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

Find adventures that start in Madrid and then finish in Lisbon. Trips from Madrid to Lisbon are most popular in September, with the most tours doing this route then.

10 best Madrid to Lisbon tour packages

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Spanish Ring with Lisbon (without Alhambra) (15 destinations)
4.0 (70 traveler reviews)
"The buses used were excellent. A great snapshot of Spain."
Heather, traveled in May
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Madrid, Zaragoza, Poblet, Barcelona, Peniscola, Valencia,Alicante,Caravaca de la Cruz,Granada,Malaga,Marbella,Ronda,Seville,Evora,Lisbon+9 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
From
US$1,706per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Iberian Inspiration
3.5 (2 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, Valdepenas, Cordoba, Ubeda, Granada, Ronda,Grazalema,Arcos de la Frontera,Jerez,Seville,Monsaraz,Estremoz,Evora,Lisbon+8 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
Operated in
English
Operator
Blue-Roads Touring
5% Off
From $4,749
US$4,512per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Spain, Morocco & Portugal Whirl
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Spain Morocco Portugal
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Trafalgar
5% Off
From
US$3,725per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
12-Day Spanish Ring with Lisbon
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Madrid, Zaragoza, Poblet, Montserrat, Barcelona, Peniscola,Valencia,Alicante,Caravaca de la Cruz,Granada,Malaga,Marbella,Ronda,Seville,Monsaraz,Evora,Lisbon+11 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Intertrips
5% Off
From
US$1,899per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Journey Across Iberia - 21 days
Duration
21 days
Destinations
Madrid, Trujillo, Fatima, Caceres, Seville, Cordoba, Ronda,Costa del Sol,Granada,Valencia,Barcelona,Zaragoza,San Sebastian,Bilbao,Santander,Covadonga,Oviedo,A Coruña,Santiago de Compostela,Vigo,Porto,Coimbra,Lisbon+16 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
35% Off
From $4,905
US$3,188per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
20-Day Iberian Peninsula from Madrid
Duration
20 days
Destinations
Madrid, Merida, Seville, Cordoba, Ronda, Costa del Sol,Granada,Valencia,Barcelona,Zaragoza,Pamplona,San Sebastian,Bilbao,Santander,Covadonga,Oviedo,Santiago de Compostela,Vigo,Viana do Castelo,Braga,Porto,Coimbra,Fatima,Lisbon+18 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
VPT Tours
10% Off
From $3,640
US$3,276per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
South of Spain with Lisbon (from Madrid to Lisbon)
4.0 (59 traveler reviews)
"The hotels were mostly of the correct standard. The activities each day were interesting and enjoyable."
David, traveled in January
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Madrid, Museo del Prado, Granada, Seville, Malaga, Marbella,Ronda,Costa del Sol,Sintra,Cascais,Estoril,Lisbon+6 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
10% Off
From
US$1,129per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
South of Spain with Lisbon (without Alhambra) (12 destinations)
4.0 (4 traveler reviews)
"Excellent and instructive."
Liliana, traveled in April
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Madrid, Museo del Prado, Granada, Malaga, Marbella, Ronda,Seville,Costa del Sol,Sintra,Cascais,Estoril,Lisbon+6 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
10% Off
From
US$1,078per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Madrid and Lisbon
4.3 (6 traveler reviews)
"Had a great time. Guide were very informative."
Kenneth, traveled in October
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Madrid, Merida, Evora, Lisbon
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
10% Off
From
US$658per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Northern and Southern Portugal end Lisbon (15 destinations)
4.0 (1 traveler review)
"The tours were well organised and the guides were very knowledgeable and professional."
Thiagaraja, traveled in October
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Madrid, Merida, Evora, Marvao, Castelo De Vide, Tomar,Fatima,Porto,Braga,Pinhao,Coimbra,Batalha,Nazare,Óbidos,Lisbon+9 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
10% Off
From
US$1,002per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Madrid, Andalusia, Morocco and Lisbon (16 destinations)
3.6 (11 traveler reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our 15 days experiencing different cultures and languages."
Brett, traveled in June
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Spain Morocco Portugal
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
10% Off
From
US$2,375per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Madrid, Andalusia, Morocco and Lisbon (without Alhambra)
4.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"The tour is a very complete experience. In both Spain and Portugal, you cover the essentials."
Almu, traveled in May
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Spain Morocco Portugal
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
10% Off
From
US$2,324per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Andalusia and Portugal completely (25 destinations)
4.0 (1 traveler review)
"Got to see lots of places but be prepared to live out of your suitcases."
Christine, traveled in November
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Madrid, Granada, Alcázar of Seville, Seville, Malaga, Ronda,Marbella,Costa del Sol,Evora,Marvao,Castelo De Vide,Tomar,Fatima,Porto,Braga,Sabrosa,Pinhao,Coimbra,Batalha,Nazare,Óbidos,Sintra,Cascais,Estoril,Lisbon+19 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
10% Off
From
US$1,485per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Spanish Ring with Lisbon (including Nerja)
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Madrid, Zaragoza, Poblet, Barcelona, Peniscola, Valencia,Alicante,Guadix,Granada,Nerja,Malaga,Ronda,Seville,Merida,Evora,Lisbon+10 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
10% Off
From
US$1,737per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Portuguese Fado end Lisbon (9 destinations)
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Madrid, Porto, Braga, Pinhao, Coimbra, Batalha, Nazare,Óbidos,Lisbon+2 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
10% Off
From
US$717per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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