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Premium Spain & Portugal
18 days • 3.3
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3 reviews
18 days
Start
Madrid, Spain
Finish
Porto, Portugal
Trip Code
ZMPSC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
17 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, High-speed train, Local train, Plane
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (14 nights), Feature stay (3 nights)
From £7,013(18 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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
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.
Inclusions
Meals
17 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, High-speed train, Local train, Plane
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (14 nights), Feature stay (3 nights)
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Madrid - (Tapas) Welcome Dinner
Madrid - Walking Tour with Local Guide
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
Granada - Leader led Orientation Walk
Valencia - Paella Lunch
Valencia - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Dinner in Restaurant - Barcelona
Barcelona - Sagrada Familia
Lisbon - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
Lisbon - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Sintra - Pena Palace
Coimbra - Fado Show
Coimbra - Joanine University Library Guided Tour
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
Porto - Bolhao Market
Optional activities
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
Madrid - Museo Reina Sofia - EUR12
Seville - Indias Archive - Free
Seville - Cathedral & Giralda Tower - EUR12
Valencia Cathedral - EUR9
Valencia - Miguelete Tower - EUR2
Valencia - The Silk Exchange - EUR2
Valencia - Valencian Institute of Modern Art - EUR6
Valencia - Fallas Museum - EUR2
Lisbon - Belem Tower - EUR8
Lisbon - Jeronimos Monastery - EUR15
Lisbon - Traditional Boat Tour - EUR15
Sintra - National Palace of Sintra - EUR13
Sintra - Quinta da Regaleira - EUR15
Matosinhos - Half Day Trip by Local Train - EUR3
Porto - Livraria Lello - EUR8
Porto - Serralves Foundation - EUR24
Porto - Clerigos Tower - EUR8
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Important notes
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.
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.
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. 
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.
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.
Robert
May 17, 2023
Premium trip to Portugal was that with the exception of some hotels. Spain needed a more experienced Intrepid guide.
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.
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