Tour overview

This 15-day tour makes a grand loop of the Iberian Peninsula, from the art treasures of Madrid to the Moorish palaces of Andalucía and the Modernist architecture of Barcelona, with a visit to the Rock of Gibraltar on the way. A tour director travels with you throughout, with local experts in the major cities, and you travel by comfortable coach with extra legroom. You stay fourteen nights in named hotels, with breakfast daily, two lunches and five dinners, including a home-hosted lunch in an Andalusian village and a paella dinner in Valencia. Hotel and restaurant tips and porterage are included.

In Madrid you visit the Prado with an art historian, seeing works by Velázquez, Goya and Titian. Segovia's Roman aqueduct and Alcázar and the golden stone of Salamanca lead you west into Portugal, where you tour the port wine cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia in Porto. You visit Fátima, Portugal's great place of pilgrimage, and walk the walls of medieval Óbidos, tasting cherry liqueur, before two nights in Lisbon, with the Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the famous custard tarts of Belém.

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Crossing the Algarve, you return to Spain and Seville for two nights, visiting the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, the resting place of Christopher Columbus, and taking a flamenco lesson followed by a passionate performance. A local expert takes you up the Rock of Gibraltar, a British territory since 1704, to see St Michael's Cave, before two nights on the Costa del Sol, with a free day to relax or visit Picasso's birthplace, Málaga.

In the whitewashed village of Alfarnatejo, you taste olive oils and join a local family for lunch, then visit the Alhambra in Granada, a Moorish citadel of gardens, fountains and lace-like stone. A paella cooking demonstration and dinner in Valencia, a cava tasting on the way to Barcelona and a visit to Gaudí's Sagrada Família complete the journey, which ends with a transfer back to Madrid.

The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want to see the best of Spain and Portugal in comfort, with plenty of included experiences.

Trip highlights

  • The Prado with an art historian (Day 2)
  • Port cellars in Porto (Day 4)
  • Belém in Lisbon (Day 6)
  • A flamenco lesson in Seville (Day 8)
  • The Rock of Gibraltar (Day 9)
  • The Alhambra in Granada (Day 11)

Your route

17 stops from Madrid to Madrid

15-day route: Madrid – Salamanca – Porto – Lisbon – Seville – Gibraltar – Costa del Sol – Granada – Valencia – Barcelona
  1. Madrid Days 1–2
  2. Segovia Day 3
  3. Ávila Day 3
  4. Salamanca Day 3
  5. Porto Day 4
  6. Fátima Day 5
  7. Óbidos Day 5
  8. Lisbon Days 5–6
  9. Seville Days 7–8
  10. Gibraltar Day 9
  11. Torremolinos Days 9–10
  12. Alfarnatejo Day 11
  13. Granada Day 11
  14. Valencia Day 12
  15. Peñíscola Day 13
  16. Barcelona Days 13–14
  17. Madrid Day 15

Why choose this tour

Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar in one well-paced loop. A tour director, local experts and tips included.

Best suited to

  • First-time visitors to Spain and Portugal
  • Art and history lovers
  • Travellers who value comfort
  • Food and wine lovers
The Alhambra palace on its hill above Granada, Spain

Day-by-day itinerary

15 days from Madrid, Spain to Madrid, Spain

  1. Day 1 · Madrid Madrid

    A welcome dinner.

    Hotel
    The Westin Madrid Cuzco
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Prado Museum Madrid

    The old town and the Prado.

    Hotel
    The Westin Madrid Cuzco
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Segovia, Salamanca Salamanca

    An aqueduct and a golden city.

    Hotel
    Alameda Palace
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia Porto

    Port wine cellars.

    Hotel
    NH Collection Porto Batalha
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Fátima, Óbidos, Lisbon Lisbon

    A shrine and a walled town.

    Hotel
    TURIM Marquês
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Belém Lisbon

    Belém and custard tarts.

    Hotel
    TURIM Marquês
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Algarve, Seville Seville

    Across the Algarve to Spain.

    Hotel
    NH Collection Sevilla
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Seville Cathedral Seville

    The cathedral and flamenco.

    Hotel
    NH Collection Sevilla
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Rock of Gibraltar, St Michael's Cave Gibraltar

    The Rock, then the Costa del Sol.

    Hotel
    Meliá Costa del Sol, Torremolinos
    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. Day 10 · Costa del Sol Costa del Sol

    A free day by the sea.

    Hotel
    Meliá Costa del Sol, Torremolinos
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  11. Day 11 · Alfarnatejo, Alhambra Granada

    A family lunch and the Alhambra.

    Hotel
    Barceló Carmen or Vincci Albayzín
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  12. Day 12 · Valencia Valencia

    A paella demonstration and dinner.

    Hotel
    Barceló Valencia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  13. Day 13 · Peñíscola, Sant Sadurní d'Anoia Barcelona

    A seaside castle and cava.

    Hotel
    Meliá Sarrià
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  14. Day 14 · Sagrada Família Barcelona

    Gaudí and a farewell dinner.

    Hotel
    Meliá Sarrià
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  15. Day 15 · Madrid Madrid

    A transfer back to Madrid.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Plaza de España in Seville, Andalucía, Spain

Where you stay

  • Madrid (2 nights) The Westin Madrid Cuzco
  • Salamanca (1 night) Alameda Palace
  • Porto (1 night) NH Collection Porto Batalha
  • Lisbon (2 nights) TURIM Marquês
  • Seville (2 nights) NH Collection Sevilla
  • Costa del Sol (2 nights) Meliá Costa del Sol, Torremolinos
  • Granada (1 night) Barceló Carmen or Vincci Albayzín
  • Valencia (1 night) Barceló Valencia
  • Barcelona (2 nights) Meliá Sarrià

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 14 nights in named hotels
  • Meals 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Coach travel, including the transfer back to Madrid
  • Airport transfers at scheduled times
  • Prado Museum, Alhambra and Sagrada Família
  • Port cellar visit, flamenco lesson and cava tasting
  • Rock of Gibraltar with a local expert
  • Tour director, local experts, hotel tips and porterage

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 11 lunches and 9 dinners
  • Optional experiences
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The Ribeira district of Porto on the Douro, Portugal

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You dislike coach travel
  • You want an active holiday
  • You want to stay longer in each city
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–15 · Lunch: Days 11 and 13 · Dinner: Days 1, 4, 10, 12 and 14
FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Gibraltar · UK FCDO travel advice for Portugal · UK FCDO travel advice for Spain
A classic tram in Lisbon's Alfama district

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Departures & prices

From £4,123 per person, twin share, tour only. 55 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Does the tour visit Gibraltar?

Yes, a local expert takes you up the Rock of Gibraltar and into St Michael's Cave.

Where does the tour end?

Back in Madrid, with a stop at Madrid airport.

Are tips included?

Hotel and restaurant tips and porterage are included.

Do I need a visa?

UK visitors don't need a visa for short stays. Check the latest Schengen entry rules before travel.

What if the Sagrada Família is closed?

You'll visit the Hospital de Sant Pau instead and see the basilica's exterior.

Who leads the tour?

A tour director travels with you, with local experts in the cities.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

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