Portugal and Spain Tours in December 2025
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- Best of Spain and Portugal (Classic, Winter, End Barcelona) (15 destinations)
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- Spain & Portugal highlights W/Optional Moroccan Day Trip
- 18-Day Tour to Portugal, Andalusia and Morocco from Madrid
- Spain, Portugal & Morocco Encompassed - 23 days
- Portugal , Andalucia & Morocco, 13 days
- From Lisbon 12-Day Andalucia & Morocco
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- Iberian Capitals, Andalucia & Morocco - 16 days
- Duration - 15 days - Destinations - Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operator - Insight Vacations - From $7,824 10% Off
- NZ$7,066You save $758
 
- Duration - 10 days - Destinations - Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Porto, Salamanca, Avila - Age Range - Ages 18-35 - Operator - Contiki - December departure dates - 23 Dec, 2025 - 7 spaces left - From $3,125 25% Off
- NZ$2,344You save $781
 
- Duration - 19 days - Destinations - Madrid, Burgos, Pamplona, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, ToledoSee all destinations - Age Range - Ages 18-35 - Operator - Contiki - December departure dates - 14 Dec, 2025 - 8 spaces left - From $5,790 25% Off
- NZ$4,343You save $1,447
 
- Duration - 14 days - Destinations - Spain, Morocco, Portugal - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operator - Wanderful Holidays LLC - December departure dates 
 See All Departure Dates- 3 Dec, 2025 - 10 spaces left - 7 Dec, 2025 - 10 spaces left - From 25% Off
- NZ$10,442
 
- 18-Day Tour to Portugal, Andalusia and Morocco from Madrid2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers- “Fascinating places made more fascinating by the excellent multilingual guides.” - Margaret, traveled in July - Duration - 18 days - Destinations - Spain, Portugal, Morocco - Age Range - Ages 18+ - Operator - Remaz Tours GmbH - December departure dates 
 See All Departure Dates- 2 Dec, 2025 - 10+ spaces left - 9 Dec, 2025 - 10+ spaces left - From 25% Off
- NZ$9,007
 
- Duration - 23 days - Destinations - Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, Morocco - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operator - On The Go Tours - December departure dates - 12 Dec, 2025 - 4 spaces left - From $22,515 30% Off
- NZ$15,761You save $6,755
 
- Portugal , Andalucia & Morocco, 13 days1 Review by TourRadar travelers- “What a luxury! Our driver was very kind and pleasant, and the local tour guides were absolutely wonderful.” - Analyn, traveled in July - Duration - 13 days - Destinations - Spain, Portugal, Morocco - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operated in - English, Spanish - Operator - VPT Tours - December departure dates 
 See All Departure Dates- 3 Dec, 2025 - 10+ spaces left - 10 Dec, 2025 - 10+ spaces left - From $3,905 10% Off
- NZ$3,514You save $390
 
- From Lisbon 12-Day Andalucia & Morocco2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers- “Very helpful not having to guess what was happening next. We felt safe and taken care of on the tour.” - Thomas, traveled in July - Duration - 12 days - Destinations - Portugal, Spain, Morocco - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operated in - English, Spanish - Operator - VPT Tours - December departure dates 
 See All Departure Dates- 6 Dec, 2025 - 10+ spaces left - 13 Dec, 2025 - 10+ spaces left - From $3,784 10% Off
- NZ$3,406You save $378
 
- From Lisbon 6-Day Andalucia & Madrid3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers- “Hotels were good, bus was excellent - had Wifi too. The general content of the tour was spectacular and worth doing again.” - PHILIP, traveled in September - Duration - 6 days - Destinations - Portugal, Spain, Morocco - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operated in - English, Spanish - Operator - VPT Tours - December departure dates 
 See All Departure Dates- 6 Dec, 2025 - 10+ spaces left - 13 Dec, 2025 - 10+ spaces left - From $1,791 10% Off
- NZ$1,612You save $179
 
- Duration - 16 days - Destinations - Spain, Portugal, Morocco - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operator - On The Go Tours - December departure dates 
 See All Departure Dates- 3 Dec, 2025 - 4 spaces left - 10 Dec, 2025 - 4 spaces left - From $6,435 20% Off
- NZ$5,148You save $1,287
 
What people love about Portugal and Spain Tours in December
- The Big Tour of Spain, Morocco and PortugalStaff is fabulous, knowledgeable, trilingual and slwsys willing to help out 
- Spain, Portugal & MoroccoPro: this road trip covers many towns and cities, have general idea of what the regions look like, the terrains and climate. Also get a sense of history of those cities, towns and regions. Very informative trip. Tour director Julien is good and funny, did good job to keep the group safe and sound. And included dinners are pretty decent. Con: Wi Fi sucks in most of hotels, hotels are often filled with different groups arriving at same time, and having breakfast together is like a battle, often running out of food in busy hotels. During the tours, we often have to rush and we only got enough free time by ourselves in Seville, Granada and Madrid, which I enjoyed the better than guided tour (very rush) in other towns or cities we just didn't have enough free time to enjoy it, rush rush and rush is the impression of this tour. And spent too long time on guided shopping which are often too expensive. Excursions: value worth optional tours are Flamenco show in Seville, 1001 night in Marrakech and traditional Moroccan night in Fes. In Granada, the Alhambra palace is a miss, the tour to palace is not included. The excursion to Sintra is a miss too. So some regrets in this trip. 
What our customers ask about Portugal and Spain Tours in December 2025
- Which cities in Spain and Portugal are best to visit in December?- The winter charm of Madrid and Barcelona shines through their festive markets and wealth of indoor cultural spaces. The Prado Museum and Sagrada Familia provide warmth and artistic refuge. Further south Seville and Granada's gentle winter temperatures make exploring the Alcazar and Alhambra comfortable. In Portugal Porto beckons with its intimate port wine cellars while Lisbon's TimeOut Market serves as a central gathering spot during cool days. A TourRadar review notes: "The Lutecia Hotel in Lisbon was perfectly located for December sightseeing close to indoor attractions and Christmas markets." 
- What is the weather like in Portugal and Spain during December?- The Iberian Peninsula sees distinct regional patterns in December. Andalusia in southern Spain stays mild with daytime temperatures of 15-18°C (59-64°F). Northern regions of both countries cool down to 10-13°C (50-55°F). Barcelona and Valencia benefit from Mediterranean conditions while Madrid's continental climate brings colder spells near 5°C (41°F). Portugal's Atlantic coast including Porto and Lisbon tends toward rain. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The weather in southern Spain was perfect for sightseeing in December - not too hot or cold though we needed layers for morning and evening." 
- What special Christmas events or festivities can I experience in Portugal and Spain during December?- December transforms city centers into winter celebrations. Madrid's Plaza Mayor fills with traditional market stalls while Barcelona's Gothic Quarter comes alive with local crafts and food. Lisbon's Wonderland Lisboa adds ice skating to the mix. In Cordoba the Mosque-Cathedral resonates with holiday concerts and Seville's Plaza San Francisco glows with evening lights. As one TourRadar traveler notes: "The Christmas atmosphere in Madrid was incredible with the whole city decorated in lights and the smell of roasted chestnuts everywhere." 
- Are major attractions and sites open during December holidays?- Visitors will find most key sites operating on regular schedules through December with limited hours on December 24-25. This includes the Alhambra Granada's Sagrada Familia and major institutions like Madrid's Prado Museum. Many locations add special holiday programming and evening light displays. A TourRadar traveler noted: "Most attractions were open but we stayed at the excellent AC Hotel Forum Oviedo which helped us plan around holiday closures." 
- What unique winter culinary experiences are available in December?- Winter brings out distinctive holiday foods across the region. Spain offers turrón (nougat) and polvorones (shortbread) while Portugal celebrates with bolo rei (king cake) and rabanadas (Portuguese French toast). Restaurants showcase seasonal specialties like Portuguese bacalhau and Spanish cochinillo. Madrid's historic cafes serve steaming cups of chocolate with churros. A TourRadar reviewer shared: "The Christmas markets in Barcelona offered amazing seasonal treats and the Hampton by Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via recommended great local restaurants." 
- Are there any significant festivals or cultural events in December?- The month fills with cultural celebrations starting with Spain's Constitution Day on December 6 followed by the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. Cities host Christmas Eve processions while Portugal honors Nossa Senhora da Conceição with festivals in Porto and Lisbon. As shared by TourRadar travelers: "The December festivals and processions in Seville were spectacular with traditional music and dancing in the streets." 
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