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Start
Madrid, Spain
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Finish
Porto, Portugal
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Trip Code
ZMPSC
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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
17 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, High-speed train, Local train, Plane
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Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (14 nights), Feature stay (3 nights)
From £7,013(18 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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See the enchanting Alhambra Palace in Granada by night with an expert guide, a Premium Exclusive Experience. Avoid the crowds as you receive special insight into the complex’s fascinating history.
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Taste the best of local cuisine during Exclusive Experiences – sample olive oil at a family-run farm in Andalucia, and take a wine-tasting tour in the Douro Valley.
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Spend two nights in a converted 18th-century mansion for your Feature Stay in Seville, and enjoy the best of the Douro Valley at a fabulous hotel nestled within the famous wine-growing region.
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Visit Sintra’s Pena Palace then explore the area at your own pace. Stroll through the colourful area dotted around the foothills of the mountains or head to the UNESCO World Heritage site, Quinta da Regaleira.
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In Porto, create a personalised memento of your trip and learn about the history of the vibrantly coloured and designed tiles that adorn the facades of buildings all over Portugal with a tile-painting workshop.
Is this trip right for you?
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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.
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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.
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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
Discover the stories of Spain and Portugal on an in-depth adventure
Get swept up in the colours, tastes and sounds of two of Europe’s most beloved countries on an 18-day Premium journey through Spain and Portugal. See flamenco in Seville, taste paella in Valencia, feel the history of the Alhambra in Granada and uncover the hidden corners of Cordoba. Discover the birthplace of port and the treasures of the Douro Valley, take a step back in time at the ancient university of Coimbra, learn the secrets of Porto’s backstreets and get to the heart of glorious Lisbon. Travel with passionate local leaders eager to share the magic of their homelands.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Madrid
- DAY 2Day 2 • Madrid
- DAY 3Day 3 • Seville
- DAY 4Day 4 • Seville
- DAY 5Day 5 • Cordoba
- DAY 6Day 6 • Granada
- DAY 7Day 7 • Granada
- DAY 8Day 8 • Valencia
- DAY 9Day 9 • Valencia
- DAY 10Day 10 • Barcelona
- DAY 11Day 11 • Lisbon
- DAY 12Day 12 • Lisbon
- DAY 13Day 13 • Sintra / Coimbra
- DAY 14Day 14 • Coimbra
- DAY 15Day 15 • Douro Valley
- DAY 16Day 16 • Porto
- DAY 17Day 17 • Porto
- DAY 18Day 18 • Porto
Inclusions
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17 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
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Private vehicle, High-speed train, Local train, Plane
bed Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (14 nights), Feature stay (3 nights)
festival Included activities
circleComplimentary Arrival Transfer
circleMadrid - (Tapas) Welcome Dinner
circleMadrid - Walking Tour with Local Guide
circleSeville - Evening Flamenco Show
circleSeville - Alcazar Visit
circleSeville - Walking Tour with Local Guide
circleCordoba - Walking Tour of the Mezquita & Cordoba City with Local Guide
circleAndalucia - Olive Oil Mill Visit & Tasting
circleGranada – Alhambra Alcazaba and Generalife Gardens Tour
circleGranada - Leader led Orientation Walk
circleValencia - Paella Lunch
circleValencia - Walking Tour with Local Guide
circleDinner in Restaurant - Barcelona
circleBarcelona - Sagrada Familia
circleLisbon - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
circleLisbon - Walking Tour with Local Guide
circleSintra - Pena Palace
circleCoimbra - Fado Show
circleCoimbra - Joanine University Library Guided Tour
circleDouro Valley - Wine Tasting & Lunch
circleDouro Valley - Day Trip
circlePorto - Sunset Drinks in Vila Nova de Gaia
circleDouro Valley - Douro River Boat Ride
circlePorto - Tile painting workshop
circlePorto - Bolhao Market
museum Optional activities
circleMadrid - Royal Palace - EUR14
circleMadrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
circleMadrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR99
circleMadrid - Abono Paseo del Arte (3 museum combo voucher) - EUR30
circleMadrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
circleMadrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR13
circleMadrid - Museo Reina Sofia - EUR12
circleSeville - Indias Archive - Free
circleSeville - Cathedral & Giralda Tower - EUR12
circleValencia Cathedral - EUR9
circleValencia - Miguelete Tower - EUR2
circleValencia - The Silk Exchange - EUR2
circleValencia - Valencian Institute of Modern Art - EUR6
circleValencia - Fallas Museum - EUR2
circleLisbon - Belem Tower - EUR8
circleLisbon - Jeronimos Monastery - EUR15
circleLisbon - Traditional Boat Tour - EUR15
circleSintra - National Palace of Sintra - EUR13
circleSintra - Quinta da Regaleira - EUR15
circleMatosinhos - Half Day Trip by Local Train - EUR3
circlePorto - Livraria Lello - EUR8
circlePorto - Serralves Foundation - EUR24
circlePorto - Clerigos Tower - EUR8
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Saturday May 31, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
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Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
£8,168£7,351
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Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£8,492£7,643
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Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£8,822£7,940
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Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£8,822£7,940
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Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£8,987£8,088
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Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£8,492£8,067
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Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£8,575£8,146
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Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£8,250£7,013
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Saturday Mar 07, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£8,575
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Wednesday Apr 08, 2026
Saturday Apr 25, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
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Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Saturday May 09, 2026
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Saturday Apr 25, 2026
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£8,575
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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 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.
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3. 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.
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4. The flight from Barcelona to Lisbon 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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5. This trip is a combination of two trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
Reviews (3)
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Evan
Jun 20, 2023
The Intrepid Travel Premium Tour of Spain and Portugal was brilliant. It was well-organised, well-led and well-run. It was an illuminating and fascinating experience.
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Robert
May 17, 2023
Premium trip to Portugal was that with the exception of some hotels. Spain needed a more experienced Intrepid guide.
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Linda
Oct 13, 2022
I would not bother to go "Premium" again with Intrepid. The hotels were mainly tourist hotels, not in the historic or scenic part of town. Not worth the extra money.