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Discover the stories of Spain and Portugal on an in-depth adventure

Get swept up in the colours, tastes and sounds of two of Europe’s most beloved countries on an 18-day Premium journey through Spain and Portugal. See flamenco in Seville, taste paella in Valencia, feel the history of the Alhambra in Granada and uncover the hidden corners of Cordoba. Discover the birthplace of port and the treasures of the Douro Valley, take a step back in time at the ancient university of Coimbra, learn the secrets of Porto’s backstreets and get to the heart of glorious Lisbon. Travel with passionate local leaders eager to share the magic of their homelands.

Why you’ll love this trip

  • See the enchanting Alhambra Palace in Granada by night with an expert guide, a Premium Exclusive Experience. Avoid the crowds as you receive special insight into the complex’s fascinating history.
  • Taste the best of local cuisine during Exclusive Experiences – tour the markets of Barcelona, sample olive oil at a family-run farm in Andalucia, try delicious marzipan in Toledo and take a wine-tasting tour in the Douro Valley.
  • Spend two nights in a converted 18th-century mansion for your Feature Stay in Seville, and enjoy the best of the Douro Valley at a fabulous hotel nestled within the famous wine-growing region.
  • Soak up the glamour and the sun while winding along the stunning Bay of Cascais on a full-day exploration of Lisbon’s surrounds, including Sintra’s bewitching Pena Palace, a Premium Exclusive Experience.
  • Cruise the tranquil Albufera Lake by boat during an Exclusive Experience and learn how fishermen and rice growers ply their trade here. Visit the island of El Palmar and discover its typical ‘barraca’ houses.

Itinerary

Map of Premium Spain & Portugal including Portugal and Spain

Day 1: Barcelona

Day 2: Barcelona / Valencia

Day 3: Albufera Lake / Valencia

Day 4: Elche / Granada

Day 5: Granada

Day 6: Seville

Day 7: Seville

Day 8: Cordoba

Day 9: Madrid

Day 10: Toledo / Madrid

Day 11: Lisbon

Day 12: Lisbon

Day 13: Cascais / Cabo da Roca / Sintra / Coimbra

Day 14: Coimbra

Day 15: Douro Valley

Day 16: Porto

Day 17: Matosinhos / Porto

Day 18: Porto

Inclusions

Meals

17 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, High-Speed Train, Local Train, Plane

Accommodation

Comfortable Hotel (14 nights), Feature Stay (3 nights)

Included activities

  • Barcelona – Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
  • Barcelona – Market visit with tastings
  • Barcelona – Walking Tour with Local Guide
  • Lake Albufera – Boat Tour & Barraca Visit
  • Valencia – Paella Lunch
  • Elche – Palmeral Visit
  • Granada – Exclusive Guided Alhambra Night Visit
  • Granada – Alhambra Alcazaba and Generalife Gardens Tour
  • Andalucia – Olive Oil Mill Visit & Tasting
  • Seville – Alcazar Visit
  • Seville – Walking Tour with Local Guide
  • Seville – Evening Flamenco Show
  • Cordoba – Walking Tour of the Mezquita & Cordoba City with Local Guide
  • Toledo – Marzipan Tasting
  • Toledo – Day Trip
  • Lisbon – Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
  • Lisbon – Walking Tour with Local Guide
  • Lisbon – Castle of Sao Jorge
  • Sintra – Pena Palace
  • Sintra, Cascais & Cabo da Roca – Day Trip
  • Coimbra – Fado Show
  • Douro Valley – Douro River Boat Ride
  • Douro Valley – Wine Tasting & Lunch
  • Douro Valley – Day Trip
  • Porto – Sunset Drinks in Vila Nova de Gaia
  • Matosinhos – Half Day Trip by Local Train

Premium Inclusions

  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
  • Luggage transfer
  • Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
  • 24/7 on-ground support

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