sites of this trip are explored on foot. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes, plus suitable luggage for navigating cobblestone streets.
Summer temperatures can be extreme (over 40°C), so it's important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please consider your suitability to the season you are travelling in.
During your discoveries you will visit a numerous religious sites. You will need to bring clothes that cover the arms, and pants or skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot. Your leader will advise when such clothing is necessary.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
24 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 11 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, High-speed train, Local train, Plane
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (21 nights), Feature stay (5 nights)
Activities
Lisbon - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Lisbon - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Lisbon - Castelo de Sao Jorge
Sintra - Pena Palace
Coimbra - Fado Show
Douro Valley - Wine Tasting & Lunch
Douro Valley - Day Trip
Porto - Sunset Drinks in Vila Nova de Gaia
Douro Valley - Douro River Boat Ride
Porto - Tile painting workshop
Madrid - (Tapas) Welcome Dinner
Toledo - Marzipan Tasting
Toledo - Day Trip
Seville - Evening Flamenco Show
Seville - Alcazar Visit
Seville - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Cordoba - Walking Tour of the Mezquita & Cordoba City with Local Guide
Andalucia - Olive Oil Mill Visit & Tasting
Granada – Alhambra Alcazaba and Generalife Gardens Tour
Lake Albufera - Boat Tour & Barraca Visit
Valencia - Paella Lunch
Barcelona - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Dinner in Restaurant - Barcelona
Barcelona - Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Barcelona - Welcome Meeting
Barcelona - Welcome Dinner
Zaragoza - Town Visit
La Guardia - Village Visit
La Rioja - Winery Visit with Tasting
Pamplona - Orientation Walk
San Sebastian - Walking Tour
San Sebastian - Gastronomical Society Dinner
Bilbao - Orientation Walk
Bilbao - Guggenheim Museum admission
Oviedo - Walking Tour with Cathedral
Ovideo - Traditional Cider House Experience
Galician Coast Stop
Santiago de Compostela - Camino Walk
Santiago de Compostela - Farewell Dinner
Add on activities
Lisbon - Belem Tower - EUR8
Lisbon - Jeronimos Monastery - EUR15
Coimbra - University of Coimbra and Joanina Library - EUR14
Matosinhos - Half Day Trip by Local Train - EUR3
Madrid - Royal Palace - EUR14
Madrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
Madrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR99
Madrid - Abono Paseo del Arte (3 museum combo voucher) - EUR30
Madrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
Madrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR13
Seville - Indias Archive - Free
Seville - Cathedral & Giralda Tower - EUR12
Valencia - Sagunto Castle - Free
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
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. There are a limited number of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
3. Due to the closure of the Alhambra on Oct 4-6 2023, ZMPPD230923 will visit the Alhambra on the morning of Day 15, rather than the evening of Day 14.
4.The flight from Porto to Madrid has a 20kg checked luggage allowance, plus a personal item (i.e. handbag or small bad) which can be taken into the cabin.
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