Essential Spain and Portugal

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Essential Spain and Portugal

This 11-day adventure from Lisbon to Barcelona is the perfect introduction to two countries packed with natural scenery, cultural city life and delicious cuisine. Soak up the rocky coastlines along the Algarve, head out for some optional kayaking or boat rides, then dive into Spain for tapas, churros and hiking. Enjoy the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains on a hike, see some street art and dive into the local culture of Seville, Granada, Madrid and Barcelona. This trip has heaps of free time to choose your own adventure, making sure you see all the iconic sights on your list, with a handy local leader to show you the way.

Activities
  • Lagos - Walk the Ponta Da Piedade Trail
  • Lagos - Orientation Walk
  • Seville - Orientation Walk
  • Seville - Tapas Tasting
  • Granada - Orientation Walk
  • Monachil - Los Cahorros Hike
  • Madrid - Churros Snack
  • Madrid - Orientation Walk
  • Madrid - Street Art Tour
  • Barcelona - Orientation Walk
Highlights
  • Take a day trip out to Monachil in Spain and hike the Los Cahorros trail near the Sierra Nevada mountains. You’ll walk along suspension bridges, through waterfalls and soak up the beautiful natural landscape.
  • Feast on the delicious food in two countries known for their cuisine, with a tapas tasting of local favourites in Seville and a churros sampling in Madrid (don’t forget to eat countless pastel de natas during your time in Lisbon!).
  • Wander the colourful streets of the multicultural Lavapies neighbourhood in Madrid during a street art tour with a local guide and graffiti enthusiast. This company supports sustainable tourism and promotes social projects within the local community.
  • See the incredible views from the Ponta da Piedade trail in Lagos – this stretch of endless coastline boasts beautiful natural scenery, rock caves, grottoes, and crystal-clear waters.
  • Carve your own adventure with tonnes of free time for activities you want to do – maybe go kayaking in Lagos, see the sites in Barcelona, or simply chill out on the beach in the Algarve.
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Jun 04, 2025 through
Jul 02, 2025
Jun 28, 2025 7:00 PM
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$1,730.00 (USD)
Per Person
Various departures
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May 18, 2025 through
May 28, 2025
May 14, 2025 7:00 PM
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$1,790.00 (USD)
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Jul 13, 2025 through
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 23, 2025 7:00 PM
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$1,800.00 (USD)
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Itinerary

Day Destination
1 Lisbon
2 Lagos
3 Lagos
4 Seville
5 Seville
6 Granada
7 Granada
8 Madrid
9 Madrid
10 Barcelona
11 Barcelona
Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.