This 9-day trip to Spain and Portugal is full of action and adventure and is complete with visits to some of the most famous sites that make these countries such a popular destination. This active vacation leads you on city tours that allow you to get a great feel for the history and culture of these two unique countries. Book now to experience the historical and contemporary allure of these two exceptional countries.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Toledo - Europe’s Longest Urban Zipline
Your nine days on the Iberian Peninsula will begin when your plane lands in Madrid. Your private driver will be awaiting your arrival and will quickly transfer you to the nearby city of Toledo, where you will spend your first night. As this will be your only day in Toledo, you will waste no time wandering the city center before heading to the Tajo River. Here, you will have the opportunity to ride Europe’s longest urban zipline for a stunning view of the city and river. This evening, you will meet your guide for a “Legends of Toledo” tour.
What's Included:
Day 2
Lisbon - Hot Air Balloon Ride
Day 3
Lisbon - GoCar around the City
Day 4
Lisbon - Jeep Tour of Sintra
Day 5
Seville - Bike Ride and Flamenco Show
Day 6
Barcelona - Soccer Match at Camp Nou
Day 7
Barcelona - Explore the City
Day 8
Barcelona - Kayak at Costa Brava
Day 9
Barcelona - Departure
Trip Highlights
- Fly across the Tajo River on Europe’s longest urban zipline with the mountainous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Toledo as your backdrop
- Glide over the picturesque city of Segovia in a hot air balloon before enjoying a local lunch
- Zip around Lisbon on a three-wheeled GoCar, which will be GPS programmed to lead you on a route complete with the city’s major sites
- Ride in a Jeep through the whimsical town of Sintra, the castles and hunting grounds of Sintra Natural Park, and the sea-side cliffs of Cape Roca
- Pedal around the city of Seville on a bike, basking in its unique culture, before enjoying a flamenco show
- Marvel at the impressive architecture and fascinating history of Granada’s world-famous Alhambra palace
- Attend a soccer match at FC Barcelona’s famous Camp Nou stadium, an experience unlike any sporting event in the United States
- Paddle your kayak among the many hidden coves and caves off of Costa Brava’s rugged coastline
Starting Price
$4,100 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of this Travel Agency
4.83 stars based on 143 reviews.
The itinerary was well planed, well balanced, and met the general requests I had for history, architecture, and natural landmarks.
Reviewed By William M.
This was one of the top five vacations of all time! That's saying a lot for a group of 60-plus-year-old experienced travelers.
I take great pleasure in planning a perfect international vacation with the help of expert travel professionals. The goal is to craft an integrated itinerary around all our varied interests so it can be stress-free while we're experiencing it.
The Zicasso travel agent’s team was top-notch. They listened, were proactive, and adapted effortlessly to changes.
They had our backs in real-time throughout the vacation, with timely interventions when needed. It was quite reassuring and calming.
Reviewed By Kevin C.
I know we worked together on content, so none of the activities or the schedule were a surprise. We enjoyed every activity and just loved Spain. Our trip was worry-free and we were in the country during the power outage. We were not able to visit a cathedral due to the power outage, but were able to do a different tour. Our guide was enthusiastic and we barely noticed any inconvenience.
Each guide was on time and personable. We had a couple of substitutes and that was not noticeable at all. In general, each guide was knowledgeable and we learned so much.
Our first guide, in Madrid, was so kind when he realized jet lag was going to cut our tour short – not his fault. He was the best choice for our first tour. He was so knowledgeable and helped to orient us to Madrid. It was so great to have a personal guide so we could ask questions.
Toledo was fantastic. We loved the guide and the city. The train ride was our first and we had to navigate the train station, but we did just fine after a few wrong turns. We took the bus to the station. The bus worked great. We were exhausted from our day in Toledo, but still walked from the train station. The information on how to get to the station was accurate and it was a lovely walk.
Sevilla was magical. We were surprised when our driver drove through a public square to let us out to walk to the hotel! We loved our tour, really liked the hotel, and had great meals in the restaurant. We got to know the bartender and she helped us experiment with local wines.
Our trip to Ronda was beautiful and our guide and driver were both excellent, especially our driver, who had to work around a running and walking event going on that meant our meeting spot was inaccessible. But he was on time and close, and we made it work!
Our trip to the olive oil museum was great, but we were part of a group and some of the people in the group were just stupid. I am allergic to olive trees and my allergies completely kicked up. We enjoyed the tour and bought olive oil, but I just couldn’t understand why some people on the tour were so rude.
The wine tasting also got us a spontaneous flamenco demonstration, which was fantastic. We stayed and did a wine tasting with the owner. We could have stayed all afternoon. She was lovely and interesting, and we enjoyed our time there very much.
Málaga was a joy and it was there we had the power outage. We had a great tour with our guide, who took so many pictures of us and slowed down to compensate for my tired legs. Touring was catching up with me. The Picasso Museum was open and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We loved our hotel and were very grateful there was a good restaurant with an excellent bar, and we took advantage of that!
Granada was worth a visit and our trip to the Alhambra was amazing; our guide was five-star.
Reviewed By Jan G.
Our Spain trip was seamless, thanks to Zicasso's travel agency. All the drivers, tours, and train tickets were taken care of. The tours were very thoughtful and well planned. They were a pleasure to work with and we would absolutely use them again.
Reviewed By David H.
Zicasso's travel agents were the absolute best! They were knowledgeable and clearly committed to planning the trip of a lifetime for our party. They were always prompt in responding to any questions or concerns we had from the very beginning. The live link to the itinerary was extremely helpful. Once the trip was under way, the WhatsApp message process with updates each day for the following day was incredibly helpful! Their attention to detail was most impressive.
Reviewed By Patti M.
Your planning and logistics were impeccable. The hotels you chose for us were wonderful and the restaurants you recommended were all great.
Reviewed By David G.
