This is a trip for people who want the greatest hits of the Iberian Peninsula without the logistics headache of planning them individually. Twelve days take you through five cities across two countries — Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, Granada, and Barcelona — connected by private transfers, short flights, and a couple of train rides that are honestly part of the fun. You'll get a real mix of pacing too: guided sightseeing on some days, entirely free days on others, and just enough structure in between to make sure you're never scrambling to figure out what's next.
Expect grand palaces, centuries-old Jewish and Arab quarters, Fado echoing through Lisbon's alleyways, and the kind of Andalusian architecture that genuinely stops you mid-step. Each city gets its own private or small-group tour, so you're not just passing through — you're actually seeing the place.
- The Alhambra & Generalife Gardens, Granada — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved Arab medieval citadels anywhere in the world
- Belém Tower & Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon — monuments to Portugal's Age of Discovery, paired with a walk through the Fado-soaked streets of Alfama
- Sagrada Familia & Gothic Quarter, Barcelona — Gaudí's masterpiece alongside centuries-old winding streets
- Santa Cruz Quarter, Seville — the historic Jewish quarter, plus a river cruise along the Guadalquivir
- Royal Palace & Austrias Neighborhood, Madrid — grand architecture and the city's oldest, most atmospheric corner
- Private luxury-car transfers — Mercedes or Audi, English-speaking drivers, throughout the whole trip
- Optional flamenco shows — including one in the historic caves of Sacromonte, Granada
What is included in the tour
- 2 nights' accommodation in Madrid (bed & breakfast basis, selected hotel category)
- 2 nights' accommodation in Lisbon (bed & breakfast basis)
- 2 nights' accommodation in Seville (bed & breakfast basis)
- 2 nights' accommodation in Granada (bed & breakfast basis)
- 3 nights' accommodation in Barcelona (bed & breakfast basis)
- Arrival and departure transfers in every city
- Madrid: 2-hour private sightseeing tour with English-speaking driver
- Lisbon: 4-hour shared regular sightseeing tour, including entrance to Ajuda Palace (or Royal Treasury Museum on Wednesdays)
- Seville: 2.5-hour shared regular city tour, including river cruise tickets
- Granada: 2.5-hour shared Alhambra Complex & Generalife Gardens regular tour, transport included
- Barcelona: 2-hour private sightseeing tour with English-speaking driver
What is NOT included in the tour
- Flight, Madrid–Lisbon
- Flight, Lisbon–Seville
- High-speed train, Seville–Granada
- High-speed train, Granada–Barcelona
- City tax (paid directly to the hotel)
- Tips, porterage, and anything not explicitly listed above
