9 or 11 days
Portugal, Spain

Trace the history of the Iberian Peninsula.

Portugal played a key role during the Age of Exploration, and in Lisbon you can see the spot where sailors set off on their daring adventures. In Seville, the cathedral and Alcázar show the city’s multi-layered past, while Madrid’s historic Plaza Mayor has been the site of bullfights, royal weddings, and public executions.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal

  • Day 2: Lisbon

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of the Alfama district

  • Day 3: Lisbon

    Take a guided tour of Lisbon

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Tower of Belém
    • Padrão dos Descobrimentos

    Visit the Belem Tower

    Visit the Castle of São Jorge

    Visit the Jerónimos Monastery

    Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Lisbon fado evening

    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.

  • Day 4: Lisbon • Évora • Seville

    Travel via Évora to Seville

    Take a guided tour of Évora

    Visit the Chapel of Bones

  • Day 5: Seville

    Take a guided tour of Seville

    See the Plaza de España

    Visit the Royal Alcázar

    Visit the Seville Cathedral 

    Take a walking tour of Seville

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • La Giralda bell tower
    • Torre del Oro
    • Plaza de Toros de Maestranza 

    Take a Flamenco dance lesson

    See a Flamenco show

  • Day 6: Seville • Córdoba • Madrid

    Travel via Córdoba to Madrid 

    Visit the Mezquita

    Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide

  • Day 7: Madrid

    Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide

    Visit the Royal Palace

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Toledo

    Toledo

    This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

  • Day 8: Madrid

    Visit the Prado Museum

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Mercado de San Miguel
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Madrid by bike

    Madrid by bike

    Take in the sights, sounds, and savory market aromas as you explore Madrid by bike. Together with your local guide, you’ll learn about the history of famous sites and cultural landmarks. Explore Old Town, where some of Madrid’s most beautiful architecture resides.  Leave the city-center for a leisurely ride through Parque del Oeste. Head down Rio Manzanares and take in the beautiful river-side atmosphere before looping back to Plaza del Carmen.

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 9: Madrid • Barcelona

    Travel by train to Barcelona

    Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas

  • Day 10: Barcelona

    Take a guided tour of Barcelona

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • La Sagrada Família
    • Park Güell
    • Montjuïc

    Visit Park Güell

  • Day 11: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal

  • Day 2: Lisbon

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of the Alfama district

  • Day 3: Lisbon

    Take a guided tour of Lisbon

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Tower of Belém
    • Padrão dos Descobrimentos

    Visit the Belem Tower

    Visit the Castle of São Jorge

    Visit the Jerónimos Monastery

    Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Lisbon fado evening

    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.

  • Day 4: Lisbon • Évora • Seville

    Travel via Évora to Seville

    Take a guided tour of Évora

    Visit the Chapel of Bones

  • Day 5: Seville

    Take a guided tour of Seville

    See the Plaza de España

    Visit the Royal Alcázar

    Visit the Seville Cathedral 

    Take a walking tour of Seville

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • La Giralda bell tower
    • Torre del Oro
    • Plaza de Toros de Maestranza 

    Take a Flamenco dance lesson

    See a Flamenco show

  • Day 6: Seville • Córdoba • Madrid

    Travel via Córdoba to Madrid 

    Visit the Mezquita

    Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide

  • Day 7: Madrid

    Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide

    Visit the Royal Palace

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Toledo

    Toledo

    This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

  • Day 8: Madrid

    Visit the Prado Museum

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Mercado de San Miguel
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Madrid by bike

    Madrid by bike

    Take in the sights, sounds, and savory market aromas as you explore Madrid by bike. Together with your local guide, you’ll learn about the history of famous sites and cultural landmarks. Explore Old Town, where some of Madrid’s most beautiful architecture resides.  Leave the city-center for a leisurely ride through Parque del Oeste. Head down Rio Manzanares and take in the beautiful river-side atmosphere before looping back to Plaza del Carmen.

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 9: Madrid • Barcelona

    Travel by train to Barcelona

    Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas

  • Day 10: Barcelona

    Take a guided tour of Barcelona

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • La Sagrada Família
    • Park Güell
    • Montjuïc

    Visit Park Güell

  • Day 11: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; AVE high-speed train with extension

  • Hotels

    7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 3 walking tours (4 with extension)

  • Entrances

    Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; Chapel of Bones; Seville Alcázar; Seville Cathedral; Mezquita; Palacio Real; Prado; With extension: Park Güell

  • 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.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

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  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

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