Highlights of Iberia
Highlights of Iberia
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Overview
See the best of Iberia on this customizable tour to Portugal and Spain! Explore lively Madrid, stunning Barcelona, and incredible Lisbon while enjoying stays in the great centrally located hotels, sightseeing tours with experienced local guides, and unique activities.
Included/Excluded
- Acommodation in 4-star hotels in the city centers
- Experienced local guides
- Complimantary arrival and departure transfers
- Skip-the-line entry tickets
- Breakfasts in the hotels
- 2nd class train tickets Madrid - Barcelona
- Madrid guided tour
- Evening Flamenco performance
- Tour of Barcelona's highlights with a local guide
- Day trip to Salvador Dali Museum in Figueres
- Guided tour of Lisbon highlights
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Meals not included in the itinerary
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Madrid
Welcome to Madrid, the beautiful capital of Spain and one of the most iconic cities in Europe!Â
A private driver will be waiting for your arrival at the airport to take you to the centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day you enjoy at your leisure. Have a rest after the trip, start exploring the city on your own, and make sure to check out its rich restaurant scene.
- Transfer: airport - hotel.
- Meals: not included.
Day 2: Madrid City Tour and Evening Flamenco Show
The following morning, you enjoy a delicious breakfast in your hotel and head to the city center to meet your guide, who will show you around all the city's must-sees, such as the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and so many more amazing sights. What is more, during the tour, your knowledgeable host will show you some hidden gems that most tourists totally miss.
After the city tour, you have a few hours to keep enjoying the best that Madrid has to offer on your own.
And in the evening, we invite you to enjoy a magical performance by some of the best Spanish singers, guitarists, and dancers of the flamenco tradition. The show will be accompanied by a drink of your choice (a soft drink, beer, sangria, or wine). After the show, you have the evening free.
- Meals: breakfast.
Day 3: Free Day
Today, you have breakfast and head to the hotel lobby to meet your guide, who will take you to the gem that is the stunning city of Sintra and show you around its remarkable sights, Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira.
The Pena Palace is the iconic symbol of the area, looking like a place from a Disney fairytale with its beautiful facade full of life and colors. The sight is definitely a must-see, as it is considered one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. The interiors of the palace are also something to admire; you will feel like royalty marveling at the rich decorations and furniture. One of the things to keep an eye on is the extraordinary decorative tiles that adorn the rooms.
Quinta da Regaliera boasts a very different atmosphere, evoking images of witchcraft and mistery. During the tour, you get to not only go inside the impressive castle but also enjoy a tour of the grounds—a true treasure of a sight. One of the most popular landmarks in the area is a Wishing Well, an incredible underground tower that serves as an entrance to a complicated labyrinth that ends in a cave, hidden behind a waterfall. How cool is that?
After the tour, a driver takes you back to your hotel. There is nothing planned for the rest of the day, so you are welcome to continue exploring the city on your own.
Today, you have breakfast and head to the hotel lobby to meet your guide, who will take you to the gem that is the stunning city of Sintra and show you around its remarkable sights, Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira.Today, there is nothing planned. Make sure to enjoy the best the city has to offer, take advantage of its incredible restaurant scene, or hunt for souvenirs to bring back home.
Alternatively, we will be happy to arrange a tour of the Prado museum and its surroundings (129 USD per person). Explore the masterpieces housed in the world-famous art museum, listen to the stories of the most famous pieces, and see how learning about art and history can be lots of fun!
- Meals: breakfast.
Day 4: Departure from Madrid and Arrival to Barcelona
The following morning, after breakfast, you check out from your hotel in Madrid and have a transfer to the train station. There, you catch a train to stunning Barcelona. The ride takes about 2.5 hours; comfortable seats, plenty of legroom, and amazing views from the window are included.
Upon arrival, a private driver will meet you at the train station and take you to your hotel in the city center for check-in. Nothing is planned for the rest of the day, so feel free to start exploring the city on your own.
- Transfer: Madrid - Barcelona
- Meals: breakfast.
Day 5: Barcelona City Tour and Sunset Yacht Ride
The next morning, you have breakfast in your hotel and head to meet the guide who will show you around the city's most famous sights in the city center. Your guide is a local passionate about their city, and they have a wealth of stories, fascinating facts, and interesting historical tidbits to share with you. Admire the world-famous sights such as Plaça Reial, Palau Güell, and the Cathedral of Barcelona beloved by tourists, as well as see Barcelona as Catalans see it. When the tour is over, you have a few hours free to keep exploring the city on your own.
And in the evening, we invite you on a romantic sunset yacht ride along the seafront of Barcelona. Admire the beautifully illuminated city, enjoy the open bar and a variety of light snacks, and take a dip in the sea if the weather permits.
After the crusie, you enjoy the evening at leirsure.
- Meals: breakfast.
Day 6: Day Trip to Figueres
Get ready for an exciting day! This morning, after breakfast, you head to the hotel lobby to meet your guide, who will accompany you to one of the most magical places in Spain, the Salvador Dali Museum.
This sight is nestled in Dali's home town of Figueres and is housed in the old theater where the genius artist is buried in the crypt under the stage! The museum proudly displays the lifetime of Salvador Dali's works, as well as masterpieces from his personal collection of art.
Next, your guide will take you to a beautiful fishing village on the Costa Brava for lunch. In summer, the tour itinerary also includes a visit to Pubol Castle, once the home of the artist and his beloved wife.
And after that, you head back to Barcelona and enjoy the rest of the day free to explore the city on your own.
- Meals: breakfast.
Day 7: Free Day
Get ready for an exciting day ahead! The Algarve Region is famous for its natural beauty, and you have a chance to see why. After breakfast, you meet your guide in the hotel lobby and kick off your day trip with a stop at Cape Sao Vicente, the southwesternmost point of mainland Europe. Before the 15th century, this stunning stretch of the coast was believed to be the end of the world, and when you stand on top of the 40-meter-high cliffs and look at the boundless ocean, you can easily see why.
Next, you head to the fortress of Sagres, an amazing sight boasting a rich historical and cultural heritage. What makes it extra special is the interesting layout, as steep 60-meter cliffs serve as the natural walls of the fortress, making it a majestic sight to behold.
After that, you head to Ponta da Piedade, one of the most beautiful spots in Portugal, which will surely take your breath away. The area is famous for its golden cliffs towering over the Atlantic Ocean and forming caves, natural sea arches, and hidden grottos, and you are welcome to add a boat trip to see this beauty up close.Â
Following that, you head to the city of Lagos for lunch in its historical center before starting your drive back to Albufeira. On your way there, you will enjoy stops at Praia da Rocha and Portimao Marina. some of the most famous beaches in the country.
There is nothing planned after the trip, and you are welcome to enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Today, there is nothing planned. Make sure to enjoy the best the city has to offer, take advantage of its incredible restaurant scene, or hunt for souvenirs to bring back home.
- Meals: breakfast.
Day 8: Departure from Barcelona and Arrival to Lisbon
The following morning, after breakfast, you check out from your hotel in Barcelona and have a transfer to the airport from your flight to Lisbon, the lively capital of Portugal. A driver will be waiting at the airport to take you to your downtown hotel.
The rest of the day, you are free to start exploring the city on your own.
- Meals: breakfast.
Day 9: Lisbon City Tour
This morning, after breakfast, you meet your guide in the city center and enjoy an exciting 3-hour walking tour around Lisbon’s most famous sights, such as Praça do Comércio, Bairro Alto, and the Church of São Roque. The guide will show you not only the most renowned landmarks but also some hidden gems most tourists miss. The rest of the day you have at your leisure.
- Meals: breakfast.
Day 10: Departure
This is the last day of your vacation. After breakfast, you check out and meet your private driver, who will take you to the airport. We wish you a safe flight and can't wait to start working on your next vacation!
- Transfer: hotel - airport.
- Meals: breakfast.
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We went to Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon and really enjoyed our vacation. Our tour with Travel Inventor had its highlights, such as the knowledgeable guides and the well-organized itinerary. However we also faced some challenges along the way like too many people at popular attractions, and too hot weather. I personally didn’t like some of the accommodations, because rooms were too small!
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We took the “Highlights of Iberia” tour and are very satisfied with how it went! There were two couples on vacation, all with very different interests. But Mila and her team created a perfect itinerary for us! The level of care and attention to detail was evident in every aspect of the trip. Thank you for such an incredible experience!