Step Back in Time During a 9-Day Spain and Portugal Guided Tour including Ancient Sites
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Spain and Portugal may share a border, but they very greatly in terms of history, culture, and cuisine. Our Spain and Portugal guided tours take you from Pamplona in the Pyrenees Mountains to the Atlantic shoreline of Sintra to show you how each country evolved in different directions.
From the Old Jewish Quarter guided tour in Seville and the scenic walk on the Way of St. James to admiring the stained-glass windows of Sagrada Familia and the skip-the-line journey into Alhambra Palace, you’ll see how important different religions were in shaping Spain and Portugal identities.
You’ll taste the difference, too, when stopping for Pasteis de Belem tastings in Lisbon, sampling local produce in Gijón, sipping sparkling wine in Barcelona, and dining on hallmark Spanish dishes in Madrid. Meet with master artisans in Toledo, art historians at the Prado Museum, and with local experts on our engaging Spain and Portugal itinerary.
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'VARIETY'
"There is nothing quite like sampling the many varieties of tapas. Every region has its own delicacies so you can be assured that you will taste different ones everywhere you go."
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'EMBRACE THE DIFFERENCES'
“The trick to really connecting with an unknown place is to keep an open mind and open heart and dare to try new things. Just embrace the differences – isn’t that why we travel?“
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What to Eat in Spain & Portugal
Deliciously Authentic Dining on every tour
Like their languages, Spain and Portugal food menus will look distinctly different, as Spain has more of a Mediterranean diet and Portugal is more oceanic. Spain and Portugal cuisine hallmarks, however, both include seafood, cured meats, tomatoes, onions, and eggs.
Pork sausage is one common meat Spain and Portugal cuisine share. You’ll see the Spanish chorizo or Portuguese chourico prepared with varying levels of spices across the Iberian Peninsula.
Both cultures embrace seafood and rice. Many people are familiar with the Spanish paella dish, but Portugal also has a variation called arroz de marisco, which is soupier.
Portuguese pastel de natas are popular custard egg tart pastries; Spain also has custard-based snacks called crema catalanas with caramelized sugar tops similar to a crème brûlée.
Things to Do in Spain & Portugal
Check off the best places to visit in Spain and Portugal, including guided tours of the Sagrada Familia and Fátima Chapel of the Apparitions. Explore Lisbon and Barcelona, as well as Picos de Europa National Park and Way of St. James.
Alhambra Palace in Granada
Skip the line and tour this Moorish landmark and gardens with an expert guide.
Biodynamic Sparkling Wine Tasting
Visit a fourth-generation biodynamic farm for an exclusive sparkling wine tasting in Catalunya.
Discover Flamenco
Watch a passionate flamenco performance and learn the basics of this seductive Spanish dance.
Barcelona Sagrada Família Visit
Stare in awe at the dazzling architecture of Gaudi’s architectural marvel on a guided tour.
Lisbon Pastéis de Belém Tasting and Jerónimos Monastery Visit
Visit the Gothic Manueline monastery and tombs after sampling a Portuguese egg custard tart pastry.
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Did You Know?
Portugal is the largest mainland European country with only one shared border.
Portugal’s only land border is shared with Spain; the rest of the country is surrounded by water. Not only is Portugal the largest mainland European country to share a border with only one country, but it is also one of the fewest. Spain, for instance, borders France, Andorra, Portugal, and Gibraltar. Only Vatican City, Monaco, and San Marino share a land border with fewer than two countries on mainland Europe.
What to Know Before You Travel to Spain & Portugal
Currency: Euro (EUR, €)
Time Zone: London GMT +1 (Spain), London GMT +0 (Portugal)
Capital City: Madrid (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal)
Language: Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Portugal)
Electricity: European 230V
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