Perfect One-Week Spain & Portugal Itinerary for Seniors

What to expect on this itinerary
On this 7-day tour of Spain and Portugal, experience the best that these countries have to offer in complete luxury. From the stunning coast of Barcelona to the timeworn charm of Porto, you will be astounded by the treasures of the Iberian Peninsula. Attend a flamenco show in Madrid, experience the magic of Portuguese Fado, and visit some of Porto’s most historically significant sites.
Customizable Itinerary
Madrid – Attend a Flamenco Show
You will arrive at the international airport in Madrid, and your driver will greet and transfer you to your luxurious accommodation. You will spend your first hours in Madrid getting settled in and exploring the city at your leisure. Then, you will attend a world-class flamenco show in the heart of Madrid, which will be accompanied by a gourmet dinner of regional tapas and wine pairing. After dinner, your tour guide will return you to your accommodation for the remainder of the evening.
What's Included:
Madrid – Madrid’s Finest Museums
Madrid – The Palacio Real
Barcelona – Barcelona’s Iconic Sites
Barcelona – Park Guell and the Mediterranean
Porto – Attend a Fado Show
Porto – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Attend a flamenco show that will be accompanied by gourmet tapas and a wine pairing in Madrid
- Experience Spain’s highly acclaimed museums on a private tour that will be specially curated to your interests
- Explore Madrid’s illustrious Palacio Real, which is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family
- Enjoy a private tour of Barcelona’s most noteworthy sites and neighborhoods, including La Sagrada Familia
- Delight in a guided stroll through Barcelona’s Park Guell and relax beside the Mediterranean Sea
- Discover the beauty of Porto’s most historically significant sites on a private tour
- Experience the magic of Portuguese Fado when you attend a traditional performance
Detailed Description
On this 7-day tour of Spain and Portugal, you will embark on a journey that you will never forget. From the serene pathways that run through Madrid’s Parque del Retiro to La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, the Iberian Peninsula is rich with treasures that are waiting to be uncovered.
Your tour will begin in the Spanish capital of Madrid. Here, you will attend a flamenco show that will be accompanied by a gourmet dinner of regional tapas. The following day, you can tour Spain’s most illustrious museums and stroll through Madrid’s remarkable Parque del Retiro. In Barcelona, a private tour will lead you to the city’s top sites and neighborhoods, such as Antoni Gaudí’s La Sagrada Familia and Park Guell.
Finally, you will arrive in Porto. Your guide will lead you on a private tour of Porto’s most iconic sites and experiences, such as visiting the Ribeira and attending a traditional Fado show. On this 7-day tour of Spain and Portugal, you will become immersed in the rich culture of these magnificent countries.
Starting Price
$2,800 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
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Verified Traveler Reviews
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The trip was very well organized; Zicasso's travel company listened to our wishes and delivered. We would definitely use you again and would highly recommend. We were very happy with Zicasso's travel designer's communication and quick responses.
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My husband and I traveled with our two adult children for 12 days through Portugal. Our trip was absolutely amazing, with every transfer, lodging, and tour detail seemingly tailored especially for us. Zicasso's travel expert was so wonderful to talk with as he planned our trip; he asked great questions to understand what kind of travelers we are and our interests. Our itinerary was perfect as we reviewed it prior to our trip, but as we experienced every transfer guide, tour specialist, and lodging, we could not have asked for a better experience. "Mahalo nui" (thank you so much) for helping us to experience your beautiful country and your even more beautiful and kind people. We can't wait for our trip back.
I wanted to make a special note of recognition about our transfer drivers/guides: they were absolutely amazing; so experienced and warm. We all enjoyed learning from them about Portugal and just felt so very well taken care of as they seamlessly transported us through your beautiful country and made sure we knew where to go and where to meet later. One of our drivers walked us through a local pastry shop to see the pastries being made; without him, we would have surely missed that experience. In Douro, another driver recommended a "locals" restaurant down the hill from our hotel. The owner was so kind he arranged for our server to drive us up the steep and winding hill to our hotel! These "special" experiences so reminded us of our beautiful Hawai'i and the spirit of "aloha" we felt so strongly in Portugal! At our departure, another driver walked us with our luggage into the airport departure terminal and showed us where to go (it was so much larger than any terminal we had been in). We would surely have been lost without his expert guidance.
Your tour guide selections were all simply amazing. We felt each guide's love ("aloha" for us) and attachment to each place we visited. We cannot thank you enough for all your work in planning so that we could truly enjoy and now have lasting memories until we return again.
With much "aloha" and gratitude, our "'ohana."
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I dealt with our travel agent to plan our trip for two couples. I knew roughly the locations we wanted to visit, but with her suggestions and recommendations, our visit to several cities in Spain was enhanced and made the trip even more memorable.
Needless to say, all guides and drivers were punctual and the guides were very knowledgeable and flexible to our needs. I would highly recommend Zicasso's travel company.
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My wife and I recently returned from our trip to Portugal, booked with Zicasso's tour operator, and let me say, we could not have been happier. She helped us create an ideal trip in a little over a month, since we decided to book a relatively last-minute getaway.
Our travel expert was a pleasure to work with. We told her what we were looking for and she put together a fantastic itinerary for us. We were beyond happy with the hotels she suggested and booked, as well as every excursion, including private hikes and boat tours. Every part of the trip was well coordinated, including all the private transfers and guides, who were all exceptional themselves. She even met us at the airport when we arrived and even saw us off at the end of our trip, helping guide us around the airport to make that as efficient as possible.
Even on the days we had to ourselves without any planned excursions, she still put together a tentative itinerary, including suggestions of what to explore based on the location we were at.
Our travel expert was very responsive throughout our planning and you can tell she really cares about making her clients' experience the best it can possibly be. We cannot say enough good things about this company and therefore, highly recommend them if you are looking to travel to Portugal. Thank you again!
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The trip was wonderful. Our driver and tour guides were pleasant, helpful, and knowledgeable.
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The trip was well planned by Zicasso's tour company, with only one scheduling snafu. The hotels were nice. The travel agents were very communicative and helpful.
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