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Tour · Trafalgar Tours · 12 nights

Highlights of Spain and Portugal

  • Expert Travel Director and professional Driver to guide your journey
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all porterage, restaurant gratuities and local taxes included
  • Must-see sightseeing and audio headsets for flexible exploration
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4 departures

  1. Sun 7 Mar 2027 → Fri 19 Mar 2027 12 nights · Madrid Standard $4,654 from $4,654 pp twin share Select
  2. Wed 31 Mar 2027 → Mon 12 Apr 2027 12 nights · Madrid Standard $4,952 from $4,952 pp twin share Select
  3. Sun 16 May 2027 → Fri 28 May 2027 12 nights · Madrid Standard $5,486 from $5,486 pp twin share Enquire
  4. Sun 27 Jun 2027 → Fri 9 Jul 2027 12 nights · Madrid Standard $5,153 from $5,153 pp twin share Select
Departs Sun 16 May 2027 Returns Fri 28 May 2027
Duration12 nights
OperatorTrafalgar Tours
StyleTour
HighlightDiscover the highlights of Spain and Portugal on this 12-night journey, from Madrid to Lisbon and back, exploring iconic sights and immersing in local culture
Visit the Alhambra, Córdoba's Mosque of the Caliphs, Seville and Toledo. Taste organic horchata in Valencia and learn about sherry production in Jerez. Share lunch with locals at an Alentejo stud ranch…

From Madrid to Lisbon and back, explore the Alhambra, Córdoba’s Mosque of the Caliphs, Seville and Toledo. Taste organic horchata in Valencia, discover sherry production in Jerez and share lunch with Tiago and Vera at their Alentejo stud ranch, known for its Lusitano horses.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Welcome to Madrid

    Arrive in Madrid, the vibrant Spanish capital. Embrace the city atmosphere, join your fellow travellers and Travel Director for dinner and a city orientation.
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    Journey to Valencia

    Travel to Valencia, a city known for its modern verve and spirit of innovation. Your orientation includes views of the Towers of Serrano and Quart, along with the striking City of Arts and Sciences designed by Santiago Calatrava. During a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, enjoy organic horchata, Valencia's celebrated local drink. This evening, you could choose to join an Optional Experience and learn to make paella with local chefs in the city where this much-loved dish began.
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    Off to Unique Guadix and on to Granada

    Travel to Guadix, where you'll witness how generations of locals have carved cosy abodes into their rocky surrounds. Visit the troglodyte cave dwellings that blend effortlessly into the surrounding ochre landscape. Then, journey to Granada, the last stronghold of the Moors in Europe.
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    Onwards to Córdoba and Seville

    Tread in the footsteps of Spain's last emirs, joining your Local Specialist for a visit to the incredible Alhambra, with its amazing palaces, gardens and fountains. Inspired by poetry, the architecture is said to be a reflection of paradise as described in Islamic verse. Immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere in quiet courtyards, follow its colossal ancient walls and admire the ornate stone carvings. Travel to Córdoba where you'll join a Local Specialist to visit the mesmerising Mosque of the Caliphs, a jewel of Hispano-Islamic art featuring striking arches and Byzantine mosaics. Your final stop for the day is alluring Seville, your home for the next three nights.
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    Uncover the Secrets of Seville

    Seville takes centre stage today as you explore this charismatic city. You'll see the symbolic Giralda Bell Tower with a Local Specialist, then visit the Maria Luisa Park, home of the 1929 Exposition. The park was built in Moorish style and features half a mile of fountains, ponds, pavilions and lush plantings. You'll explore the architectural gems of Seville's 1929 Ibero-American Exposition and visit the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world, where the explorer Christopher Columbus is entombed. Consider an Optional Experience this evening to witness the twirling of colourful skirts and rhythmic clapping of castanets at a fiery flamenco performance.
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  6. 6

    Admire the Sights of Jerez and Cádiz

    Indulge in the aromatic flavours of Jerez as you Dive into Culture and explore the centuries-old tradition of Spanish sherry production. The quiet plazas of romantic Cádiz are your next stop. Tread in the footsteps of Columbus, who used this historic port city as his launchpad to the 'New World', and see the exotic plants and trees dotted throughout the city, said to have been brought here by him upon his return.
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    Venture to Évora

    Leave Seville behind and head to the golden landscapes of the Alentejo, where the Brito Paes family await your arrival for a special lunch on their traditional stud ranch, which has been rearing Lusitano horses since the 18th century. This Be My Guest experience takes place in the home of their ancestors before continuing to Évora for a guided sightseeing tour. With a Local Specialist you'll visit Évora's cathedral and Chapel of Bones, and see the Roman temple. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the hotel.
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    On to Lively Lisbon

    Arrive in the seafaring Portuguese capital of Lisbon this afternoon, where you'll join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour. Dive into Culture visiting the Belém Quarter and enjoy a taste of Pastéis de Belém.
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    Lisbon Your Way

    Today is yours to connect with the Portuguese capital. Relax at a sidewalk cafe with a creamy pastel de nata and venture to the Castle of São Jorge to admire the sea of pastel pinks, yellows and blues that clad Lisbon's seven hills. You may choose to join an optional trip through the Golden Triangle, visiting Estoril, Cascais and one of Lisbon's stunning royal palaces.
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    Pilgrimage to Fátima and on to Salamanca

    Follow the road taken by pilgrims over the last 100 years to the Shrine at Fátima, a site of celebrated religious miracles. Leave Portugal and travel to the historic Spanish city of Salamanca with its golden-hued facades and ancient university heritage, where you will visit its 18th-century Plaza Mayor.
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    Continue to Toledo and Madrid

    See the walled city of Ávila, the city of Saint Teresa of Ávila. Arrive in the clifftop city of Toledo and join a Local Specialist for a guided walk through its streets. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé and the former Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca. Dive into Culture and witness local craftsmen at work creating inlaid steel the traditional way. Arrive in Madrid this evening, your home for the next two nights.
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    Explore Fiery Madrid

    This morning, join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Madrid, where you'll see the Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain and Plaza de Oriente, originally created as a retreat for the royal family. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the city on your own terms. Admire the world's finest collection of Spanish art at the Prado Museum, indulge in some last-minute shopping on Gran Vía or consider an Optional Experience to the medieval UNESCO-listed city of Segovia. This evening marks the end of your memorable journey through the Iberian Peninsula. Join your fellow companions and Travel Director for dinner.
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    Adiós Madrid

    Depart Madrid, saying a fond farewell to your travelling companions, your Travel Director and the beauty of Spain and Portugal at the end of a memorable holiday.
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver.
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted.
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities.
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes.
  • Must-see sightseeing.
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing.

Not included

  • Airfares
  • Travel Insurance
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

  • Abades Nevada Palace
  • Gran Corona Sol
  • M'AR de AR Muralhas
  • Meliá Lebreros
  • NH Collection Eurobuilding
  • Novotel Valencia Lavant
  • Olissippo Marquês de Sá
  • VOCO Madrid Retiro
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 13 days and 12 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 13 Sep 2026 and 07 Apr 2028, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
Are discounts available?
Seasonal or loyalty discounts may be available on selected departures at the time of enquiry.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
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