What would a typical day-by-day itinerary look like between Madrid and Lisbon?

The journey begins in Madrid where travelers explore the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor. The route continues to Toledo to see medieval architecture then moves south to Cordoba's La Mezquita mosque. Subsequent days take visitors through Granada's Alhambra Palace and Seville's cathedral and Santa Cruz quarter before crossing into Portugal via Évora's Roman ruins. The trip concludes in Lisbon's Belém district with excursions to nearby towns like Sintra. Hotels along the route include properties like the Gran Hotel Luna in Granada and VIP Executive in Lisbon. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The itinerary was well-planned with a good mix of travel stops guided tours and free time."

What are the most common destinations visited between Madrid and Lisbon?

Key stops between these two capitals include Toledo Córdoba Granada Seville and Évora. These cities are known for their historical significance with highlights such as Toledo's medieval streets Córdoba's Mezquita mosque-cathedral the majestic Alhambra Palace in Granada and Seville's Plaza de España. Many tours also include side trips to Ronda Sintra and Cascais. As noted by a TourRadar traveler: "The itinerary was perfect for first-timers in Spain and Portugal with an excellent mix of must-see attractions and charming smaller towns."

What's the average price range for Madrid to Lisbon tours?

Daily rates for these tours range from USD 115-850 with complete tour prices starting at USD 913 for basic 8-day journeys and reaching USD 7,640 for premium 14-day experiences that include river cruising. Higher-end tours like the 14-day Douro Delights feature luxury stays at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz in Lisbon and time aboard the MS Estrela river cruise ship. According to a TourRadar traveler: "Good value for money. Excellent deal. We enjoyed the trip."

What is the distance covered on a typical Madrid to Lisbon tour route?

Direct routes between Madrid and Lisbon span 650-1000 kilometers but most tours take scenic paths through Andalusia and central Portugal extending the journey to 1,500-2,000 kilometers. The 6-day Andalucia Discovery route for instance travels through Toledo (658 km from Madrid to Lisbon) with additional stops in Cordoba Granada and the Algarve region. The route showcases diverse landscapes from Spain's coastal regions to Portugal's wine country.

What is the typical length of tours from Madrid to Lisbon?

Most tours span 6-14 days with 8-12 days being the most common duration. Shorter trips like the Andalucia Discovery complete the journey in 6 days covering Toledo Cordoba and the Algarve while extended itineraries such as the Douro Delights offer 14 days of exploration including river cruising. A TourRadar traveler commented: "We had an amazing time lots of places we have seen in Spain and Portugal in a limited time. The tour was well organised."

What are the main cities and attractions visited between Madrid and Lisbon?

The route connects major cities including Toledo Cordoba Seville Granada and Évora. Notable stops feature Cordoba's La Mezquita mosque-cathedral Granada's Alhambra Palace Seville's Plaza de España and Mérida's Roman ruins. Many tours also explore the Costa del Sol and Algarve regions. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The tour covered all the places I wanted to revisit. The transportation and accommodation suited my needs and we got to visit stunning highlights in both countries."

Madrid to Lisbon Tours

Imagine crossing the Iberian Peninsula through Moorish Andalusia, exploring Madrid with a welcome dinner, touring Toledo's historic sites and synagogues, and tasting Valdepeñas wine. You’ll visit Córdoba's mosque-cathedral, discover Úbeda's Renaissance palaces, enjoy a guided tour of Granada's Alhambra, and explore Seville's Alcázar. Madrid to Lisbon will show you differences and joint wonder.

10 best Madrid to Lisbon tour packages

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South of Spain with Lisbon
4.0 (59 traveler reviews)
"It was good."
Mounir, traveled in July
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Madrid, Puerto Lapice, Granada, Nerja, Malaga, Ronda,Seville,Merida,Evora,Lisbon,Sintra,Cascais,Estoril+7 more
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All Ages Welcome
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Madrid and Lisbon
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"Excellent tour, well organized with many interesting stops along the way and detailed explanations."
Igor, traveled in November
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Madrid, Merida, Evora, Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Estoril
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All Ages Welcome
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English
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Europamundo
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US$703per person
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Iberian Inspiration
3.7 (3 traveler reviews)
"We were a small group of 17 and stayed in the most lovely hotels in the center of the cities and towns we visited."
Robin, traveled in April
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Madrid, Toledo, Puerto Lapice, Valdepenas, Cordoba, Ubeda,Granada,Ronda,Grazalema,Jerez,Seville,Alcázar of Seville,Monsaraz,Estremoz,Evora,Lisbon+10 more
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Ages 18+
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English
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Blue-Roads Touring
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US$4,512per person
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City & Culture
22-Day Madrid & Iberian Peninsula
Duration
22 days
Destinations
Madrid, Merida, Seville, Cordoba, Ronda, Costa del Sol,Granada,Valencia,Barcelona,Zaragoza,Pamplona,San Sebastian,Bilbao,Santander,Santillana del Mar,Covadonga,Oviedo,A Coruña,Santiago de Compostela,Fisterra,Da Toxa Island,O Grove,Vigo,Viana do Castelo,Braga,Porto,Coimbra,Fatima,Lisbon,Sintra,Cascais,Estoril+26 more
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All Ages Welcome
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English, Spanish
Operator
VPT Tours
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US$3,818per person
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12-Day Spanish Ring with Lisbon
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Madrid, Zaragoza, Poblet, Barcelona, Peniscola, Valencia,Alicante,Caravaca de la Cruz,Granada,Malaga,Marbella,Ronda,Seville,Merida,Evora,Lisbon,Sintra,Cascais,Estoril+13 more
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All Ages Welcome
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English
Operator
Intertrips
5% Off
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US$2,099per person
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Madrid to Lisbon (Classic)
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Seville, Alcázar of Seville,Algarve,Sintra,Cascais,Lisbon+4 more
Age Range
Ages 18-35
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English
Operator
Contiki
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US$1,655per person
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Spanish Delights to Portuguese Charms - 8 days
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Madrid, Puerto Lapice, Granada, Malaga, Puerto Banus, Ronda,Seville,Merida,Evora,Lisbon,Sintra,Cascais,Estoril+7 more
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All Ages Welcome
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English
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On The Go Tours
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US$1,432per person
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Spain, Morocco and Portugal (End End Lisbon)
4.5 (38 traveler reviews)
Duration
16 days
Destinations
Spain Morocco Portugal
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
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English
Operator
Trafalgar
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US$4,101per person
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Madrid to Lisbon (Age 27-35)
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Seville, Algarve, Sintra, Cascais,Lisbon+1 more
Age Range
Ages 27-35
Operated in
English
Operator
Contiki
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US$1,572per person
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Madrid to Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro 2027
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Madrid, Toledo, Porto, Carrapatelo, Pinhao, Vega de Terron,Salamanca,Pocinho,Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo,Vila Nova de Foz Coa,Peso da Regua,Lamego,Mateus,Douro,Nazare,Óbidos,Lisbon,Sintra+12 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
River
Douro
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English
Operator
Emerald Cruises
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US$6,837per person
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Spain, Morocco & Portugal Whirl
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"saw and did lots of fun.interesting things in our two weeks abroad."
EDWIN, traveled in April
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Spain Morocco Portugal
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
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English
Operator
Trafalgar
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US$4,150per person
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Spanish Ring with Lisbon (without Alhambra)
4.0 (72 traveler reviews)
"It was an incredible experience to see all of the different places in Spain! It felt like we were stepping into a movie with every new place we visited."
Justine, traveled in January
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Madrid, Zaragoza, Poblet, Barcelona, Peniscola, Valencia,Alicante,Guadix,Granada,Nerja,Malaga,Ronda,Seville,Merida,Evora,Lisbon+10 more
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All Ages Welcome
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English
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Europamundo
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Andalusia and Portugal completely Madrid
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"There is much history and culture!"
Terence, traveled in January
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Madrid, Granada, Nerja, Malaga, Ronda, Seville, Evora,Castelo De Vide,Tomar,Porto,Braga,Aveiro,Coimbra,Batalha,Óbidos,Lisbon+9 more
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All Ages Welcome
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English
Operator
Europamundo
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South of Spain with Lisbon (without Alhambra)
4.2 (5 traveler reviews)
"This tour was great! Staff were very organised and it ran smoothly."
Stephanie, traveled in June
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Madrid, Puerto Lapice, Granada, Nerja, Malaga, Ronda,Seville,Merida,Evora,Lisbon,Sintra,Cascais,Estoril+7 more
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All Ages Welcome
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English
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Europamundo
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Andalusia and Portugal completely
4.5 (2 traveler reviews)
"Beautiful. Hotels 4 stars, clean, and nice. The itinerary should provide more time in Caceres."
Ivia, traveled in March
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Madrid, Granada, Nerja, Malaga, Ronda, Seville, Merida, Evora,Marvao,Castelo De Vide,Tomar,Fatima,Porto,Braga,Guimaraes,Aveiro,Coimbra,Batalha,Nazare,Óbidos,Lisbon+13 more
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All Ages Welcome
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English
Operator
Europamundo
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