Portugal and Spain
Geographically, culturally and linguistically linked—yet distinct in their traditions and histories—Spain and Portugal make fascinating neighbors.
In the landmarks of Lisbon, Evora, and Algarve, Portugal’s personality comes into focus. In Spain, a wide range of influences are revealed, from the Andalusian cities of Seville and Granada to the Catalan capital of Barcelona.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal
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Day 2: Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director at the airportParticipate in a food-themed scavenger hunt in Mercado Ribeira
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
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Day 3: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Monument to Discoveries
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Sintra and Cascais
Enjoy a half-day excursion to the hillside town of Sintra, referred to by Lord Byron as “glorious Eden.” Here you’ll visit the National Palace of Sintra, whose two conical chimneys reign as the town’s most recognizable landmarks. Continue to the charming beach town of Cascais, home to many of the exiled royal families of Europe after World War II, including those of Spain, Italy, and Bulgaria.
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Lisbon fado evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of heartbreak, melancholy, and the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.
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Day 4: Lisbon • Evora • Algarve
Travel via Évora to the Algarve region
Take a guided tour of Évora
Visit the Chapel of Bones
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Day 5: Algarve
Take a day trip to Sagres
Take a tour of Cape St. Vincent
Visit the Fortaleza de Sagres
Enjoy time on the beach
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Day 6: Algarve • Seville • Costa del Sol region
Travel via Seville to the Costa del Sol region
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:
- María Luisa Park
- Barrio de Santa Cruz
Visit the Seville Cathedral
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Day 7: Costa del Sol region
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Gibraltar
Experience Gibraltar, a British territory situated on a 2.6-mile stretch of limestone that rises from the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll visit the Punta Europa to learn about natural gas production, discover the peninsula’s fascinating network of caves and grottos, and see the remains of the once dominating Moorish Castle. Get a firsthand look at the playful Barbary macaque—Europe's only wild monkey population—while taking in the spectacular views from the “Top of the Rock.” From here, glimpse the influence of British traders and merchants as you peruse the goods of Gibraltar's bustling shopping district.
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Day 8: Costa del Sol region • Granada
Travel to Granada
Take a guided tour of the Alhambra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gardens of Generalife
- Summer Palace
- Alcazaba Fortress
- Medina Arab baths
- Charles' V (5th) Palace
- Partal Palace
Visit the AlhambraCompete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
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Day 9: Granada • Valencia
Travel to Valencia
Take a walking tour of Valencia
You will see:
- Plaza de la Virgen
- Turia Fountain
- Serranos Gate
- Silk Exchange
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Day 10: Valencia • Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona
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Day 11: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
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Day 12: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 12: Barcelona • Montpellier • Provence region
Travel via Montpellier to Provence region
Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of Montpellier
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Day 13: Provence region • St. Tropez • French Riviera
Travel via St. Tropez to the French Riviera
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Day 14: French Riviera
Take a day trip to Monaco and Eze
Visit a French perfume factory
Take a tour of Monaco
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 15: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal
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Day 2: Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director at the airportParticipate in a food-themed scavenger hunt in Mercado Ribeira
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
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Day 3: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Monument to Discoveries
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Sintra and Cascais
Enjoy a half-day excursion to the hillside town of Sintra, referred to by Lord Byron as “glorious Eden.” Here you’ll visit the National Palace of Sintra, whose two conical chimneys reign as the town’s most recognizable landmarks. Continue to the charming beach town of Cascais, home to many of the exiled royal families of Europe after World War II, including those of Spain, Italy, and Bulgaria.
Add this in-depth excursion:
Lisbon fado evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of heartbreak, melancholy, and the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.
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Day 4: Lisbon • Evora • Algarve
Travel via Évora to the Algarve region
Take a guided tour of Évora
Visit the Chapel of Bones
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Day 5: Algarve
Take a day trip to Sagres
Take a tour of Cape St. Vincent
Visit the Fortaleza de Sagres
Enjoy time on the beach
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Day 6: Algarve • Seville • Costa del Sol region
Travel via Seville to the Costa del Sol region
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:
- María Luisa Park
- Barrio de Santa Cruz
Visit the Seville Cathedral
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Day 7: Costa del Sol region
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Gibraltar
Experience Gibraltar, a British territory situated on a 2.6-mile stretch of limestone that rises from the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll visit the Punta Europa to learn about natural gas production, discover the peninsula’s fascinating network of caves and grottos, and see the remains of the once dominating Moorish Castle. Get a firsthand look at the playful Barbary macaque—Europe's only wild monkey population—while taking in the spectacular views from the “Top of the Rock.” From here, glimpse the influence of British traders and merchants as you peruse the goods of Gibraltar's bustling shopping district.
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Day 8: Costa del Sol region • Granada
Travel to Granada
Take a guided tour of the Alhambra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gardens of Generalife
- Summer Palace
- Alcazaba Fortress
- Medina Arab baths
- Charles' V (5th) Palace
- Partal Palace
Visit the AlhambraCompete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
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Day 9: Granada • Valencia
Travel to Valencia
Take a walking tour of Valencia
You will see:
- Plaza de la Virgen
- Turia Fountain
- Serranos Gate
- Silk Exchange
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Day 10: Valencia • Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona
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Day 11: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
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Day 12: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 12: Barcelona • Montpellier • Provence region
Travel via Montpellier to Provence region
Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of Montpellier
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Day 13: Provence region • St. Tropez • French Riviera
Travel via St. Tropez to the French Riviera
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Day 14: French Riviera
Take a day trip to Monaco and Eze
Visit a French perfume factory
Take a tour of Monaco
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 15: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (13 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
5 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 4 walking tours led by your Tour Director (7 with extension)
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Entrances
Mercado Ribeira scavenger hunt; Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; Fortaleza de Sagres; Seville Cathedral; Alhambra; "City Challenge" scavenger hunt; Park Güell; Chapel of Bones; (with extension: perfume factory)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
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Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
