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13 Day Authentic Spain & Portugal Premium Small Group Tour

This tour is fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader who will accompany you throughout the tour. If your tour includes multiple countries, you will be met by a new tour leader in each country and any internal flights included will be unescorted.

Escorted Type
Fully Escorted

This tour is categorised as 4 out of 5

 

Packed itinerary with maximum exploration: Embark on a whirlwind sightseeing tour with minimal downtime. This tour maximises your exploration, keeping you on the move and ticking off must-see locations. A good fitness level and mobility are required to keep pace with this action-packed adventure!

 

As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.

Pace
Active

Experience a superior level of comfort. Our Small Group tours have been crafted for Inspiring Vacations travellers exclusively, with personal and unique experiences in mind. Travel with no more than 26 people, allowing for a more personalised and immersive experience. Please see the Important Information on your selected tour for the exact group size.

Group Size
Small Group

Take advantage of our 7 day cooling-off period. 

Cooling Off Period
7 Days
Small Group Tour
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✓ Intimate small group experience with up to 24 guests  
✓ Incredible sightseeing including the lavish UNESCO-listed Alhambra complex in Granada, dreamy Andalusian landscapes of Spain’s southern coast and Portugal’s icons
✓ 12 nights in centrally located, 4-star accommodation
✓ Airport transfers included on the first and last day of your tour
✓ Breakfast daily, plus welcome tapas dinner experience 
✓ Fully escorted by a professional, English-speaking tour guide
✓ Comfortable, dedicated transportation throughout
✓ In-depth sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary 

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✈ Needing international airfares to accompany your Inspiring Vacation? You will be able to access our flight portal after securing your package to add international airfares to your booking.

What we love about this tour

Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.

Itinerary

Hotel
NH Eurobuilding or Similar

¡Bienvenido! Welcome to Madrid! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers, and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. 

Arrival airport transfers are included as part of your package. You will be met upon arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed.

Please note: if you are arriving early and have made your own arrangements prior to your tour commencing, airport transfers will not be included. However, if you are purchasing pre-nights accommodation as part of your Inspiring Vacations package, airport transfers will still be provided to the starting hotel.

Check in: Passengers will be arriving at various times throughout the day. If arriving prior to standard check-in time, which is generally 3pm local time, you are welcome to leave your luggage with hotel reception and explore your surroundings until check-in becomes available, as there are generally no scheduled activities on Day 1 of the itinerary. The hotel may grant early check-in, however this is strictly subject to availability and at the hotel’s discretion.

Hotel
NH Eurobuilding or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, meet your tour guide and the rest of your group. Enjoy breakfast before heading out to explore Madrid on a guided city tour.

Explore Barrio de la Morería, the Habsburgs District, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. We continue on to contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium.

Tonight, join your fellow travellers for an authentic Tapas dinner at a local restaurant.

Hotel
Gran Hotel Corona or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

Your Iberian adventure commences today as we drive into the Castilla region towards Salamanca.

En route, the first stop will be the city of Segovia, known for its UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Aqueduct of Segovia, which dates back to Roman times. Whilst here, you will have time to explore at your own pace before we continue west towards Avila.

One of the most well-preserved fortifications in Spain, the UNESCO-listed town of Avila has a fully fortified town centre, parts of which can be walked atop. Here you will have enough time to enjoy lunch and explore the fortifications at your leisure.

This afternoon, we will arrive in Salamanca – renowned for its architectural heritage, historical University of Salamanca and a popular stop on the Vía de la Plata path of the Camino de Santiago.

Hotel
Acta The Avenue or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

Today, Portugal beckons. 

Our first stop in Portugal is the quaint town of Pinhão. Nestled on a bend of the Duoro River, surrounded by terraced hillsides, the regions around Pinhão are known as being the centre of port production and home to some of the best wines in the world. It is worth mentioning the beautiful train station ornate with vintage harvest images. 

Heading west, we will arrive in Porto, one of the oldest European cities. Be in awe of the beautiful buildings that line the Duoro River, the iconic Portuguese trams and the double-deck metal arch Luís I Bridge.

Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.

Optional Tour - Pinhao Winery Tasting & Light Lunch

Join our optional tour to a gem in the Douro Valley, where you'll enjoy a tour of its historic vineyards and an exclusive wine tasting. Discover the secrets of the region's winemaking and delight your palate with a selection of its finest wines, complemented by a light lunch of local products. This experience is not just a journey through taste and tradition, but a unique opportunity to soak in the beauty of Portugal's most iconic wine landscape.

Included: Transportation, guide, wine tasting and light lunch.
Meeting Point: during the tour, before reaching Porto.

A minimum of 8 guests is required to operate.

Hotel
Acta the Avenue or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

Today, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Porto. Catedral de Portal, known locally as Se, is a hilltop cathedral built between the 12th and 13th centuries. We continue to the British Classical-styled old Stock Exchange building and seemingly austere Santa Clara Church, a masterpiece of gilded woodwork.

Hotel
Hilton Fontana Park or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

Departing Porto, we head south en route to Lisbon via Coimbra – birthplace of the folk music genre, fado. Whilst in Coimbra, embrace the historic centre, the cathedral and famous University of Coimbra, all whilst hearing the traditional music through the city.

In Coimbra you will witness how student traditions and symbolic practices are preserved. Students in their long black coats enter monumental buildings that still serve as study houses. Walk through the narrow beautiful streets and admire the Roman ruins, the city walls and the special nooks and crannies of the typical neighbourhoods of the historical centre.

Continue onto Lisbon. Spread across seven hills and known for its decorative arts, Lisbon is one of Europe’s most interesting capital cities. 

This afternoon is at your leisure, however we recommend venturing to the Alfama Quarter, the old city, and marvelling at the Arco da Rua Augusta.

Hotel
Hilton Fontana Park or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

After breakfast, join a city sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo. Drive through Lisbon's main squares and avenues, visiting Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, the Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square and Liberty Avenue. 

Spend the afternoon at your leisure.

Optional Tour - Fado Dinner

Enjoy a typical Portuguese dinner visiting one of the oldest Fado venues in the city. 

Included: Transportation, tour leader, 3 course dinner with one drink.
Start Time: 7pm.
End Time: 9pm.  

A minimum of 8 guests is required to operate.

Hotel
NH Collection Sevilla or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

Today we bid farewell to Portugal – no doubt you will return one day – as we make our way to Seville via Merida. Enjoy the heritage bequeathed by the city's inhabitants over the centuries. Its streets and buildings reflect the passage of Roman, Visigoth, Arab and Christian culture, transporting us to the past. Augusta Emerita archaeological site stands a symbol of great Roman city features, including the amphitheater, the circus and the theater.

In the afternoon, our journey continues towards Seville, capital of Andalucía, and the essence of Spanish tradition.

Hotel
NH Collection Sevilla or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

Explore the city on a morning tour of the Andalusian capital, Seville. 

Today you’ll explore romantic Seville on a city tour, including the largest Gothic cathedral in the world (note, the visit will be from outside – entrance ticket is not included). It is a testament to the historic health and importance of Seville. Continue to the barrio de Santa Cruz, the former Jewish quarter of Seville. From here, we continue to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. 

This afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light.

Optional Tour - Sevilla Cathedral - Entrance Fee

Entrance fee ticket to Sevilla Cathedral.

Hotel
Allegro Granada or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

Leaving Seville today for Granada, we stop at Cordoba to explore its Jewish Quarter, narrow winding streets and also Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.

Afterwards, we continue onto Granada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Hotel
Allegro Granada or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

The time has come to explore the famous Alhambra and Generalife Gardens. Given the vastness of this sprawling complex, this involves approximately three hours on foot – don’t forget your walking shoes! 

The Alhambra is the contemporary history of Granada’s Arab past. Its buildings, towers, palaces, patios and gardens make this palace and fortress complex one of the most visited monuments in Spain. It towers over Granada’s historic Arabic quarter. Within the fortress you’ll find exquisite palaces and serene pathways weaving through amazing gardens and courtyards. The detail is next level – sumptuous interiors, beautiful Islamic geometric patterns, exquisitely carved wood, incredible ornamental features. First built by the Moors as a fortress during the Muslim rule of Spain, the complex is testament to their decadent lifestyle. 

The rest of the day is free for you to see more of Granada at your own pace. The city is home to a huge number of tapas bars – what better way to pass the time?

Optional Tour - Authentic Gypsy Flamenco with Dinner

Experience the most authentic Gypsy Flamenco show in Granada, including dinner. An evening not to forget!

Included: Transportation, tour leader, 3 course dinner with one drink.
Start Time: 7:30pm
End Time: 9:30pm

A minimum of 8 guests is required to operate.

Hotel
NH Paseo la Habana or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

Today, we bid farewell to Granada, and set our sights on Madrid, but not before stopping in Toledo en-route. 

The Imperial City of Toledo, where the Moors, Christians and Jews have lived together for centuries, invites you to a guided city tour, including its iconic Old Town.

Note: there will be a farewell dinner for those departing tomorrow. The rest of the group continues on to Morocco.

Meals
Breakfast

Today marks the end of your magnificent and unforgettable tour. We hope you have thoroughly enjoyed your inspiring trip. 

Departure transfers are included as part of your package. You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport to meet your flight.

If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed.

Inclusions

  • Small, intimate group experience – no more than 24 guests
  • Fully escorted by an English-speaking tour guide 
  • 12 nights accommodation in selected 4-star hotels 
  • Airport transfers included on the first and last day of your tour
  • Breakfast daily, plus welcome tapas dinner experience 
  • Incredible sightseeing including the lavish UNESCO-listed Alhambra complex in Granada, dreamy Andalusian landscapes of Spain’s southern coast and Portugal’s icons
  • Guided visits in Madrid, Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba including Mosque entrance, Seville, Granada including Alhambra entrance and Toledo 
  • Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
  • Return airport transfers in Madrid

  • Madrid – Explore the iconic Gran Via and indulge in an authentic Tapas dinner with fellow travellers 
  • Avila – Discover one of the best-preserved, UNESCO-listed fortifications in Spain 
  • Porto – Admire the famous city icons including the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church 
  • Coimbra – Visit the enchanting birthplace of folk music, Fado 
  • Lisbon – See the major city highlights of Portugal’s capital, including the main square, Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery 
  • Cordoba – Uncover the narrow winding streets in this dreamy Andalusian city
  • Granada – Enter the world-famous Alhambra Palace, a testament to the brilliance of Moorish craftsmen 
  • Toledo – Explore the UNESCO-listed Imperial city, with labyrinth-like narrow streets boasting a rich legacy and a glorious past

Fine Print

This product requires full payment upfront to secure your booking.

Once you have created your booking you will be directed to your invoice to choose your preferred payment method.

This is a land only package.

This package does not include international airfares. If you would like to add airfares to your booking our flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub. The flight portal will allow you to search for all available airfares to your destination. The function works like most general flight search engines allowing you to select your preferred airline, book different cabin classes (eg. Business class) and view flight durations and transit times to your destination. 

The flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub once the following criteria has been met:

  • Your booking is confirmed
  • Your departure date is within 11 months
  • You  have completed your passenger detail form

Visit our Flight Hub for more information on terms and conditions, amending your flights and information on luggage allowances.

Some of our packages will include airport transfers in either one or both directions when arriving or departing from your destination. To know if transfers are included please view the ‘inclusions’ section of your selected package. If airport transfers are stated, transfers will be included as advised.

If transfers are not included, we also offer the option to book your airport transfers using our online portal. Access to this portal is available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed. Transfers are readily available and do not need to be booked until your final hotel list has been confirmed. Once you have made a transfer booking, please refer to your confirmation email for all transfer details including a local contact number for the transfer company.

If you book pre and/or post-tour accommodation on your own arrangement, and the tour includes transfers, note that these will be forfeited. The transfers are only provided in line with the tour dates and pre and/or post-tour accommodation purchased through Inspiring Vacations when available.

It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return. Visas may be required for your destination. For further visa information, click here.

Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.

As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.

This particular tour is categorised as a”Lively Pace

This is considered a fast-paced tour. In order to explore as much as possible, this tour may require early starts and long travel days. One to two nights at one destination is standard. While some free time may be scheduled, most sightseeing is included throughout this tour. You will be required to move about unassisted, including getting on and off vehicles, walking up and down stairs and some activities will be conducted on uneven or steep terrain. You will be required to handle your own luggage. To ensure this trip is right for you, any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aid, then this tour is not suitable.

Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. At the commencement of your tour, your Tour Leader will suggest contributing towards a ‘tipping kitty’ which can then be used to tip local guides, hotel staff, driver, etc. You will have complete visibility over amounts tipped and any funds left will be distributed back to travellers. This tipping kitty is not mandatory, however, over time we’ve found it frees travellers from the stress of keeping the right change at hand and not knowing appropriate tipping amounts. We suggest EUR2 for hotel staff, EUR3-4 for local guides and EUR2-3 for the driver (suggestions are per person per day).

Please note that this tipping is not for your Tour Leader. If you are happy with the service provided by your Tour Leader we recommend tipping EUR2-4 per person per day.

Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, but we can’t guarantee your request will be available at all properties.

Single travellers
When booking this tour, solo travellers will be presented with two options:

1 - Single Supplement
By paying an additional $2,045.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price, you guarantee the privacy of your own room throughout the entire trip.

2- Shared Room with a known friend
If travelling together with a friend, you can opt to share your room with him/her and avoid paying a single supplement. 

You and your friend can create a unique booking each. Creating a unique booking, gives each of you the flexibility of making different travel arrangements (such adding extra accommodation, flights, etc), make separate payments and have individual access to our Traveller’s Hub

During the purchase path, you will need to provide your friend’s booking ID (if known) or at a minimum, your friend’s full name.

Triple Share
Not available.

Local Tourist Tax
A local city/tourist tax may be applicable each night during your stay. This cost can vary between €0.50 to €4.30 per person, per night (the higher standard of accommodation, the higher the tax will be). Please note that this tax is dictated by the government entities, can only be paid locally and can change without any warning to Inspiring Vacations. 

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against the unexpected. In addition to the support that a policy may provide, you may be asked to present a copy of your travel insurance documentation while traveling.

Group Size
Minimum of 12, Maximum of 24 people

Children
Children must be 5 years old or above and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.

Tour Style
To meet the needs of various types of travelers, we choose to operate various types of tours, and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels: 

  • Fully Escorted - This tour is fully escorted by an expert English-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout the tour.

All participants must be in good physical condition to fully engage in this journey. For the safety and welfare of yourself and fellow travellers, if you are feeling unwell prior to departure, we advise staying home and contacting us to arrange alternate plans.

Prior to selecting your trip, carefully review the itinerary to assess your ability to comfortably manage our travel style. Please be aware that if, based on evaluation by our leader or local representative, a participant is deemed unable to safely complete the itinerary, we retain the right to exclude them from all or part of the trip without reimbursement.

It is advisable to consult your physician for current medical travel advisories and any required vaccinations before embarking. We recommend carrying a first aid kit and any necessary medications in their original packaging, as they may not be readily available during travel. For those carrying medication, it's essential to check your government's foreign travel guidelines for local restrictions or regulations.

To enhance your journey, we are offering guests a choice of the following optional activities (prices are per person):

  • Pinhao Winery Tasting & Light Lunch (Day 4) - $148 per person
  • Fado Dinner (Day 7) - $175 per person
  • Sevilla Cathedral - Entrance Fee (Day 9) - $83 per person
  • Authentic Gypsy Flamenco with Dinner (Day 11) - $175 per person

Optional tours can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add Optional Tours, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance. If you choose not to select them at this time, you can choose to add them later by logging in to your Account online.

Please note that you must select your Optional Tours no later than 70 days before departure, after which you will be required to purchase them on tour. Please keep in mind that anything purchased on-tour is subject to availability and prices may vary as you will be paying in local currency. We appreciate your understanding.

You can enhance your holiday by arriving or departing before or after the tour. On this tour you can choose from the following options:

Pre Tour Accommodation

  • $532.00 per room, per night for double and twin share
  • $493.00 per room, per night for solo travellers

Post Tour Accommodation

  • $532.00 per room, per night for double and twin share
  • $493.00 per room, per night for solo travellers

Please select the number of extra nights required in the 'Additional Nights Accommodation' field when making your purchase. The additional cost for these arrangements will be added to your final payment invoice and are subject to availability.

  • International airfares
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Tipping
  • Optional Activities
  • Local Tourist Tax at some hotels
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fees to Sevilla Cathedral (unless paid optional)
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

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