10 Oct 2026
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Luxury Spain & Portugal: Madrid to Porto – 18 Days
Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona, Lisbon, Coimbra, the Douro and Porto, in boutique hotels with a group of up to 12.
18 days
From £7,530
Tour overview
This 18-day small-group journey links the great cities of Spain and Portugal, travelling by high-speed train and private vehicle, with a flight from Barcelona to Lisbon. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader throughout. You stay 17 nights in handpicked hotels, including a family-run boutique hotel in Seville's old Jewish quarter and a vineyard hotel with outdoor pools in the Douro Valley. Eleven breakfasts, four lunches and four dinners are included, from a tapas welcome dinner in Madrid to paella in Valencia and a picnic lunch with wine in the Douro, along with an arrival transfer.
In Madrid a walking tour takes in the Puerta del Sol, the Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace. A high-speed train carries you south to Seville for two nights, with a local expert leading you through narrow streets and patios scented with orange blossom. In Cordoba you visit the Mezquita, which has served as both mosque and cathedral, and on the way to Granada you meet the owner of a family-run olive oil mill. Two nights in Granada give time for its Moorish architecture and teahouses.
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After a winery visit with tasting and lunch, you reach Valencia for a guided tour of its cathedral, central market and Silk Exchange, with a taste of horchata. A train then takes you to Barcelona, with its Gothic quarter, modernist architecture and Catalan food, before a flight to Lisbon.
In Portugal a local guide leads you through Lisbon's Bairro Alto, Chiado and the cobbled lanes of Alfama. A half-day trip to the palaces of Sintra leads on to Coimbra, the medieval capital and home of one of Europe's oldest universities. In the Douro Valley you take a tasting tour at a leading winery and a gentle boat ride to the village of Pinhão, before finishing in Porto with an orientation walk and a tile-painting workshop.
The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers who want to see the best of the Iberian Peninsula in comfort, with a small group and memorable food and wine along the way. Free time in every city lets you follow your own interests.
Trip highlights
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Two nights in a boutique hotel in Seville (Days 3–4)
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Cordoba's Mezquita and an olive oil mill (Days 5–6)
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A winery visit and paella in Valencia (Days 8–9)
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Lisbon's Alfama and the palaces of Sintra (Days 12–13)
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A vineyard stay and boat ride in the Douro Valley (Days 15–16)
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A tile-painting workshop in Porto (Day 17)
Your route
12 stops from Madrid to Porto
- Madrid Days 1–2
- Seville Days 3–4
- Córdoba Day 5
- Granada Days 6–7
- Elche Day 8
- Valencia Days 8–9
- Barcelona Day 10
- Lisbon Days 11–12
- Sintra Day 13
- Coimbra Days 13–14
- Douro Valley Day 15
- Porto Days 16–18
Why choose this tour
Nine great Iberian cities in one trip, by fast train with a flight between countries. Boutique and vineyard stays, with food and wine at the heart of the journey.
Best suited to
- Food and wine lovers
- Couples looking for a comfortable small-group trip
- First-time visitors to Spain and Portugal
- Travellers who enjoy cities and culture
Day-by-day itinerary
18 days from Madrid, Spain to Porto, Portugal
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Day 1 · Madrid Arrive in Madrid
A welcome meeting and tapas dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel Soho Boutique Congreso or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace Madrid
A walking tour of the city centre.
- Hotel
- Hotel Soho Boutique Congreso or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Seville Train to Seville
A high-speed train to Seville and your boutique hotel.
- Hotel
- Hotel Las Casas de La Judería or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Seville Seville
A walking tour with a local expert.
- Hotel
- Hotel Las Casas de La Judería or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 5 · Cordoba, Mezquita Cordoba
Travel to Cordoba and visit the Mezquita.
- Hotel
- Soho Boutique Cordoba or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Olive oil mill, Granada To Granada
Visit a family-run olive oil mill on the way to Granada.
- Hotel
- Sercotel Gran Hotel Luna de Granada or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 7 · Granada Granada
An orientation walk and free time.
- Hotel
- Sercotel Gran Hotel Luna de Granada or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Winery, Valencia To Valencia
A family winery visit with tasting and lunch.
- Hotel
- INNSiDE Valencia Oceanic or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 9 · Valencia, Silk Exchange Valencia
A guided tour, the central market and a paella lunch.
- Hotel
- INNSiDE Valencia Oceanic or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 10 · Barcelona Barcelona
A train to Barcelona and dinner together.
- Hotel
- Catalonia Eixample 1864 or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 · Lisbon Fly to Lisbon
Fly to Lisbon for a welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- Moon and Sun Lisboa or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 12 · Bairro Alto, Chiado, Alfama Lisbon
A walking tour with a local guide.
- Hotel
- Moon and Sun Lisboa or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Sintra, Coimbra Sintra to Coimbra
A half-day trip to Sintra, then on to Coimbra.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 14 · Coimbra Coimbra
A guided walk through the old quarter.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 15 · Douro Valley Douro Valley
A tasting tour and picnic lunch with wine.
- Hotel
- Vila Galé Douro Vineyards or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 16 · Pinhão, Porto To Porto
A boat ride on the Douro, then an orientation walk in Porto.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 17 · Porto Porto
A tile-painting workshop and farewell dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 18 · Porto Trip ends in Porto
The trip ends after check-out.
Where you stay
- Madrid (2 nights) Hotel Soho Boutique Congreso or similar
- Seville (2 nights) Hotel Las Casas de La Judería or similar
- Cordoba (1 night) Soho Boutique Cordoba or similar
- Granada (2 nights) Sercotel Gran Hotel Luna de Granada or similar
- Valencia (2 nights) INNSiDE Valencia Oceanic or similar
- Barcelona (1 night) Catalonia Eixample 1864 or similar
- Lisbon (2 nights) Moon and Sun Lisboa or similar
- Coimbra (2 nights) Hotel
- Douro Valley (1 night) Vila Galé Douro Vineyards or similar
- Porto (2 nights) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 17 nights in handpicked hotels
- Meals 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
- High-speed trains, private vehicles and a flight from Barcelona to Lisbon
- Walking tours of Madrid, Seville, Valencia and Lisbon
- Mezquita, an olive oil mill and a Valencian winery
- Sintra excursion, a Douro winery tour and river boat ride
- Tile-painting workshop in Porto
- Arrival transfer and a leader throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Meals not listed
- Optional activities
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a beach holiday — this is a touring trip
- You dislike frequent hotel changes — you stay in ten places
- You want all meals included — many are free to choose
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
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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.
How do we travel between cities?
By high-speed train and private vehicle, with a flight from Barcelona to Lisbon.
Is the internal flight included?
Yes, with a 20kg checked bag and a cabin item.
What are the feature stays?
A family-run boutique hotel in Seville and a vineyard hotel with outdoor pools in the Douro Valley.
Is an airport transfer included?
Yes, on arrival in Madrid.
How much walking is there?
Mostly city walking tours on cobbled streets at an easy pace.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader.
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
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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