Old town of Toledo in Spain

Highlights of Spain & Portugal Tour

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Countries Visited

Portugal, Spain

Places Visited

Madrid, Valencia, Cuenca, Guadix...

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Suggested Duration

12 Days

From the fountains of the Alhambra to the tomb of Vasco da Gama, the shimmering salons of the Spanish Royal Palace to the gilded beaches of the Portuguese coastline, your customizable tour immerses you in culture, history, and beauty for an unforgettable highlights tour of Spain and Portugal. Vintage trolleys ascend the cobbled hills of Lisbon. Medieval walls defend the whitewashed homes of Avila. Moorish archways and former synagogues hide within the narrow lanes of preserved antique neighborhoods,...

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Trip Highlights

  • Traverse the lavish interior and preserved Moorish artistry of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alhambra in Granada
  • Witness the splendor of Lisbon’s Jerónimos Monastery, home to the tomb of Vasco da Gama
  • Wander along the narrow lanes of the former Jewish quarter of Seville before entering the breathtaking Cathedral complex
  • Visit the homes of Guadix in Andalusia for insight into the history and culture of the architecture etched into the stone terrain-like caves
  • View the quick, mesmerizing movements of flamenco during a celebrated cultural performance with dinner
  • Embrace the sounds of Fado, Portugal’s national music, during a sensational concert accompanying a traditional meal
  • Witness the most western point of the European continent located on the shores of Portugal
  • Stroll beneath the soaring archways of a Roman aqueduct circumventing the heart of medieval Segovia
  • Embrace the contrasts of modern art and historic architecture featured in the hanging houses of Cuenca
  • Discover Old World charm along the preserved walls and streets of Avila before exploring the stunning cultural heritage of Toledo

Detailed Description

The past comes to life during your 12-day highlights tour of Spain and Portugal, with the adventure beginning upon your arrival at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Your private transfer escorts you into the heart of the bustling capital city, allowing you time to settle into the comforts of your accommodation. Set out on an introductory tour to view the grace and grandeur along the Chueca district and inside El Retiro Park. The next morning, your private transfer leads you out of Madrid and into the medieval streets of Cuenca to view the hanging houses overlooking the gorge. Continue onward to Valencia for insight into the unique combination of highlighting historic splendor connecting with contemporary architecture. Travel to the town of Guadix, visiting the cave houses, which promise to be unlike any accommodation you have seen before.

Continue to the Andalusian city of Granada to stroll along the labyrinthine streets. Take to the plateau to relish a guided tour of the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alhambra Fortress. Admire the colossal walls and tranquil courtyards before venturing to Cordoba. Whitewashed homes shimmer beneath the image of the Cathedral and former mosque. In the evening, you reach the enchanting city of Seville and settle into the luxuries of your centrally located hotel. Next, your guide leads you through an impressive array of history on a tour of the former Jewish quarter and the marvelous cathedral. In the evening, you can partake in a flamenco dinner performance for insight into the history and evolution of the dance.

Your private transfer then escorts you on a scenic drive into Portugal to explore Lagos, Praia da Rocha, and Cabo de São Vicente in the Algarve region. Travel to Lisbon to explore the remarkable grounds of the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower. The day ends with a captivating dinner of traditional cuisine accompanied by a Fado performance. The following day is at your leisure to indulge in the wonders of Lisbon. Take to the historic quarter of Alfama or enjoy the unique museums decorating the city. You could also spend the day visiting the fairytale towns of Sintra and Cascais before returning to Lisbon for the evening.

Your private transfer greets you and escorts you to the town of Fatima before continuing into the Spain and the gorgeous city of Salamanca. Tour Plaza Mayor and the cobbled streets before retiring for the night. You then wave goodbye to Salamanca to wander along the historic walls of Avila and the treasured lanes of Toledo. You make your way to Madrid in the evening to settle into the familiar bustle of the capital city. Your private guide leads you on an exceptional tour of the Royal Palace and the popular plazas before making an excursion to the town of Segovia. On the final day, your private transfer collects you in the hotel lobby and escorts you to Madrid airport for your flight home.

Starting Price

$4,300 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

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 Zicasso's Referral Service

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Zicasso’s travel consultant was excellent and attended to everything we wanted in our trip. Our tour guide was exceptional and felt like family.

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The execution of the trip by Zicasso's tour operator was seamless. The app we had was wonderful. Communication with the guides was excellent.

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The whole trip was perfect. The guides (and especially our driver) were fantastic. The hotels were great and the advice given beforehand by Zicasso's travel company was super-useful. We might have had one too many palaces and heard a bit too much about kings, but we essentially enjoyed everything. The amount of time on our own was just about perfect.

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The trip was fantastic. Everything that was scheduled was well planned, with excellent tour guides, communication with the guides, as well as travel agents live during the trip. The experience was five-star and we could tell that the way it was booked through Zicasso was better for the guides themselves versus how others in our group had booked (ie, through other agencies). There were fewer obstacles, complications, and issues with the booking. We could tell this through our tour guides, as they were more comfortable and knowledgeable about our requests and needs.

Tickets were all organized and either sent to us through PDF or to our tour guides. The off days were were well placed during the week and our requests were more than satisfied.

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Spain Vacation Review: Guides, Tapas Tours, 12 Nights

Zicasso's travel specialist did an amazing job! She planned our itinerary well, based on our interests, the cities we wanted to visit, and the experiences we requested. All of the accommodations and transportation worked out well, and we enjoyed the trip a lot!

The only downside was one night with a late-night tour scheduled, followed by an early-morning hot-air balloon ride, which was hard to get up for in time, but we managed. Despite this, we would definitely recommend our travel company to anyone traveling to Spain!

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Our Zicasso travel specialist was phenomenal. She understood exactly how we travel and what we wanted to do, and planned a 12-day trip to Mallorca and San Sebastián that was better than we even imagined. She was always responsive before and throughout the trip. All of the tour guides and drivers were kind, knowledgeable, and timely. Our travel company delivers exceptional first-rate service and we would highly recommend them.

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