Best of Spain & Portugal

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 27 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 15-99 yrs
  • max group size 12
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-24988
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Barcelona, Spain/ Lisbon, Portugal
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Discover Portugal’s first capital and the birthplace of the country’s first king on a guided day tour of Guimaraes.
  • Gather around an upturned rustic port barrel for exclusive tastings of delicious cheese, meats, breads and (of course) port in Porto.
  • Hike beautiful paths under snow-capped mountains in Picos de Europa National Park and enjoy a picnic lunch in in a meadow framed by rugged grey mountains.
  • Explore the tranquil lagoon Albufera and is tiny islands by boat and learn about the local fishing industry and how it has changed in recent years.
  • Granada is a city like no other. Explore the outstanding Alhambra Palace with a guide, then lose yourself in the charming streets of the Old Moorish Quarter.
The Best of Spain & Portugal tour starts in Barcelona and ends in Lisbon. The Best of Spain & Portugal is an explorer tour that takes 27 days taking you from Barcelona to Lisbon and through other destinations in Europe.

Carve a path through Spain and Portugal and witness the iconic imagery that defines these iconic European destinations. Follow fine wines and produce form farm to table, wander white-washed villages and medieval towns and immerse yourself in authentic culture with tours and excursions led by passionate locals. Over 27 days explore icons like Guimaraes and Santiago de Compostella while enjoying moments like a tour of Porto’s best-kept cafe secrets and a performance of melancholy fado music in Coimbra.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Day 1: Barcelona
  • Day 2: Day 2: Barcelona
  • Day 3: Day 3: Valencia
  • Day 4: Day 4: Albufera Lake - Valencia
  • Day 5: Day 5: Granada
  • Day 6: Day 6: Granada
  • Day 7: Day 7: Cordoba
  • Day 8: Day 8: Seville
  • Day 9: Day 9: Seville
  • Day 10: Day 10: Madrid
  • Day 11: Day 11: Madrid
  • Day 12: Day 12: Toledo – Madrid
  • Day 13: Day 13: Madrid
  • Day 14: Day 14: Madrid – Segovia
  • Day 15: Day 15: Burgos
  • Day 16: Day 16: Picos de Europa
  • Day 17: Day 17: Picos de Europa
  • Day 18: Day 18: Santiago de Compostela
  • Day 19: Day 19: Santiago de Compostela
  • Day 20: Day 20: Porto
  • Day 21: Day 21: Porto
  • Day 22: Day 22: Porto
  • Day 23: Day 23: Porto - Guimaraes - Braga
  • Day 24: Day 24: Coimbra
  • Day 25: Day 25: Lisbon
  • Day 26: Day 26: Lisbon
  • Day 27: Day 27: Lisbon
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Comfortable hotel (21 nights), Feature stay (5 nights)
Meals
  • 26 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Transport
  • Private vehicle , metro , minibus , tram , train
Included Activities
  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
  • Local market tour & tasting
  • Lake Albufera - Boat Tour & Barraca Visit
  • Cordoba - Synagogue Cordoba guided tour
  • Cordoba - Walking Tour of the Mezquita & Cordoba City with Local Guide
  • Seville - Guided Tour including Alcazar
  • Guided tour of Seville including Alcazar Seville
  • Seville Flamenco show & dinner
  • Cathedral Toledo
  • Toledo - Guided Tour
  • Alcazar of Segovia tour inc audioguide
  • Burgos leader led tour
  • Locally produced Cider tasting
  • Picnic lunch including locally sourced cheese
  • Covadonga Lake walk
  • Carbayon tasting in Oviedo
  • Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage guided walk
  • Porto - Port Wine Tasting
  • Porto guided food tasting tour
  • Guided tour of Guimarães
  • Coimbra - Fado Show
  • Lisbon - Walking Tour with Local Guide
  • Lisbon - Castle of Sao Jorge
  • Sintra - Pena Palace & Gardens
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Barcelona and from Lisbon are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Best of Spain & Portugal tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 1 review
  • William
  • From USA
  • On Jul 30 2019
5 - Excellent
Wonderful Spain and Portugal
Great to visit Southern Europe. Portugal and Spain are spectacular countries to visit. This group tour certainly did not disappoint. Great itinerary. Great guide and accommodations.
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GOOD TO KNOW
CANCELLATION

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Is this trip right for you:
  • 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. Picos de Europa NP is known for its diversity of weather. It can be relatively cold even in the height of summer, so please pack appropriately with layers.
  • Many of the wonderful cities and sites of this trip are explored on foot. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes.
  • There are two walks included in this itinerary – a hike in Picos de Europa and the final stretch of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. The difficulty will be adjusted depending on group ability, but you will need a basic level of fitness in order to enjoy them.
  • 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.
  • Travel on this trip takes place in a comfortable private vehicle, but please note that two days on this trip feature significant time spent driving (5 and 6 hours respectively). Breaks to use the bathroom, eat and sightsee are scheduled.
  • The places visited on this trip often have cobblestone streets. Wheeling luggage across these surfaces can be difficult. For this reason we recommend following the guidelines in the Packing section of the Essential Trip Information.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
  • Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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