Perfect One-Week Spain & Portugal Itinerary for Seniors

Gardens of the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain

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.

Countries Visited

Portugal, Spain

Places Visited

Madrid, Barcelona, Porto (City)

Suggested Duration

7 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

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:

Transfer
Accommodation
Tour
Dinner
Day 2

Madrid – Madrid’s Finest Museums

Day 3

Madrid – The Palacio Real

Day 4

Barcelona – Barcelona’s Iconic Sites

Day 5

Barcelona – Park Guell and the Mediterranean

Day 6

Porto – Attend a Fado Show

Day 7

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.

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Portugal Trip Review: 1 Week

I couldn’t say enough positive things about Zicasso's travel specialists, from top to bottom. Airport service was excellent, daily guides were excellent, and management was excellent, a rare combination.

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Spain Tour Review: 1 Week

Zicasso’s travel specialist is absolutely A+—BEST IN CLASS!!!

Planning the trip with him was delightful. He listened carefully during our initial call and we had several conversations and emails to design the itinerary. His recommendations were spot-on and he was very flexible and supportive of our requested modifications, and incredibly responsive. It was an excellent experience planning the trip!

We LOVED the travel app he uses—it was truly helpful during the time we were in Spain. Everyone in our family really appreciated it!

When on the ground in Spain, we were in texting contact with him throughout the trip, including requesting additional add-on experiences the day before, which he made happen, and other small and meaningful adjustments! All of the drivers and guides selected were on time, professional, with deep knowledge, and delightful and fun to be with.

We absolutely loved our trip and it was just fabulous to work with a travel partner as excellent as him!

We highly recommend!!

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Portugal Travel Review: Sintra, Nazare, Ericeira, Arrabida National Park, Lisbon, Hiking, Sailing, 1 Week

My trip to Portugal was absolutely amazing. Zicasso’s travel company went above and beyond my expectations. The itinerary was amazing and all the guides were incredible. Everything was on time, the accommodations they booked were five-star and in great locations, and enough time was built in for me to be able to explore on my own. I feel the cost was well worth the value. Should I ever go back to Portugal, I would certainly use this travel company again, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to have a great experience on a Portugal vacation.

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Portugal Vacation Review: Alentejo, Lisbon, Sintra, History, Scenery, 1 Week

Zicasso’s tour company did a fabulous job in providing us with an exceptional Portugal vacation over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday. They provided us the 24/7 coverage they promised over the holidays without a glitch, including addressing our weather-delayed arrival and multiple itinerary updates that this required without missing a step. We will be using this travel company again and recommend them without reservation.

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Portugal Travel Review: Porto, Nazare, Lisbon, 1 Week

We enjoyed a relaxing trip to Portugal in December 2025. Zicasso’s travel company and their team were awesome, very present, tailored the trip based on our needs, and we got to explore much of the country, given the time of the year. The itinerary suggested was wholesome, relaxing, and covered most of the sights and sounds. I would highly recommend them to friends and family.

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Morocco, Spain Travel Review: Madrid, Cordoba, Granada, Alhambra Tour, Prado Tour, 10-Day Trip

Our family had an amazing time on our 10-day trip to Morocco and Southern Spain! The itinerary that was crafted for us was wonderful, where we saw multiple cities, with simple transfers.

The tour guides in each city were wonderful, with incredible knowledge of each city and site that we toured.

The hotels in Spain that were chosen for us were also great in quality and location—ideally situated in each city. In particular, our hotel in Córdoba was beautiful, located in an historic building.

All of the transportation services used had professional drivers in modern, clean vans.

In the event that we had an issue, question, or needed a recommendation, Zicasso’s tour company was very responsive and really helpful. We really were happy with our experience in the planning and execution of our family trip!

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Customizable Itinerary

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