Sightseeing with your Local Guide includes views of Gaudi's La Sagrada Família
See the ancient castle overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
See the Art Nouveau, Train Station Estación del Norte, Cathedral, Towers of Serrano and Quart and the City of Arts and Sciences
See the Rock of Gibraltar
View the cave homes in 'Barrio Troglodyte'
Enjoy a scenic drive to this Moorish city
Visit this renowned resort area
Sightseeing with your Local Guide includes views of the Cathedral and Giralda Tower
View Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries
See the celebrated Shrine
Orientation of this university city includes views of the Plaza Mayor
See the Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain and Retiro Park on a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide
Deluxe coach travel
Selected hotel dinners, with optional meals to purchase
3-star stays
Barcelona: With your Local Specialist, see the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to take in some of the city's finest Modernist architecture. Journey past the beautiful façades of the Eixample district to see the exterior of Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família.
Peñíscola: See the castle featured in the film 'El Cid'.
Valencia: See the ultra-modern Centre of Arts and Sciences and the historic bullring of Valencia during an orientation drive with your Travel Director.
Seville: Guided by your Local Specialist, see the Giralda Tower, former minaret of the Great Mosque and now the cathedral's belltower. Explore the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz Quarter and emerge by the great walls of the Alcazar.
Lisbon: With your Local Specialist, visit the Belém Quarter to see the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the medieval Belém Tower.
Salamanca: See the Salamanca's golden Plaza Mayor, voted one of the most beautiful central plazas in Spain.
Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Specialist. Visit the Old Town, travelling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the Cibeles fountain and Royal Palace.
Enjoy a scenic drive to this Moorish city
Visit this renowned resort area
Sightseeing with your Local Guide includes views of the Cathedral and Giralda Tower
View Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries
See the celebrated Shrine
Orientation of this university city includes views of the Plaza Mayor
See the Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain and Retiro Park on a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide
Deluxe coach travel
Selected hotel dinners, with optional meals to purchase
3-star stays
Barcelona: With your Local Specialist, see the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to take in some of the city's finest Modernist architecture. Journey past the beautiful façades of the Eixample district to see the exterior of Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família.
Peñíscola: See the castle featured in the film 'El Cid'.
Valencia: See the ultra-modern Centre of Arts and Sciences and the historic bullring of Valencia during an orientation drive with your Travel Director.
Seville: Guided by your Local Specialist, see the Giralda Tower, former minaret of the Great Mosque and now the cathedral's belltower. Explore the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz Quarter and emerge by the great walls of the Alcazar.
Lisbon: With your Local Specialist, visit the Belém Quarter to see the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the medieval Belém Tower.
Salamanca: See the Salamanca's golden Plaza Mayor, voted one of the most beautiful central plazas in Spain.
Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Specialist. Visit the Old Town, travelling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the Cibeles fountain and Royal Palace.
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Accommodation
Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Meals
Many meals and daily breakfasts included
Transport
Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
City orientation toursAudio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiencesExtensive variety of Choice Experiences
Itinerary
Explore the Iberian Peninsula’s rich heritage on the "Iberian Explorer" tour—a 13-day city sightseeing adventure from Barcelona to Madrid. This easy-paced group trip is a fantastic fit for families and mature travelers interested in architecture, art, and culinary discoveries. Savor tapas in bustling plazas, admire Lisbon’s Belém Tower, and marvel at Seville’s Gothic cathedral. Unique highlights include the ancient cave dwellings at Guadix and the golden beaches of Costa del Sol. With comfortable accommodation, guided experiences, and seamless transport, this tour package offers an enticing blend of Spain and Portugal’s most celebrated sights and flavors.
day 1Arrive Barcelona
Bienvenido a Espaa! The golden shores of Barcelona kickstart your exhilarating Spain and Portugal tour. Check in to your hotel, then take some time to recharge siesta-style before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a glimpse of what lies ahead. There's boundless energy to Barcelona and you'll want to soak it all up on your first evening in the capital of Catalonia.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Barcelona
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Ibis Styles Barcelona Sant Joan Despi
day 2Barcelona Sightseeing and Free Time
day 3Barcelona Pescola Valencia
day 4Valencia Guadix Granada
day 5Granada Costa del Sol
day 6Costa del Sol Gibraltar Seville
day 7Seville Sightseeing and Free Time
day 8Seville Lisbon
day 9Lisbon Sightseeing and Free Time
day 10Lisbon Ftima Salamanca
day 11Salamanca Madrid Sightseeing
day 12Madrid Free Day
day 13Depart Madrid
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Andrew C.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Great trip. I would recommend to anyone wanting to go on European tours. Great value for your money. Very reasonable tours.
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Guat T.Verified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good
Good itinerary with optional tours which is excellent where I can choose whatever I prefer.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Many once-in-a-lifetime experiences with a tor guide who had deep knowledge of the history and meaning of the unique sites.
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Brian P.Verified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good
The itinerary was wonderful. The additional charges for basic tours was not expected. Some locations or tour companies included such tours.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good
The itinerary, Tour Director and Bus Driver could not be faulted
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