Begin your tour in the vibrant Spanish capital of Madrid. You'll then venture to the UNESCO city of Salamanca before crossing into Portugal, where you'll be captivated by the picturesque coastal city of Porto. Next, journey to Coimbra to explore one of Europe's oldest universities, and make a stop in Fatima, a renowned pilgrimage sanctuary, before arriving in the enchanting Portuguese capital, Lisbon. The journey continues to Caceres, another UNESCO-designated gem, and takes you through the heart of Andalusia, where you'll encounter three dazzling treasures of Seville, Cordoba, and Granada
With 10 days under the Iberian sun, this trip will guide you through the rich and unique culture of both Spain & Portugal. Explore Cascais on a street art tour, visit the Great Mosque of Córdoba, and enjoy a night in a 15th century monastery whilst there. Plus, explore the UNESCO-listed sites of Porto & Sintra, tick off a Game of Thrones filming location in Seville, and dine on traditional Spanish & Portuguese dishes in the ultimate treat for the senses.
Being well taken care of at all times, tour agent & local guides were excellent in telling us history of Spain’s & Portugal’s castles & churches wherever we went! Hotels were satisfied, daily schedules well arranged except optional dinner was a bit over priced 😜
Over twenty -two fascinating days you will discover the cultural riches of the Iberian Peninsula on this seat in coach. Begin with a memorable drive along the mountainous north of Spain, through beautiful cities like Madrid San Sebastian or Santander. Then when you reach Galicia, turn south into Portugal, where you’ll explore its most enchanting cities. Visit the first Portuguese Gothic-style church in Alcobaca, admire the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria, attend the candle-lit procession at the Marian Shrine in Fatima, and enjoy a memorable stopover in Oporto, an acclaimed UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. After Portugal, turn east to explore Andalusia’s historical riches, from Phoenician times through its Roman, Muslim, Jewish and Christian periods. Visit spellbinding World Heritage Sites such as the Alcazar and Cathedral in Seville, the Great Mosque of Cordoba and the Alhambra in Granada. Then continue up the Mediterranean coast through Valencia and Barcelona.
Art and architecture
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
6-99 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Madrid, Barcelona, Porto, Fátima
Madrid, Barcelona, Porto, Fátima, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, San Sebastian, Santander, Oviedo, A Coruña, Santiago De Compostela, Vigo
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The trip was excellent and i really enjoyed it. The organization, the staff and group was fabulous.
I will definetly use and book my future trips with you. 100 recomended
The best tour we have ever been on. Magdalena was a fantastic guide! She was extremely well prepared and organised, knowledgeable and lots of fun. Magdalena went out of her way to find new experiences that she thought the group would enjoy. We walked to places that we would never have found by ourselves and stayed in villages that were off the tourist track. The hotels were clean and comfortable. We are already looking for other walks run by Explore World and preferably led by Magdalena.
We have already recommended this tour to many people we have met since we finished the walking tour.
Walking tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
First time experience. Our guides were good; Hiren was excellent He was professional, courteous, and highly organized. We very much enjoyed being part of his tour. Two of the hotels listed upon our booking were not the hotels we actually stayed at during the course of the tour supposedly the AC Marriott Oviedo but we ended up at Iberik Santo Domingo instead - there is nothing around here and too far from city center. Also everything was closed on Dec 31 and Jan 1; disappointed not to see Santemar Caves. In lieu, we had lunch at a medieval town. Zipped through Bilbao; the museum and most everything else was also closed.
The buses were comfortable and our main driver was great Roberto was nice to clean and squigee the windows so we can take streak free pictures very important The 2nd bus, not so much it was packed/crowded going back to Madrid. In a nutshell, we didnt see much of the sights as expected. Nevertheless, it was a delightful tour except for the disappointing 2 days everything was closed.
The hotels in Madrid (praga) and Seville (alcora) were very bad. There was bad air conditioning..was hot in the room. We complained but nothing was done by hotel. The wi fi was only working on the common area..no connection in the room. Hotel prga breakfast was also quote bad and so was alcora. These are hotels that cater to large groups and that takes away from the comfort and experience of the trip. This was the only criticism of the their trip. Bad hotels provided.
Explore the essence of Spain on the "Great Iberian Tour end Seville," a 17-day city sightseeing group trip beginning in Madrid and culminating in Seville. With a relaxed itinerary tailored for senior travelers, you’ll enjoy guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and all meals included. The true highlight is the depth of cultural immersion, providing a thorough understanding of Spain’s diverse cities and regions.
Very courteous,helpful and friendly staff.Our tour guides Pedro and Ana and a younger tour guide guy who went with us in Lisbon and Los jeronimos is also great,and so sorry I forgot his name are all helpful and friendly.The whole trip is exciting and fun.
Take part in a captivating journey through Spain, where ancient history meets modern charm. Discover iconic landmarks, from the mesmerizing Alhambra to Gaudí's architectural marvels in Barcelona. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Valencia and wander the historic streets of Granada, Cordoba, and Seville in Andalusia. Marvel at the architectural fusion of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish influences. Experience the rich tapestry of Spain's diverse landscapes, art, and culinary delights on this unforgettable tour