Highlights of Spain & Portugal

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Great tour - would recommend to all who are considering- great value for money

Janet | Traveled in November

5 - Excellent

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9 daysDuration

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51 peopleMaximum group size

10 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Madrid, Spain

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Highlights

Witness the 'Puente Nuevo' (New Bridge) in Ronda

Explore Toledo, a medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage Site

Roam at leisure on free days in Seville and Lisbon

Tuck into traditional Spanish tapas and taste Portugal's famous Port

Itinerary

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.

day 1Start of tour in Madrid

Get ready for the ultimate 9-day trip to Spain and Portugal! After touching down in Madrid, head to the hotel where you'll mingle with your tour group and tour leader. Once the group is all ready, head out and discover the incredible Spanish capital on a guided tour. Be sure to look out for the top attractions in Madrid! Afterwards, explore the city some more on your own. Later, chat and learn about your tour group as you enjoy the first night together on tour over an included dinner.

Meals

Dinner

Others

Explore Madrid; Spain’s capital city, Welcome dinner in Madrid

day 2Toledo - Granada

day 3Granada - Ronda - Seville

day 4Seville

day 5Algarve - Lisbon

day 6Lisbon

day 7Obidos - Porto

day 8Ciudad Rodrigo - Salamanca

day 9Avila - Madrid

What's Included

Accommodation

8 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenienceSingle travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)

Meals

Welcome dinner in MadridEnjoy a local dinner in SevilleFarewell dinner in Salamanca8 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request

Transport

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboardAny public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)

Guide

Explore the streets of Seville on a guided tourFully guided tour with experienced tour leaderTour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details

Others

Explore Madrid; Spain’s capital cityVisit the ancient city of ToledoDiscover the delights of GranadaVisit Ronda; home to the famous Puente NuevoSee Seville on a driving tourVisit the Algarve; Portugal's stunning southern coastEnjoy a driving tour of LisbonVisit Obidos; a medieval fortified townEnjoy a driving and walking tour of PortoTaste Portugal’s most famous drink - Port!Visit Ciudad Rodrigo, a 12th-century fortified townExplore the streets of SalamancaVisit Avila; home to incredible Romanesque architecture

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Customer Reviews

4.6

based on 73 reviews

CervezaVerified Traveler

4.0 | Very Good

Jun 14, 2026

Enjoyed the walking tours, food, and drinks throughout Spain and Portugal. Our tour leader, Emiliano, was great, and so was our driver Nuno.

Jun 14, 2026

AngieVerified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

May 25, 2026

We should have more time in Portugal. Our Tour Leader worked so hard to maximize our short time there..Dani made the Journey fun and informative..his knowledge and enthusiasm had Us wishing we had more time there.. All the Cities in Spain were awesome.

May 25, 2026

ClivatoVerified Traveler

4.0 | Very Good

Oct 18, 2025

Most enjoyable and interesting tour. Special thanks to our excellent tour guide Gustavo who went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. Also to Marco for driving us safely. Well planned tour and the quality of the accommodation was mostly great. Breakfast provided daily was excellent and dinner provided on certain nights was reasonably good (except unfortunately for one very salty Paella!!). Optional tours were good and The Alhambra was outstanding for us. This is our second coach tour with Expat Explore and once again we were not disappointed. We highly recommend Expat Explore!!

Oct 18, 2025

JaneVerified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

Oct 15, 2025

Saw so many beautiful places in 9 days. The Alhambra is a must see.

Oct 15, 2025

Not A.Verified Traveler

4.0 | Very Good

Oct 14, 2025

I like everything about the especially the tour gide Gustavo and the driver Ricardo

Oct 14, 2025

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