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Madrid, Spain
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Madrid, Spain
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Highlights
Toledo: Explore this magnificent ancient city with your Local Expert and visit the Church of Santo Tomé to see an El Greco masterpiece.
Seville: Visit Seville Cathedral, completed in the 16th century and recognised as the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. Walk through its vast nave and chapels and view the Giralda, originally built as the minaret of the 12th-century Almohad mosque. The cathedral’s scale and layered construction show how the site developed from Islamic to Christian use.
Évora: With your Travel Director explore the ancient city of Évora and visit the fascinating Capela dos Ossos, meaning the Chapel of Bones, a chapel decorated with human remains.
Lisbon: Explore Lisbon with a Local Expert, focusing on the Baixa district rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake and the broad Pombaline layout that shaped the Lower Town. Continue through the Belém Quarter to view landmarks linked to Portugal’s maritime era, including the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower, both positioned along the Tagus.
Lisbon: Visit the National Coach Museum to examine its collection of royal carriages dating from the 16th to 19th centuries. Used for state ceremonies and diplomatic events, you’ll view coaches that illustrate the shifts in artisanship, decoration and court protocol across several European courts.
Fátima: You’ll visit the Sanctuary of Fátima, centred on the reported apparitions of 1917. The site brings together major places of worship such as the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Chapel of the Apparitions, set around a vast open square used for major pilgrimages.
Salamanca: See the golden stone and arcades of Plaza Mayor, and learn about the unique traditions of this historic university city.
Avila: Explore within the ancient walls of this unique town.
Madrid: Explore Madrid’s Old Quarter with a Local Expert who outlines how the district developed from a small medieval citadel into the centre of Habsburg Madrid. You’ll see the compact street grid, market squares and civic buildings that shaped the early city, and trace how each layer of expansion created the foundations of the modern capital.
Fátima: You’ll visit the Sanctuary of Fátima, centred on the reported apparitions of 1917. The site brings together major places of worship such as the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Chapel of the Apparitions, set around a vast open square used for major pilgrimages.
Salamanca: See the golden stone and arcades of Plaza Mayor, and learn about the unique traditions of this historic university city.
Avila: Explore within the ancient walls of this unique town.
Madrid: Explore Madrid’s Old Quarter with a Local Expert who outlines how the district developed from a small medieval citadel into the centre of Habsburg Madrid. You’ll see the compact street grid, market squares and civic buildings that shaped the early city, and trace how each layer of expansion created the foundations of the modern capital.
Southern Spain beckons with its seductive blend of history, culture, and flavor on the Best of Southern Spain tour. Over eight days, travel from Madrid to Barcelona, exploring Seville’s flamenco rhythms, Granada’s Alhambra, and Cordoba’s renowned Mezquita.
Savor the best of Andalucia’s cuisine, architecture, and lively spirit, with time to wander both modern metropolises and ancient quarters.
The unique selling point? An itinerary that leaves nothing out—combining world-famous landmarks with hidden local gems, this tour is a feast for the senses and a celebration of southern Spain’s vibrant soul.
Unlock the colorful spirit of Spain on the "Spanish Wonder" trip—a nine-day city sightseeing adventure from Madrid to Barcelona, designed for experienced travelers eager for authentic encounters. Journey through the ornate Alhambra of Granada, savor paella in sunlit courtyards, and feel the pulse of Seville’s Gothic Cathedral and Giralda Bell Tower. Along the way, you’ll share moments with locals, sip sangria, and be swept up by the rhythms of Spanish guitar. All logistics are handled, so you can focus on soaking up the culture, cuisine, and history. The unique touch? Rich opportunities for immersive local experiences, making this tour package much more than a checklist of highlights.
Sample the best of northern Spain on the North Spain Discovery tour, an eight-day adventure from Barcelona to Madrid. This cultural journey takes you through the lively tapas bars of San Sebastian, the historic streets of Pamplona, and the cosmopolitan flair of Barcelona. Unwind in atmospheric squares, sip Rioja in Logrono, and experience Spain’s vibrant food, culture, and hospitality at every turn.
With an easy pace and a welcoming atmosphere, this trip is perfect for travelers who want to immerse themselves in Spanish life without the rush. The unique selling point? A curated blend of culinary delights and cultural highlights, delivering an essential taste of Spain in one compact tour package.
Immerse yourself in the passion and history of Spain on Andalusian Feelings, an eight-day guided tour that captures the spirit of the south. From Malaga to Costa del Sol, explore Seville, Cordoba, Torremolinos, and Granada—each city a mosaic of Phoenician, Roman, Muslim, Jewish, and Christian influences. Visit spellbinding UNESCO World Heritage Sites, stroll through lively streets, and sample Andalusia’s renowned cuisine. This easy-paced group trip is perfect for mature travelers who savor culture and comfort. The standout feature of this tour package is its comprehensive dive into Andalusia’s rich tapestry of art, architecture, and tradition, offering a truly authentic Spanish experience.
Unveil the treasures of the Iberian Peninsula on the Highlights of Spain & Portugal tour, designed for mature travelers in search of culture, history, and local flavor. This 9-day group journey begins and ends in Madrid, weaving through Seville’s flamenco rhythms, Granada’s Alhambra, the whitewashed villages of Algarve, and Porto’s riverside charm. Discover awe-inspiring architecture, savor authentic tapas, and witness the legendary Puente Nuevo in Ronda. The itinerary includes guided visits, comfortable accommodations, and handpicked meals, ensuring a balanced, moderately active pace. The tour’s USP? Deep cultural immersion across two countries—making every day a celebration of Iberian life, tastes, and traditions.
Experience the essence of Spain on the "Highlights of Spain" tour, a 9-day city sightseeing journey from Barcelona to Madrid. Dive into Barcelona’s lively Las Ramblas, savor authentic paella in Valencia, and explore Granada’s majestic Alhambra. In Seville, learn flamenco first-hand before witnessing a passionate performance, and enjoy an art historian’s insights at Madrid’s Prado Museum. Designed for families and mature travelers, this tour offers expert guidance, comfortable accommodation, and hands-on cultural activities. Its unique highlight? Private culinary and artistic experiences that immerse you in Spain’s culinary and creative traditions, making this trip a true feast for the senses.
Step into the sun-drenched heart of southern Spain with the Highlights of Andalucia tour, a captivating 8-day walking trip designed for experienced travelers seeking both cultural depth and scenic beauty. Beginning in Malaga and concluding in the magnetic city of Seville, this moderate-activity journey weaves through the historic streets of Cordoba, the rolling hills of Castano Del Robledo, and several other Andalusian gems.
Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring rhythms of flamenco, the aromas of traditional tapas, and the architectural marvels that define the region. Marvel at the intricate beauty of Cordoba’s Mezquita, a masterpiece of Moorish design from the golden age of Al-Andalus. Wander the cobbled alleys of Granada’s Albaicín before exploring the world-famous Alhambra Palace, where centuries of history come alive amid ornate courtyards and grand halls.
The adventure doesn’t stop within city walls—enjoy guided walks through the Sierra de Aracena, traversing picturesque white villages and olive groves, offering a peaceful counterpoint to Andalucía’s bustling urban centers. In Seville, discover the spellbinding Alcazar Palace, a UNESCO-listed treasure steeped in legend and beauty.
This tour package stands out for its seamless blend of world-renowned sites and authentic local experiences, balancing iconic destinations with forays into less-traveled villages. All accommodations, transport, and meals are thoughtfully included, ensuring comfort as you dive into Andalusia’s rich tapestry of culture, history, and natural wonders. For travelers who crave a sophisticated mix of guided exploration and off-the-beaten-path charm, the Highlights of Andalucia tour delivers an unforgettable Spanish adventure.
8 days
What's Included
Accommodation
Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana HotelVincci Albayzín, Granada HotelMeliá Sevilla HotelTurim Saldanha, Marques de Pombal, Lisbon HotelTurim Saldanha, Corinthia, Lisbon HotelAlameda Palace, Salamanca HotelHotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.Granada: Visit the Alhambra Palace with a Local Expert and walk through its courtyards, carved plasterwork and palace rooms from the Nasrid period. You’ll see how water channels, gardens and intricate detail define the complex, and how this hilltop site shaped Granada’s cultural and political story for centuries.
Meals
Dinner (x3)Breakfast (x8)Madrid: Join your Travel Director at 18:30 for a Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant and get to know your fellow travellers over a beautiful evening of delicious food and wine.Madrid: In Madrid, you’ll sit down to a final dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travellers at a local restaurant.
Transport
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
Guide
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
Others
Choose between two carefully selected activitiesSeville: Join a guided walk through the Santa Cruz quarter, following a street pattern shaped by Seville’s medieval Jewish community until the 14th century. You’ll navigate narrow lanes, enclosed courtyards and small plazas reflect the district’s earlier layout, with surviving architectural elements that point to the neighbourhood’s social and cultural history within the wider city.Seville: Take a panoramic drive around Seville to observe the city’s main districts and landmarks, including the riverfront near Torre del Oro, the avenues created for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition and the open spaces around María Luisa Park.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Lisbon: In Belém, try pastéis de Belém: crisp layers of pastry encasing custard complete with a dusting of cinnamon. See how the pastries follow a closely guarded recipe, and are still prepared in the same bakery that has produced them since 1837.Seville: Join a guided walk through the Santa Cruz quarter, following a street pattern shaped by Seville’s medieval Jewish community until the 14th century. You’ll navigate narrow lanes, enclosed courtyards and small plazas reflect the district’s earlier layout, with surviving architectural elements that point to the neighbourhood’s social and cultural history within the wider city.Seville: Take a panoramic drive around Seville to observe the city’s main districts and landmarks, including the riverfront near Torre del Oro, the avenues created for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition and the open spaces around María Luisa Park.Toledo: At a Damascene workshop, meet a master artisan for an insight into this ancient craft. Witness firsthand their precision as they inlay gold and silver into iron, using a chisel and a hammer.Seville: The Cristina Heeren Foundation promotes the teaching and preservation of flamenco and is supported by a TreadRight Foundation grant. Meet students, learn a few basic steps and watch them perform, gaining insight into how the school trains young artists in guitar, singing and dance. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
What's Excluded
Itinerary
From walking the cobblestone streets of a former Roman colony to tasting a decadent 'Pastel de Nata' tart made from a 200-year-old secret recipe, this 9-day guided tour allows you to embrace the best of old-world Spain and Portugal. Listen as metal sizzles in a master artisan’s hands as he teaches you the craft of Damascene. In Granada, wander the fragrant and arabesque gardens of the Alhambra Palace. Learn the art of flamenco dancing, stomping your feet to the sounds of an acoustic guitar, in a private lesson with professionals in Seville. Then, cross the Portuguese border to scale a 16th-century fortress in Lisbon and visit Fátima, Portugal's most holy site. Finally, raise a glass and say ¡salud! to these ancient wonders during a celebration feast in Madrid.
day 1 - Welcome to Madrid
While in Madrid, explore the elegant boulevards, expansive parks and varied architectural styles. Join your Travel Director for dinner at a local restaurant and enjoy the opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers over a delightful evening of good food and wine.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Madrid
Accommodation:Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana
day 2 - The old capital of Toledo and on to Granada
Visit the fascinating city of Toledo, situated high above the River Tagus. This was Spain's capital during the Golden Era, where Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures flourished side-by-side through the Middle Ages. From here you will venture south to meet a local artisan in a Damascene workshop for a personal insight into this ancient craft, handed down by the Moors centuries ago. Then enjoy a walk within the city walls of Toledo, through the narrow cobbled streets, led by your Local Expert. Visit the Church of Santo Tom, housing El Greco's famous painting, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz'. Your journey continues to Granada.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Madrid, Toledo, Granada
Accommodation:Vincci Albayzín, Granada
day 3 - The Alhambra Palace and Seville, City of Carmen
'Give him alms, woman, because there is nothing sadder in life than being blind in Granada', proclaims the inscription on the walls of the Alhambra. Bathed in the morning light, the Alhambra Palace awaitsa fantasy of arabesque gardens, fountains and stone cut like lace. Explore with your Local Expert before visiting the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the summer residence of the Spanish royals. Take a moment to relax in the sunshine as you enjoy the fine views over the town and its three verdant hills before continuing on to Seville. Visit the Seville Cathedral, the burial place of Christopher Columbus. Explore the city with Insight Choice. Choose to embark on a walk through the old Jewish quarter. Alternatively, enjoy a drive with panoramic views.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Granada, Seville
Accommodation:Meliá Sevilla
day 4 - Free Time and Flamenco in Seville Relaxed Start
This day is yours to completely relax or continue exploring this fascinating city. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to Crdoba and visit the magnificent Mezquita, an 8th-century mosque with a Christian cathedral built inside it? Later, visit the Cristina Heeren Foundation, a beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant, for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. This private dance school is dedicated to promoting the conservation of flamenco and supports young enthusiasts from all over the world with a special focus on new talent from the Andalusian region. Feel the passion behind the choreography as you put your rhythm to the test during a dance lesson before witnessing emotions come to life in a flamenco performance.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Seville
Accommodation:Meliá Sevilla
day 5 - vora and on to Lisbon Relaxed Start
Continue to the lively university town of vora, one of the best preserved medieval towns in Portugal, with architectural styles dating back to Roman Times. Visit the fascinating Capela dos Ossos, a chapel decorated with 5,000 bones, before making your way to Lisbon.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Seville, Évora, Lisbon
Accommodation:Turim Saldanha, Marques de Pombal, Lisbon
day 6 - Lisbon and the Age of the Discoveries
During your stay, a guided sightseeing tour of the city with your Local Expert takes you to visit the Belm Quarter and enjoy a taste of Pastis de Belm from the patisserie that has been using the same secret recipe for almost 200 years. View the Monument to the Discoveries and the historic Belm Tower. This fortress was originally set in the middle of the river, but is now left high and dry on the riverbank. Visit the National Coach Museum. With the afternoon at your leisure, consider joining an Optional Experience to the beautiful Portuguese Riviera.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Lisbon
Accommodation:Turim Saldanha, Corinthia, Lisbon
day 7 - Holy Ftima and Salamanca
Travel into the green hills north of Lisbon to visit Ftima, the most celebrated place of pilgrimage in Portugal. Visit the chapel commemorating the appearance of the Virgin Mary to three children in 1917. Cross the border, returning to Spain and continue to Salamanca, famous for its golden stone buildings and the handsome arcades of the Plaza Mayor. Across the River Tormes, see the Puente Romano with 15 of its 26 arches dating from the time of the ancient Romans.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Lisbon, Fátima, Salamanca
Accommodation:Alameda Palace, Salamanca
day 8 - vila and Madrid
Cross the rock-strewn hills of the Castile, to arrive at vila. Admire the impressive city still entirely enclosed within its 11th-century walls, a unique occurrence in Europe. Return to Madrid to explore more of the capital with your Local Expert. At a local restaurant, join your Travel Director and newfound friends for a lively dinner.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Salamanca, Avila, Madrid
Accommodation:Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana
day 9 - Depart Madrid
Today, your remarkable journey comes to an end as you transfer to the Madrid-Barajas Airport. Take a moment to reflect on the unforgettable experiences, meaningful connections and enriching encounters that have shaped your travels.
This was a fantastic way to see Spain and Portugal in 9 days. Honestly, I wish Insight would offer more 7, 8 and 9 day trips. It’s a great way to take a week off for vacation and still be able to see so much. Couldn’t recommend this trip more.
