Please could you advise what facilities are available on the bus? Also how much space for seating? How long will be the longest amount of time sitting on the bus? This is for the Madrid to Lisbon tour in October 2025.

We usually use Mercedes Sprinter Mini Coaches with 19 seats (excluding the driver). The lay-out of the seating is usually rows of 2 seats and 1 seat with 4 seats at the rear. Air-conditioned, with large windows for enjoying the views. There is a jump seat next to the driver. Overhead storage for small carry-on backpack or handbag. No wifi on board. No assigned seats, passengers are encouraged to swap around! Small fridge onboard for medication. On a full tour day, we are generally on the road from 9am to 5pm with the coach stopping multiple times throughout the day. Stints of driving are usually no longer than 1.5 hours but may be longer if it's a big travel day. Generally, driving time will not add up to more than three or four hours per day.

Please advise what are the luggage restrictions on this tour.

For all our tours, each passengers is limited to 1x standard suitcase (Length plus Width plus Height must roughly equal 158cm), and also 1x handbag or small backpack for on the coach with them.

which activities do you pay for on the Iberian Inspiration and what is the approximate cost?

There are no optional activities that we require our customers to pay on this tour, as this is all inclusive in the package price. You will just be require to cover the cost for any meals that aren't included and any additional spending money.

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Madrid
Madrid
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Madrid to Toledo
Madrid to Toledo
Meals
Breakfast (Spanish breakfast with café con leche)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Toledo with Tour Leader (including entrance to cathedral)
Optional Activities
- Visit Don Quixote museum in Puerto Lápice
- Sample local marzipan
Landmarks
Mosque of Cristo de Luz
Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca
Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
Day 3
Toledo - Valdepeñas - Córdoba
Toledo - Valdepeñas - Córdoba
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Homecooked lunch at local bodega in Valdepeñas)
Included Activities
- Wine tasting in Valdepeñas with homecooked lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit Don Quixote museum in Puerto Lápice
- Sample tarta de flor (milk tart) in local café
- Purchase wine at bodega shop
- Evening flamenco and horsemanship showcase at Royal Stables
Landmarks
La Mancha plateau
Day 4
Córdoba
Córdoba
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Córdoba with local guide (including entrance to Mezquita)
Optional Activities
- Sugar-dusted churros at Plaza de la Corredera café
- Local cocktail (fifty-fifty) at a bodega
Landmarks
Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba)
Jewish Quarter
Maimonides Monument
El Zoco (artisan souk)
Synagogue (14th-century)
Plaza de la Corredera
Day 5
Córdoba - Úbeda - Granada
Córdoba - Úbeda - Granada
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Olive oil tasting in Úbeda
Optional Activities
- Admire Hospital de Santiago's blue and white tiled tower
- Lunch featuring ochos con morcilla (paprika spiced bread rolls with black pudding)
Landmarks
Hospital de Santiago
Centro de Interpretación Olivar y Aceite
Day 6
Granada
Granada
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Alhambra with local guide
Optional Activities
- Explore Albayzin neighborhood
- Visit Granada Cathedral
- Attend flamenco performance at cave bar in Sacromonte
- Tapas and drinks at local bar
Landmarks
Alhambra
Albayzin
Granada Cathedral
Sacromonte
Day 7
Granada to Ronda
Granada to Ronda
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ronda with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor in Plaza Duquesa de Parcent
- Stroll through Alameda del Tajo park
- Glass of local wine at Hotel Catalonia rooftop bar
- Explore around Plaza de Toros de Ronda (bullring)
Landmarks
Puente Nuevo
El Tajo Gorge
Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor
Plaza de Toros de Ronda
Alameda del Tajo
Day 8
Ronda - Grazalema - Arcos - Jerez - Seville
Ronda - Grazalema - Arcos - Jerez - Seville
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Tapas feast at Bodegas Fernandez GAO in Jerez)
Included Activities
- Sherry tasting in Jerez with tapas lunch
- Traditional flamenco show in Seville at Museo del Baile Flamenco
Optional Activities
- Explore Grazalema's cobbled streets and spring/summer plants
- Optional siesta in minicoach
Landmarks
Grazalema
Sierra del Endrinal
Bodegas Fernandez GAO
Museo del Baile Flamenco
Day 9
Seville
Seville
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Seville with local guide (including entrance to Alcázar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Roman ruins
- Hunt for Moorish mosaics
- Visit Plaza de España
- Explore Setas de Sevilla (archaeological museum and marketplace)
- Glass of orange wine at Santa Cruz neighborhood bar
Landmarks
Alcázar of Seville
Plaza de España
Setas de Sevilla
Santa Cruz neighborhood
Day 10
Seville to Sierra de Aracena
Seville to Sierra de Aracena
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cheese and jamón ibérico tasting at local pig farm
Optional Activities
- Observe pigs in surrounding dehesa (pastures)
- Tour farm cellars where cured meat is dried
Landmarks
Sierra de Aracena National Park
Day 11
Sierra de Aracena - Monsaraz - Estremoz
Sierra de Aracena - Monsaraz - Estremoz
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with seasonal Alentejo delicacies)
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Monsaraz with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Monsaraz (Tour Leader recommendations)
- Explore Estremoz's 13th-century Old Town
Landmarks
Monsaraz
Alqueva Dam
Day 12
Estremoz - Évora - Lisbon
Estremoz - Évora - Lisbon
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Évora with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Pick up map at tourist information office in Évora
- Sample sopas de pão (local bread soup) in Évora
Landmarks
Templo de Diana

Landmarks
Mosque of Cristo de Luz
Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca
Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes

Landmarks
La Mancha plateau

Landmarks
Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba)
Jewish Quarter
Maimonides Monument
El Zoco (artisan souk)
Synagogue (14th-century)
Plaza de la Corredera

Landmarks
Hospital de Santiago
Centro de Interpretación Olivar y Aceite

Landmarks
Alhambra
Albayzin
Granada Cathedral
Sacromonte

Landmarks
Puente Nuevo
El Tajo Gorge
Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor
Plaza de Toros de Ronda
Alameda del Tajo

Landmarks
Grazalema
Sierra del Endrinal
Bodegas Fernandez GAO
Museo del Baile Flamenco

Landmarks
Alcázar of Seville
Plaza de España
Setas de Sevilla
Santa Cruz neighborhood

Landmarks
Sierra de Aracena National Park

Landmarks
Monsaraz
Alqueva Dam

Landmarks
Templo de Diana

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3.7

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
4.3
Transport
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Guide
5.0
Accommodation
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Food
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Tour Operator
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Erin4.0•November 2025
I would recommend Backroads tours because they are a smaller group and spend a bit more time in smaller places. All...
I would recommend Backroads tours because they are a smaller group and spend a bit more time in smaller places. All of the accommodations were good to very good as were the breakfasts provided. There is some walking required during the tour however if you preferred then you could skip those activities. The communication from tourradar and backroads was outstanding. The tour leader from Backroads was awesome.Show more
Traveled in October 2025
Alec5.0•June 2019
The tour was sensational only 10 on the tour from USA New Zealand and Australia. We all bonded really well. Our...
The tour was sensational only 10 on the tour from USA New Zealand and Australia. We all bonded really well. Our driver Juanma was delightful and an extremely competent driver. Elaine went out of her way to explain the history culture and added little known facts about each area visited. The accommodation was five star all the way.There was also enough time to do our own exploring and relaxing as the pace of the tour was just right. We can't speak more highly of the tour and would recommend it to everyone wanting an informative and relaxong holiday.Show more
Traveled in June 2019
LynnJones2.0•January 2019
I had booked, paid, confirmed Iberian Inspiration seven months out from the March 2019 tour date. I'd made my other...
I had booked, paid, confirmed Iberian Inspiration seven months out from the March 2019 tour date. I'd made my other travel arrangements (Many $$$$ from New Zealand) around the dates of the tour. Backroads suddenly cancelled the tour 8 weeks before the trip date. This left me with non-refundable flights & pre- and post tour accommodation, but no much anticipated 12 day tour. Because of the specific dates rebooking with another company was tricky & as it was more last minute, I am left considerably out of pocket. Would not book a shoulder season Backroads tour again!Show more
Traveled in November 2018

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Please could you advise what facilities are available on the bus? Also how much space for seating? How long will be the longest amount of time sitting on the bus? This is for the Madrid to Lisbon tour in October 2025.
Transport
- Back-Roads TouringOperator•Written January 2025
  We usually use Mercedes Sprinter Mini Coaches with 19 seats (excluding the driver). The lay-out of the seating is usually rows of 2 seats and 1 seat with 4 seats at the rear. Air-conditioned, with large windows for enjoying the views. There is a jump seat next to the driver. Overhead storage for small carry-on backpack or handbag. No wifi on board. No assigned seats, passengers are encouraged to swap around! Small fridge onboard for medication. On a full tour day, we are generally on the road from 9am to 5pm with the coach stopping multiple times throughout the day. Stints of driving are usually no longer than 1.5 hours but may be longer if it's a big travel day. Generally, driving time will not add up to more than three or four hours per day.
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  Carolyn
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  Please can you let me know about luggage storage? I am assuming this is under the bus in a luggage compartment?
- Back-Roads TouringOperator•Written January 2025
  All the main luggage such as suitcases/large bags will get stored under the coach in the compartments. Your 1 carry on bag can be stored on the coach in the overhead compartments or on your lap.
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Shannon
Asked on May 21st, 2024
Please advise what are the luggage restrictions on this tour.
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- Back-Roads TouringOperator•Written May 2024
  For all our tours, each passengers is limited to 1x standard suitcase (Length plus Width plus Height must roughly equal 158cm), and also 1x handbag or small backpack for on the coach with them.
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Nina
Asked on January 26th, 2024
which activities do you pay for on the Iberian Inspiration and what is the approximate cost?
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- Back-Roads TouringOperator•Written January 2024
  There are no optional activities that we require our customers to pay on this tour, as this is all inclusive in the package price. You will just be require to cover the cost for any meals that aren't included and any additional spending money.

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