If you’re craving a deep dive into Spanish and Portuguese culture on a fast-paced, fun-filled adventure, this nine-day journey is calling your name. Kick things off in Madrid before heading to Porto and winding your way down Portugal’s stunning coast. Picture yourself sipping Port wine in a historic cellar, feeling the raw emotion of a Fado performance, and getting swept up in the fiery passion of Flamenco. But that’s just the beginning — think breathtaking architecture, fascinating history, and mouthwatering cuisine at every turn. With a crew of like-minded travellers by your side, you’ll soak up every moment, heading home already plotting your next European escape.
Hotels (8 nts).
8 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Allow USD280-365 for meals not included.
Train, private vehicle, walking.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Madrid: Arrive at any time.
Madrid/Porto: Get ready for a full travel day. Journey to Porto, including a quick lunch stop in charming Salamanca. Arrive in Porto by the early evening.
Porto: Enjoy an orientation walk of Porto with the rest of the day free to explore. Opt take a cruise down the Douro River. In the evening, visit a port wine cellar and raise a glass to the day.
Porto/Lisbon: Journey to Portugal's capital city, Lisbon, and take in your surroundings on an orientation walk.
Lisbon: Free day to explore Lisbon. Opt for a day trip to nearby Sintra. In the evening enjoy a Fado night and traditional Portuguese dinner in one of Lisbon's oldest neighbourhoods.
Lisbon/?vora: Travel to Evora in the heart of the Alentejo region. Enjoy an included tour to the haunting, but mesmerizing Chapel of Bones. Opt to visit Diana's Temple, one of the best preserved Roman temples in the Iberian Peninsula.
?vora/Seville: Journey to the Algarve coast to the small fishing village of Olh?o. Explore its bustling fish market, active waterfront and white washed laneways. Continue to Seville and enjoy an orientation walk on arrival.
Seville: Spend a day enjoying this city and its Moorish influence. Opt to explore the district of Santa Cruz and the Alcazar Palace before joining the group in the evening for a dramatic flamenco performance.
Seville: Depart at any time.