From CAD 4,399
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Dynamic culture, compelling history, to-die-for cuisine — the Iberian Peninsula really is a true example of riches for every sense and interest. On this adventure, you’ll soak up the Moorish history of Lisbon and Cordoba, be treated to a lively flamenco performance in Seville, explore the astounding red-clay fortress of the Alhambra, and witness Gaudí’s Barcelona with your own eyes. If that sounds like a lot, be prepared; we’ve only just begun.
Highlights
- Savour traditional Portuguese food in Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhood
- Taste coastal Porto’s famous export in a port wine cellar
- Soak in the lively atmosphere and scenery of Madrid
- Discover Seville’s Moorish influence
- Learn to make paella in Barcelona
Trip Details
Product Code: 2427
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Public bus, train, plane, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Supplier Code: ESSP
Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
Finishes: Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 14 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Mescladis Paella Cooking Class and Dinner, Barcelona Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Fado Night with Traditional Portuguese Meal, Lisbon Your Hands-On Moment: Port Wine Cellar Visit, Porto
- Orientation walks in Lisbon, Granada and Barcelona
- Batalha gothic monastery entrance and visit
- Porto orientation walk
- Albaicin quarter visit
- Alhambra guided tour
- Mezquita Mosque and Jewish quarter visit in Cordoba
- Flamenco show performance
- Internal flight (Porto to Madrid)
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (13 nts).
- 13 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
- Public bus, train, plane, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 4399 (CAD 314 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Lisbon
Arrive at any time.
If visiting the historic district of Belém is on your bucket list, we recommend arriving early on this day to explore its major sites like the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower. Most attractions in Belém are closed on Mondays.
Day 2: Lisbon
Enjoy a CEO-led orientation walk of Lisbon. The rest of the day is free for exploration. In the evening enjoy a Fado performance and traditional Portuguese dinner in one of Lisbon's oldest neighbourhoods.
Opt to take a day trip into the foothills of the surrounding mountains to Sintra. Get lost in the city's winding streets lined with pastel coloured houses, palaces, majestic gardens and lush forests. It doesn't get more postcard-worthy than this.
Day 3: Lisbon/Coimbra
Leave Lisbon behind and head north to the small hill town of Batalha, best known for its ornate gothic monastery built to commemorate Portugal's victory in the infamous battle of Aljubarrota. Visit the historic Monastery of Batalha with free time to wander the grounds. Continue to the medieval capital of Portugal, Coimbra.
Day 4: Coimbra
Enjoy a free day to explore Coimbra. Opt to visit the famous Coimbra University, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2013 (and also the inspiration for Harry Potter's Hogwarts). Explore the winding streets and the riverfront filled with restaurants and bars, or opt for a day trip to the nearby coastal town of Aveiro or the pilgrimage sites of Fátima.
Day 5: Coimbra/Porto
Continue to the historic and vibrant coastal town of Porto in the morning, and take an orientation walk upon arrival.
Day 6: Porto
Free day to explore Porto. Opt to take a cruise down the Douro River, or explore the city which gained UNESCO World Heritage designation in 1996. In the evening enjoy a visit to the port wine cellars and a tasting.
Head down Allies Avenue to see the French-inspired buildings. Bargain at the Bolhão Market. Wander the city's World Heritage-listed Ribeira district, visit São Francisco church, the palatial former 19th-century stock market Palácio de Bolsa or head to the Clerigos Tower for a panoramic view of the city.
In the evening, become an Port wine connoisseur with a visit to the cellars and a port wine tasting.
Day 7: Porto/Madrid
Catch a flight to Madrid and spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your own pace.
Day 8: Madrid
Take a brief orientation walk with your CEO, then enjoy a full day to explore this bustling capital. Discover Plaza Mayor or opt to visit the famous Royal Palace. Indulge in delicious Spanish tapas or get your art fix at the Prado Museum.
Day 9: Madrid/Granada
Journey south to Granada. Upon arrival enjoy an orientation walk. Wander through the whitewashed historic quarter of the Albaicin; with its narrow lanes and fantastic views, it's a great place to watch the sunset.
Day 10: Granada
Enjoy a guided visit to the architectural masterpiece, the Alhambra. In the evening, opt to go for a stroll and check out the local tapas and wine bars.
After visiting the Alhambra, opt to take a wander through this historic city. In the evening, opt for a night on the town. Granada is filled with trendy tapas bars and has a lively music scene.
Day 11: Granada/Cordoba/Seville
Travel to Seville via picturesque Cordoba. Go for a stroll through the historic Jewish quarter and visit the iconic Mezquita de Cordoba (mosque). In the early evening, continue towards Seville and end your day with free time to get to know the city.
Day 12: Seville
Spend a day enjoying this city and its Moorish influence. Opt to explore the district of Santa Cruz, the Alcázar palace or the world's largest Gothic cathedral. In the early evening, end your day with a dramatic flamenco performance.
Take the time to see all this great city has to offer. Opt to explore the interiors and gardens of the Alcázar, a magnificent palace dating from Moorish times, or the true heart of Seville, the Santa Cruz quarter— a charming area with winding alleys, picturesque lime-washed houses, flowery patios, and small squares.
Seville is home to the world's largest gothic cathedral — climb the adjoining tower for great views of the city. Other attractions include the Museo Arqueológico, the Casa de Pilates and the Parque de María Luisa, which has a maze of paths, garden beds, pretty little patios, fountains, and shaded lawns.
Day 13: Seville/Barcelona
Hop on the train and get comfortable on the journey north to Barcelona. Take an orientation walk, including visits to the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas. In the evening participate in a G Adventures supported paella cooking class, followed by a group dinner to round out the day.
Day 14: Barcelona
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Kristen W. - Traveled, November 2023
It was a wonderful experience, the guide was very knowledgeable about the places we went and travels with a great group of people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Karen M. - Traveled, November 2023
All of our tours have been wonderful experiences.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Tracey W. - Traveled, October 2023
I did love this tour, but would have preferred more inclusions. Whilst I have previously have done a G Adv Nat Geo tour, which was fantastic, I did feel that this tour left too much to our own arrangements
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/11/2023
Brian M. - Traveled, October 2023
My number one reason is G Adventures doing the planning and allowing me the luxury of just enjoying my travelling experience. After experiencing the classic and national geo tours, the national geographic is a better fit for me and I would recommend this style of touring versus the classic
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/11/2023
Nancy M. - Traveled, October 2023
There were some things about our tour that I was not completely happy with.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/11/2023
Richard S. - Traveled, October 2023
The CEO was fantastic
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/04/2023
Irene R. - Traveled, October 2023
I had no idea that this tour involves taking taxis, and public transport with your luggages.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/04/2023
Barry S. - Traveled, October 2023
I would recommend G Adventures to friend or family member. I would share the lessons learned (packing tips, as well as clothes washing tips).
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/04/2023
Lisa M. - Traveled, October 2023
Our CEO, Marco, was great! He was very knowledgeable and responsive. Some of the hotels were great and others not so great. Hotel Ast—ria in Coimbra is badly in need of renovations. The one in Seville would have been good if the a/c worked. It did not.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2023
Janet M. - Traveled, December 2023
Love for G Adventures to do all the planning. Enjoyed the trip layout and the free time it allowed. Appreciated the orientation walks.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2023
Gary L. - Traveled, November 2023
Although there were group activities and visitation of sites, there was also a lot of free time. This allowed me to explore more of the items of interest to me. If I had questions, our guides were very helpful.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2023
Gregory L. - Traveled, November 2023
I really liked the format you used wherein you G Adventures CEO conducts a preliminary meeting at each new location and then takes the group on an orientation tour which allows you get you bearings, have the main attractions pointed out to you, how to get there by foot, train, public transportation and so on. They give recommendations on restaurants , for particular food types, attractions, timing of travel etc. Both CEOs quickly set up a WhatsApp group for the tour and made very effective use of it with details of all the items mentioned verbally with links so everyone had the same & relevant information throughout the day and the whole trip. And you had access to the WhatsApp feed even if you didn't have cell coverage. They took the stress out of moving around by public transportation by taking care of everything from paying taxis, to timing & scheduling because they had obvious local knowledge & put it good use. All the hotels used for the tour were perfectly fine, they were clean of adequate size, and check-in & out was trouble free & quickly done. The nicest hotel was Hotel Europa in Madrid-several of the hotels had pretty threadbare towels in the bathroom.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2023
Mariette T. - Traveled, November 2023
Tours are well organized, accommodations are situated strategically, the guides are highly competent, versatile and accommodating. Local resources are used as much as possible. There is a lot of guidance and a lot of free time to choose one's own activities. Group activities offer a great cultural experience,
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2023
Kristyann M. - Traveled, November 2023
I liked the freedom of the tour, but would have liked to have more activities potentially being booked on my behalf, rather than leaving me to do it. Sometimes tricky to navigate with spotty wifi and two factor authentication for banking.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2023
Diane W. - Traveled, November 2023
good blend of organized activities and time to explore own interests
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2023
Robert L. - Traveled, November 2023
Affordable, excellent leadership and organization
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2023
Karen M. - Traveled, November 2023
All of our tours have been wonderful experiences.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Donald M. - Traveled, November 2023
Had a good time
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Usha R. - Traveled, November 2023
The organization was very good and we didn't have to worry about the logistics. *Most* of the hotels were good. I gave a rating of 7 because a couple of the hotels could have been better.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Andrew K. - Traveled, November 2023
I had an amazing trip for my first experience traveling
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
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