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- Platinum Operator
- Expat Explore Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 50
- Ages 10+
Places You’ll See
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
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start of tour in Madrid
- Day 2 Segovia - San Sebastian
- Day 3 Pamplona - Zaragoza
- Day 4 AZaragoza - Alquezar - Barcelona
- Day 5 Barcelona: Free Day
- Day 6 Peniscola - Valencia
- Day 7 Valencia - Belmonte Castle - Madrid
- Day 8 Toledo - Granada
- Day 9 Ronda - Seville
- Day 10 Seville
- Day 11 Algarve - Lisbon
- Day 12 Lisbon: Free Day
- Day 13 Obidos - Porto
- Day 14 Ciudad Rodrigo - Salamanca
- Day 15 Avila - Madrid
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Expat Explore Travel
Number of tours
81
Age Range
10 to 80 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
76%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
Marilyn· August 26th, 2025Not enough time is some places! Hotels weren’t great, food was average. Touring all day and checking in after 8 pm was exhausting. Not time to change and freshen up for dinners! 😡Show moreTrip date: May 2025- CRCatherine· May 23rd, 2025It 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.Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- TRTimothy J· May 6th, 2025Exceptional guide and drivers. Very good sites and hotels. Would highly recommendShow moreTrip date: April 2025
- BNBrenda· October 27th, 2024Overall, 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.Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- DPDonna· August 18th, 2024We 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.Show more
Expat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank 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 - CJCrystal· July 30th, 2024Thank you Expat Explore for an EXCELLENT Spain & Portugal trip! Gustavo was an AMAZING tour guide! Joao & Walid were FABULOUSShow moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank 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 moreTrip date: June 2024
- Lance· May 28th, 2024Very 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.Show moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank 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 moreTrip date: March 2024
- PMPaul· March 2nd, 2024Well organised, great tour leader and coach drivers.Show moreTrip date: February 2024
- LALynette· November 19th, 2023Tour leader was excellent Too much time spent on the busShow moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank 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 moreTrip date: August 2023
- Janis John· September 19th, 2023The tour was extremely interesting but very fast paced. A lot was covered but too much in the timeframe. More relax time would be appreciated.Show moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewWe 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
Dates & Availability
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- Instant Confirmation-5%From Sunday8 Mar, 2026To Sunday22 Mar, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:$4,765NZ $4,527 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Sunday22 Mar, 2026To Sunday5 Apr, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:$4,545NZ $4,318 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Sunday5 Apr, 2026To Sunday19 Apr, 2026EnglishFrom:$4,345NZ $4,128 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday19 Apr, 2026To Sunday3 May, 2026EnglishAlmost Sold OutFrom:NZ $4,805 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Sunday3 May, 2026To Sunday17 May, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:$4,715NZ $4,479 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Sunday17 May, 2026To Sunday31 May, 2026EnglishAlmost Sold OutFrom:$4,715NZ $4,479 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Sunday31 May, 2026To Sunday14 Jun, 2026EnglishFrom:$4,345NZ $4,128 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday14 Jun, 2026To Sunday28 Jun, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $4,345 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Sunday28 Jun, 2026To Sunday12 Jul, 2026EnglishFrom:$4,545NZ $4,318 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday12 Jul, 2026To Sunday26 Jul, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $3,995 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Adam
Asked on October 8th, 2025When are August dates released?
Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written October 2025We are not operating this particular tour in the month of August but the other dates available are already posted on the website. If you want, we do have this tour in the months of July and September 2026.
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Carla
Asked on July 29th, 2025Can you tell me the cost of pre nights accommodation as well as the start time of the tour on the 17th and end time on the 31st for us to book flights
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025
We are unable to assist in reserving pre and post-accommodation. You can use Booking.com link for your reservations. We recommend checking back with us around 90 days before your departure, as we'll have more finalized information available by then.
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Sophie
Asked on June 15th, 2025Do you offer or assist with airport to hotel transfers or is that up to the discretion of the individual guests?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written June 2025
Regrettably, we can no longer assist with transfers. We recommend using public transport for airport-to-hotel transportation. If you prefer a transfer service, you can easily book through Welcome Pickups, a user-friendly platform with competitive prices.
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Amanda
Asked on May 10th, 2025What hotel does tour meet and end?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written 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, 2025wanted to know about private or group tours seeing Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Toledo and Segovia with 5 star hotels and less traveling
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written 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, 2025Will we know what hotels we will be staying in (throughout the tour) before we get to the meeting point on 4-May?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written 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, 2025Where do I find definition of 'adequate' travel Insurance?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written 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, 2025How rigorous is this trip?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written 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, 2025Interested in travelling after 18th Sept, 2025. Dates please?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written 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, 2025What 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
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written 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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