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Grand Tour of Portugal & Spain: Porto to Barcelona

with Basque Country extension

Duration: 15 or 18 days
Group size: 15-38

Discover the diversity of two neighboring countries.

The seafaring history and Moorish architecture that the Iberian Peninsula is known for only tells part of the region’s story. The other half lies in the local culture, which is best experienced at a bustling Portuguese taverna or in a colorfully tiled Spanish plaza. Dive into the delights of classic destinations like lovely Lisbon and sunny Seville while also enjoying time to marvel at sites such as the captivating Chapel of Bones in Évora and awe-inspiring Alhambra in Granada.

Your tour package includes

13 nights in handpicked hotels
13 breakfasts
5 dinners with beer or wine
Guided sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides

Included highlights

Stock Exchange Palace
Palace of Ajuda
Évora’s Chapel of Bones
Seville Cathedral
olive oil tasting

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Overnight flight1 night

Day 1: Travel day

Board your overnight flight to Porto today.

Porto2 nights

Day 2: Arrival in Porto

Included meal: Welcome dinner

Welcome to Portugal! Settle in to your hotel in the heart of this 2,000-year-old, UNESCO-listed city. Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner tonight.

Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Porto

Included meal: Breakfast

Get to know Porto like a true tripeiro (Porto resident) as you follow your local guide.

Wander through the medieval lanes of the Old-World Ribeira district and along the picturesque Douro Riverfront
Pass citywide icons, such as the Baroque-style Clérigos Tower, the Gothic São Francisco Church, and the wrought-iron Maria Pia Bridge
Step inside the city’s famed neoclassical Stock Exchange Palace

Enjoy free time in Porto or add an excursion.

Douro River Cruise & Port Wine Cellar

Excursion (additional cost)

Lisbon2 nights

Day 4: Lisbon via Coimbra

Included meals: Dinner, Breakfast

Drive south and stop to explore Coimbra on a guided walking tour of the city’s chapel and the country’s first university. After, continue on to Lisbon and sit down for an included dinner.

Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Lisbon

Included meal: Breakfast

Get to know the Portuguese capital on a tour with a local guide.

Admire views of the city from Eduardo VII Park, then pass the Plaza del Marqués de Pombal and the Mouraria District
Discover the city’s maritime heritage at the Monument to the Discoveries and Tower of Belém
Enter the Palace of Ajuda and learn about Portugal’s former royal family
Walk from Mercado da Ribeira through Chiado square to the Baixa district in the heart of the city

Spend a free evening in Lisbon or add an excursion.

Lisbon Cooking Class & Dinner

Excursion (additional cost)

Seville2 nights

Day 6: Seville via Évora

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Join a local guide on a tour of UNESCO-recognized Évora, a picturesque Portuguese locale and one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.

Take in the region’s whitewashed homes and intricate tilework
Pass the remains of the Roman temple and enter the Chapel of Bones
Stop at the Alentejo Cork Factory for a tour to see how cork is made

After, continue on to Seville, Spain and sit down for an included dinner.

Day 7: Sightseeing tour of Seville

Included meal: Breakfast

Uncover the beauty of Seville, the historic Andalusian capital, on a guided tour.

View the tiled pavilion of the Plaza de España
Pass the whitewashed homes of Barrio de Santa Cruz
Enter the Gothic Seville Cathedral, the third largest church in the world

Enjoy free time in Seville or add an excursion.

An Evening in Seville: Tapas & Wine

Excursion (additional cost)

Granada2 nights

Day 8: Granada via olive oil farm

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Pay a visit to a local olive oil farm this morning. You’ll take a guided tour of the groves, mill, and cellar to learn how the oil is harvested and produced. Then, enjoy a tasting to learn which foods pair well with and bring out the natural flavors of the olive oil.

Continue on to Granada and sit down for an included dinner.

Day 9: Sightseeing tour of Granada

Included meal: Breakfast

Set off on a guided tour of Granada.

Explore the Alhambra, the Moorish sultans’ last stronghold in Spain
Admire the blend of Western art and Islamic design
Stroll through ornamented courtyards

Spend a free evening in Granada or add an excursion.

Granada Flamenco Show

Excursion (additional cost)

Madrid3 nights

Day 10: Madrid via Córdoba

Included meal: Breakfast

Transfer through the Andalusian countryside to Córdoba, Europe’s largest medieval city, and discover its history on a guided tour.

View the Calleja de las Flores
Enter the Mezquita, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in the eighth century as a mosque and then converted into a cathedral during the Reconquista
Walk through the Old Town and the Jewish Quarter

After, board a high-speed train and travel to Madrid.

Day 11: Sightseeing tour of Madrid

Included meal: Breakfast

Get an insider’s view of Madrid with a local guide.

View the Royal Palace, Spain’s largest royal residence
Pass by the Temple of Debod, a reassembled temple from ancient Egypt
See the city’s squares, including Plaza de España, Plaza Mayor, and Puerta del Sol
Explore the Prado, a world-class art museum that began as the private collection of the Spanish monarchy and is home to the works of Goya, Velásquez, and more

Enjoy a free evening in Madrid or add an excursion.

Traditional Spanish Evening

Excursion (additional cost)

Day 12: Free day in Madrid

Included meal: Breakfast

Spend a free day in Madrid or add an excursion.

Toledo

Excursion (additional cost)

Barcelona2 nights

Day 13: Train to Barcelona

Included meal: Breakfast

Board a high-speed train and travel to Barcelona. Then, enjoy a free evening in the city or add an excursion.

Barcelona Home-Hosted Dinner

Excursion (additional cost)

Day 14: Sightseeing tour of Barcelona

Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner

Follow a local on a guided tour of the Catalonian capital.

Step inside La Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s famous masterwork-in-progress
Drive along Passeig de Gràcia, past Gaudí’s “House of Bones”
Stop at Montjuïc, where the 1992 Olympic Games took place, and stroll through Mirador de l’Alcalde Park
Pass Plaça d’Espanya and view the soaring monument to Christopher Columbus

Spend a free afternoon in Barcelona or add an excursion.

Celebrate your trip with your group at tonight’s farewell dinner.

Park Güell & La Pedrera

Excursion (additional cost)

Day 15: Departure

Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue on to explore the beauty of the Basque Country.

Extension to Basque Country

With rolling hills, rugged coastal cliffs, and distinctive cuisine, Northern Spain offers a remarkable contrast to the rest of the country. Journey to the Basque Country and discover the unique sites of Pamplona and Bilbao, from the Running of the Bulls route to the Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim.

Basque Country3 nights

Day 15: Basque Country

Included meal: Breakfast

Board a high-speed train and travel to Pamplona, the famous setting for the Running of the Bulls, and get to know the old city on a walking tour.

Pass Plaza de Toros and walk along the Running of the Bulls route
Admire Pamplona Cathedral and Pamplona City Hall

After, continue on to your hotel in the Basque Country.

Day 16: Sightseeing tour of Bilbao

Included meal: Breakfast

Meet up with a local guide and take a tour of Bilbao.

Admire the architecture in Bilbao’s Old Quarter, known as Casco Viejo
View the unique architecture of the Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum, a showplace of modern and contemporary art

Day 17: Free day in the Basque Country

Included meal: Breakfast

Enjoy a free day in the Basque Country or add an excursion.

This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your group.