Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Welcome to the Iberian Peninsula, home to some of the world's freshest seafood, finest wines and most flavourful local produce. On this 17-day trip across Northern Spain and Portugal, tingle your tastebuds as you eat and drink your way through cities and towns made famous by their cuisine. Hop from taperias to wine bars, learn how to cook authentic and delicious local meals, explore ancient wine cellars and fresh food markets and wander the fields of a farm before sitting down to a home-cooked meal. From sweet Portuguese tarts to savoury Spanish jamon, delight all your senses on this food-forward adventure.
Food tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House, Home-stay, Hostel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lisbon, Barcelona, Santiago De C
Lisbon, Barcelona, Santiago De Compostela, Porto, Evora, Logrono, San Sebastian, Picos De Europa NP, Oviedo
France, Spain and Italy - a trio like no other. 16 days in perhaps the most alluring region of Europe will have you feeling right at home. Wine regions, boats to small islands and 9 World Heritage Sites will leave you hands down smitten.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel, Villa
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rome, London, Paris, Bordeaux, S
Rome, London, Paris, Bordeaux, San Sebastian, Barcelona, French Riviera, Pisa, Florence, Sorrento
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Embark on a sweeping 21-day journey across the Iberian Peninsula, where grand capitals meet whitewashed villages, Moorish palaces rise above olive groves, and coastal cities hum with tradition and flavour. From Madrid to Lisbon, we trace the legacies of explorers, poets, and pilgrims—crossing from Spain’s medieval strongholds to Portugal’s sun-kissed Atlantic shores. Along the way, we stand in awe beneath Cordoba’s Mezquita, soak in the views from Ronda’s cliffside, and wander the lantern-lit alleys of old Lisbon. We sample port wine in Porto, walk the final steps to Santiago’s famed cathedral, and gaze out over the Douro and Tagus rivers.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona, San S
Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastian, Santander, Oviedo, La Coruna, Santiago De Compostela, Vigo, Porto, Coimbra, Sevilla, Cordoba, Costa del Sol, Granada, Valencia
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Explore Spain and Portugal on a 13-day tour starting in Madrid, visiting Zaragoza’s Basilica of Our Lady of the Pilar, San Sebastian’s La Concha Beach and Mount Igueldo, Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, and Santander’s El Sardinero beach. Admire Santillana del Mar’s historical treasures, the Sanctuary at Covadonga, and Oviedo’s Gothic Cathedral. Discover Galicia’s Mondonedo Cathedral, Lugo’s Roman walls, and Santiago de Compostela’s Cathedral. Travel through the Rias Baixas to Porto, with a panoramic city tour and Douro River cruise. Visit Coimbra’s ancient university, Fatima’s pilgrimage site, the Gothic Batalha Monastery, and Nazare before concluding in Lisbon with a city tour and a stop in Merida to explore Roman ruins.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Madrid, San Sebastian, Fátima, L
Madrid, San Sebastian, Fátima, Lisbon, Santander, Oviedo, Santiago De Compostela, Porto
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Embark on a culinary journey from Bilbao to Barcelona, savouring the rich flavours of northern Spain. From the pintxos bars of San Sebastian to the vineyards of Rioja and the bustling markets of Barcelona, this tour offers an immersive look at the diverse cuisine of this captivating region.
Basque Gastronomy - Indulge in world-renowned pintxos in San Sebastian, experiencing the pinnacle of Basque culinary artistry
Rioja Wine Experiences - Enjoy exceptional wines in the vineyards of Rioja, discovering the secrets of this celebrated region
Catalan Culinary Delights - Explore Barcelona's vibrant food scene, from traditional tapas to modern culinary innovations
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Barcelona, Bilbao, San Sebastian
Barcelona, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamplona, Zaragoza, Montserrat
Discover Spain and Portugal on this 22-day tour, exploring the rich history and culture of both countries. Starting in Madrid, a panoramic city tour highlights landmarks like the Royal Palace and Prado Museum. The journey continues through Zaragoza, San Sebastian, Bilbao, and Santander, showcasing northern Spain’s beauty. Then, visit Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela, and Porto, exploring the heritage of Galicia and northern Portugal. In Lisbon, iconic sights like Belem Tower and Jeronimo's Monastery are explored before heading to Merida and Cordoba. Seville’s grand Cathedral and Plaza de Espana are visited, followed by Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife Gardens. The tour also includes Valencia’s modern City of Arts and Sciences, and Barcelona, with Gaudíis works and Montjuic Park.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Madrid, Barcelona, Porto, Fátima
Madrid, Barcelona, Porto, Fátima, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, San Sebastian, Santander, Oviedo, Lugo, Santiago De Compostela
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Discover Northern Spain on this 4-day tour from Barcelona to Madrid, stopping in Zaragoza en route to seaside San Sebastian. Admire the Guggenheim in Bilbao before continuing to Santander, then explore the cobbled streets and Romanesque church of Santillana del Mar. Travel through the Picos de Europa to Covadonga’s mountain shrine, and end the day in Oviedo. Conclude with a visit to Salamanca’s grand Plaza Mayor before finishing in Madrid.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastian
Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastian, Santander, Oviedo
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Explore have clearly taken on board all of the comments made on previous versions of this trip and have now put together a really excellent itinerary. Each day was busy as we covered a lot of ground but there was plenty of free time to wander round the bigger places and we always arrived at each place in plenty of time for a tour and the opportunity to visit things that were of particular interest to the different people on the trip.
Our tour guide, Renske, was really excellent. She made everything go very smoothly and did particularly good walking tours on arrival at each city so that we could get our bearings and she could point out the things to see and do. She also dealt patiently with the myriad of queries and the different interests of people in the group.
Our trip was occasionally challenging because of the unexpectedly extremely high temperatures that were experienced at the end of June but even that didn’t take anything away from a great trip with a lovely group of people.
For me, particular highlights were Zaragoza and Montserrat and also the beautiful Hopital de Sant Pau which was next to the hotel in Barcelona. We would probably never have seen that if we had not stayed in that area and it was also great to be within walking distance of the Sagrada Familia. I think that wherever you stay in Barcelona you will probably always need to use the metro to see some of the sights but it was easy to use (and much cooler than above ground!) and Explore even through in the metro tickets.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Barcelona, Bilbao, San Sebastian
Barcelona, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamplona, Zaragoza, Montserrat, La Rambla
Overall, seeing almost the entire Spain in such a short time the trip was well organized other than my previous comments. Some of the hotels could have been a little cleaner, located better and treat us more efficiently, ie. to check in upon arrival no matter the time.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Madrid, Bilbao, Logrono, San Seb
Madrid, Bilbao, Logrono, San Sebastian, Granada, Seville, Barcelona
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From croissants to pintxos and cathedrals to countryside, this 14-day journey through France and Spain is all about living the good life. Start in the timeless charm of Paris, then wind your way through historic towns and foodie hotspots before ending in culture-packed Bilbao. Along the way, dive into local flavours, sip regional wines, and walk a stretch of the iconic Camino de Santiago. With a local CEO leading the way, you’ll uncover hidden gems, swap stories with new friends, and collect enough memories to last a lifetime.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, Bilbao, Logrono, San Seba
Paris, Bilbao, Logrono, San Sebastian, Lyon, Nimes, Barcelona
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