PRIVATE TOUR: Traverse Spain and Portugal on this 15-day tour. Explore vibrant cities, medieval quarters and coastal towns as you journey from Madrid into Portugal and onward through Andalusia and Catalunya. Marvel at world-class landmarks including the Alhambra, Córdoba’s Mosque-Cathedral and Seville’s Cathedral, enjoy a Douro River cruise and Port wine tasting in Porto, and experience the timeless charm of places such as Coimbra, Fátima, Nazare and the historic Roman city of Mérida before concluding your Iberian adventure in Barcelona.
Trip Highlights
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Itinerary
Arrival in Madrid
Upon arrival in Madrid, you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure, giving you time to relax or begin exploring the city at your own pace.
Overnight: Madrid
Madrid City Tour
After breakfast, you set off on a panoramic tour of Madrid, starting in its oldest quarter. Here, you’ll see traces of the city’s medieval origins, including the former Arab fortress and the traditional lanes of the Barrio de la Morería.
Next, you explore the Habsburg district, home to Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa. From there, you continue into Bourbon Madrid to view the Royal Palace, the Cibeles and Neptune fountains, and the grand Puerta de Alcalá.
Your tour then highlights the city’s nineteenth-century architecture, including Plaza de Oriente and the exterior of the Prado Museum. Finally, you discover modern Madrid as you travel along Gran Vía and Paseo de la Castellana, passing the Salamanca district, Parque del Oeste, the city’s commercial and financial area, and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
The afternoon is free for you to enjoy the city at your own pace.
Overnight: Madrid | Breakfast
Salamanca & Onwards to Porto
Madrid – Salamanca (Spain) – Porto (Portugal). Today you depart Madrid and travel to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage city celebrated for its historic university and distinctive sandstone architecture. Upon arrival, you’ll have free time to explore the old town at your own pace.
Later, you continue across the Portuguese border and make your way to Porto, where you check in for the night.
Overnight: Porto | Breakfast
Porto City Tour
This morning, you join a panoramic tour of Porto, a UNESCO-listed city known for its historic center and riverside charm. You will visit the Cathedral, the ornate Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara Church, each reflecting a different period of the city’s past.
Next, you gain a different perspective of Porto during a journey along the Douro River, followed by a visit to a traditional Port Wine Cellar where you enjoy a tasting of the region’s famous wine. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore independently.
Overnight: Porto | Breakfast
Coimbra & Fátima
Porto - Coimbra - Fatima. You travel south to Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities and a birthplace of traditional Fado music. On arrival, you have free time to explore the historic center and its academic quarter at your own pace.
Afterwards, you continue to Fátima, one of the world’s most significant pilgrimage sites. Here, you visit the Basilica, the Cova da Iria—where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared—and the Chapel of the Apparitions, which houses the tombs of the three shepherd children.
In the evening, you may choose to attend the candlelight procession.
Overnight: Fatima | Breakfast
Batalha, Nazare, Alcobaca & Lisbon
Fátima – Batalha – Nazare – Alcobaca – Lisbon. Today, you begin with a visit to the Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO-listed masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline architecture.
You then continue to the coastal town of Nazare, where you have free time to explore its traditional streets or enjoy the seaside views.
Later, you travel to Alcobaca to see its impressive Gothic church and twelfth-century Cistercian monastery, both central to the town’s heritage. Your day ends in Lisbon, where you settle into your hotel in the Portuguese capital.
Overnight: Lisbon | Breakfast
Lisbon City Tour
After breakfast, you set out to discover Lisbon, a city once known as Olissipo. Your tour includes its main squares and grand avenues, as well as landmark sights such as the Belém Tower, the exterior of Jeronimos Monastery and the Monument to the discoveries.
The afternoon is free for you to explore at your own pace—perhaps wandering the historic Alfama district—or you may choose to join an optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais, both renowned World Heritage sites.
Overnight: Lisbon | Breakfast
Merida’s Roman Legacy & Arrival in Córdoba
Lisbon (Portugal) – Merida (Spain) – Cordoba. This morning, you leave Lisbon and travel east towards the Spanish border, continuing to Mérida, the capital of Extremadura and a UNESCO World Heritage city. Here, you explore some of the best-preserved Roman remains on the Iberian Peninsula, including the theatre, amphitheater and ancient bridge, with free time to look around independently.
Later, you continue to Córdoba, once the flourishing heart of the Caliphate, where you check in for the evening.
Overnight: Cordoba | Breakfast
Córdoba to Seville
Córdoba – Seville. You start the day with a visit to Córdoba’s remarkable Mosque, before wandering through the narrow lanes of the Jewish Quarter, one of the city’s most atmospheric historic areas.
In the afternoon, you travel south to Seville, just a short drive away, where you settle in for the night.
Overnight: Seville | Breakfast
Seville City Tour
Today, you enjoy a panoramic tour of Seville, beginning with its vast Cathedral, one of the largest in the Catholic world. From here, you continue into the charming Santa Cruz quarter, known for its winding lanes and historic courtyards.
Your tour then takes you through Maria Luisa Park and on to the impressive Plaza de España, one of the city’s most striking landmarks.
The afternoon is free for you to explore Seville’s vibrant streets and sample its local flavors. In the evening, you may choose to attend an optional Flamenco show.
Overnight: Seville | Breakfast
Seville to Granada
Seville - Granada. Today, you travel east along the historic Caliphate Road, passing endless olive groves on your journey towards Granada, the final stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms. On arrival, you visit the renowned Alhambra complex and the beautiful Generalife Gardens, celebrated for their tranquil courtyards and intricate design.
In the evening, you may choose to attend an optional Flamenco Zambra show.
Overnight: Granada | Breakfast
Granada to Valencia
Granada – Valencia. Today, you leave Granada and travel east across Spain towards the Mediterranean coast. Your journey brings you to Valencia, one of the region’s most important coastal cities. On arrival, you see the striking City of Arts and Sciences complex, an architectural landmark made up of six modern structures including the Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanogràfic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora.
Overnight: Valencia | Breakfast
Valencia to Barcelona
Valencia – Barcelona. This morning, you take a panoramic tour of Valencia, passing through the historic city center and viewing its most notable buildings. You then continue along the former riverbed of the Turia to admire the impressive exteriors of the City of Arts and Sciences.
In the early afternoon, you travel north along the Mediterranean coastline into Catalunya, journeying via Tarragona — once the Roman city of Tarraco — before arriving in Barcelona, the region’s dynamic capital and a showcase of Catalan modernism.
Overnight: Barcelona | Breakfast
Barcelona City Tour
After breakfast, you begin a city tour of Barcelona, a city recognized worldwide for hosting the 1992 Olympic Games. As you travel along its main boulevards, you see some of Gaudí’s most celebrated works, including La Pedrera (Casa Milà) and Casa Batlló, both listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Your tour continues to Montjuïc Park, where you enjoy panoramic views over the city, the Olympic Ring and the monument to Columbus. The afternoon is yours to continue exploring Barcelona’s many attractions or to enjoy its renowned culinary scene at your own pace.
Overnight: Barcelona | Breakfast
Departure from Barcelona
After your final breakfast, you will be transfer to Barcelona Airport for your onward flight. Safe travels!
Breakfast
Hotels
The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Aloft Madrid Gran Via, Madrid
Situated in the vibrant Gran Via neighbourhood, surrounded by shops and restaurants, this stylish hotel is just a minute’s walk from Callao tube station, 9 minutes on foot from the bustling Plaza Mayor, and 2 km from the art exhibits at the Museo Nacional del Prado. The bright, comfortable rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, rainfall showers, minifridges, and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel also features a trendy rooftop bar with city views, an outdoor pool (seasonal), and a fitness centre.
AC Hotel Porto, Porto
AC Hotel Porto by Marriott offers contemporary elegance and exceptional service in the vibrant city of Porto. Located near Estádio do Dragao and within easy reach of the city centre, this modern hotel features stylishly designed rooms equipped with premium bedding, free Wi-Fi, floor to ceiling windows, minibar and flat-screen TVs. Guests can enjoy a workout in the fitness centre, relax in the sleek lounge, or savour delicious local and international cuisine at the on-site restaurant.
Hotel Sao Jose, Fatima
Hotel Sao José in Fatima offers a warm and inviting stay in the heart of Fatima, just a short walk from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. This family-friendly hotel features comfortable rooms with classic décor, free Wi-Fi, and modern amenities to ensure a relaxing experience. Guests can savour traditional Portuguese cuisine at the on-site restaurant, unwind in the cosy lounge, or stay active in the fitness centre. There is also a lounge area with Turkish bath and a relax bar.
Hotel Roma, Lisbon
Hotel Roma in Lisbon offers a comfortable and convenient stay in the heart of the city. Located in the lively Alvalade district, it provides easy access to many theatres and restaurants, public transport, and popular attractions. The spacious rooms feature modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies in select accommodations. Guests can enjoy a variety of Portuguese and international dishes at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar.
Sercotel Córdoba Medina Azahara, Cordoba
This contemporary hotel is located just a 9-minute walk from Córdoba train station, 15 minutes on foot from the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, and 2 km from the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos palace. The modern rooms come with wooden floors, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and desks. Guests can enjoy a sleek café/bar serving light bites, a rooftop pool with city views, a 24-hour fitness room, and meeting facilities.
Catalonia Santa Justa, Seville
This chic 4-star hotel is situated in the eastern city centre, just a few minutes from Sevilla Santa Justa. Rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and air-conditioning and heating. The bright vaulted restaurant serves a locally-influenced breakfast, and there is a small roof-top pool with lovely views for basking in the Spanish sun.
Hotel Porcel Sabica, Granada
Hotel Porcel Sabica in Granada offers modern comfort and a prime location, perfect for exploring this historic Andalusian city. Situated near the city centre, the hotel provides easy access to top attractions like the Alhambra, Granada Cathedral, and Albayzín. The spacious, contemporary rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs, ensuring a relaxing stay. Guests can unwind in the seasonal outdoor pool, work out in the fitness centre, or enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant.
Hotel NH Valencia Las Artes, Valencia
A 10-minute walk from the City of Arts and Sciences, this modern hotel overlooking a tree-lined square is 5 km from Valencia Cathedral and 7 km from Malvarrosa Beach. The simple rooms, featuring wooden accents, offer complimentary Wi-Fi, minibars, and flat-screen televisions, with room service available. Amenities include a bright restaurant, a contemporary bar serving tapas, and three terraces, as well as a fitness room, a sauna, and an indoor swimming pool.
Hotel Catalonia Barcelona 505, Barcelona
This modern and stylish 4-star hotel is located in the charming Sarria-Sant Gervasi neighborhood of Barcelona. The hotel is conveniently located near some of the city's most popular attractions, including Park Guell, La Pedrera, and the Sagrada Familia. The hotel features 115 spacious, air-conditioned and elegantly designed rooms, equipped with modern amenities and comfortable furnishings. Guests can enjoy a range of facilities and services, including complimentary Wi-Fi connection, a fitness centre, sauna, and outdoor pool. The on-site restaurant C50&5 serves delicious Mediterranean cuisine and there is a bar where guests can enjoy a variety of drinks and cocktails. There is also a beautiful terrace where guests can relax and take in stunning views of the city.
Itinerary
Arrival in Madrid
Upon arrival in Madrid, you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure, giving you time to relax or begin exploring the city at your own pace.
Overnight: Madrid
Madrid City Tour
After breakfast, you set off on a panoramic tour of Madrid, starting in its oldest quarter. Here, you’ll see traces of the city’s medieval origins, including the former Arab fortress and the traditional lanes of the Barrio de la Morería.
Next, you explore the Habsburg district, home to Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa. From there, you continue into Bourbon Madrid to view the Royal Palace, the Cibeles and Neptune fountains, and the grand Puerta de Alcalá.
Your tour then highlights the city’s nineteenth-century architecture, including Plaza de Oriente and the exterior of the Prado Museum. Finally, you discover modern Madrid as you travel along Gran Vía and Paseo de la Castellana, passing the Salamanca district, Parque del Oeste, the city’s commercial and financial area, and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
The afternoon is free for you to enjoy the city at your own pace.
Overnight: Madrid | Breakfast
Salamanca & Onwards to Porto
Madrid – Salamanca (Spain) – Porto (Portugal). Today you depart Madrid and travel to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage city celebrated for its historic university and distinctive sandstone architecture. Upon arrival, you’ll have free time to explore the old town at your own pace.
Later, you continue across the Portuguese border and make your way to Porto, where you check in for the night.
Overnight: Porto | Breakfast
Porto City Tour
This morning, you join a panoramic tour of Porto, a UNESCO-listed city known for its historic center and riverside charm. You will visit the Cathedral, the ornate Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara Church, each reflecting a different period of the city’s past.
Next, you gain a different perspective of Porto during a journey along the Douro River, followed by a visit to a traditional Port Wine Cellar where you enjoy a tasting of the region’s famous wine. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore independently.
Overnight: Porto | Breakfast
Coimbra & Fátima
Porto - Coimbra - Fatima. You travel south to Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities and a birthplace of traditional Fado music. On arrival, you have free time to explore the historic center and its academic quarter at your own pace.
Afterwards, you continue to Fátima, one of the world’s most significant pilgrimage sites. Here, you visit the Basilica, the Cova da Iria—where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared—and the Chapel of the Apparitions, which houses the tombs of the three shepherd children.
In the evening, you may choose to attend the candlelight procession.
Overnight: Fatima | Breakfast
Batalha, Nazare, Alcobaca & Lisbon
Fátima – Batalha – Nazare – Alcobaca – Lisbon. Today, you begin with a visit to the Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO-listed masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline architecture.
You then continue to the coastal town of Nazare, where you have free time to explore its traditional streets or enjoy the seaside views.
Later, you travel to Alcobaca to see its impressive Gothic church and twelfth-century Cistercian monastery, both central to the town’s heritage. Your day ends in Lisbon, where you settle into your hotel in the Portuguese capital.
Overnight: Lisbon | Breakfast
Lisbon City Tour
After breakfast, you set out to discover Lisbon, a city once known as Olissipo. Your tour includes its main squares and grand avenues, as well as landmark sights such as the Belém Tower, the exterior of Jeronimos Monastery and the Monument to the discoveries.
The afternoon is free for you to explore at your own pace—perhaps wandering the historic Alfama district—or you may choose to join an optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais, both renowned World Heritage sites.
Overnight: Lisbon | Breakfast
Merida’s Roman Legacy & Arrival in Córdoba
Lisbon (Portugal) – Merida (Spain) – Cordoba. This morning, you leave Lisbon and travel east towards the Spanish border, continuing to Mérida, the capital of Extremadura and a UNESCO World Heritage city. Here, you explore some of the best-preserved Roman remains on the Iberian Peninsula, including the theatre, amphitheater and ancient bridge, with free time to look around independently.
Later, you continue to Córdoba, once the flourishing heart of the Caliphate, where you check in for the evening.
Overnight: Cordoba | Breakfast
Córdoba to Seville
Córdoba – Seville. You start the day with a visit to Córdoba’s remarkable Mosque, before wandering through the narrow lanes of the Jewish Quarter, one of the city’s most atmospheric historic areas.
In the afternoon, you travel south to Seville, just a short drive away, where you settle in for the night.
Overnight: Seville | Breakfast
Seville City Tour
Today, you enjoy a panoramic tour of Seville, beginning with its vast Cathedral, one of the largest in the Catholic world. From here, you continue into the charming Santa Cruz quarter, known for its winding lanes and historic courtyards.
Your tour then takes you through Maria Luisa Park and on to the impressive Plaza de España, one of the city’s most striking landmarks.
The afternoon is free for you to explore Seville’s vibrant streets and sample its local flavors. In the evening, you may choose to attend an optional Flamenco show.
Overnight: Seville | Breakfast
Seville to Granada
Seville - Granada. Today, you travel east along the historic Caliphate Road, passing endless olive groves on your journey towards Granada, the final stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms. On arrival, you visit the renowned Alhambra complex and the beautiful Generalife Gardens, celebrated for their tranquil courtyards and intricate design.
In the evening, you may choose to attend an optional Flamenco Zambra show.
Overnight: Granada | Breakfast
Granada to Valencia
Granada – Valencia. Today, you leave Granada and travel east across Spain towards the Mediterranean coast. Your journey brings you to Valencia, one of the region’s most important coastal cities. On arrival, you see the striking City of Arts and Sciences complex, an architectural landmark made up of six modern structures including the Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanogràfic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora.
Overnight: Valencia | Breakfast
Valencia to Barcelona
Valencia – Barcelona. This morning, you take a panoramic tour of Valencia, passing through the historic city center and viewing its most notable buildings. You then continue along the former riverbed of the Turia to admire the impressive exteriors of the City of Arts and Sciences.
In the early afternoon, you travel north along the Mediterranean coastline into Catalunya, journeying via Tarragona — once the Roman city of Tarraco — before arriving in Barcelona, the region’s dynamic capital and a showcase of Catalan modernism.
Overnight: Barcelona | Breakfast
Barcelona City Tour
After breakfast, you begin a city tour of Barcelona, a city recognized worldwide for hosting the 1992 Olympic Games. As you travel along its main boulevards, you see some of Gaudí’s most celebrated works, including La Pedrera (Casa Milà) and Casa Batlló, both listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Your tour continues to Montjuïc Park, where you enjoy panoramic views over the city, the Olympic Ring and the monument to Columbus. The afternoon is yours to continue exploring Barcelona’s many attractions or to enjoy its renowned culinary scene at your own pace.
Overnight: Barcelona | Breakfast
Departure from Barcelona
After your final breakfast, you will be transfer to Barcelona Airport for your onward flight. Safe travels!
Breakfast
At a Glance
