Iberian Inspiration

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12 days

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I loved everything about this tour. It was well paced, accommodation was either very good or excellent, Tour Guide and Driver were both professional at all times and commentary was interesting and well researched.

Michelle Ba | Traveled in June

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12 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

18 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Ends

Madrid, Spain

Lisbon, Portugal

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Highlights

Fully immerse yourself in the historic charm of Córdoba, Granada, Úbeda, Estremoz and Ronda with stays in atmospheric old town hotels

Close your eyes and soak up the flavours of succulent Jamón Ibérico at a traditional farm in Sierra de Aracena

Tap your toes and clap your hands along to a fiery flamenco show in Seville

Be blown away by the exquisite beauty of the Córdoba Mezquita – a UNESCO-protected mosque-cathederal

Itinerary

Sevillian sun-ripened tomato gazpacho, crispy jamón Ibérico croquettes, flaky Portuguese pastel de natas... Take your tastebuds on a tantalising journey as we trace the scenic back roads of Spain and Portugal! Not just a culinary adventure, our path will reveal a heady mix of historical riches – from the Alhambra’s kaleidoscope mosaics to the eye-catching Islamic arches of Córdoba’s Mezquita. Are you ready to immerse yourself in the captivating stories and scrumptious local dishes of ancient Iberia?

day 1Madrid (Spain)

Did you know that Madrid’s ancient name was Ursaria – meaning ‘land of the bears’? While you won’t find any of these fearsome creatures roaming its streets today, you will be greeted with a glittering array of treasure-filled art galleries, elegant shopping arcades and grand royal palaces. Meet your small group of fellow explorers in the city’s vibrant heart where we'll settle down for our very first meal together. Local specialties you might spot on the menu? Crispy patatas bravas, simple but tasty tortilla and juicy campo real green olives tossed in fragrant herbs. Buen provecho!

Meals

Dinner

day 2Madrid – Toledo

day 3Toledo – Valdepeñas – Córdoba

day 4Córdoba

day 5Córdoba – Úbeda – Granada

day 6Granada

day 7Granada – Ronda

day 8Ronda – Grazalema and Jerez – Seville

day 9Seville

day 10Seville – Sierra De Aracena

day 11Sierra De Aracena – Monsaraz (Portugal) – Estremoz

day 12Estremoz – Évora – Lisbon

What's Included

Accommodation

11 nights in thoughtfully selected accommodation

Meals

11 Breakfasts2 Lunches3 Dinners

Transport

Luxury minicoach

Guide

Driver, Trip leader

What's Excluded

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