Spain & Portugal: Flamenco & Tapas
10 days
From $ 1119
Duration10 days

Take an incredible 10 days to experience the best travel highlights of Spain and Portugal: art, culture, food (hello tapas!), and nightlife. Leave the typical big tour bus behind and reach these unforgettable destinations by train. All aboard for some serious (and life-changing) city-hopping through Iberia.

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  • Duration: 10 days
    Service level: Basic
  • Starts in: Barcelona
    Physical Grading: Light
  • Ages: 18+
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Itinerary

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Day 1: Barcelona

Start place: Barcelona

We highly recommend arriving a day early to experience all that this incredible city has to offer.

Please note: if popular sights like La Sagrada Família or Parc Güell are on your must-see list in Barcelona, we highly recommend purchasing tickets online several months prior to your trip to guarantee admission.
Arrive at any time.

End place: Barcelona

Day 2: Barcelona/Madrid

Start place: Barcelona

Enjoy an orientation walk along Las Ramblas. Take some time to visit the Gaudí buildings, or explore the Gothic Quarter before boarding an afternoon train to Madrid.

End place: Madrid

Day 3: Madrid

Start place: Madrid

Enjoy Spain's beautiful capital on an orientation walk. Free time to visit its many sites, from art museums to sprawling squares. Enjoy a night out with the group. Madrid's nightlife is world renowned!

End place: Madrid

Day 4: Madrid/Granada

Start place: Madrid

Full day of free time before transferring to Granada in the afternoon.

End place: Granada

Day 5: Granada

Start place: Granada

A trip to Granada wouldn't be the same without a night on the town; the city is filled with trendy tapas bars and has a lively music scene.
Enjoy an orientation walk in Granada. Opt to relax in one of the many hammam baths around town. Enjoy a tapas bar crawl with the group in the evening. First drink's on us. Please note that if you wish to visit the Alhambra, you must pre-book your tickets at least 3 months in advance through this website: https://www.alhambradegranada.org

Tickets always sell out in advance, so be sure to pre-book a ticket to ensure access. This is a purely optional activity.

End place: Granada

Day 6: Granada/Seville

Start place: Granada

Journey to Seville and explore this thriving university town. Opt to visit the Real Alcázar, a Moorish palace, or take in an evening flamenco show.

End place: Sevilla

Day 7: Seville/Lagos

Start place: Sevilla

Cross into Portugal, and enjoy the Algarve Coast.
Day 8: Lagos
Spend the day on the Algarve with free time for hiking, water activities, or chilling out oceanside.
Day 9: Lagos/Lisbon
Take a train up the coast to Portugal's vibrant capital, and enjoy an orientation walk. Free time to visit Cristo Rei for sweeping views of the area, check out the monuments of the Belem neighbourhood, or relax in a café. Indulge in the town's great nightlife.
Day 10: Lisbon
We highly recommend extending your stay to experience all that this vibrant city has to offer.
Depart at any time.

Inclusions

Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Barcelona Your Big Night Out Moment: Lisbon
  • Tapas bar crawl (Granada)
  • Orientation walks in Barcelona, Granada, Lisbon, and Madrid
  • Transport

    Train, Bus, Walking
  • Accommodation

    Hostels (9 nts, multi-share)

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