Two CountriesWine & FoodAirfare Included

Iberian Discovery — Madrid, Seville, Lisbon & Porto

Two countries, four cities, thirteen days across Spain and Portugal

United States → Spain, Portugal13 days, 12 nights622 travellersEasy4.8 (187 reviews)

About this trip

Thirteen days across Iberia — the Prado and Toledo, Seville's Alcázar and flamenco, Lisbon's tiled hills and Sintra's palaces, and Porto's port lodges on the Douro, with round-trip airfare and high-speed rail included.

Spain and Portugal are best travelled together and rarely sold that way. This tour links them properly: Spain's AVE high-speed trains between Madrid and Seville, a scenic run across the border into the Alentejo, and Portugal's Alfa Pendular north to Porto. You get the great Moorish sites of Andalusia, the Manueline architecture of Lisbon and Belém, the fairytale palaces of Sintra, and two full days in Porto with a Douro valley wine excursion. There is a food thread through the whole trip — a Madrid tapas crawl, a Seville market tour, Lisbon's pastéis de nata straight from the original 1837 bakery, and port tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia.

Trip highlights

  • Round-trip airfare and all European rail included
  • Prado Museum and the Royal Palace in Madrid
  • Toledo — the city of three cultures, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Seville's Real Alcázar, cathedral and a flamenco tablao
  • Lisbon's Alfama, Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery
  • Sintra's Pena Palace and the Quinta da Regaleira initiation well
  • Porto's Livraria Lello, Ribeira waterfront and São Bento station
  • Douro Valley wine excursion with a river cruise and lunch
  • Pastéis de Belém from the original 1837 bakery

Itinerary

Showing your itinerary for a Thursday, 24 September 2026 departure, returning Tuesday, 6 October 2026. Change the date in the planner to see a different set of dates.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. New York → Madrid, 7h 40m

    • Airport check-in

      Meet your tour director at the Iberia desks.

      approx. 2h

    • Overnight flight to Madrid

      Dinner and breakfast on board.

      approx. 7h 40m

Where you stay

Hotel Puerta del Sol Madrid

Madrid, Spain

★★★★
3 nightsSuperior Double / TwinBed & Breakfast8.7

Fri 25 Sep 2026Mon 28 Sep 2026

  • On Puerta del Sol
  • Rooftop terrace

Hotel Casa Santa Cruz

Seville, Spain

★★★★
2 nightsPatio Double / TwinBed & Breakfast9

Mon 28 Sep 2026Wed 30 Sep 2026

  • Andalusian courtyard house
  • Beside the Alcázar

Hotel Baixa Lisboa

Lisbon, Portugal

★★★★
3 nightsClassic Double / TwinBed & Breakfast8.8

Wed 30 Sep 2026Sat 3 Oct 2026

  • Between Rossio and the river
  • Tram 28 at the door

Hotel Ribeira do Porto

Porto, Portugal

★★★★
3 nightsRiver View Double / TwinBed & Breakfast8.9

Sat 3 Oct 2026Tue 6 Oct 2026

  • On the Douro waterfront
  • Dom Luís I bridge views

Hotels are guaranteed at the stated star rating. If a named property is full on your dates we substitute a comparable alternative and tell you before you pay.

Flights and long-distance legs

New YorkMadrid
JFK · MAD · Iberia
18:2008:007h 40m
1 × 50 lb checked + 1 carry-on
Thu 24 Sep 2026
PortoNew York
OPO · JFK · TAP Air Portugal
10:1513:408h 25m
1 × 50 lb checked + 1 carry-on
Tue 6 Oct 2026

Flight times shown are the schedule we normally book. Exact carriers and times are confirmed with your quote and depend on availability on your dates.

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What is and is not included

Included in the price

  • Round-trip international flights from your US gateway
  • 12 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
  • All high-speed rail: Madrid → Seville → Lisbon → Porto
  • Licensed local guides in Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Lisbon, Sintra and Porto
  • Reserved entry: Prado, Royal Palace, Real Alcázar, Seville Cathedral, Jerónimos Monastery, Pena Palace
  • Flamenco tablao in Seville with one drink
  • Douro Valley excursion with river cruise, winery tour and lunch
  • Port lodge tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia
  • 5 dinners and 3 lunches
  • All transfers and hotel taxes

Not included

  • ETIAS authorization (approximately $22)
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not listed
  • Optional excursions and gratuities

Visas and practical information

Visa requirements

US passport holders need no visa for Spain or Portugal. From 2026 an ETIAS authorization (about $22, valid three years) covers both. Apply online through the official portal — the process takes minutes.

Allow around 7 days for processing — book with that in mind.

What to pack

  • Shoes with real grip — Lisbon's calçada pavement is polished limestone and slippery when damp
  • A light rain jacket for Porto, which is greener for a reason
  • Layers: the Alentejo is hot, the Douro valley cool in the evening
  • A power adapter (Type C/F works in both countries)
  • Room in your bag for port and ceramics

Frequently asked questions

Is Portugal much cheaper than Spain?

Meals and drinks in Portugal run roughly 20–30% below Spanish prices, and both are well below northern Europe. Budget around $60–80 per person per day for meals not included.

How do we cross the border?

By private coach through the Alentejo, with a stop in Évora. There is no border control between Spain and Portugal — both are in the Schengen Area — but Portugal is one hour behind Spain, so your phone will change.

Is Livraria Lello worth it?

It is beautiful and extremely crowded. Our guided visit uses a pre-booked timed ticket that skips the street queue, which is usually 45 minutes long.

Can we add Barcelona or Morocco?

Yes. Barcelona works as a three-night pre-tour extension, and Tangier or Marrakech as a post-tour extension from Lisbon. Ask for a combined quote at inquiry.

How much luggage handling is there?

You change hotels four times in thirteen days. Porters are included at every hotel and your driver handles bags at every station.

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