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Spain & Portugal · Spain & Portugal: Barcelona to Lisbon

Gaudí's Barcelona, the Alhambra, Seville and Lisbon's yellow trams

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9 Nights / 10 Days(9N/10D)
Spain & Portugal, Iberian Peninsula
easy pace
Great for couples, friends, family

Destinations: Barcelona → Madrid → Granada → Seville → Lisbon → Sintra

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Overview

About this Spain & Portugal trip

This is the Iberian highlight reel, travelled mostly by fast train. You start with Gaudí in Barcelona, take the AVE high-speed train to Madrid for the Royal Palace and the Prado, then head south into Andalusia for the Moorish palaces of the Alhambra and the orange-tree squares of Seville, with a flamenco show along the way. A short flight takes you to Lisbon, where yellow trams climb the hills, and the trip ends among the fairy-tale palaces of Sintra. Expect late dinners, long sunny afternoons and some of the best architecture in Europe.

Sagrada Família, Madrid's Gran Vía, the Alhambra in Granada, Seville's Plaza de España, then Lisbon and the palaces of Sintra.

Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Stay: 4-star
Transport: AVE high-speed and inter-city trains, coach, one short flight, private airport transfers
Best time: March to June and September to November (July and August are very hot in Seville and Granada)
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Choose This Spain & Portugal Tour?

Five cities and two countries on one Schengen visa
Timed skip-the-line tickets for Sagrada Família and the Alhambra, which sell out weeks ahead
AVE high-speed trains between Barcelona, Madrid and Granada
Authentic flamenco show in Seville
Centrally located 4-star hotels in every city
Guided Sintra day trip with Pena Palace entry

Trip highlights

Sagrada Família and Park Güell
Madrid's Royal Palace and Gran Vía
The Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces
Plaza de España, Seville
Lisbon's Tram 28 and Belém Tower
Pena Palace, Sintra

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Spain & Portugal

10 days, planned end to end

D1
- Arrive at Barcelona El Prat Airport, private transfer to your hotel
- Evening walk down La Rambla to the Gothic Quarter
- Tapas dinner at leisure
- Overnight in Barcelona
D2
- Guided visit inside the Sagrada Família
- Mosaic terraces and gingerbread houses of Park Güell
- Drive past Casa Batlló and Casa Milà on Passeig de Gràcia
- Overnight in Barcelona
D3
- AVE high-speed train to Madrid (approx. 2.5 hrs)
- Afternoon at Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor
- Evening on the Gran Vía
- Overnight in Madrid
D4
- Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid
- Prado Museum for Velázquez and Goya
- Sunset at the Temple of Debod
- Overnight in Madrid
D5
- Train to Granada (approx. 3.5 hrs)
- Explore the white-washed lanes of the Albaicín
- Sunset over the Alhambra from the Mirador de San Nicolás
- Overnight in Granada
D6
- Guided morning tour of the Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife gardens
- The Court of the Lions and its carved stucco halls
- Afternoon coach to Seville (approx. 3 hrs)
- Overnight in Seville
D7
- Seville Cathedral and the Giralda bell tower
- Real Alcázar palace and gardens
- Plaza de España and María Luisa Park
- Evening flamenco show, overnight in Seville
D8
- Short flight from Seville to Lisbon
- Ride the historic Tram 28 through Alfama
- Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery and a pastel de nata at Belém
- Overnight in Lisbon
D9
- Guided day trip to Sintra and the colourful Pena Palace
- Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe
- Seaside stop in Cascais on the way back
- Farewell dinner, overnight in Lisbon
D10
- Breakfast and free time for shopping in Baixa
- Transfer to Lisbon Airport
- Flight home to Hyderabad

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

Return economy flights Hyderabad–Barcelona / Lisbon–Hyderabad (one stop)
Seville–Lisbon flight with 20 kg check-in baggage
9 nights in centrally located 4-star hotels with breakfast
AVE and inter-city train tickets (Barcelona–Madrid–Granada)
Granada–Seville coach transfer
Guided tours of Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Royal Palace, Alhambra and Real Alcázar
Flamenco show in Seville
Guided Sintra and Cascais day trip with Pena Palace entry
Private airport transfers in every city
Schengen visa documentation assistance and travel insurance

Not included

Schengen visa fee and VFS service charges
City tourist taxes payable at hotels
Lunches and dinners not mentioned
Prado Museum entry (optional)
Tips and personal expenses
Anything not listed under inclusions

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

4-star

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

AVE high-speed and inter-city trains, coach, one short flight, private airport transfers

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Arrive Barcelona · Gaudí's Barcelona · Barcelona to Madrid · Madrid · Madrid to Granada · Alhambra to Seville · Seville · Seville to Lisbon · Sintra & Cascais · Depart Lisbon

Route

Route map

6 stops from start to finish

BarcelonaStart
2MadridStop 2
3GranadaStop 3
4SevilleStop 4
5LisbonStop 5
SintraFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

March to June and September to November (July and August are very hot in Seville and Granada)

Things to carry

Comfortable walking shoes for hilly Lisbon and Granada
Sunhat, sunglasses and SPF 50
Light layers; spring and autumn evenings are cool
Modest clothing (covered shoulders) for cathedral visits
Universal travel adapter (Type C/F plugs)
Anti-theft bag; pickpocketing is common on La Rambla and Lisbon trams
Copies of passport, visa and insurance

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Which visa do I need?

A single Schengen visa covers both Spain and Portugal. Because most nights are in Spain, you apply through the Spanish visa centre (BLS). We prepare the full document set; apply 6–8 weeks before travel.

Why are the Alhambra and Sagrada Família tickets so important?

Both run on strictly timed entry and sell out weeks ahead in spring and autumn. We book them as soon as you confirm, which is why we recommend booking at least 45 days in advance.

Is the food vegetarian-friendly?

Spanish cooking uses a lot of ham and seafood, but tapas bars always have patatas bravas, tortilla, pimientos and salads. Barcelona, Madrid and Lisbon have plenty of Indian restaurants.

What time do people eat dinner in Spain?

Late. Many restaurants only open for dinner at 8:30–9 pm. Tapas bars serve food earlier if you prefer.

Is this good for a honeymoon?

Yes. Seville and Sintra are especially romantic. We can add a sunset sailing in Barcelona or a rooftop dinner in Lisbon.

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