Operated by G Adventures

Classic Spain & Portugal: Madrid to Seville

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CAD 2,719

Duration

9 days

Countries

Spain, Portugal

Activity

moderate

Group size

Max 14

The adventure

If you’re craving a deep dive into Spanish and Portuguese culture on a fast-paced, fun-filled adventure, this nine-day journey is calling your name. Kick things off in Madrid before heading to Porto and winding your way down Portugal’s stunning coast. Picture yourself sipping Port wine in a historic cellar, feeling the raw emotion of a Fado performance, and getting swept up in the fiery passion of Flamenco. But that’s just the beginning — think breathtaking architecture, fascinating history, and mouthwatering cuisine at every turn. With a crew of like-minded travellers by your side, you’ll soak up every moment, heading home already plotting your next European escape.

Arrive at any time.

Get ready for a full travel day. Journey to Porto, including a quick lunch stop in charming Salamanca. Arrive in Porto by the early evening.

Enjoy an orientation walk of Porto with the rest of the day free to explore. Opt take a cruise down the Douro River. In the evening, visit a port wine cellar and raise a glass to the day.

Journey to Portugal's capital city, Lisbon, and take in your surroundings on an orientation walk.

Day by day

Serene view of the Miño River at sunset, framed by pine trees, capturing the tranquility of spring in Galicia.

Your journey through

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9-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalThere are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. We recommend arriving a day earlier to explore all that this amazing city has to offer.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. We recommend arriving a day earlier to explore all that this amazing city has to offer.

Day 2Get ready for a full travel day

Get ready for a full travel day. Journey to Porto, including a quick lunch stop in charming Salamanca. Arrive in Porto by the early evening.

Day 3Enjoy an orientation walk of Porto…Head down Allies Avenue to see the French-inspired buildings. Bargain at the Bolhão Market. Wander the city's World Heritage-listed Ribeira district, visit São Francisco church, the palatial former 19th-century stock market Palácio de Bolsa or head to the Clerigos Tower for a panoramic view of the city.

Head down Allies Avenue to see the French-inspired buildings. Bargain at the Bolhão Market. Wander the city's World Heritage-listed Ribeira district, visit São Francisco church, the palatial former 19th-century stock market Palácio de Bolsa or head to the Clerigos Tower for a panoramic view of the city.

Day 4Journey to Portugal's capital city

Journey to Portugal's capital city, Lisbon, and take in your surroundings on an orientation walk.

Day 5Free day to explore LisbonOpt to take a day trip into the foothills of the surrounding mountains to Sintra. Get lost in the city's winding streets lined with pastel coloured houses, palaces, majestic gardens and lush forests. It doesn't get more postcard-worthy than this.

Opt to take a day trip into the foothills of the surrounding mountains to Sintra. Get lost in the city's winding streets lined with pastel coloured houses, palaces, majestic gardens and lush forests. It doesn't get more postcard-worthy than this.

Day 6Travel to Evora in the heart…

Travel to Evora in the heart of the Alentejo region. Enjoy an included tour to the haunting, but mesmerizing Chapel of Bones. Opt to visit Diana's Temple, one of the best preserved Roman temples in the Iberian Peninsula.

Day 7Journey to the Algarve coast to the small…Seville

Seville

Journey to the Algarve coast to the small fishing village of Olhão. Explore its bustling fish market, active waterfront and white washed laneways. Continue to Seville and enjoy an orientation walk on arrival.