Spain and Portugal for Seniors: 7-Day December Tour

What to expect on this itinerary
On this 7-day tour, explore Spain and Portugal in complete luxury. From the charming town of Sintra to the gleaming lights of Madrid’s Christmas market, fall in love with Spain and Portugal during the mild winter months. Attend a flamenco performance in Seville, immerse yourself in the traditional sounds of Fado in Lisbon, and discover the intricate beauty of Seville’s Alcazar.
Customizable Itinerary
Lisbon – Fado Show with Dinner
You will arrive at the airport in Portugal’s dynamic capital city, where your private driver will meet and transfer you to your luxurious accommodation in the Alfama neighborhood. You will have ample time to explore your neighborhood on your own before meeting your guide in the hotel lobby to begin your first official exploration in Portugal. Today, you will have the unique opportunity to attend a Fado show that will be accompanied by a gourmet meal and regional wines. After dinner, you will be transferred back to your lovely accommodation to relax and prepare for your first full day in Lisbon.
What's Included:
Lisbon – Christmas Markets of Lisbon
Seville – Delightful Tapas Crawl
Seville – Attend a Flamenco Show
Madrid – The Neighborhoods of Madrid
Madrid – One of Spain’s Top Museums
Madrid – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Enjoy an evening of in rich Portuguese culture when you attend a live Fado performance accompanied by a gourmet dinner
- Explore the charming streets of Sintra on a half-day excursion from Lisbon
- Discover the intricate beauty of Seville’s magnificent Alcazar on an exclusive tour
- Attend a traditional flamenco show with regional tapas in the heart of Andalusia
- Wander through the festive aisles of Madrid’s infamous Christmas markets as you delight in holiday cheer
- Visit Madrid’s most iconic sites and neighborhoods on a private tour
- Delight in experiencing one of Spain’s foremost museums with exclusive access
Detailed Description
During this 7-day tour of Spain and Portugal, you will be enamored by the beauty of Madrid’s gorgeous Parque del Retiro and captivated by the excitement of Lisbon’s lively Christmas markets. Your tour will begin in Portugal’s bustling capital city of Lisbon, where you will have the wonderful chance to attend a live Fado show that will be accompanied by a gourmet dinner of regional fare.
The following day, you can explore the city’s top sites and neighborhoods on an exclusive tour before witnessing the beauty of Libson’s Christmas markets. On a half-day excursion from Lisbon, you will visit the nearby city of Sintra, which is renowned for its beauty and timeless architecture. Your tour will continue in Spain, and you will arrive in Seville.
In Seville, the gorgeous Alcazar and the Plaza de España will amaze you. You will also attend an incredible flamenco show. Finally, you will arrive in the magnificent city of Madrid, where a private tour will lead you through the city’s most fascinating neighborhoods and museums. The festivities of the capital city’s Christmas markets will enchant you. On this 7-day tour, you will experience the pinnacle of Spanish and Portuguese luxury.
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.
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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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