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Spain & Portugal tours

In the cities and countryside of the Iberian Peninsula, every turn tells a different story. But whether you opt for flamenco or fado, croquetas or pasteis, you’ll find a shared harmony unique to the region. Listen in on our Spain and Portugal tours.

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What to know before you go

POPULATION
About 55 million people live on the Iberian Peninsula, with the vast majority—99.8%—calling Spain or Portugal home. (The rest are residents of Andorra and Gibraltar, but we’ll dig into that another time!)

MAJOR CITIES
Perched on the Manzanares and Tagus rivers, Madrid and Lisbon comfortably sit among Europe’s cultural capitals. But they don’t just trade in big-city bustle: Their complex histories and old-world feel remain key parts of their modern identities.

CULTURAL QUICK TAKE
Think of Spain and Portugal like distant cousins: Though they share similar languages and live as neighbors, their personalities and habits generally differ. Spaniards, like Italians, live and laugh with gusto; saudade, the Portuguese idea of melancholic longing, extends beyond the country’s famous fado bars.

WHAT TO GO FOR
The lingering legacy of Moorish rule. Some of the best seafood (and food, full stop) you’ll try in your life. From the waves crashing off Nazare to the pintxo bars dotting the Basque Country, our Portugal and Spain tours hit must-see highlights and hidden gems alike.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ON TOUR
Walk the whimsical halls of Sintra’s Pena Palace, visit the towns and shrines tucked away in the Picos de Europa, taste your way across a Menorcan cheese farm, and more. Add these excursions to your Spain and Portugal group tour to make it even more memorable.

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Experience both on our Grand Tour

Between Porto’s azulejos and Barcelona’s modernist masterpieces, this Spain and Portugal tour will whisk you across the southern Iberian Peninsula. Evora’s Capela dos Ossos, Seville Cathedral, the Alhambra of Granada—you’ll see it all, and then some.

Spain? Portugal? Yes, por favor.

The destination’s in the details, and taking the time to explore one of these countries at a time reveals their nature—sweet as a sip of Port or Sherry. Browse our Portugal and Spain tour packages to begin peeling back their layers.

Signature experiences for your memory vault. Why don’t you...

Sip and sail along the Douro River

Cruise down Portugal’s most famous river before stopping at a revered Port wine cellar for a tasting. Try it on our Grand Tour of Portugal & Spain: Porto to Barcelona.

Enjoy a taste of Andalusian heritage

Cap a trip to Cadiz, an ancient port city with Phoenician roots, with a sampling of Sherries at a local tavern. Try it on our Lisbon, Seville & Madrid tour.

Flamenco dancers under an ornate archway, with a guitarist playing nearby and onlookers in the background.

Find quintessential culture in a hillside cave

Head into the hills surrounding Granada and let the dynamism of a live flamenco show take your breath away. Try it on our Portugal, Spain & Morocco tour.

Dig into Spain’s most famous cuisine

Make your way, plate by small plate, through Seville’s Triana neighborhood on a tapas-themed walking tour. Try it on our Spain & Portugal for Women: Madrid, Seville & Lisbon tour.

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Why stop at tours to Spain & Portugal?

If the Iberian Peninsula served as your introduction to Mediterranean Europe and North Africa, these trips can help deepen your love for the region.

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