Barcelona, Portugal & Andalucia - 16 days

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COACH TOUR: See the best of southern Spain and Portugal on this 16-day group tour from Barcelona. Marvel at the Sagrada Familia and enjoy free time to explore before taking the train to Madrid. Uncover the highlights here and visit Salamanca before crossing into Portugal. Cruise on Porto's Douro River, sample regional port wine and visit the important Christi...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Barcelona - Visit La Sagrada Familia and see other highlights of Gaudi's work on an included city tour, with free time to further explore
    • Madrid - See the modern and historic highlights of the city on a guided tour and enjoy free time to further explore independently
    • Porto - Cruise the Spanish Fjords and the Douro River through the city, then visit the Port wine cellars to sample a local tipple
    • Lisbon - See the fortified Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoverers on a city tour, and enjoy free time in the historic Alfama Quarter
    • Cordoba - Explore this historic Roman city and enjoy an included visit to La Mezquita, a sprawling mosque-cathedral
    • Seville - Visit the second largest cathedral in the Catholic world and take in the highlights of the Andalusian capital on a city tour
    • Costa del Sol - Taste organic local olive oil and spend a free evening in the Costa del Sol, a popular European holiday destination
    • Granada - Discover the Alhambra palace and fortress dating back to the 13th Century, and visit the adjacent Generalife Gardens

What's this trip about?

    COACH TOUR: See the best of southern Spain and Portugal on this 16-day group tour from Barcelona. Marvel at the Sagrada Familia and enjoy free time to explore before taking the train to Madrid. Uncover the highlights here and visit Salamanca before crossing into Portugal. Cruise on Porto's Douro River, sample regional port wine and visit the important Christian sites in Fatima. See a Fado show in Lisbon, explore pretty Seville and spend a night on the Costa del Sol. Visit the incredible Alhambra fortress in Granada, see a traditional Flamenco show and visit Toledo before returning to Madrid.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBarcelona
End CityMadrid

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Attractions

  • Barcelona
  • Córdoba
  • Lisbon
  • Madrid
  • Porto
  • Salamanca
  • Seville
  • Toledo

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 24

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • 15 breakfasts & 3 dinners
    • 15 nights 4-star hotels
    • Escorted by an English-speaking Spanish or Portuguese tour leader with the services of local guides for city sightseeing
    • Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 16
    • Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets
    • High-speed train ticket in Tourist Class from Barcelona to Madrid (unescorted)
    • Guided sightseeing in Barcelona, Madrid, Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada & Toledo
    • Entrance to La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
    • Douro River Cruise & wine tasting in Porto
    • Fado show in Lisbon (including dinner)
    • Entrance to Cordoba Mosque, Seville Cathedral & Alhambra
    • Olive oil tasting
    • Flamenco experience in Granada (including dinner)
    • Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Barcelona

On arrival in Barcelona, you will be collected and transferred to our hotel. The rest of today is free for you to head out and explore the city.

Day : 2 Barcelona

We enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour in Barcelona this morning. Driving down the city's main streets, we will admire some of Gaudi's impressive modernist works, such as Le Pedrera and Casa Mila. We stroll through Montjuic Park to admire the surrounding views of the ci...

Day : 3 Madrid

Barcelona - Madrid. After breakfast this morning there is an included transfer to the train station, from where you will take the high speed train to Madrid - you will travel unescorted but will be met by your guide when disembarking in Madrid. There's an included transfer to the hotel, and the rest of the day is at leisure.

Day : 4 Madrid

Today we explore the Spanish capital on a coach tour. We take in highlights of the city including the historic Barrio de la Morería region, Habsburgs District, Puerta del Sol central square, Plaza Mayor and the Neptuno Fountains. These are dedicated to Neptune, a Roma...

Day : 5 Salamanca

Madrid - Salamanca - Porto (Portugal). Departing Madrid after breakfast, we make a stop in the university city of Salamanca, with free time to enjoy a stroll around. After our visit, we cross the border into Portugal and complete our drive to Porto. One of the oldest cities in Europe, Porto is located along the Douro River estuary and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

Day : 6 Porto

Today is spent exploring Porto with a number of included activities. We enjoy a guided city tour, taking in highlights such as the Cathedral, Stock Exchange and Santa Clara Church. We also take a cruise on the Douro River, which runs through the heart of Porto. And we visit one of the riverfront Port Wine Cellars, with included tasting of this local drink.

Day : 7 Porto

Porto - Coimbra - Fatima. Departing Porto after breakfast, our first stop today is in Coimbra. This riverfront city is home to one of the oldest universities in Europe, which was established in 1290. It was also the birthplace of Fado music. There's free time to expl...

Day : 8 Fatima

Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Alcobaca - Lisbon. This morning we visit the UNESCO-listed Batalha Monastery, a 14th Century Gothic masterpiece, built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. We then enjoy some...

Day : 9 Lisbon

Our day starts with a city sightseeing tour, taking in many of Lisbon's highlights. We see the city's main plazas, the fortified Belem Tower, Jeronimo's Monastery, the Monument to the Discoverers and the Marquis of Pombal Square roundabout. The afternoon is free, a...

Day : 10 Caceres

Lisbon - Caceres (Spain) - Cordoba. Departing Lisbon, we cross the border back into Spain and the southern region of Andalusia. We make a stop in Caceres, home to a fascinating UNESCO-listed Old Town. Caceres is known for its blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic a...

Day : 11 Cordoba

Cordoba - Seville. This morning we tour Cordoba, an important Roman city that was also an Islamic centre during the Middle Ages. The most important landmark here is the sprawling La Mezquita mosque-cathedral, which dates back to 988 AD. Entrance to the mosque is inclu...

Day : 12 Seville

Today we explore Seville on a guided tour. Entrance to the city's cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world, is included. We also visit the Santa Cruz Quarter, where the famous opera 'Carmen' is largely set. Wander through Maria Luisa Park and the picturesque Plaza Espana. After our tour, the afternoon is free for you to further explore Seville at your own pace.

Day : 13 Costa del Sol

Seville - Ronda - Costa del Sol. Leaving Seville after breakfast, we pass through quaint Andalusian villages and make a stop in the picturesque mountain-top town of Ronda, where there is free time to explore and admire the view of the surrounding valleys and mountains...

Day : 14 Costa del Sol

Costa del Sol - Granada. Today we travel to Granada and enjoy an included visit to the Alhambra complex. This famous 13th century palace and fortress is one of the best-preserved examples of early Islamic architecture anywhere in the world, as well as being home to im...

Day : 15 Toledo

Granada - Toledo - Madrid. We return to the Spanish capital of Madrid today, stopping in the imperial hilltop city of Toledo en route. This picturesque location is surrounded by the Tagus River and is protected by UNESCO. It's also something of a confluence of culture...

Day : 16 Madrid

Enjoy a final breakfast in the hotel before our tour comes to an end. There is an included transfer to the airport.

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$344
Last Updated: 1/5/2025
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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visas
    • Additional meals and drinks unless specified
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
    • City tax of approximately €4.95 per person per night in Barcelona and €2 per person per night in Porto and Lisbon (approx €17.90 in total per person). To be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on check out!

Accommodation

4-star hotels
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