Best of Iberia: 7-Day Spain and Portugal Tour

The central square of the town of Cascais, Portugal

What to expect on this itinerary

On this luxurious 7-day tour of Spain and Portugal, experience some of the best highlights of these Mediterranean countries. Spain and Portugal are two countries that impress all who visit. Stroll along the charming streets of Lisbon, smile as the sweet sound of traditional Fado music floats through the air, attend a Real Madrid soccer match, and rise to your feet to cheer with the enthusiastic fans in the magnificent stadium. From the old-world beauty of Sintra to the glistening shores of Barcelona, this trip will provide you with memories that will last a lifetime.

Countries Visited

Portugal, Spain

Places Visited

Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, Madrid, Barcelona

Suggested Duration

7 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Lisbon – A Traditional Fado Show

You will arrive in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city, where you will be met at the airport by your private driver. Once you have collected your belongings and cleared customs, you will be transferred to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city’s oldest neighborhood. After settling in, you will spend the next several hours on your own, wandering through this incredible city at your leisure. As evening begins to fall, you will be met by your private guide and transfer to a live Fado show that will be accompanied by a gourmet dinner of local fare and wine pairing.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Tour
Dinner
Day 2

Lisbon – Private Tour of the City

Day 3

Lisbon – Excursion to Sintra and Cascais

Day 4

Madrid – Attend a Professional Soccer Match

Day 5

Madrid – Illustrious Sites and Neighborhoods

Day 6

Barcelona – Live Flamenco Show and Dinner

Day 7

Barcelona – Park Guell and Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Delight in the age-old traditions of Fado at a live performance that will be accompanied by a gourmet dinner and wine pairing
  • Discover the charm of Lisbon as you privately tour the best of its illustrious sites and sample the world-renowned pastel de nata
  • Explore the neighboring cities of Sintra and Cascais and delight in the old-world charm that characterizes them during an excursion from Lisbon
  • Attend a professional soccer match in Madrid, where you can cheer on the local club: Real Madrid
  • Enjoy a tour of Madrid’s top destinations, including the famed Parque del Retiro and Malasana neighborhood
  • Delight in the beauty of Barcelona’s incredible La Sagrada Familia Cathedral and discover its fascinating history
  • Indulge in a world-class flamenco show accompanied by fine wine and gourmet tapas

Detailed Description

From the picturesque rowboats that glide through Madrid’s Parque del Retiro to the white sandy beaches of Portugal’s charming Cascais, Spain and Portugal offer some of the most spectacular sites in all of Europe. During your adventure, you can bathe in the refreshing waters of the Mediterranean in Barcelona before attending a professional soccer match in Madrid. You will be utterly captivated by a live flamenco show, which will be accompanied by a gourmet meal. On this luxurious 7-day journey through Spain and Portugal, you will experience the much of best that these Western European countries have to offer.

Your adventure will begin in the bustling city of Lisbon, where you will attend a traditional Fado show, which will be accompanied by a Portuguese meal and wine pairing. The following day, you will privately tour Lisbon’s most illustrious sites and neighborhoods before having the opportunity to sample the world-renowned pastel de nata, which are Portuguese egg tarts, from one of the city’s most infamous bakeries. You will also visit the neighboring towns of Sintra and Cascais, where you are sure to be captivated by their old-world charm.

Your tour will continue in Spain, and you will arrive in Madrid, which is the country’s capital city. Here, you will be provided with the opportunity to stroll through Madrid’s remarkable Parque del Retiro and visit one of Spain’s most highly acclaimed museums. During your time in Madrid, you will attend a professional soccer match and immerse yourself in authentic Spanish culture. Finally, you will arrive in the glistening city of Barcelona, where you will explore the city’s most renowned sites, such as Park Guell, La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, the lovely Gothic Quarter, and La Barceloneta neighborhood. You will also attend a live flamenco show that will be accompanied by regional tapas and wine pairing.

Throughout your entire journey, you will be staying at luxurious accommodation and will have private transportation readily available. Even during days or evenings in which you are given time to spend at your leisure, private transportation will still be provided for you. Nearly everything about this luxury itinerary is entirely customizable, so you can adjust anything and everything to better suit your moods and interests once you are in Europe.

Starting Price

$2,800 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.

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Spain Vacation Review: Exceptional Guides, 10 Days

This was one amazing trip. This was very well put together. Zicasso’s travel company was very responsive to all our needs when we planned our trip together. They also responded to all our questions when we had questions about the itinerary. The app with all of the information in one location was amazing. Guides at each of the locations were amazing, with wonderful explanations. We didn't have one bad experience during the whole trip. This was a trip that was a celebration of a milestone birthday, so I am extremely happy that this was planned so well. We strongly recommend this company and will choose to go with them for our future trips!

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Portugal Travel Review: 6 Days

Oh my goodness, everything was so well done! There was not one moment of uncertainty. From the moment we landed off the plane, our very helpful, friendly driver/guide was there to assist. We had a total of three tour guides all week and each one of them was professional, friendly and fun! They were incredibly knowledgeable as they shared their true love for their country. The tours were well planned, thought out, and executed. We never felt scattered. We felt relaxed and knew we were in very capable hands.

The accommodations were perfectly located, close to everything, but not in the middle of it. We could not be more pleased with literally everything. Well done!!!

Thank you to Zicasso’s travel agent for his patience in the beginning. Us girls had a few challenges in the planning phase, but he stayed with us with grace and patience. Your professionalism is much appreciated!

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Spain Trip Review: Churches, Mosques, Local Cuisine, 5 Nights

Zicasso’s travel agent did a fantastic job. We had so much fun. The guides for our trip were very knowledgeable. Both my son and I wanted to understand the history in-depth of what we were seeing; the guides were able to do that. Everyone who was to meet us was on time. The restaurants the travel agent recommended were outstanding. The hotels were well located. In this age of internet travel booking, I am sold again on the great value a knowledgeable and thoughtful travel agent can provide.

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Spain Tour Review: Madrid, Sevilla, Ronda, Prado, Alcazar, Pileta Caves, 2 Weeks

Our trip exceeded our expectations! Zicasso’s travel agent really listened to what we were interested in seeing and doing. He put together a great itinerary, with a balance of guided/planned activities and unscheduled time because we like to explore on our own sometimes.

All of the hotels were beautiful, ideally located, and had attentive staff.

Whenever we had a question or concern before or during the trip, our travel specialist was very responsive and helpful. It was our first visit to Spain and thanks to the travel company, it was stress-free and wonderful. We highly recommend!

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Portugal Vacation Review: Douro Valley, Lisbon, Serra da Estrela, Boat Ride, Food Tour, Wine Tasting, 2 Weeks

Our trip was phenomenal, mostly because of our outstanding agent. She planned an itinerary that was perfect for our needs and she was able to manage a couple of minor glitches through her well-developed and user-friendly app. We had lovely hotels, punctual, friendly, and safe drivers, train tickets at our fingertips, and just about everything we needed.

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Spain Tour Review: Cooking Class, 2 Weeks

We had an excellent experience before and during the trip. Guides were informative and hotels were in great locations to the sites we wanted to see. Travel was well outlined and transfers were smooth. The cooking class was great. We would recommend Zicasso's travel company.

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