Spain & Portugal Explorer - 15 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are the entrance fees to attraction included?

  Expat Explore does not include entrance fees to attractions and museums, as they prefer to let travellers decide if they wish to see a particular attraction first.
• When and where does this tour end?

  The tour ends upon your arrival in Madrid, during the afternoon of Day 15. Estimated arrival for those leaving the group at Madrid Central Train Station is 13:00. Please be aware that your arrival time is subject to change depending on external factors.
• When and where does the tour start?

  Day 1 of this tour is an arrivals day, so you can arrive in Madrid at any time and spend the day exploring or relaxing at the hotel. In the evening a welcome dinner will be held where you can get to know your guide and tour group. Please be aware that the starting point is subject to change. Your specific accommodation details will be listed in your final tour documents, released 3 - 4 weeks prior to departure.
• Do you arrange airport transfers?

  Airport transfers are not included in the tour price, however, Expat Explore are more than happy to arrange transfers for you at a very reasonable rate! If you wish to arrange these please contact our Travel Experts with the below details at least 10 days prior to departure:
  
  Booking Reference
  Number of people
  Arrival/Departure Airport & terminal
  Flight Number(s)
  Arrival/Departure Time(s)
• Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?

  Of course we can! If you wish to arrange additional accommodation then please contact our customer support team once you have a confirmed booking.
• What is the age range?

  The age range for this tour is 10 and above, therefore children under the age of 10 generally cannot participate in this tour. Expat Explore may consider younger children on certain tours if they meet certain criteria and a request is received in writing via email for consideration. Please note that under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
• I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

  There is no mandatory single supplement on this tour, as travellers can be roomed with a fellow traveller of the same sex for no additional cost. If you would prefer a little more privacy you can opt for the single supplement option. Please contact our Travel Experts to arrange this.
• Are the flights included?

  Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com
• Is there a hotel list available?

  All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date, and your specific accommodation details will be listed in your final tour documents. This is a list of accommodations that the operator will typically use on this tour:
  
  Elba Madrid Alcala
  Travelodge Madrid Torrelaguna
  Hotel Juan Miguel
  Hotel Exe Sevilla Macarena
  Hotel Roma, Lisboa
  HF Ipanema Porto
  HF Ipanema PARK
  Gran Hotel Corona Sol
  Ibis Irun
  Ibis Zaragoza Centro
  Ibis Meridiana
  Eurostars Rey Don Jaime
  
  Hopefully, this list will give you a better idea of what kind of accommodation you can expect while on tour.