How much are the recommended gratuities per person for the tour?

For 'Classic' groups, the recommended gratuity is approximately EUR 4.50 for drivers and EUR 7.00 for travel directors per day. For 'Small' groups, it's about EUR 5.00 for drivers and EUR 10.00 for travel directors per day.

Are there additional costs for city tours during the vacation?

Each day labeled 'visit' in our itineraries includes entry tickets where applicable. Optional experiences are available but not included in the base tour price, and can be booked through the Travel Director at the start of the tour.

What is the deposit requirement for the tours?

For 'Classic' groups, a deposit of $200/£100/€100/R3000 is required with full payment 60 days before departure. 'Small' groups require a $350/£200/€200/R5000 deposit and full payment 90 days before departure.

What are the differences between the Classic and Magical tours in Spain and Portugal?

The primary differences are group size, deposit levels, and included amenities such as prepaid gratuities. Both tours cover similar areas but may differ in terms of certain inclusions such as entrance fees.

Is insurance covered in the tour price?

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Is it possible to customize an existing tour to suit my personal interests and dates?

Our standard tours are based on fixed itineraries and dates, and customization options are limited to ensure the best experience for all participants.

whilst they cover similar areas, there is a significant cost difference & am wondering what the key differences are. Is another difference tour size etc? Can you please let me know all of the key differences outside of what is listed on both brochures

Classic Groups: Average 33 guests and Max. 40 guests, Small Groups: Max. 24 guests. The only difference is the group size, deposit level, prepaid gratuities and the cost of the trip.

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Amazing Spain and Portugal (Classic)

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Madrid
Madrid
Meals
Dinner (Join your Travel Director at 18:30 for dinner in a local restaurant and get to know your fellow travellers over a beautiful evening of delicious food and wine.)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Westin Madrid Cuzco)
Included Activities
- Explore Madrid's Old Quarter with Local Expert
- Dinner at local restaurant with Travel Director
Day 2
Toledo - Granada
Toledo - Granada
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Vincci Albayzín, Granada)
Included Activities
- Meet master artisan at Damascene workshop
- Guided walk through Toledo's old city with Local Expert
- Visit Church of Santo Tomé to see El Greco's 'The Burial of the Count of Orgaz'
Landmarks
Toledo
Church of Santo Tomé
River Tagus
Day 3
Granada - Seville
Granada - Seville
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Meliá Sevilla, Seville)
Included Activities
- Visit Alhambra Palace with Local Expert
- Explore Generalife gardens
Landmarks
Alhambra Palace
Generalife
Day 4
Seville
Seville
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Meliá Sevilla, Seville)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Santa Cruz Quarter with Local Expert
- Visit Seville Cathedral
- Flamenco dance lesson at Cristina Heeren Foundation
- Flamenco performance
Optional Activities
- Visit Pilatos Palace
- Explore Alcázar of Seville and Plaza América
Landmarks
Pilatos Palace
Alcázar of Seville
Plaza América
Santa Cruz Quarter
Seville Cathedral
Giralda
Day 5
Évora - Lisbon
Évora - Lisbon
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Inspira Liberdade Boutique, Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Explore Évora with Travel Director
- Visit Capela dos Ossos
Optional Activities
- Dinner at family-run restaurant serving seasonal Portuguese seafood
Landmarks
Évora
Capela dos Ossos
Day 6
Lisbon
Lisbon
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Inspira Liberdade Boutique, Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Belém Quarter with Local Expert
- Taste Pastéis de Belém from historic patisserie
- View Monument to the Discoveries
- View Belém Tower
- Visit National Coach Museum
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Portuguese Riviera
Landmarks
Belém Quarter
Monument to the Discoveries
Belém Tower
National Coach Museum
Day 7
Fátima - Salamanca
Fátima - Salamanca
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Alameda Palace)
Included Activities
- Visit Sanctuary of Fátima
Landmarks
Sanctuary of Fátima
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
Chapel of the Apparitions
Plaza Mayor
Puente Romano
Day 8
Ávila - Madrid
Ávila - Madrid
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Sit down to dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travellers at a local restaurant.)
Accommodation
Hotel (Meliá Princesa, Madrid)
Included Activities
- Explore Ávila within its ancient 11th-century walls
- Further exploration of Madrid with Local Expert
- Dinner at local restaurant with Travel Director
Landmarks
Ávila
Day 9
Madrid
Madrid

Landmarks
Toledo
Church of Santo Tomé
River Tagus

Landmarks
Alhambra Palace
Generalife

Landmarks
Pilatos Palace
Alcázar of Seville
Plaza América
Santa Cruz Quarter
Seville Cathedral
Giralda

Landmarks
Évora
Capela dos Ossos

Landmarks
Belém Quarter
Monument to the Discoveries
Belém Tower
National Coach Museum

Landmarks
Sanctuary of Fátima
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
Chapel of the Apparitions
Plaza Mayor
Puente Romano

Landmarks
Ávila

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

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Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

The Westin Madrid Cuzco
Hotel
day 1
Vincci Albayzín, Granada
Hotel
day 2
Meliá Sevilla, Seville
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Inspira Liberdade Boutique, Lisbon
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Alameda Palace
Hotel
day 7
Meliá Princesa, Madrid
Hotel
day 8

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Traveler Moments

Traveler Reviews

4.7

Overall rating based on 10 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.7
Food
4.2
Tour Operator
4.5

Carol5.0•November 2019
This was our first ever coach tour. It was everything we hoped for and more. Insight was wonderful. Our local...
This was our first ever coach tour. It was everything we hoped for and more. Insight was wonderful. Our local guide, Lola, was great, very knowledgeable and well organized. Local guides were also very knowledgeable. We had a great group of people from many countries and nationalities, who blended very nicely. Hotels and locations and breakfasts were terrific. Able to go on our own rather than extra optional tours was wonderful for us, freedom to explore. Many Facebook friends were made and email contacts were shared. Thank you Insight for a wonderful Spain and Portugal trip.Show more
Traveled in October 2019
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We are delighted to learn that your experience on the Amazing Spain and Portugal tour exceeded all your expectations. We are very proud to hear about the professionalism shown by our staff throughout your time on the road. Furthermore, we are very happy to have been given the opportunity to host you and we hope that you were able to take in all the wonderful sights of the Iberian Peninsula.
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Grace5.0•July 2019
Excursion to Fatima is unsuitable for a tour like this. It should only be provided as an extra excursion for people...
Excursion to Fatima is unsuitable for a tour like this. It should only be provided as an extra excursion for people to choose. Unless you were of the Roman Catholic religion it is boring and unacceptable. Bexause of the whole day wasted at Fatima there was insufficient time to explore Salamanca as the cathedral was closed by the time we arrived.. I wanted to explore this UNESCO town very much. We left Salamanca the next morning at 8.30, so too early to walk down to the cathedral which did not open until til 10 am.Show more
Traveled in June 2019
kathy5.0•May 2019
I traveled in May 2019 on the Amazing Spain and Portugal tour - my first ever motor coach tour and first ever trip as...
I traveled in May 2019 on the Amazing Spain and Portugal tour - my first ever motor coach tour and first ever trip as a solo female traveler. It was fantastic! It was better than I could have hoped for. The tour director, Paddy Davis, and bus driver, Bruno, were absolutely terrific. I can't says enough good things about them. They were exceptional! Paddy was fun, enthusiastic, organized, knowledgeable, and took care of every detail. He was always upbeat and took care of all the endless details of coordinating 40 people on a trek across 2 countries. He was always available to answer any type of question. I could go on and on about how good he was. If there were any hiccups in the trip we were never aware. He worked tirelessly to make our trip seamless, Bruno was a wonderful driver, so pleasant and professional. He was never was fazed by the highways, driving in the cities that were jam-packed with tourist buses and tourists, or on narrow winding Portugal country roads. I never heard him honk the horn once. He was always on time to meet the group. He cleaned the coach every night after driving us around all day, down to the hubcaps. The coach, by the way was extremely comfortable and immaculate, thanks to Bruno. The hotels were gorgeous, the rooms were up-date and beds were comfortable, the food and tours were wonderful, and the optional tours were well-chosen. I highly recommend doing the optional tours as they really enhanced the overall experience and were good value for what was provided. I like the fact that a description of the optional tours was provided before the trip so you could do a little research before-hand, although Paddy explained them all in detail at the start of the trip. The optional tours were also not pushed on anyone so people that wanted to spend time doing their own touring, meals, etc were able to do so, and Paddy was always willing to help with suggestions of things to do or places to go during those times. I could go on and on, but overall I had a great time and can't wait to do another Insight tour.Show more
Traveled in May 2019
Reply from: Insight Vacations
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Amazing Spain and Portugal tour with Insight Vacations. We are overjoyed to learn that your experience on the road with us exceeded all your expectations. Moreover, we are proud to learn about the efforts put in by our staff to make your trip a memorable one. Furthermore, we are happy to have been given the chance to host you and we look forward to more amazing journeys with you in the near future.
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John5.0•May 2019
Can’t see it all but we tried
Traveled in April 2019
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Thank you for informing us about the excellent time you had on your Amazing Spain and Portugal tour with Insight Vacations. We are truly delighted to hear that the itinerary provided was to your liking. Furthermore, we are extremely pleased that we were able to help you create some unforgettable memories.
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Pamela5.0•October 2018
We chose this tour because we wanted to fit in as much as possible, and we did. Dan was fantastic. He made our trip...
We chose this tour because we wanted to fit in as much as possible, and we did. Dan was fantastic. He made our trip so easy. Lots of information everywhere we went. He is so knowledgeable Nothing was too much trouble. Beautiful comfortable coach, with our wonderful driver Helder making our ride as smooth as possible. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would definitely book with Insight againShow more
Traveled in October 2018
Reply from: Insight Vacations
Thank you for sharing this with us, it is brilliant to read about your experience in Spain and Portugal with Insight Vacations. We are very pleased to know that you enjoyed every bit of your time on the road with us. That being said, we truly look forward to exploring more of the world with you soon.
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Barbara4.5•July 2017
An excellent tour. It met our expectations. Very good driver and knowledgeable tour driver helped. We had researched...
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Traveled in April 2017
Donna4.5•November 2015
It was truly amazing, the tour director and the driver when about and beyond to make sure everyone's needs were met....
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Traveled in October 2015
Laura4.0•October 2013
The coach was spacious and had good air conditioning. Elena was our tour guide and she was very accommodating and...
The coach was spacious and had good air conditioning. Elena was our tour guide and she was very accommodating and humorous (she really didn't like gypsies and had many stories about them). My favourite part of the trip was the day tour of Lisbon with Laura, the local guide. I have to say, the meals included didn't taste very good (except the hotel breakfasts, which was great). You're better off finding your own meals. The accommodation is pretty good but the hotel in Salamanca is TERRIBLE due to the elevator having the tendency to blackout and the creepy flickering lights throughout the hotel. If you go with this tour I recommend everyone to pay for the Lisbon day tour excursion. You'll get to see Sintra and Cascais, which were places I wouldn't have even given a thought about to if I were to plan my own trip. Show more
Traveled in October 2013
Alex4.0•September 2013
Tour Director (Lola) was very professional, friendly, helpful, knowledgable. Coach Driver (Diogo) was highly...
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Traveled in August 2013
Jasmin5.0•March 2013
This tour certainly ticked all the boxes! The accommodation was always of a high standard and within walking distance...
This tour certainly ticked all the boxes! The accommodation was always of a high standard and within walking distance of the city centre. The highlights for me was the Alhambra Palace and the Flamenco Show. I did also take most of the optional excursions and the one that stood out for me was Cordoba, this really is a unique place and would recommend to anyone who is travelling to Spain for the first time. The Tour Director, Heather Hand, was also fantastic. She had a great sense of humour, had so much knowledge on history and geography of the region and was extremely organised.... I could not fault her in any way. I enjoyed every minute of this tour and can't wait to travel with Insight again. Show more
Traveled in May 2012

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Reiner
Asked on January 13th, 2025
How much are the recommended gratuities per person for the tour?
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- Insight VacationsOperator•Written January 2025
  For 'Classic' groups, the recommended gratuity is approximately EUR 4.50 for drivers and EUR 7.00 for travel directors per day. For 'Small' groups, it's about EUR 5.00 for drivers and EUR 10.00 for travel directors per day.
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Harley
Asked on January 8th, 2025
Are there additional costs for city tours during the vacation?
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- Insight VacationsOperator•Written January 2025
  Each day labeled 'visit' in our itineraries includes entry tickets where applicable. Optional experiences are available but not included in the base tour price, and can be booked through the Travel Director at the start of the tour.
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Amanda
Asked on October 20th, 2024
What is the deposit requirement for the tours?
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- Insight VacationsOperator•Written October 2024
  For 'Classic' groups, a deposit of $200/£100/€100/R3000 is required with full payment 60 days before departure. 'Small' groups require a $350/£200/€200/R5000 deposit and full payment 90 days before departure.
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Juan
Asked on July 18th, 2024
What are the differences between the Classic and Magical tours in Spain and Portugal?
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- Insight VacationsOperator•Written July 2024
  The primary differences are group size, deposit levels, and included amenities such as prepaid gratuities. Both tours cover similar areas but may differ in terms of certain inclusions such as entrance fees.
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Josh
Asked on June 13th, 2024
Is insurance covered in the tour price?
Price / Availability
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written June 2024
  Insurance is not included in the tour price. It's advisable to discuss insurance options with TourRadar or your insurance provider to ensure coverage for your trip.
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Stacey
Asked on March 2nd, 2024
Is it possible to customize an existing tour to suit my personal interests and dates?
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- Insight VacationsOperator•Written March 2024
  Our standard tours are based on fixed itineraries and dates, and customization options are limited to ensure the best experience for all participants.
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Zoe
Asked on January 15th, 2024
whilst they cover similar areas, there is a significant cost difference & am wondering what the key differences are. Is another difference tour size etc? Can you please let me know all of the key differences outside of what is listed on both brochures
Group size
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- Insight VacationsOperator•Written January 2024
  Classic Groups: Average 33 guests and Max. 40 guests, Small Groups: Max. 24 guests. The only difference is the group size, deposit level, prepaid gratuities and the cost of the trip.
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  Zoe
  Traveler•Written January 2024
  so Amazing Classic is a small size group or a small group? are gratuities included on this trip or not? What tours within the cities are already pre-paid vs needing to pay to enter once we are there?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written January 2024
  Gratuities are not yet included but can be prepaid. Each day that states 'visit' will be the places you'll be visiting which includes ticket to enter (if applicable). There are 'Optional Experiences' that can be booked on the commencement of the tour through the Travel Director.
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Asked on December 27th, 2023
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- Insight VacationsOperator•Written December 2023
  You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for further assistance and booking details.
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  Tour prices are subject to variability and can change, depending on the booking time and market conditions. Prices are confirmed at the time of booking.
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Can I add extra days in Barcelona to my tour package?
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  Add-ons to your current itinerary are not available, as our tours operate on a fixed schedule.

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