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SpainPortugalBarcelona
2+
9 days, 8 nights private tour
Rating 4.9/5

Essential Iberian Capitals

Discover the Iberian Peninsula's most captivating capitals on this private nine-day journey at a moderate pace. Travel from Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and La Rambla through Madrid's Habsburg-era landmarks and Royal Palace, before exploring Lisbon's historic Alfama district and the fairytale castles of Sintra. This thoughtfully designed itinerary balances guided cultural immersion with free time for independent exploration, perfect for travelers seeking authentic experiences across Spain and Portugal's architectural and culinary treasures.Read more

Essential Iberian Capitals
Essential Iberian Capitals

Barcelona, Spain

4 days
Barcelona
Day 1

Arrival


Welcome to the lively capital of Catalonia - Barcelona! Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver, who transfers you to the hotel for the check-in.

The rest of the day is free so you can either explore the fantastic center of Barcelona on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest before the rich sightseeing program planned for the following day.

Day 2

Tour of the Barcelona Gothic Quarter


After breakfast your guide meets you in the hotel lobby and takes you on a wonderful half-day walking tour around the most outstanding attractions of Barcelona.

Barcelona obtains one of the biggest and architecturally diverse Medieval districts in Europe. During the city tour you get to see Barcelona's Old Town called "Casc Antic" and its medieval landmarks.

You walk through the maze of old narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter that was formed around the Roman forum. Then you see the Barcelona Cathedral both from the outside and the inside, pass the former Jewish District "Call", the Sant Jaume Square, see the Generalitat Palace and City Hall from the outside, pass the Square of the King and the former Royal Palace.

You then proceed to the Ribera shore district where you see the Santa Maria del Mar church - the former residence of sailors, traders and craftsmen who lived and worked there in the Middle Ages.

The tour finishes on the most vivid street in Barcelona La Rambla, where you can take a rest at one of the open air terraces.

After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Day 3

Free Day


This day is free for you to continue exploring Barcelona and its amazing attractions on your own or join our carefully designed optional tours.

  • Optional tour #1: Gaudi Heritage Tour
    Enjoy a fantastic half-day tour dedicated to the world-renowned architectural works of Antonio Gaudi. 
  • Optional tour #2: Trip to the Montserrat Monastery
    After breakfast, you enjoy a full day trip to the Montserrat - the picturesque multi-peaked mountain in the middle of Spain’s first national park. 
  • Optional tour #3: Camp Nou Tour & Museum
    This tour takes you behind the scenes of the Camp Nou - the biggest football stadium in Europe. 

Overnight at your hotel in Barcelona.

Day 4

Departure


After breakfast, you check out from your hotel and your driver transfers you to the railway station. 

BarcelonaSants
Travel time3 hClass2nd Class Seat
MadridPuerta de Atocha

Train from Barcelona to Madrid

Madrid, Spain

3 days
Madrid
Day 4

Arrival & Sightseeing Tour


Upon arrival, you are transferred to your centrally located hotel to leave your luggage. You then meet your guide and enjoy a fascinating sightseeing tour around the most brilliant attractions of Madrid de los Austrias - the amazing old town that treasures historical monuments dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries when Spain was ruled by the House of the Habsburg.

During the tour, you take a walk around Plaza de Oriente, enter the gorgeous Royal Palace called Palacio Real, see the beautiful exteriors of the Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Almudena and stroll through Major Street.

Then you proceed to Plaza de la Villa, stop by St. Michel's Market and walk down the picturesque Cava de San Miguel. Your tour finishes at iconic Plaza Mayor and breathtaking Puerta del Sol.

After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Day 5

Free Day in Madrid


This day is free for you to continue exploring the fantastic capital of Spain and its amazing attractions on your own or join our carefully designed optional tour.

  • Optional tour #1: Visiting the Prado Museum
    Today you have the chance go to one of the world's greatest art galleries and Madrid's top cultural sight - the Prado Museum. 
  • Optional tour #2: Attending a Corrida
    La Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas del Espíritu Santo is Madrid's main bullring and home to Spanish bullfighting called corrida.
  • Optional tour #3: Trip to Toledo
    Toledo is a small fortified town and one of the most important centers of European medieval history known as the “city of the three cultures” because of the historical co-existence of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish cultures.

Overnight at your hotel in Madrid.

Day 6

Flight to Lisbon


Following breakfast, you check out from your hotel and your driver transfers you to the airport. 

MadridAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
Travel time1 h 20 minClassEconomy
LisbonLisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

Flight from Madrid to Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal

4 days
Lisbon
Day 6

Arrival


Upon arrival, you are transferred to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free.  

Please note:  The Hotel is not reachable by car and you need to walk 3-5 min  

Day 7

Exploring the Highlights of Lisbon


After breakfast you meet your guide and enjoy a panoramic walking sightseeing tour of Lisbon.

During the tour you see the most famous attractions, including Restauradores Square with the Obelisk commemorating the Restoration of Portugal’s independence from Spain in 1640.

Then you proceed to Baixa including Rossio Square, where you learn how the city was destroyed in 1755 by a massive earthquake, and then totally rebuilt to become the city of today. Continue to Alfama Lisbon’s oldest district to admire Se Cathedral - the city’s oldest church and Commerce Square before returning back to the hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Day 8

The Belem Quarter & Cascais Tour

Embark on a journey exploring the highlights west of Lisbon. Begin with a hotel pick-up  and head to the iconic Belém Quarter, where you’ll see the Belém Tower, Monument of the Discoveries, and Jerónimos Monastery from the outside.

Enjoy a traditional Pastel de Belém at the famous local bakery (at your expense) before continuing to the dramatic cliffs of Cabo da Roca — the westernmost point of continental Europe.

Then, visit the charming coastal town of Cascais, where you'll have a bit of free time. On your return to Lisbon, stop for an interior visit to the elegant Ajuda Palace before being dropped off at your hotel.

A perfect blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty.

Day 9

Departure


This is the final day of your amazing Iberian journey! After breakfast, your driver transfers you to the airport for your flight back home. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips!