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Spain & Portugal Explorer

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Madrid

    Start point
    Madrid, Madrid, Spain (Hotel in Madrid, 10:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner in Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Locally-guided tour of Madrid including Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Mercado de San Miguel
    • Free time to explore Madrid at your own pace
    Landmarks
    Puerta del Sol
    Plaza Mayor
    Mercado de San Miguel
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  2. Day 2

    Segovia - San Sebastian

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • See the historic town of Segovia
    • Free time for a night out in San Sebastian
    Landmarks
    Roman Aqueduct of Segovia
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  3. Day 3

    Pamplona - Zaragoza

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pamplona; made famous by 'the running of the bulls'
    • Sample local Spanish wines
    • Explore Zaragoza on a guided walking tour
    Landmarks
    Basílica del Pilar
    Aljafería Palace
    Roman Theatre of Zaragoza
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  4. Day 4

    Zaragoza - Alquézar - Barcelona

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit a traditional olive oil press
    • Explore Alquézar, an enchanting medieval village
    • See Barcelona's spectacular architecture on a city driving tour
    Landmarks
    Sagrada Família
    Plaça d'Espanya
    Montjuïc
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  5. Day 5

    Barcelona

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Highlights of Barcelona excursion (includes Palau Güell, La Boqueria market, Gothic Quarter, and Sagrada Familia)
    • Flamenco show and dinner
    Landmarks
    Palau Güell
    La Boqueria Market
    Gothic Quarter
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  6. Day 6

    Barcelona - Peníscola - Valencia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Paella dinner in Valencia)

    Included Activities

    • Enjoy lunch in picturesque Peníscola
    • Embark on a driving tour of Valencia
    • Enjoy a paella dinner in Valencia
    Landmarks
    Peníscola Castle
  7. Day 7

    Valencia - La Mancha - Belmonte - Madrid

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wonder the medieval halls of Castillo de Belmonte
    Landmarks
    Castillo de Belmonte
  8. Day 8

    Madrid - Toledo - Granada

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Toledo; a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Tour Granada and learn about the legacy of the Spanish Moors

    Optional Activities

    • Granada Local Food & Wine Pairing (must be pre-booked prior to tour start)
    Landmarks
    Toledo Cathedral
    Alhambra
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  9. Day 9

    Granada - Ronda - Seville

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Admire the views from Puente Nuevo in Ronda
    • See Seville's highlights on a driving tour

    Optional Activities

    • Alhambra Palace excursion in Granada (pre-booking required)
    Landmarks
    Puente Nuevo
    Plaza de Espana
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  10. Day 10

    Seville

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Seville on a guided walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Flamenco dinner show
    Landmarks
    Metropol Parasol
    Seville Alcázar Palace
    Museum of Flamenco
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  11. Day 11

    Seville - Algarve - Lisbon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relax on the beaches of the Algarve
    • Enjoy a driving tour of Lisbon; Portugal's vibrant capital city
    Landmarks
    São Jorge Castle
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  12. Day 12

    Lisbon

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Sintra excursion with Pena Palace visit
    • Lisbon Sunset Cruise
    • Fado music experience
    Landmarks
    Monument to the Discoveries
    Belém Tower
    Bairro Alto
    Pena Palace
  13. Day 13

    Lisbon - Óbidos - Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Óbidos, a charming medieval town
    • Explore picturesque Porto on a driving and walking tour
    • Sample Port wine; one of Portugal's most famous exports

    Optional Activities

    • River cruise along the Douro with dinner
    Landmarks
    Ponte Dom Luís
    Clerigos Tower
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  14. Day 14

    Porto - Ciudad Rodrigo - Salamanca

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course farewell dinner featuring cuisine from the Salamanca province)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ciudad Rodrigo, a 12th-century fortified town
    • Enjoy a farewell dinner in Salamanca
    Landmarks
    Casa Lis Museum
    Salamanca Cathedral
    University of Salamanca
    Plaza Mayor
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  15. Day 15

    Salamanca - Ávila - Madrid

    End point
    Madrid, Madrid, Spain (Hotel in Madrid, 14:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ávila; famous for its medieval walls
    Landmarks
    Walls of Ávila
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4.1
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    4.0
  • Transport
    4.4
  • Guide
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  • Food
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  • Spain & Portugal Explorer reviewer 1
    August 26th, 2025
    Not enough time is some places! Hotels weren’t great, food was average. Touring all day and checking in after 8 pm...
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    Traveled in May 2025
  • C
    May 23rd, 2025
    It was a great trip! Only a few things beforehand would have been helpful. i.e., some days were really aggressive...
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  • T
    May 6th, 2025
    Exceptional guide and drivers. Very good sites and hotels. Would highly recommend
    Traveled in April 2025
  • B
    October 27th, 2024
    Overall, the tour was great. We visited a lot of places and did several activities. I feel like I really saw a lot of...
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    Traveled in October 2024
  • D
    August 18th, 2024
    We saw many fantastic cities. More stops at beach locations would have been nice since it was very hot. Our guide,...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Expat Explore Travel
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive rating. We appreciate your suggestion for more beach stops and will consider it for future tours. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we look forward to having you on another trip!
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  • C
    July 29th, 2024
    Thank you Expat Explore for an EXCELLENT Spain & Portugal trip! Gustavo was an AMAZING tour guide! Joao & Walid were...
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    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: Expat Explore Travel
    Thank you for awarding us a 5-star rating! At Expat Explore, our enthusiasm for travel and adventure drives us, and we're dedicated to ensuring accessibility for all. Our tours are high-energy, filled with diverse experiences, aiming to let every traveller explore the entirety of Europe affordably. We're elated that you found immense value in your journey and eagerly anticipate welcoming you back for your next adventure with Expat Explore!
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  • Spain & Portugal Explorer reviewer 7
    May 27th, 2024
    Very rigorous schedule, but we saw and did a lot. Hotels were extremely hit or miss. Really need to consider quality...
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    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: Expat Explore Travel
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We apologize for any inconsistencies in hotel quality and amenities and we will be sure to pass this along to the relevant department. With regard to the distance from city centers. Our aim is to balance affordability with comfort, which sometimes requires accommodations outside of city centers. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll use it to improve our offerings and ensure a more consistent experience for our travelers. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon.
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  • P
    March 2nd, 2024
    Well organised, great tour leader and coach drivers.
    Traveled in February 2024
  • L
    November 19th, 2023
    Tour leader was excellent Too much time spent on the bus
    Traveled in August 2023
    Reply from: Expat Explore Travel
    Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate the praise for the excellent tour leader. We acknowledge the concern about excessive time on the bus and will use your input to improve future tours. Your insights are valuable, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon.
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  • Spain & Portugal Explorer reviewer 10
    September 19th, 2023
    The tour was extremely interesting but very fast paced. A lot was covered but too much in the timeframe. More relax...
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Reply from: Expat Explore Travel
    We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and share your tour experience. Thank you for sharing it with us and the community.
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    Adam

    Asked on October 8th, 2025

    When are August dates released?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      We are not operating this particular tour in the month of August but the other dates available are already posted on the website. If you want, we do have this tour in the months of July and September 2026.

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    Carla

    Asked on July 29th, 2025

    Can you tell me the cost of pre nights accommodation as well as the start time of the tour on the 17th and end time on the 31st for us to book flights

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      We are unable to assist in reserving pre and post-accommodation. You can use Booking.com link for your reservations. We recommend checking back with us around 90 days before your departure, as we'll have more finalized information available by then.

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    Sophie

    Asked on June 15th, 2025

    Do you offer or assist with airport to hotel transfers or is that up to the discretion of the individual guests?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten June 2025

      Regrettably, we can no longer assist with transfers. We recommend using public transport for airport-to-hotel transportation. If you prefer a transfer service, you can easily book through Welcome Pickups, a user-friendly platform with competitive prices.

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    Amanda

    Asked on May 10th, 2025

    What hotel does tour meet and end?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      At this stage, the starting point of your tour is the following Hotel in Madrid. Hotel Zentral Castellana Norte. Please note that hotels may be subject to change if we encounter any unforeseen operational issues. Final confirmation on the starting Hotel and the list of Hotels booked for your Tour will be emailed 10-15 Days before the tour starts.

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    Shane

    Asked on May 1st, 2025

    wanted to know about private or group tours seeing Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Toledo and Segovia with 5 star hotels and less traveling

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      We don't offer custom or private tour arrangements. Our tours are pre-set group itineraries with fixed dates, routes, and inclusions. While we have a Spain tour including Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville, it includes other destinations and follows a set pace with 3- to 4-star hotel accommodations.

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    Elizabeth

    Asked on April 16th, 2025

    Will we know what hotels we will be staying in (throughout the tour) before we get to the meeting point on 4-May?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      To answer your question, yes, you will be receiving the list of hotels 7 - 14 days prior to the start of the tour. 7 - 14 days before departure, our customer service team will send you a tour leader announcement with the following information: Name and contact number of the Tour leader, Emergency contact number, Confirmed list of Hotels, Confirmed itinerary, Link to the Facebook group, which includes the rest of the tour Group as well as the Tour Leader, Confirmed Meeting point on day 1.

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    Donna

    Asked on February 20th, 2025

    Where do I find definition of 'adequate' travel Insurance?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Travel Insurance When you sign up for an Expat Explore tour, you are required to secure adequate travel insurance cover for the duration of your trip. If you cannot provide the Expat Explore team with a proof of adequate travel insurance prior to the start of your tour, you will not be permitted to embark on day one. Travel insurance should be as much a part of your travel preparation as packing your camera, sunglasses and passport! Incidents can happen from flight and baggage delays to injuries and sickness. Travel insurance gives you (and us) peace of mind, and, for this reason we make it compulsory for all Expat Explore passengers.

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    Gary

    Asked on February 2nd, 2025

    How rigorous is this trip?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      We believe the best way to get to the heart and soul of a city is on foot, surrounded by the people and the culture. For this reason, we do walking tours through most of the cities we visit. Many of the cities you visit are vast and old, often with steps and cobblestones. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours with plenty of opportunities to take photographs and soak up the history of these fascinating places, but you do require a certain level of fitness to enjoy your tour to its fullest.

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    Hayley

    Asked on January 6th, 2025

    Interested in travelling after 18th Sept, 2025. Dates please?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      The only available dates for the Spain & Portugal Explorer tour are from September 7, 2025, to September 21, 2025 with 9 seats still available, as all other departures from September to December are fully booked.

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    Crystal

    Asked on January 2nd, 2025

    What is the availablity of the tour departing Madrid for 15 days on 7/9/2025 please for 2 adults and can you please provide a cost for insurance to cover the tour for us please. What is the hotel we meet up so we can look at booking the day before the tour starts as we will be coming from New Zealand

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      The September 7, 2025 departure of our Spain & Portugal Explorer Tour still has 9 available seats left. For Insurance, Tour Radar provides a quote for the Insurance that they offer upon checkout. At this stage, your departure is too far in advance for us to give you a confirmed starting hotel. Due to the fact that our hotels are subject to change, we do not provide inaccurate information beforehand to minimize any confusion that may be caused. We therefore suggest reaching out roughly 90 days prior for this information.

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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal.Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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