Perfect One-Week Spain & Portugal Itinerary for Seniors

This morning, you will further your explorations of Madrid. You will begin the day with a customized tour of one of Spain’s top museums. Based on your personal interests, you can tour the Prado, Thyssen, or the Reina Sofia. After your tour, you will be transferred to the nearby Parque del Retiro, where you can spend the afternoon delighting in the plethora of activities that it has to offer. In the evening, you will embark on an exquisite tapas tour of the city, which will allow you to sample the finest local delicacies at the top tapas bars and restaurants in Madrid.

You will begin the day with an exclusive tour of Madrid’s Palacio Real, which is the Spanish Royal Palace and official residence of the Royal Family. Once you have had your fill of the Royal Palace, you will be led to the nearby Mercado San Miguel in the bustling city center. Here, you can sample the finest local delicacies in Madrid. In the afternoon, you will have the pleasure of visiting some of the city's illustrious sites that you have not yet visited, such as Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and the Malasaña neighborhood. In the evening, you can dine in Madrid’s upscale Salamanca neighborhood.

This morning, you will transfer to Barcelona via high-speed train. Upon your arrival in the region of Catalonia, your driver will greet and transfer you to your luxury accommodation. Afterward, your guide will lead you on a tour of Barcelona’s most noteworthy sites and neighborhoods. Your tour will begin in the Gothic Quarter before continuing to Las Ramblas, which is a pedestrian walkway that is lined with charming cafes and shops. Eventually, you will arrive at the Mercado de La Boqueria, where you can sample regional delicacies, such as fresh seafood paella and local tapas. After you have filled up at the market, you will be led to the world-renowned La Sagrada Familia cathedral.

After breakfast, you will indulge in a tour of Park Guell. In the afternoon, you will be returned to La Barceloneta to relax beside the Mediterranean Sea. You can bask in the sun and stroll along the promenade. In the evening, your guide will offer their expert recommendation for dinner. As you sit at a charming restaurant alongside the sea, you can gaze out at the horizon. After dinner, you will be returned to your hotel to spend the rest of the evening at your leisure.

This morning you will fly to Porto. Upon your arrival in Portugal, your private driver will greet and transfer you to your luxurious accommodation. When you are ready, you will embark on a private tour of Porto’s most illustrious sites. Your tour will begin with a stroll through your hotel’s neighborhood before leading you to Clérigos Church and Palacio da Bolsa. For lunch, you will be guided to the world-renowned Bolhão Market. Here, you will have the opportunity to sample gourmet Portuguese delicacies and national dishes, such as salted cod and grilled sardines. In the evening, you will attend a Fado show that will be accompanied by a traditional Portuguese dinner.

Today, you will enjoy your final breakfast in Portugal before spending the morning at your leisure. Soon, you will transfer to the airport for your flight home.