Immersive Spain & Portugal Tour: Fantastic History and Culture

You will arrive in Seville, which is the capital of Spain’s southernmost region of Andalusia. Upon your arrival, your driver will greet and transfer you to your luxurious accommodation in the Triana neighborhood. After settling in and having some time to relax, you will attend a flamenco show that will be accompanied by a dinner of regional tapas. As Andalusia is the birthplace of the tradition of flamenco, you will find yourself completely mesmerized by the sultry vocals and guitar.

Today, you will have a private tour of many of Seville’s illustrious sites. Your tour will begin at the magnificent Royal Alcazar, which is a remarkable palace that is still in use by the Royal Family today. Afterward, you will visit the Seville Cathedral, La Giralda bell tower, the Plaza de España, and María Luisa Park. At the park, you will have some time to spend at your leisure. In the evening, you can have your guide provide you with excellent dining recommendations.

After breakfast, you will transfer to the nearby city of Granada. A centuries-old fortress turned royal palace, the Alhambra is steeped in history and beauty. A private tour of the complex will allow you to delve deeper into its intriguing history. After you have had your fill of the Alhambra, you will be guided to the Albayzin, which is Granada’s remarkable old town. The area has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Moorish influence of an ancient empire is still very much alive in the cobblestone streets and buildings. You can enjoy the next few hours in Granada on your own before transferring back to Seville.

This morning you will transfer to Madrid via high-speed train. Upon your arrival, your driver will transfer you to your luxurious accommodation. After you have had time to settle in, you will indulge in a private tour of Madrid’s most impressive historical and cultural sites. Your tour will lead you to the Palacio Real, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza Mayor. Your tour will then conclude at the Mercado de San Miguel. Here, you can sample Spanish tapas as you stroll through the aisles of the market. You will then spend the afternoon at Parque del Retiro.

Today, you will venture to the historically rich city of Salamanca, which is home to the oldest university in Spain. Here, you can stroll through the city and enjoy a traditional Spanish lunch in Plaza Mayor before your transfer back to Madrid. In the afternoon, you will be led to Madrid’s Bohemian neighborhood of Malasaña. You will have several hours to explore the area at your leisure before meeting your guide to enjoy a tapas tour of the city’s top bars and restaurants.

This morning, you will fly to Lisbon. Upon your arrival in Portugal, your driver will meet and transfer you to your opulent accommodation. After you have had time to settle in, your guide will lead you on a private tour of the city that will allow you to explore the area’s most iconic sites and neighborhoods. You will begin the neighborhood of Alfama before visiting the São Jorge Castle. Near the end of your tour, you can sample pastel de nata, which are Portuguese egg tarts filled with sweet custard. In the evening, you will attend a traditional Fado show.

This morning, you can enjoy your final breakfast in Europe before having a few hours to spend at your leisure. You can indulge in a stroll through the neighborhood or your hotel or grab some last-minute souvenirs. Soon, you will transfer to the airport for your flight home.