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Spain & Portugal Explorer

15 days
Start and end in Madrid
4.2
21 traveler reviews

Spain & Portugal Explorer

15 days
Start and end in Madrid
4.2
21 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 50
Age range 10 to 75
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Highlights

  • Explore the historic old town of Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Enjoy free days to explore Barcelona, Seville and Lisbon
  • Visit Pamplona, Valencia, San Sebastian, Granada and Ronda
  • Enjoy port wine tasting in Porto and a traditional paella dinner in Valencia

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start of tour in Madrid
  2. Day 2 Segovia - San Sebastian
  3. Day 3 Pamplona - Zaragoza
  4. Day 4 AZaragoza - Alquezar - Barcelona
  5. Day 5 Barcelona: Free Day
  6. Day 6 Peniscola - Valencia
  7. Day 7 Valencia - Belmonte Castle - Madrid
  8. Day 8 Toledo - Granada
  9. Day 9 Ronda - Seville
  10. Day 10 Seville
  11. Day 11 Algarve - Lisbon
  12. Day 12 Lisbon: Free Day
  13. Day 13 Obidos - Porto
  14. Day 14 Ciudad Rodrigo - Salamanca
  15. Day 15 Avila - Madrid
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  • CR
    · May 23rd, 2025
    It was a great trip! Only a few things beforehand would have been helpful. i.e., some days were really aggressive and tiring, then to have to get up early and get out of the hotel at 7:45am was not fun.
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • TR
    · May 6th, 2025
    Exceptional guide and drivers. Very good sites and hotels. Would highly recommend
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • BN
    · October 27th, 2024
    Overall, the tour was great. We visited a lot of places and did several activities. I feel like I really saw a lot of Spain and Portugal, and not just a few highlights. We had two separate guides. Both knew their history and job, but had very different styles. It would have been better to have one for the entire trip. Some felt rushed, but I like to see as much as possible and didn't mind the pace.
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • DP
    · August 18th, 2024
    We saw many fantastic cities. More stops at beach locations would have been nice since it was very hot. Our guide, Gustavo, was very professional, caring and prepared to help with any problems. He is lots of fun and always has a smile.
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    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive rating. We appreciate your suggestion for more beach stops and will consider it for future tours. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we look forward to having you on another trip!
    Trip date: August 2024
  • CJ
    · July 30th, 2024
    Thank you Expat Explore for an EXCELLENT Spain & Portugal trip! Gustavo was an AMAZING tour guide! Joao & Walid were FABULOUS
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    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for awarding us a 5-star rating! At Expat Explore, our enthusiasm for travel and adventure drives us, and we're dedicated to ensuring accessibility for all. Our tours are high-energy, filled with diverse experiences, aiming to let every... Show more
    Trip date: June 2024
  • Spain & Portugal Explorer reviewer 6
    · May 28th, 2024
    Very rigorous schedule, but we saw and did a lot. Hotels were extremely hit or miss. Really need to consider quality control. I wasn’t expecting the Ritz, but hot water is a must. Spending the night an hour outside of the city/town we’re scheduled to visit is also pretty unacceptable. Food was also hit or miss, but that wasn’t as important as the accommodations. Just please be attentive, especially with such a busy schedule. Everyone needed their rest and sometimes the hotels didn’t allow for much of that.
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    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We apologize for any inconsistencies in hotel quality and amenities and we will be sure to pass this along to the relevant department. With regard to the distance from city centers. Our aim is to balance... Show more
    Trip date: March 2024
  • PM
    · March 2nd, 2024
    Well organised, great tour leader and coach drivers.
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    Trip date: February 2024
  • LA
    · November 19th, 2023
    Tour leader was excellent Too much time spent on the bus
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    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate the praise for the excellent tour leader. We acknowledge the concern about excessive time on the bus and will use your input to improve future tours. Your insights are valuable, and we hope to welcome you on... Show more
    Trip date: August 2023
  • Spain & Portugal Explorer reviewer 9
    · September 19th, 2023
    The tour was extremely interesting but very fast paced. A lot was covered but too much in the timeframe. More relax time would be appreciated.
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    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and share your tour experience. Thank you for sharing it with us and the community.
    Trip date: September 2023
  • Spain & Portugal Explorer reviewer 10
    · August 20th, 2023
    Fantastic saw so much love the age the architecture
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    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're thrilled that you had a fantastic time, and your positive comments are much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the near future!
    Trip date: August 2023

Dates & Availability

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Spain & Portugal Explorer
From Madrid to Madrid

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Amanda

    Asked on May 10th, 2025

    What hotel does tour meet and end?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      At this stage, the starting point of your tour is the following Hotel in Madrid. Hotel Zentral Castellana Norte. Please note that hotels may be subject to change if we encounter any unforeseen operational issues. Final confirmation on the starting Hotel and the list of Hotels booked for your Tour will be emailed 10-15 Days before the tour starts.

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    Shane

    Asked on May 1st, 2025

    wanted to know about private or group tours seeing Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Toledo and Segovia with 5 star hotels and less traveling

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      We don't offer custom or private tour arrangements. Our tours are pre-set group itineraries with fixed dates, routes, and inclusions. While we have a Spain tour including Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville, it includes other destinations and follows a set pace with 3- to 4-star hotel accommodations.

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    Elizabeth

    Asked on April 16th, 2025

    Will we know what hotels we will be staying in (throughout the tour) before we get to the meeting point on 4-May?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      To answer your question, yes, you will be receiving the list of hotels 7 - 14 days prior to the start of the tour. 7 - 14 days before departure, our customer service team will send you a tour leader announcement with the following information: Name and contact number of the Tour leader, Emergency contact number, Confirmed list of Hotels, Confirmed itinerary, Link to the Facebook group, which includes the rest of the tour Group as well as the Tour Leader, Confirmed Meeting point on day 1.

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    Donna

    Asked on February 20th, 2025

    Where do I find definition of 'adequate' travel Insurance?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Travel Insurance When you sign up for an Expat Explore tour, you are required to secure adequate travel insurance cover for the duration of your trip. If you cannot provide the Expat Explore team with a proof of adequate travel insurance prior to the start of your tour, you will not be permitted to embark on day one. Travel insurance should be as much a part of your travel preparation as packing your camera, sunglasses and passport! Incidents can happen from flight and baggage delays to injuries and sickness. Travel insurance gives you (and us) peace of mind, and, for this reason we make it compulsory for all Expat Explore passengers.

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    Gary

    Asked on February 2nd, 2025

    How rigorous is this trip?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      We believe the best way to get to the heart and soul of a city is on foot, surrounded by the people and the culture. For this reason, we do walking tours through most of the cities we visit. Many of the cities you visit are vast and old, often with steps and cobblestones. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours with plenty of opportunities to take photographs and soak up the history of these fascinating places, but you do require a certain level of fitness to enjoy your tour to its fullest.

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    Hayley

    Asked on January 6th, 2025

    Interested in travelling after 18th Sept, 2025. Dates please?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      The only available dates for the Spain & Portugal Explorer tour are from September 7, 2025, to September 21, 2025 with 9 seats still available, as all other departures from September to December are fully booked.

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    Crystal

    Asked on January 2nd, 2025

    What is the availablity of the tour departing Madrid for 15 days on 7/9/2025 please for 2 adults and can you please provide a cost for insurance to cover the tour for us please. What is the hotel we meet up so we can look at booking the day before the tour starts as we will be coming from New Zealand

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      The September 7, 2025 departure of our Spain & Portugal Explorer Tour still has 9 available seats left. For Insurance, Tour Radar provides a quote for the Insurance that they offer upon checkout. At this stage, your departure is too far in advance for us to give you a confirmed starting hotel. Due to the fact that our hotels are subject to change, we do not provide inaccurate information beforehand to minimize any confusion that may be caused. We therefore suggest reaching out roughly 90 days prior for this information.

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    Douglas

    Asked on December 7th, 2024

    Can you send me a hotel list for this tour please? How many spaces do you have left for April 20?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      There are 7 seats still available for the Spain & Portugal Explorer tour departing 20 April 2025. We are currently unable to share any hotel information, but updates will be provided as soon as our procurement team secures the necessary details.

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      Douglas

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      Can you send me the hotel list from the last tour then? How many people have already booked this one?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      For this main tour, 15 Pax have already booked with 7 availability left but together with the legs, the capacity is 48 pax.

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      Douglas

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      Are the 7 dinners in our hotels? For the return trip home after the tour ends at 2:30pm, what time do you recommend for the flight home?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      The included Dinners will vary, some will be at restaurants within the city and some at the Hotel. All Included Breakfasts are at the Hotels used in the tour. At the end of the tour, the drop off will be at the Madrid Atocha Station and then the Starting Hotel. I would advise to maybe schedule a flight after 4PM since most airlines require customers to be checked-in at least 2 Hours before their flights.

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    Lee

    Asked on July 8th, 2024

    How much it will be with a direct flight from Miami, Florida and back?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      We do not offer Flight Bookings and that is something that our customers would have to arrange on their end.

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    Barry

    Asked on July 7th, 2024

    Is it possible to do 4 days Spain, 4 days Portugal and 4 days Morocco

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      We cannot offer customized tours. We have a Spain and Portugal Tour and a Morocco Tour but the dates might not be able to meet so that they can be arranged one after the other.

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