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13-Day Spain & Portugal Encompassed Small-Group Tour from Madrid

13 days
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Start and end in Madrid
4.7
323 traveler reviews
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Madrid to Córdoba

    Start point
    Calle De Toledo 111, 28005 Madrid, Madrid, Spain (Hotel Porcel Ganivet, Madrid - check-in closes 08:15, 08:30)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Toledo - wander cobbled streets to spot Muslim mosques, Jewish synagogues, and Christian cathedrals
    • Stop for photos and scenic viewpoints in Castilla-La Mancha and Andalucía
    Landmarks
    Toledo
    Tajo River
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  2. Day 2

    Córdoba to Granada

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to La Mezquita with audioguide included
    • Fortaleza de la Mota entrance with audioguide included
    Landmarks
    La Mezquita
    Fortaleza de la Mota
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  3. Day 3

    Granada

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to the Alhambra with audio guide included

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Gaudix Cave Dwellings Interpretation Centre
    • Photo stop of Sierra Nevada mountains
    • Explore Granada's tapas restaurants and culinary scene
    Landmarks
    Alhambra
    Barrio de las Cuevas
    Sierra Nevada
  4. Day 4

    Granada to Seville

    Included Activities

    • Visit of Olive Oil Farm with olive oil tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ronda city walls and plazas
    Landmarks
    Ronda
    El Tajo Gorge
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  5. Day 5

    Seville

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Seville Cathedral and La Giralda
    • Stroll along Guadalquivir riverbank to admire Torre del Oro
    • Join optional half-day tour to Jerez de la Frontera for sherry and brandy experience
    • Enjoy Flamenco performances and tapas at Plaza de España
    Landmarks
    Seville Cathedral
    La Giralda
    Torre del Oro
    Plaza de España
    Jerez de la Frontera
  6. Day 6

    Seville to Lisbon

    Included Activities

    • Visiting Muelle de las Carabelas in Huelva

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tavira - wander cobblestone streets, cross the old Roman bridge, sample Portuguese cuisine
    Landmarks
    Muelle de las Carabelas
    Tavira
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  7. Day 7

    Lisbon

    Optional Activities

    • Visit São Jorge Castle in Alfama district
    • Take legendary yellow tram 28
    • Join guided hop-on hop-off bus
    • Explore Belém district and Belém Tower
    • Enjoy Fado music with food and wine in Alfama or Bairro Alto
    Landmarks
    Alfama
    São Jorge Castle
    Belém
    Belém Tower
    Tagus River
    Bairro Alto
  8. Day 8

    Lisbon to Porto

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Coimbra University Library and El Escorial

    Optional Activities

    • Study Moorish Castle walls in Óbidos
    • Explore Óbidos cobbled shopping lanes
    • Drink Ginjinha d'Óbidos liqueur from chocolate cup
    • Watch sunset from a viewpoint in Porto
    Landmarks
    Óbidos
    Óbidos Castle
    Coimbra University
    Porto
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  9. Day 9

    Porto

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Porto's cathedrals, cellars, and cuisine independently
    • Join optional half-day excursion to Douro Valley
    • Optional river cruise on traditional rabelo boat in Pinhão
    • Optional wine tasting at local winery in Peso de Regua
    • Stop at Mesão Frio viewpoint for Douro River views
    • Attend Fado music performance in Porto
    Landmarks
    Douro Valley
    Pinhão
    Peso de Regua
    Mesão Frio
    Douro River
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  10. Day 10

    Porto to Santiago de Compostela

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Bom Jesus Sanctuary Baroque staircase
    • Take special elevator to neoclassical church at top of Bom Jesus
    • Climb approximately 600 steps to Bom Jesus church
    • Explore Guimarães historic centre
    • Optionally visit Palace of Braganza in Guimarães
    Landmarks
    Bom Jesus Sanctuary
    Mount Espinho
    Guimarães
    Palace of Braganza
    Santiago de Compostela
  11. Day 11

    Santiago de Compostela

    Optional Activities

    • Drive along Costa da Morte (Coast of Death)
    • Visit Noia
    • Photo stop at Playa de Carnota (Galicia's largest beach)
    • Walk to Ezaro waterfall viewing point
    • Visit Cape Finisterre lighthouse and Atlantic Ocean views
    • Explore Muxía historic harbour town and sample fresh seafood
    • Visit Santiago de Compostela Cathedral built over remains of St James
    Landmarks
    Costa da Morte
    Noia
    Playa de Carnota
    Ezaro Waterfall
    Cape Finisterre
    Muxía
    Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
  12. Day 12

    Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Lugo Cathedral
    • Walk along Lugo's Roman city walls
    • Explore Las Médulas landscape
    Landmarks
    Lugo
    Lugo Cathedral
    Las Médulas
    Salamanca
  13. Day 13

    Salamanca to Madrid

    End point
    Calle De Toledo 111, 28005 Madrid, Madrid, Spain (Hotel Porcel Ganivet, Madrid, 19:00)

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Coimbra University Library and El Escorial

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Salamanca's Old Town and university in the morning
    Landmarks
    Salamanca Old Town
    Salamanca University
    Ávila
    El Escorial
    Madrid

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Reviews from other tours by Rabbie’s Small Group Tours

  • Deborah
    May 7th, 2026
    Our driver/guide Dan (the Man) was outstanding! An old fashioned gentleman, educated, and a true Irish storyteller...
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  • Rebecca
    May 3rd, 2026
    Trip was well-organized. Hotel accommodation was nice, offering good breakfast and was centrally located. Stephanie...
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  • Bridget
    April 26th, 2026
    Great time with Michael Ward as our tour guide/driver. Very knowledgeable & Irish.

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    Deborah

    Asked on November 17th, 2023

    The detailed itinerary mentions stops in Braga and Guimaeres, but neither is in the destinations list which accompanies the map. Please advise.

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    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperator•Written November 2023

      The map does not show every single stop for our tours; there will be many more stops, which would be difficult to fit onto one wee map! The itinerary is the best thing to look at for a detailed break-down of the stops for this tour. The map is more of a summary to show you the route taken around the countries, and it looks as though it is some cities have been used as markers in place of two locations that are close together. From what I can see, the tour would not visit Pinhão, but I think this has been used as a point on the map in place of the two locations that you mention (Braga and Guimarães).

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    Stacey

    Asked on July 15th, 2022

    Are we suitable for the 13-Day Spain & Portugal tour as we are both over 60? Are the hotels with private facilities, are they outside town or close to centre? What is the average kilometers spent in the bus each day?

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    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperator•Written July 2022

      Our tours attract people of all ages, from as young as 18 up to 80+, and are designed to be accessible to all. We've hand-picked three-star to four-star hotels in remote coastal villages, bustling towns, and mountain valleys. All rooms are en-suite with breakfast, and all hotels are located within reasonable walking distance to places you may wish to visit. Generally the maximum driving between stops is 2 hrs. You do get lots of short comfort stops or short breaks for photos, as well as longer stops for lunch or visit an attraction.

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    Valerie

    Asked on July 11th, 2022

    we would like to understand the facilities available in hotels are they all private ? any shared?

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