Highlights of Spain & Portugal

The history of Spain and Portugal is visible to all who visit. I enjoyed having a knowledgeable tour guide to give us information as we travelled. Good mobility is required as there is a lot of walking - sometimes up steep, uneven footpaths. Buses are banned from many areas so the only option is to walk.

Miles had previously visited all European countries, except Spain and Portugal. So, this tour conveniently checked off that uncompleted box. The two countries were on both Betty and Miles' bucket lists. Our fellow tourists were the most compatible of our three Expat trips, so it was great to get to know most of the them over the course of the nine days. Emiliano is a delightful person, and Nuno was the best coach driver we've had in our three trips. He was very professional in dress and manner, and his communication skills were awesome, as well as his hard work and excellent driving skills.

You see amazing sites on this tour. Our tour guide, Emiliano went above expectations and our bus driver, Nono always made us feel safe.

I had a great time on this tour! My favorite parts of it were Pena Palace in Sintra, the Flamenco performance in Seville, and exploring Ronda. I feel like I got to do and see so much on this tour. Before the tour I was a bit worried about how comfortable the bus would be but our driver Marcio was the best. I highly recommend this tour to anyone considering it!

Great tour with an amazing tour leader. Unfortunately we couldn't complete portugal as my friend became unwell and ended up in hospital. Expat were amazing about keeping in touch and offering support. Spain was amazing and the tour was well planned and we were able to relax knowing everything was taken care of. Thank you

Overall this is a wonderful experience. There were a lot of things to see and learn. The team leader, Enimilano, is fun and energetic.

Loved the multiple experiences we had in such a short period of time.

This was an absolutely amazing trip! Every day was full of really interesting experiences. Spain might be the most enchanting country that we have ever visited. We didn't want the trip to end. I highly recommend this Expat adventure!

Beautiful tour through Spain and Portugal. Our tour guide Emiliano and our driver Marcio kept us safe and entertained.

Accommodation was of a high standard and excellent bus. Transport on tour was great.

The tour was evrything and more than I expected!

It was an amazing experience! Our team leader Emiliano was truly wonderful , awesome and amazing, very helpful and a good team leader . He always made everyone comfortable and entertained. He's very knowledgeable with the history and culture of the place, providing us good tips and suggestions of beautiful places to explore! Paolo, the driver was also amazing and incredibly very experienced driver. He really knew his role well, navigating difficult routes and handling our baggage's in order. Thank you so much! Looking forward to another trip with Expat Explore!

It was a great way to relax and have fun, discover and understand another culture, try new food, visit the places that I used to only read in the magazine, meet new friends, and most of all, spend time to bond with my family. Pauline, our tour leader was great, helpful and shows genuine concern to us. When our daughter lost her luggage going in to Madrid, she was the one calling the airport and arranging for the hotel delivery once the luggage is found. It was a stressful time for my daughter, and for us, as she only had an extra day of new clothes to wear before the start of the tour but having Pauline there to talk on her behalf (we can't speak Spanish), made us all feel we can get through this glitch in our vacation and continue to have a great time. Luis is a great bus driver, polite, helpful with baggage handling - we never felt we were in danger when travelling even on very narrow roads. Bus also has wifi. We never had serious problems on the hotel we stayed - toilets are clean, wifi is available. Meals are OK. The optional excursions were awesome, very interesting, helped us understand more about the place we were visiting. Local tour guides were very informative - special mention to Manolo at Seville and Maria at Porto.

We recently embarked on the Spain & Portugal bus tour, overall, it provided a decent travel experience considering its price. Here are the highlights of my journey. One of the highlights of the tour was the wonderful group of people I had the pleasure of traveling with. The camaraderie and friendly atmosphere among fellow travelers made the trip enjoyable and memorable. Interacting with people from different backgrounds and sharing experiences added a delightful dynamic to the journey. The tour leader, was generally pleasant and approachable. However, I did feel that he could have made a bit more effort to provide us with interesting facts and insights about the places we visited. A knowledgeable and engaging tour leader can greatly enhance the travel experience, and I believe he missed an opportunity to truly captivate the group with his commentary. Unfortunately, the quality of some of the hotels on the tour left something to be desired. Several accommodations were quite basic and located a fair distance away from the city centers. While I understand the need to keep costs down, I would have preferred to pay a bit extra for more comfortable and better-located accommodations. That being said, the tour did offer several positive aspects. The itinerary covered a good selection of Spain and Portugal's highlights, allowing us to experience the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes of both countries. From the architectural marvels of Barcelona to the ancient charm of Lisbon, there were plenty of memorable moments to cherish. Moreover, the tour price itself was reasonable, considering the number of destinations covered and the duration of the trip. For those looking for an affordable way to explore Spain and Portugal, this tour offers a decent value for money. In summary, the Spain & Portugal bus tour had its share of positives and negatives. The wonderful group of people and the chance to visit remarkable destinations were definite highlights.

Overall the trip has been an enjoyable experience. Zema has been very professional and the tour guides at each location have been excellent, particularly on the Alhambra optional.