Best of Spain and Portugal (Winter, Barcelona, Classic)

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See the masterpieces of Spain and Portugal on this 15-day guided tour. In Madrid, an art historian will walk you through the Prado Museum, where Spain's most impressive paintings hang. Navigate Segovia’s medieval streets alongside a Local Expert. Journeying to Granada, visit the region’s oldest olive grove, before dining in the home of a local family, samplin...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Expert. Visit the Old Town, traveling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles, the Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace, before crossing the Puerta del Sol.
    • Segovia: Visit the medieval streets of this fortified city to see the 14th-century Alcazar Palace and extensive Roman aqueduct.
    • Salamanca: See the handsome arcaded Plaza Mayor, the honey-colored cathedral and the 16th century university buildings as you explore the city with your Local Expert.
    • Porto: See the iconic bridges and buildings decorated in tiles.
    • Obidos: Lead by your Travel Director, walk through the picturesque narrow streets up to the main square of this ancient walled town.
    • Fátima: Led by your Travel Director, explore the pilgrimage site that attracts nearly seven million faithful visitors every year.
    • Lisbon: Explore with your Local Expert, from the Lower Town, beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco. Visit the Belém Quarter to see the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the medieval Belém Tower.
    • Seville: Visit the Seville Cathedral with your Local Expert. Pass the altarpiece dripping with gold and see the Tomb of Columbus, held aloft by four kings.
    • Gibraltar: With your Local Expert, explore the Rock of Gibraltar, one of the pillars of Hercules, affording magnificent views and see the meeting of the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Spanish Sierra. Visit St. Michael's Cave and see the Barbary Apes.
    • Mijas: Journey to this white-washed village and stroll the streets to admire the coastal views.

What's this trip about?

    See the masterpieces of Spain and Portugal on this 15-day guided tour. In Madrid, an art historian will walk you through the Prado Museum, where Spain's most impressive paintings hang. Navigate Segovia’s medieval streets alongside a Local Expert. Journeying to Granada, visit the region’s oldest olive grove, before dining in the home of a local family, sampling local produce and wine. At the Alhambra, explore the palace's lace-like stone walls and wander its manicured gardens. In Seville, stomp to the sounds of an acoustic guitar during a private flamenco dance lesson. In Porto, sip port during a wine tasting, and in Lisbon, see an architectural masterpiece — the Gothic-style Jerónimos Monastery.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMadrid
End CityBarcelona

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Welcome to Madrid

Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner in a local restaurant and enjoy an evening of delicious food and wine.

Barceló Torre de Madrid, Barceló Emperatriz, Madrid

Dinner with Wine

Day 2: Madrid of the Bourbons

Guided by your Local Expert, visit the Spanish capital’s most historic neighborhoods. Your drive continues through the Old Quarter, discovering the origins of the city. Enjoy a special visit to the renowned Prado Museum with an art historian who will guide you through...

Day 3: Segovia and Golden Salamanca

Travel to the fortified city of Segovia. Walk through the medieval streets with a Local Expert and see the magnificent Alcazar fortress, before continuing onto the historic aqueduct. Journey west, overlooking the ancient walls of Ávila, en route to Salamanca. During y...

Day 4: Porto, Grande Dame on the Douro

Cross the Portuguese border to reach Porto. Situated on the River Douro, the city is celebrated internationally as the capital of Port wine. Visit the Vila Nova de Gaia wine stores and walk along corridors of casks. Get to know your tawnys and vintages during a tastin...

Day 5: Holy Fátima, Ancient Óbidos and Lisbon Relaxed Start

Continue to Fátima, Portugal’s most renowned place of pilgrimage. Journey to the fortified town of Óbidos and walk within its walls, exploring the narrow, medieval streets where houses are covered with flowers. Your travels continue to the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.

Dom Pedro Lisboa, Lisbon, Corinthia, Lisbon

Breakfast

Day 6: Lisbon and the Age of the Great Discoveries

Sightseeing with a Local Expert takes you along the spacious avenues of the Lower Town and beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco, the finest square in the city. Visit the Belém Quarter, from where sailing ships once set forth to discover faraway land...

Day 7: Seville, the City of Carmen

Leave Lisbon via the modern Tagus Bridge and cross the border to reach Seville. Visit the Seville Cathedral, the burial place of Christopher Columbus.Explore Seville with Insight Choice. Choose to embark on a walk through the old Jewish quarter. Alternatively, join a scenic drive around the city and enjoy panoramic views.

NH Collection Sevilla, Seville

Breakfast

Day 8: Free Time and Flamenco in Seville Relaxed Start

Enjoy a relaxed start and a morning to unwind, shop or continue exploring this fascinating city at your own pace. Our suggestion is to join an Optional Experience to the ancient city of Córdoba, where you will visit the magnificent Mezquita, see the old Jewish Quarter...

Day 9: Head for Gibraltar, Mijas and the Costa del Sol

Head south to Gibraltar, part of mainland Spain yet an overseas territory under British control since 1704. With your Local Expert, visit the Rock of Gibraltar and St. Michael’s Cave. Relax as you travel the scenic route along the Costa del Sol through high end resort...

Day 10: At Leisure on the Costa del Sol Relaxed Start

Enjoy the day at leisure on the sun-drenched Costa del Sol. Relax by the blue Mediterranean waters, stroll along the promenade, savor the specialties in the local restaurants or consider exploring Málaga, the birth city of Picasso.

Meliá Costa del Sol, Torremolinos

Breakfast

Day 11: Dining with Locals and the Alhambra Relaxed Start

Continue to Alfarnatejo, a quiet whitewashed village, with a population of less than 500 people, surrounded by stunning mountainous landscape. Walk the town center to see the 18th century Iglesia del Santo Cristo de Cabrilla. Travel to the oldest olive grove in the re...

Day 12: On to Valencia

Journey to Valencia. Pass through the Old City to see its ancient gates, and the City of Arts and Sciences. In your free time perhaps take a stroll to the Cathedral and El Miguelete? Alternatively sit back with a drink and watch the Valencians go about their day. Vale...

Day 13: Along the Coast to Peñíscola and on to Barcelona

Follow the coast to Peñíscola to view the sea-lapped castle used in the film 'El Cid'. Continue along the Costa Dorada to the Cava Bodegas at Sant Sadurni d'Anoia. During a delicious light lunch, enjoy a tasting as you learn the sparkling secrets of Spanish bubbly. Continue along the coast to reach Barcelona.

Meliá Barcelona Sarrià, Barcelona

Breakfast, Lunch with Wine

Day 14: Barcelona Sightseeing Relaxed Start

A Local Expert joins you for a drive along the Passeig de Gràcia, adorned with elegant wrought-iron street lamps and some of the most flamboyant Modernist buildings. Continue through the Eixample district to visit Gaudi’s extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Família...

Day 15: Depart Barcelona

Today, bid farewell to your journey along Spain and Portugal as you transfer to the airport.

Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,398
Price per day$227
Last Updated: 11/16/2024
Departure Date
Finish Date
Double Room (Shared)
Single Room
Availability
11 Jan 2025
25 Jan 2025
$4,075
$4,815
18 Jan 2025
01 Feb 2025
$3,398
$3,978
01 Feb 2025
15 Feb 2025
$3,825
$4,455
01 Mar 2025
15 Mar 2025
$4,325
$4,955
08 Mar 2025
22 Mar 2025
$4,395
$4,975
15 Mar 2025
29 Mar 2025
$4,795
$5,455
22 Mar 2025
05 Apr 2025
$4,875
$5,625
29 Mar 2025
12 Apr 2025
$5,295
$5,985
05 Apr 2025
19 Apr 2025
$5,350
$6,430
12 Apr 2025
26 Apr 2025
$5,695
$7,015

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As the global leader in premium tours, Insight Vacations delivers all the sights and insights of destinations up close and personal. Each tour is crafted in true comfort and style with premium 5 and 4 star hotels, small groups and customized coaches with extra leg room. The brand’s category leading dining options including the unique dine-around and dine-at-home experiences means that guests enjoy a culinary journey through the places they visit. An extensive Vegetarian option across all tour series further compliments the elevated dining offering. With a Make Travel Matter Experience®, that creates a positive impact for both the visitor and visited, plus also supports the United Nations sustainable Development Goals, included on each and every trip, Insight Vacations leads the way in immersive responsible travel.

Insight Vacations is part of the family-owned and run The Travel Corporation (TTC), driven by service for over one hundred years.

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Accommodation

  • Barceló Torre de Madrid, Barceló Emperatriz, Madrid
  • Alameda Palace, Salamanca
  • NH Collection Porto Batalha
  • Dom Pedro Lisboa, Lisbon, Corinthia, Lisbon
  • NH Collection Sevilla, Seville
  • Meliá Costa del Sol, Torremolinos
  • Vincci Albayzín, Granada
  • Barceló Valencia
  • Meliá Barcelona Sarrià, Barcelona
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Meals Included
  • 5 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 14 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Lunch with Wine (LW)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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