
Travel on the 2nd leg of the combo tour to experience 9 days in Spain & Portugal
Discover the culture, cuisine and history of Spain & Portugal on a 9-day tour from Madrid to Lisbon, Porto and beyond.
Discover the culture, cuisine and history of Spain & Portugal on a 9-day tour from Madrid to Lisbon, Porto and beyond.

Satisfy your wanderlust with this 9-day trip to Spain & Portugal! Start in Madrid and discover tapas, flamenco and ancient sites in Toledo, Granada, Seville and Ronda. Cross into Portugal, admire Algarve views, experience lively Lisbon and taste port in Porto. Explore enchanting Salamanca and Avila before leaving with lifelong memories.
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Travel on the 2nd leg of the combo tour to experience 9 days in Spain & Portugal

Combine both single legs into the full-length, 15-day combo tour to experience the best of Spain & Portugal.

Travel on the 1st leg of the combo tour to experience 7 days in Spain & Andorra
All the flexibility to book on your terms.
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Not sure how to spend your free day? Explore the city on your own, or choose from these handpicked optional experiences designed to show you the best of the region.
Unless marked as "Pre-Book", all optional experiences can be booked directly with your tour leader on tour, payable in cash or by card in the stated currency. Prices and availability are subject to change.
9 days itinerary trip from Madrid to Madrid visiting 2 countries
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Madrid, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.













On arrival in Madrid, meet up with your tour leader and fellow travellers at the hotel this morning. After, explore the beautiful capital of Spain on an orientation tour. Look forward to seeing Madrid’s top sights. This evening, get to know the group and celebrate the first night of the tour with a Spanish welcome dinner.

Wander the streets of Madrid and see top sights such as Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Mercado de San Miguel and more!

Get a taste of Spanish cuisine and get to know your fellow travellers and tour leader over a traditional dinner at a local Madrid restaurant.

This morning, head to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Toledo, an ancient walled town famous for its Gothic architecture and impressive Cathedral! Continue south to Granada and enjoy an orientation tour of this Moorish city. Tonight, join the unmissable Granada Local Food & Wine Pairing - this popular optional excursion must be pre-booked - click here for more information!

Experience the Gothic architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site city. The history of this region goes all the way back to the Bronze Age!

Discover Granada’s rich Moorish heritage in the Albaicin neighbourhood’s winding streets. Admire stunning Morisco architecture and catch a glimpse of the iconic Alhambra.

Enjoy a four-course wine and food pairing experience at a premier Granada gastro bar! Learn about the history of the local cuisine and wine production.

Spend the morning exploring the Alhambra Palace (pre-book only - click here to book now), one of Spain’s most exceptional landmarks. Then, travel to Ronda to see the iconic Puente Nuevo and enjoy a relaxed lunch. Continue to Seville and enjoy free time at the buzzing Plaza de España. End the day with an included dinner and overnight stay.

Found on top of the El Tajo gorge, Ronda is a unique little town. See the towering ‘Puente Nuevo’ (New Bridge) and experience breathtaking views!

Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant in Seville.

Explore the Alhambra, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site which includes a palace, fortress and beautiful gardens.

Discover the history and charm of Seville today! Begin with a guided tour, accompanied by an expert local guide. After, choose to tour the Alcázar of Seville on an optional excursion or explore at your own pace. Seville is famous for flamenco and tonight is your chance to experience this dance of passion at the lively optional Flamenco dinner show!

Soak up the culture, tastes, sights and sounds of Seville! Learn more about Seville’s history, culture and architecture with a local guide.

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Alcázar of Seville and the Seville Cathedral! Explore these sites in depth with a guided tour.

Enjoy a live flamenco show along with a three-course Spanish dinner in Seville, the birthplace of flamenco!

Today, travel to Lisbon, Portugal! En route, visit the Algarve. This stunning southern coastal region of Portugal features golden beaches and limestone cliffs. Stop at one of these beautiful beaches to take a dip in the cool, blue ocean. Arrive in Lisbon, set off on an orientation tour and see the capital’s highlights. Enjoy an included dinner tonight.

Enjoy a scenic drive through one of Portugal's most spectacular regions and enjoy some beach time. Marvel at rugged cliffs, golden beaches and crashing waves!

Drive alongside the Tagus River and along some of Lisbon's most famous streets. Spot Sao Jorge Castle, the Old Town and stop at Miradouros (viewpoints).

A free day in Lisbon is yours to enjoy! Wander the city at your own pace, or join the optional Colours of Sintra excursion this morning and discover the colourful hilltop wonder of Pena Palace. This afternoon, join the optional Fátima Sanctuary & Coin Caves excursion and venture to Portugal's most celebrated religious pilgrimage site to explore the limestone Coin Caves and the impressive Sanctuary.

Visit one of Portugal's most spectacular hilltop palaces and explore Sintra's iconic Pena Palace at your own pace. Coach transfers and a sweet treat included.

Explore Fátima, the most famous religious pilgrimage site in Portugal! Tour the Coin Caves, the Sanctuary of Fátima and more.

On the way to Porto, stop in Obidos, a fortified town home to cobbled streets, picturesque houses and a hilltop castle. Later, enjoy a walking tour of Porto’s highlights including Ponte Dom Luis and the Clerigos Tower. This afternoon, sample local Port wine. Tonight, choose the optional Evening on the Douro for a scenic river cruise and unforgettable dining experience.

Explore the picturesque, medieval streets of this charming town. The main gate, Porta de Vila, contains a beautiful, tiled chapel depicting the passion of Christ.

See Porto from the coach and on foot. Learn Porto’s history, architecture, culture, and its UNESCO World Heritage Site historical centre.

Try Portugal's most famous drink - Port! It's a sweet, fortified red wine, often served as a dessert wine in dry, semi-dry and white varieties.

Cruise along the picturesque Douro River and enjoy an unforgettable gastronomical experience at a local restaurant with stunning Douro views!

Depart Portugal and travel back to Spain. Stop in Ciudad Rodrigo, a fortified Spanish city full of architectural delights, for an orientation tour and free time. After arriving in Salamanca, embark on a locally-guided city tour. This stunning city is home to incredible Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance buildings. Tonight, enjoy three courses of delicious dishes from the Salamanca region.

Embark on an orientation tour of this historic city’s Old Town. Marvel at its well-preserved 12th-century walls and the Romanesque Cathedral de Santa Maria.

Enjoy a locally-guided city tour. Admire Casa Lis museum, the “old” and “new" cathedrals, historic university, Casa de las Conchas and Plaza Mayor!

It’s the last night of the tour! Enjoy a three-course, authentic Salamantinian meal at the farewell dinner.

This morning, depart Salamanca and travel to the stunning city of Avila, celebrated for its many Romanesque and Gothic churches, and incredibly well preserved medieval walls. Then, continue on to the capital Madrid. The tour concludes this afternoon. Make sure to swap contact details with your newly-made travel friends! Adios!

Explore Avila, a walled UNESCO World Heritage city. Visit its Cathedral and San Vicente de Ávila, a stunning example of Romanesque architecture, during free time.
Cat B
Great tour
I loved the tour so much, I am seriously considering relocating to Spain!
Sun
Phenomenal Tour
My husband and I had an amazing time in our Highlights of Portugal and Spain Tour in September 2026. We were extremely fortunate to have amazing sunny weather daily that truly enhanced our experience. Everything was wonderful including the itinerary, bus accommodations, hotels and especially our tour leader John B.He was outstanding and made the entire experience a success!
Clo
Experience of a Lifetime
This was my first tour with Expat and definitely won't be my last. Marysol, our tour guide was the absolute bestest person and most knowledgeable out there! Her stories made it even more special seeing the highlights of our trip. I'd been to Spain before but did not receive the information that we did on this trip, making this one more memorable. The experience becomes more personal when knowing the background and history of what you're seeing. Extremely grateful meeting such wonderful people that made the trip so enjoyable. The laughs and the amount of consideration the people, our tour guide and our driver (Rui) had, made the trip as seamless as can be! Going home with many stories to tell!! Thank you Expat.
Nana1

Great tour! Saw lots in a short time! Excellent tour guide , Emiliano was the best! As was our driver. They both were part of the group and very attentive…
Vero

We joined Expat Highlights of Spain & Portugal, 9 Days April 15-23, 2022. Overall a great tour to see Spain and Portugal by bus in 9 days. We loved all we saw on the tour, it's hard to pick a favorite. We wished we had more time to spend in Portugal. Honestly, Spain is not complete without visiting Barcelona, which we did post tour on our own since we could not fit in Expat Taste of Spain to our schedule. We were very lucky to have Antonio Veiga as our Tour Leader. He definitely made our tour even more special and enjoyable with his great sense of humor and ensuring we maximized our time. He helped make everything look seamless and organized. Optional Excursions- We did them all and they were all great, it's well worth your time and money!! Alhambra was a favorite, so make sure to prebook so you don't miss out. Hotels-basic rooms with a bed. Most important clean rooms with white clean sheets and towels. It was fine for a quick stay. Check ins were easy and fast. Paulo our driver was very professional and most important we felt very safe in his hands the whole trip. The bus was spotless, very comfortable with Wifi and USB charging ports. Overall we were very pleased on whats included on this tour, including all the included experiences and dinners. We averaged about 16,000 steps a day so make sure to take some good walking shoes to explore the best places by foot. I would definitely recommend this tour to my family and friends. This was our 2nd time traveling with Expat and we're already planning our next Expat Tour.
Vivs

Spain and Portugal was absolutely amazing trip. We had a wonderful time from first day up to last day . John is the best tour guide a happy jolly guy as well as Diogo an excellent driver.Surely,we will come back for more 😊
Scott K

Another Great Tour for us from Expat! Super tour director in Antonio Veiga, his knowledge and personality was far more than we could have ever asked for. Being Portuguese from Porto he knew every hidden gem of areas to go, not only in Portugal but Spain as well. Bus drivers were also very professional and highly skilled, amazing to see how well they maneuver the coaches in such tight spaces and roads. We even had one of the owners Carl join us in Granada for the tour. Expat goes out of their way to make the tours great! Great Hotels, Food, and a great group of travelers made this tour awesome, we can not wait for another Expat tour. The highlight was being in Spain for Easter and Holy week, how Antonio was able for us to see all the festivities was very very remarkable.
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Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Classic groups have on average between 35-45 Chasers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
Your accommodation, transport, Tour Leader and driver, breakfast most mornings, select lunches and dinners, and the Included Experiences on the tour page. Everything else is yours to choose. Check the individual tour page before you book for the exact inclusions.
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Maximum value, not minimum comfort. Twenty-one years of supplier relationships mean we know where to find the best for less, and we pass that directly to you. Comfortable hotels, included meals and local experiences, without paying for the premium tier.
Yes. Free time is built into Classic itineraries, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
Absolutely. Many Chasers travel solo, and there’s no compulsory single supplement when you travel with us. For accommodation, solo travellers share a twin room with another solo traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer your own room, you can choose to pay a single supplement instead. Check the individual tour page for pricing.
You might arrive alone. You won't feel that way for long.
Yes. You don't need any previous group travel experience. Your Tour Leader is with you throughout, and you'll have a whole group of people discovering the destination alongside you. If you're not sure which Classic tour is right for you, we can help.
No. Flights aren't included, giving you flexibility over how you get there and when you travel. Your tour information will tell you where and when to meet the group on day one.
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of booking. Your policy should cover the full duration of your trip, including medical expenses, cancellation and repatriation. Find out more about our travel insurance requirements here.
Our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee gives you 10 days to decide after booking. Change your mind? Full refund, no questions asked.
After this point, your deposit is non-refundable. However, you can always change your tour or departure date free of charge, as many times as you like, up to 60 days before departure on Classic tours and up to 90 days before departure on Premium and Signature tours. Changes may incur an amendment fee. The current website price applies to any new tour or date.
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Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and our head office team.
Travel Chasers is a member of ABTA (No. Y6593) and ABTOT (No. 5517). Both organisations have codes of conduct and standards that members are required to meet, giving you an extra layer of confidence when you travel with us.
Our Classic & Premium tours have a minimum age of 10 years old, while our Signature tours have a minimum age of 18 years old. We may consider younger children on certain tours on a case-by-case basis. Get in touch in writing and we'll let you know what's possible.
Before the tour starts, we'll email you to ask about any dietary requirements. A vegetarian option is available at all included meals. We can't guarantee vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free options, so if your requirements are strict, it's worth bringing snacks as backup.
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