Add a dash of emoción to your journey across the Iberian Peninsula, following an enticing trail of tapas, architectural triumphs and centuries-old art on this 13-day adventure through Spain and Portugal. You'll ramble through Barcelona, people-watch in Madrid, and stroll along the golden beaches of Costa del Sol. Other famous highlights of this Iberian Explorer tour include the ancient cave dwellings at Guadix, Lisbon's iconic Belém Tower and the world's greatest Gothic cathedral in sizzling Seville.

You'll begin in Barcelona, following narrow lanes with your Local Specialist before standing beneath the soaring towers and intricate stonework of Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Família. The Sierra Nevada stretches across the horizon on your way to Granada, where your Local Specialist guides you through the courtyards, carved plasterwork and tiled halls of the Alhambra. In Seville, you'll learn the precise footwork and expressive movements of flamenco during a private lesson, then feel the energy of a professional performance. At Madrid’s Prado Museum, an art historian guides you through Spanish masterpieces, including works by Francisco Goya.

Escape to Europe on this 48-day trip that visits 12 countries, taking you to all the highlights and giving you plenty of free time to do things your way. Beach days on Portugal's Algarve Coast, surfing in San Sebastian, barhopping in Budapest, croissants in Paris and sunset aperitivo in Florence are all on the cards during this adventure from Lisbon to Rome. Sip rioja, espresso and Aperol spritz and snack on pasteis de nata, churros, Belgian waffles and more. Hear the sounds of flamenco in Seville, see street art in Madrid, stroll through the Old Town in Prague and go hiking in Cinque Terre. Along the way, get to know like-minded travellers and mingle with the locals.

Experience the Best of Spain and Portugal on this 15-day guided tour. In Madrid, an art historian will walk you through the Prado Museum, where Spain's most impressive paintings hang. Navigate Segovia’s medieval streets alongside a Local Expert. Journeying to Granada, visit the region’s oldest olive grove, before dining in the home of a local family, sampling local produce and wine. At the Alhambra, explore the palace's lace-like stone walls and wander its manicured gardens. In Seville, stomp to the sounds of an acoustic guitar during a private flamenco dance lesson. In Porto, sip port during a wine tasting, and in Lisbon, see an architectural masterpiece — the Gothic-style Jerónimos Mona...

Let yourself be charmed by the sunny Andalusian lifestyle and discover the culture, cuisine, and history of southern Spain. Explore Costa del Sol’s beaches, boutiques, and cafés during a 5-night stay in the seaside town of Fuengirola. Immerse yourself in Andalusian culture during a visit to the picturesque, whitewashed village of Ronda. Tour and experience the vibrant energy of the capital city during a 2-night stay in Madrid. Revel in the magic of this unique region, from the sparkling water...

17 Days, featuring: Lisbon, Portugal

Go beyond the normal northern Spain trip and immerse yourself in the region’s distinctive culture and history. On this trip, you’ll trace the footsteps of pilgrims, witnessing breathtaking landscapes and timeless traditions.

9 Days, featuring: Barcelona, Spain

9 Days, featuring: Madrid, Spain

Whether you're on a spiritual journey or just want to enjoy the thrill of walking this thousand-year-old pilgrimage path, follow the Camino de Santiago trail across northern Spain, taking off along its most popular route, the Camino Frances, which begins in France. Enjoy the expertise of a local guide, incredible meals, comfortable accommodations, full coach support, and tours of charming cities and towns along the way, including Pamplona, Burgos, and Leon. Pair it with El Camino Portugues through northern Portugal to Spain for an even greater adventure!

You'll love this comprehensive exploration of Spain's most captivating and historic cities, enhanced by our flexible privately-guided services. Tailor the journey to your personal style with our selection of first-class and deluxe hotels and pursue your own interests with a choice of included sightseeing in each city. We include first-class rail and chauffeured transfers when you come and go for a truly carefree experience.

Your 15 days begin with color on canvas in Madrid, where you join an art historian inside the Prado Museum, studying the sweep of a brushstroke, the gleam of silk in a royal portrait and colors deepened by age. On the way to Granada, you pass between the twisted trunks of the region’s oldest olive grove before joining a local family at home to taste peppery olive oil. At the Alhambra, lace-like carvings stretch across palace walls as water murmurs through the manicured gardens. In Porto, you taste the dark fruit and honeyed warmth of port, then admire the fine Gothic stonework of Lisbon’s Jerónimos Monastery, where arches rise above intricately carved columns.

From walking the cobblestone streets of a former Roman colony to tasting a decadent 'Pastel de Nata' tart made from a 200-year-old secret recipe, this 9-day guided tour allows you to embrace the best of old-world Spain and Portugal. Listen as metal sizzles in a master artisan’s hands as he teaches you the craft of Damascene. In Granada, wander the fragrant and arabesque gardens of the Alhambra Palace. Learn the art of flamenco dancing, stomping your feet to the sounds of an acoustic guitar, in a private lesson with professionals in Seville. Then, cross the Portuguese border to scale a 16th-century fortress in Lisbon and visit Fátima, Portugal's most holy site. Finally, raise a glass and s...

Don’t miss a thing on this most exhilarating of Spain and Portugal trips, filled with the flavors of sangria and Port shared with locals, life-changing pilgrimages and the legacy of the Romans, Moors, Iberian royalty and a ‘Spanish Pope’ who built a ‘City in the Sea’.

Trace the intertwined Moorish legacy of Spain and Morocco on a 12-day culture and hiking adventure spanning two continents. For nearly eight centuries, legendary Al-Andalus bridged Southern Europe and North Africa in a historic period of scientific and cultural advancement. From the Alhambra's rosy Moorish arches to white-walled villages, karst landscapes, and the azure Mediterranean coast, follow storied trails through southern Spain's Andalusian history. Cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco, where Chefchaouen's blue Moorish architecture, Rif Mountain trails, and the labyrinth lanes of Fes medinas continue the story of this remarkable time. Along the way, savor flamenco, paella, wine tasting, tagines, and expert-led cultural immersion on both sides of the sea.

You'll join San Sebastián’s evening tradition of pintxos, tasting small plates at local bars with a cool glass of lightly sparkling Txakoli. Then, you'll follow the Mediterranean to Barcelona, tracing Gaudí’s curling stonework upwards as colored mosaics flash across the façades. Along Nice’s cafe terraces, you may notice the herbal scent of pastis as glasses touch down on tables, while Florence surrounds you with Renaissance artistry and the legacy of Michelangelo. You stand beneath Pisa’s improbable tilt. In Rome, you taste seasonal ingredients folded through ribbons of handmade pasta, ready for your fork.

Every day is an adventure on this trip, whether you’re celebrating Portugal’s proud seafaring heritage or venturing deep within the ancient Medina of Fes to find treasures to take home.

Lose yourself in three of Europe's most enchanting countries on this 22-day adventure from Barcelona to Rome. Discover Provencal food and world-class wines as you wander through Europe’s high rollers in the French Riviera, and feast on beautiful sights in the cliff-top towns of Cinque Terre. Then, travel in the footsteps of Gaudi and Picasso and taste those local drops and plates of tapas. See flamenco in Seville, explore the grandeur of Alhambra Palace in Granada and visit Sagrada Familia – the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world.

9 Days, featuring: Barcelona, Spain

13 Days, featuring: Madrid, Spain

Marvel at Gaudi’s masterpieces in Barcelona, spot locals sipping pastis in Nice and admire Florence the home of Michelangelo and the Renaissance, as you circle the azure waters of the Mediterranean. Embrace the city of Pisa with a stop at the famous leaning tower, where Italian astronomer Galileo was said to have pioneered his theories of gravity. In France, work up an appetite in the medieval streets. In Spain, dine with the locals in Basque tradition with an evening of San Sebastian pintxos tastings, snack-sized tapas, while sipping on a refreshing glass of local Txakoli wine. In Rome, taste the seasonal flavors and of course, handmade pasta.

From Madrid to Lisbon and back, explore the Alhambra, Córdoba’s Mosque of the Caliphs, Seville and Toledo. Taste organic horchata in Valencia, discover sherry production in Jerez and share lunch with Tiago and Vera at their Alentejo stud ranch, known for its Lusitano horses.

8 Days, featuring: Lisbon, Portugal

From Bordeaux to Bilbao, this small group journey follows the wine regions, coastlines and historic towns of southwest France and northern Spain. You’ll walk part of the Camino de Santiago, explore places like Saint-Émilion, Biarritz and San Sebastián, with plenty of time to taste, wander and see more of each stop.

9 Days, featuring: Madrid, Spain