Authentic Europe
Grand Tour of Spain & Portugal
Guided small-group tour from Lisbon to Seville with a National Geographic escort
15 daysfrom $4,979
20% rail
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
Grand Tour of Spain & Portugal
Travel from Barcelona to Lisbon via the world-famous cities of Valencia, Madrid, Córdoba, Granada and Seville, discovering the rich culture of two Iberian countries.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Barcelona
Welcome to Barcelona
Arrive independently and check into the hotel; meet the Tour Manager. Rest of the day at leisure, dine independently.
- Day 2overnight: Barcelona
Uncovering Barcelona & Boquería drinks tasting
Guided sightseeing tour of the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas, concluding with a drinks tasting at La Boquería market.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3railovernight: Valencia
Savoring sights and cuisine in Valencia
Train to Valencia along the Mediterranean coast; sightseeing tour including the Central Market, and a group dinner featuring authentic paella.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4railovernight: Madrid
By high-speed rail to Madrid, Spain's grand capital
Free morning in Valencia, then a high-speed train to Madrid.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5overnight: Madrid
Guided tour of Madrid & the Royal Palace
Coach tour taking in the Prado Museum and El Retiro park, a tapas lunch, then a visit to the Royal Palace.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 6railovernight: Granada
By rail to the city of Granada via Cordoba
Rail journey to Córdoba to visit La Mezquita, then continuing by rail through the Sierra Nevada foothills to Granada.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: Granada
Exploring the spectacular Alhambra
Guided tour of the Alhambra palace complex and the Generalife gardens, followed by a tapas lunch.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 8overnight: Seville
Sightseeing in Seville
Coach to Seville; guided tour of the Santa Cruz district, the cathedral and the Real Alcázar, followed by an evening flamenco show and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 9overnight: Lisbon
To Portugal's stunning capital
Coach journey from Andalucía to Lisbon, Portugal.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 10overnight: Lisbon
Sightseeing in Lisbon
Four-hour guided coach tour of Lisbon's highlights (Alfama, Baixa), with dinner accompanied by a live fado performance.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 11
Traveling home
Tour concludes after breakfast; travel home independently.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
- 10 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
- Standard Class rail travel
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Breakfast each day, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
- Group luggage transfers between all hotels
- All guided tours and excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
