Special package: Iberian Tour 22-Day Trip from Madrid

Special package: Iberian Tour 22-Day Trip from Madrid

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Special package: Iberian Tour 22-Day Trip from Madrid

22 Days Starting in Madrid, Spain and ending in Barcelona, Spain

Visiting: Madrid, San Sebastian, Santander, Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Fatima, Lisbon, Cáceres, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona

Tour operator:

Julia Travel

Tour code:

775

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 2

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

4-100

Special diets catered:

Gluitten Free

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 22-day Iberian adventure starting from the vibrant city of Madrid. This special package offers an immersive exploration of Spain's rich cultural tapestry, with guided tours in iconic cities such as San Sebastián, Santiago de Compostela, and Granada, home to the stunning Alhambra. Experience the charm of Porto with a Douro River cruise and wine tasting, and discover the elegance of Lisbon. The journey continues through the majestic Mediterranean cities of Valencia and Barcelona, each offering unique architectural marvels and historical treasures. Enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned luxury coach travel, bilingual tour directors, and 21 nights of accommodation with daily breakfast. This tour is perfect for singles seeking a blend of walking, hiking, and trekking through some of the most picturesque landscapes and cities in Spain. Transfers, travel insurance, and entrance tickets to key attractions are included, ensuring a seamless and enriching travel experience.

Highlights

  • Visit the contemporary and modern Madrid.

  • Explore the narrow streets of Santiago de Compostela and its cathedral in the magnificent Plaza del Obradoiro.

  • Discover the bucolic city of Porto on the banks of the Douro River.

  • Visit the elegant city of San Sebastian, located in a privileged spot by the sea.

  • Experience Granada with its monumental Alhambra.

  • Explore the majestic Mediterranean cities of Valencia and Barcelona.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Madrid

Location: Madrid

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: NH Manzanares or similar

Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 2 : Madrid

Location: Madrid

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: NH Manzanares or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madridand the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 3 : Madrid – Zaragoza – San Sebastian

Location: San Sebastian

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Palacio de Aiete or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Accommodation.

Day 4 : San Sebastian

Location: San Sebastian

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Palacio de Aiete or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of this elegant and gentrified city whose landscape is dominated by the Bay and La Concha Beach. We will go up to Mount Igueldo, from where we will be able to contemplate a magnificent view of the city. Rest of the day at leisure. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to the picturesque villages of Biarritz and San Juan de Luz, already in French territory. Accommodation

Day 5 : San Sebastian – Bilbao – Castro Urdiales – Santander

Location: Santander

Accommodation Name: Santemar Hotel or similar

Breakfast and departure to Bilbao for some free time on the esplanade of the Guggenheim Museum to admire this modern work of architecture. We will continue towards Castro Urdiales, a typical fishing village where we will have free time. Departure to Santander, a port city nestled between the sea and the mountains and which has numerous beaches, such as El Sardinero, one of the best known. We will have free time to walk around this elegant city. Accommodation.

Day 6 : Santander – Santillana – Covadonga – Oviedo

Location: Oviedo

Accommodation Name: AC Oviedo Forum, Sercotel Oviedo or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Santillana del Mar, one of the towns with the greatest historical and artistic value in Spain, which houses true architectural treasures, such as the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, the most important Romanesque jewel in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where we will have free time to visit the Sanctuary and the grotto with the image of the Virgin. In the afternoon departure to Oviedo, located on a series of hills at the foot of the Naranco and which stands out for the beauty of its streets, many of them pedestrian. Its monuments are a World Heritage Site and among them the Cathedral stands out, one of the most important works of Asturian Gothic. Accommodation.

Day 7 : Oviedo – Mondoñedo – Lugo – Santiago De Compostela

Location: Santiago de Compostela

Accommodation Name: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar

Breakfast and departure towards the Galician region. On the way to Lugo, stop in Mondoñedo; free time to visit its imposing 12th century cathedral and try the delicious “Mondoñedo cake”. Departure to Lugo and free time to contemplate the Roman vestiges that it still conserves as its walls, declared a World Heritage Site. Continuation to Santiago de Compostela, whose ancient city is a World Heritage Site, and one of the most important monumental centers in Spain, center of Christian pilgrimage and end of the Camino de Santiago, originally built by the Roman Empire. Accommodation.

Day 8 : Santiago De Compostela

Location: Santiago de Compostela

Accommodation Name: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. City tour of Santiago visiting the Plaza del Obradoiro and its Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago el Mayor. Rest of the day at leisure to continue visiting this city with a university and student atmosphere. Accommodation.

Day 9 : Santiago De Compostela – Rias Bajas – Porto

Location: Porto

Accommodation Name: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: HF Fenix Ipanema or similar

Breakfast. Departure to the most picturesque area of the Galician Rías Bajas (Spanish fjords). Through splendid landscapes, we will arrive at the island of La Toja, universally known for its spa and natural wealth. Free time and continuation through the Arosa estuary on the way to Portugal. Arrival in Porto and accommodation

Day 10 : Porto

Location: Porto

Accommodation Name: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: HF Fenix Ipanema or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of Porto, considered a World Heritage Site where we will contemplate the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building and the Church of Santa Clara. Then enjoy a different perspective of the city along the Douro River on board a cruise and discover the historical heritage by visiting a well-known Port Wine Cellar with wine tasting included. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.

Day 11 : Porto

Location: Porto

Accommodation Name: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: HF Fenix Ipanema or similar

Breakfast and overnight at the hotel. Free day in this magnificent city on the banks of the Douro.

Day 12 : Porto – Coimbra – Fatima

Location: Fatima

Accommodation Name: T Class: Sao José or similar // A Class: Santa María or similar

Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra, the city that hosts one of the oldest universities in Europe and the cradle of Fado. Leisure. Continuation to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, the heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three little shepherds, Lucía, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility of attending the candlelight procession. Accommodation.

Day 13 : Fatima – Batalha - Nazare – Alcobaca - Lisbon

Location: Lisbon

Accommodation Name: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage Site. We will continue to the picturesque fishing village of Nazaré. Free time and continuation to Alcobaca with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the 12th century and then Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional typical traditional dinner with Fado show (typical Portuguese folklore)

Day 14 : Lisbon

Location: Lisbon

Accommodation Name: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning visit of the city, formerly known as Olissipo, tour through its main squares and avenues, Torre de Belem, Jerónimos Monastery (exterior), Monument to the Discoverers... Free afternoon to discover the nostalgic corners of this city. city such as the Alfama neighborhood or take the optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais (World Heritage Site). Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15 : Lisbon – Caceres – Cordoba

Location: Cáceres

Accommodation Name: T Class: Córdoba Medina Azahara affiliated by Meliá or similar // A Class: Hesperia Córdoba or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue towards Córdoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 16 : Cordoba – Seville

Location: Seville

Accommodation Name: T Class: Catalonia Santa Justa or similar // A Class: Meliá Lebreros or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 17 : Seville

Location: Seville

Accommodation Name: T Class: Catalonia Santa Justa or similar // A Class: Meliá Lebreros or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 18 : Seville – Granada

Location: Granada

Accommodation Name: T Class: Sabica or similar // A Class: Meliá Granada or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of Andalusia observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 19 : Granada – Valencia

Location: Valencia

Accommodation Name: T and A Class: NH Las Artes o similar

After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast, via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”, Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 20 : Valencia – Barcelona

Location: Barcelona

Accommodation Name: T Class: Catalonia Barcelona 505 or similar // A Class: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city and homeland of the famous architect Gaudi, symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 21 : Barcelona

Location: Barcelona

Accommodation Name: T Class: Catalonia Barcelona 505 or similar // A Class: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudi such as La Pedrera, Casa Mila, etc. – declared World Heritage buildings. – The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city, Olympic Ring and monument to Columbus. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 22 : Barcelona

Location: Barcelona

After breakfast at the Hotel transfer to the airport.

What's Included

  • Guided city tour with local guides in Madrid, San Sebastián, Santiago, Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona

  • Entrance tickets to: Cordoba Mosque, Cathedral of Seville, Alhambra in Granada and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

  • Duoro cruise and wine tasting in Porto

  • Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)

  • Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach

  • 21-night accommodation at selected hotel class

  • Daily breakfast

  • Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary

  • Travel insurance

What's Not Included

  • Local city taxes not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.

  • Other services not specified

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with air-conditioned luxury coach transportation, ensuring comfort and convenience as you explore the stunning landscapes and vibrant cities of Spain and Portugal. Airport transfers are included as per the itinerary.

Accommodation

Enjoy 21 nights of comfortable accommodation at selected hotel classes, including NH Manzanares in Madrid, Palacio de Aiete in San Sebastian, and Catalonia Barcelona Plaza in Barcelona, ensuring a restful stay throughout your Iberian adventure.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the Iberian Tour?

    The tour provides transportation in an air-conditioned luxury coach.

  • Are there any guided tours included in the Iberian Tour?

    Yes, guided city tours with local guides are included in Madrid, San Sebastián, Santiago, Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona.

  • Is there a bilingual tour director available throughout the Iberian Tour?

    Yes, a bilingual tour director who speaks English and Spanish is available throughout the journey.

  • What meals are included in the Iberian Tour package?

    Daily breakfast is included in the tour package.

  • Does the Iberian Tour include any entrance tickets to attractions?

    Yes, entrance tickets are included for the Cordoba Mosque, Cathedral of Seville, Alhambra in Granada, and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

  • Is travel insurance included in the Iberian Tour package?

    Yes, travel insurance is included in the tour package.

  • Are airport transfers included in the Iberian Tour?

    Yes, transfers to and from the airport are included as per the itinerary.

  • Is there a wine tasting experience included in the Iberian Tour?

    Yes, there is a wine tasting experience included during the Duoro cruise in Porto.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    We will include meet local health and safety regulations

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Is not possible to join the tour once it has departed but we can always try to adapt for an excepcional situations.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    The company has been trading since 1929

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    There is a cancellation policy indicated for our itineraries

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    We try to avoid any kind of paper documentation in our tours, we keep our buses cleaned daily

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will recieve all necessary documents to travel with us from our Booking and Opwerations Department

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    You will travel with other people who booked the same tour, so you will have the chance to interact with other people from diferent countries and cultures.

Reviews of this operator

Carole Kirby (Google Reviewer)  

We booked tickets for Sagrada...

06-May-2024

We booked tickets for Sagrada Familia and the towers with a guide. Our guide, Victor, was excellent- the pace was just right and he explained everything making the visit so much more informative and interesting for us. Would definitely recommend.

Audrey Brice (Google Reviewer)  

A very enjoyable tour around...

01-Apr-2024

A very enjoyable tour around Park Guell yesterday under the guidance of Raul in excellent English. Great audio system so we could hear Raul no matter how far away we were. Not at all rushed. Very informative and amusing with humorous personal anecdotes.

Barb Agostini (Google Reviewer)  

Did the half day trip...

22-Sep-2019

Did the half day trip from Barcelona to Girona with Julia Tours (left at 8am and back around 2:20pm). Bus was comfy and air conditioned. Left on time. Our tour guide was friendly and showed us around and we had a good amount of free time. Plus if you’re a GOT fan, you’ll get to see some spots from the show.

Janaya Williams (Google Reviewer)  

Our tour of Sagrada Familia...

22-Mar-2024

Our tour of Sagrada Familia was amazing! Olga was our guide and she was absolutely incredible!! She was extremely knowledgeable about the site and was so pleasant to listen to discuss all the details and history. Love learning about the ins and outs and the story behind every detail.

Kyle Mundon (Google Reviewer)  

This was the only place...

11-Oct-2023

This was the only place I could find last-minute tickets to see Sagrada Familia. It was more expensive than the tickets directly from the basilica (which were sold out), but it included a guided tour. I opted to add the tower access in as well, which is about €15 more than just the guided tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate. They have to deal with a lot of other people in the area, and to still be able to communicate effectively is impressive. I can't remember the guides name, but she had blue hair, so definitely easy to keep track of in the crowd of thousands inside the basilica. I didn't deal with any disrespect or lack of professionalism, as other reviews have mentioned. Everyone I interacted with was very kind and took time to explain things. FYI, if you're afraid of heights or claustrophobic, the tower is not for the faint of heart!

Creston Inderrieden (Google Reviewer)  

Had a great time touring...

11-Jun-2024

Had a great time touring Sagrada Familia. Beautiful and organized tour.

April Hamilton-West (Google Reviewer)  

Una is absolutely the best...

29-Jul-2023

Una is absolutely the best tour guide ever! Knowledgeable. Energetic. And a delight to be around her. She kept everyone engaged and we all walked away with much more than La Sagrada Familia knowledge. We learned architecture, Gaudi history, and she pointed out things most would miss. Thank you, Una!

FamilyTravel18 (Google Reviewer)  

We took the 30 person...

01-Aug-2023

We took the 30 person catamaran, and had a fantastic time. They stop the boat after about an hour and let the guests swim for half an hour, which is refreshing. There are no pool toys, as advertised, however. Remember to grab a life jacket to swim in the ocean. The boat needs more life jackets available on deck.

Lily T (Google Reviewer)  

Had a great experience with...

18-Mar-2024

Had a great experience with Julia Travel for both the Prado Museum and Sagrada Familia! Easy to find the meeting spots and extremely informative.

Jeffery R. Phaneuf (Google Reviewer)  

Our tour guide Maria was...

02-Aug-2024

Our tour guide Maria was with Julia Tours. It was easy to see she was a regular guide as many of the others knew her as well as the staff of the Basilica. She seemed to love the space as it was “beautiful” to her (told us 18xs). BUT our tour was very poor. It was suppose to be 1.5 hours, scheduled to start at 5. We didn’t start till 5:16 and were done at 6:10. She made all kinds of recommendations of what we could go see AFTER the tour AND didn’t really provide much detail. I suggest you go to the audio tour… has to be better then what we experienced today. Felt like we had a guide who was doing her last tour of the day and just wanted to go home to her air conditioning. This tour company felt like the McDonalds down the road. Fast and efficient but no real nutrients to feed your soul.

Book with Confidence

  • Free Date Changes

    Julia Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Julia Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform julia travel, 0 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Julia Travel requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 21 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of julia travel charges.

    Up to 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.