Highlights
Pamplona: Your Trip Manager will escort you into the heart of the city and give a brief orientation talk. After that, you're free to explore this quirky and colourful city in your own way.
Bilbao: Home to world famous art museums and architecture that’s grander than grand. Today you’ll have plenty of time to explore Bilbao, taking in the mountains and the skyscrapers.
San Sebastián: Where better to admire the sunset than on the beautiful beaches of San Sebastián? This resort town is known for its fantastic food too – so make sure you’re hungry!
Barcelona: Enjoy an included dinner at Mescladis – a non-profit that’s all about social cohesion, doing their bit to enrich coexistence, with rights and opportunities for all.
Valencia: Stand in awe of this medieval wonder. It’s said to be the home of the Holy Grail
Granada: Probably the most Instagrammable palace that’s ever existed. Tour this Moorish marvel with an expert.
Toledo: This medieval city is a cultural melting pot, with a mix of Spanish, Arabic and Jewish influences. Get some pics of the Alcázar Fortress and the gothic Cathedral.
Córdoba: This ornate World Heritage site was built by the Moors after they conquered Iberia. And it’s still one of the world’s biggest mosques.
The Algarve: Roll out your sarong on the golden sands and take in the salty sea air and rugged scenery. And relax...
Lisbon: Get to grips with Portugal’s coastal capital. See all the sights, including Castelo de São Jorge, the Praca do Comércio, Rossio Sqaure and Praça da Figueira.
Lisbon: Take an orientation in Lisbon’s ‘museum district’. See the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and the best places to taste a pastel de nata.
Granada: Probably the most Instagrammable palace that’s ever existed. Tour this Moorish marvel with an expert.
Toledo: This medieval city is a cultural melting pot, with a mix of Spanish, Arabic and Jewish influences. Get some pics of the Alcázar Fortress and the gothic Cathedral.
Córdoba: This ornate World Heritage site was built by the Moors after they conquered Iberia. And it’s still one of the world’s biggest mosques.
The Algarve: Roll out your sarong on the golden sands and take in the salty sea air and rugged scenery. And relax...
Lisbon: Get to grips with Portugal’s coastal capital. See all the sights, including Castelo de São Jorge, the Praca do Comércio, Rossio Sqaure and Praça da Figueira.
Lisbon: Take an orientation in Lisbon’s ‘museum district’. See the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and the best places to taste a pastel de nata.
Itinerary
Want to truly get to know Spain & Portugal? On this 23-day trip we'll immerse ourselves in everything Iberian, from tasting port in Porto, to uncovering Moorish architecture in Córdoba & Granada, feasting on fresh seafood in Lisbon and stumbling across UNESCO World Heritage sites around seemingly every corner. Hitting up all the iconic cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Granada, Lisbon & Porto - plus 2 nights on the island of Ibiza - a maze of culture, food & colourful experiences awaits.
day 1Start Madrid
Welcome to Spain! Join up with your new crew tonight over your first group dinner in the metro magic of Madrid. Tomorrow will be a whole world of discovery, so you'll be thankful for your hotel sleep.
day 2Madrid to Pamplona via Burgos
day 3Pamplona (Including Bilbao and San Sebastin)
day 4Pamplona to Barcelona via Zaragoza
day 5Barcelona
day 6Barcelona to Ibiza via Denia
day 7Ibiza
day 8Ibiza to Valencia
day 9Valencia to Granada
day 10Granada
day 11Granada to Madrid via Toledo
day 12Madrid to Crdoba
day 13Cordoba to Seville
day 14Seville
day 15Seville to The Algarve
day 16The Algarve
day 17The Algarve to Lisbon via Sintra and Cascais
day 18Lisbon
day 19Lisbon to Porto via Quinta do Sanguinhal Vineyard
day 20Porto
day 21Porto to Salamanca via Ciudad Rodrigo
day 22Salamanca to Madrid via vila
day 23End Madrid
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An interesting experience for a first time solo travel, I can say for certainty that I have created some lifelong memories, and that even though there were ups and downs, I would 100% do another Contiki. The people are what make Contiki unforgettable, even more-so than the places. I would recommend picking Contiki for places which you don’t care too much to see everything, as you only get a glimpse of big cities.
I could write a book or just sum it up in one small statement, best decision of my life!
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