Best of Iberia: 7-Day Spain and Portugal Tour

Today, you will indulge in a private tour of Lisbon that will allow you to admire the city’s most illustrious sites and most charming neighborhoods. To begin your tour, you will venture to the infamous Praca do Comercio. Afterward, you will enjoy a private tour of Lisbon’s world-famous Sao Jorge Castle, which is one of the most significant icons of Portugal that dates back to the 1st century BC. For lunch, you will enjoy a tour of Lisbon’s most famous food market: the Time Out Mercado da Ribeira. Afterward, you will be led to a world-famous bakery in the heart of Lisbon, where you can sample a traditional Portuguese egg tart or pastel de nata.

Today, you will have breakfast at your hotel before indulging in an excursion from Lisbon to the neighboring towns of Sintra and Cascais. You will begin your time in Sintra with an exclusive tour of the infamous Pena Palace, which is a stunning palace that is located on a hill in the Sintra Mountains. Soon, you will be transferred to the delightful seaside town of Cascais, where you will spend the afternoon relaxing at the marvelous beach, strolling along the sunny promenade, and wandering through the charming town. After your relaxing afternoon, you will meet your guide for a formal tour of the area’s fascinating historical sites, which will include palaces, forts, and cathedrals.

Today, you will be flying to Madrid, and upon your arrival in the Spanish capital city, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your luxury accommodation in the heart of Madrid. Once you check-in, you will begin your private tour at the Parque del Retiro. After you have had time to tour the park at your leisure, you will be led to one of the nearby museums, which each rank as some of the most prominent in Spain, to indulge in a private tour. In the evening, you will be collected by your guide and transferred to Madrid’s impressive professional soccer stadium, where you will partake in Spain’s favorite pastime of enthusiastic cheering for their favorite soccer team.

Today, you will indulge in a Spanish breakfast before embarking on a private tour of many of the city’s most esteemed sites and neighborhoods. Your tour will begin at the Puerta del Sol, which is Madrid’s bustling city center, where you will be amazed by the lively street performers as you make your way to the nearby Mercado San Miguel. Here, you will sample a variety of different tapas. During your time in the market, you can also sample homemade croquetas, patatas bravas, and even churros with chocolate. You will spend the rest of the afternoon meandering through this charming area and stopping into the various boutiques and cafes.

Today, you will enjoy a scenic train ride on Spain’s high-speed railway. You will be traveling to Barcelona, and after settling in, you will meet your guide to begin your private tour of the city. You will begin your tour at La Sagrada Familia Cathedral. After you have seen the cathedral, you will continue to La Rambla and the Mercado de La Boqueria. Your tour will conclude in the Gothic Quarter of the city. In the evening, you will attend a spectacular flamenco show in the heart of the city that will be complemented by a meal of regional tapas and Spanish wine.

Today, you will enjoy your final breakfast in Barcelona before meeting your private guide in the lobby for a tour of the illustrious Park Guell. As you reflect on your trip, you will realize that it has truly been a vacation that you will never forget. Shortly after your tour of the park, you will return to your hotel to collect your things and meet your private driver for the final time. When you are ready, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.