The hardest part of planning a vacation to the Iberian Peninsula is choosing exactly where to go. There are just way too many compelling destinations!
Here’s a way to make it easier: Start in Portugal!
Portugal is consistently rated as one of the safest, least expensive and most naturally diverse countries in Europe. And when you aim for the western intersection of Europe and Africa, your Portuguese holiday provides you the perfect jumping off point for wonderful adventures. Just take your pick of destinations below and Portugal.com will get you there!
Got more time than budget? Consider our Budget Friendly Portugal & Spain. This two-week trip starts and ends in Madrid, looping clockwise through the most storied towns of the Iberian Peninsula. Visit Granada, Seville, Lisbon, Porto, and many more towns and villages. In addition to the amazing sights, you’ll receive comfortable accommodations and travel at a relaxed pace.
Step back in time as you visit the towns that show off Spain’s fascinating roots. Our Andalucia Highlights tour leaves Lisbon for 8 nights of Roman, Moorish and medieval classics. You’ll get a chance to study history in Merida, Sevilla, Cordoba, Granada, Toledo and Madrid. Book the premium package and you’ll marvel at flamenco and Zambra dancers, too!
Want to see the all of the most famous Iberian cities? Journey with Portugal.com for eight nights from Barcelona to Lisbon. You will have ample time to see the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Alcazar in Seville, and the Torre del Belem in Lisbon. Just don’t forget the epic photos to prove it!
There’s nothing like tasting paella in its hometown of Valencia, a Roman-era city perched on the Mediterranean Sea. The 12-night Portugal & Spain Highlights package delivers the perfect sampling of cuisine, history, and culture from the Iberian Peninsula. Check out ancient cave dwellings in Guedix, Colombus’ port of departure in Cadiz, the seafood of the Algarve, Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon, and the Royal Palace in Madrid.
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Catholic pilgrims rejoice! The 8-night Faith Tour allows worship at some of the world’s most important Marian Shrines, including Fatima’s Via Sacra, Alba de Tormes’ Carmelite Monastery, Avila’s Incarnation Convent, Loyola’s birthplace of the Jesuits, and Lourdes’ grotto. The whole tour is accompanied by a Catholic priest in a luxury tour bus. A bit more time allows pilgrims to take a similar pilgrimage tour that includes a visit to Spain’s shrines to the Virgin Mary in Saragossa, or adds three nights in the Vatican City in Rome!
Fans of Moorish influence in Spain, this tour is for you! Portugal.com’s 13-night South Iberian tour will show you Seville’s Alcazar, Granada’s Alhambra, and Tangier. Then, you’ll get a day to kick your toes in the sand of Spain’s legendary Costa del Sol before heading north to explore Lisbon, Madrid and beyond!
Spend a full week in awe of this jewel of the Sahara as part of this once-in-a-lifetime, 17-day circuit of Portugal, Spain and Morocco. You’ll do much more than just ferry to the Barbary Coast. You’ll wander the maze-like alleys of Fez, gaze at the Atlas Mountains, and traverse the desert of Lawrence of Arabia. Don’t forget eating figs in a Dades Valley oasis and dining at Rick’s Café in Casablanca while you soak in the unique North African culture. And that’s in addition to nights in other major cities of the Iberian Peninsula, including Lisbon, Seville, Granada, Toledo and Madrid.
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See why travelers call the Azorean archipelago the “Hawaii of Europe.” The mystery, history and dramatic landscape of these volcanic islands have attracted visitors for centuries. Portugal.com delivers the best of the Azores in seven-, ten– and fourteen-day packages to tempt travelers of all budgets.
Still want more sun? How about six days on sunny Madeira? The “Pearl of the Atlantic” is famous with European holiday travelers not only for its namesake wine, but for its lovely year-round climate and welcoming locals. You’ll chart your own course on this Portuguese state that lies almost 600 miles east of Morocco. Drive to fishing villages, rugged coastlines, renaissance architecture and historic gardens. Or, if you only have a short time, check out one of our Madeira day tours!
Discover the Possibilities! Portugalonline.com uses a combination of in-country expertise and extensive tourist feedback to create the best tour packages for the Iberian Peninsula. Email us at travel@portugalonline.com today to find out more about these tours or to create a custom itinerary!
