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Highlights of Spain & Portugal

9 days
Start and end in Madrid
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Highlights of Spain & Portugal - Expat Explore Travel
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 51
Age range 10 to 90
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Highlights

  • Visit the medieval town of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Ronda, famous for its ‘Puente Nuevo’ (New Bridge)
  • Free days in Seville and Lisbon
  • Taste the fortified wine Port in Porto
  • Experience the Old Town of Salamanca and tapas in Seville

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start of tour in Madrid
  2. Day 2 Toledo - Granada
  3. Day 3 Granada - Ronda - Seville
  4. Day 4 Seville
  5. Day 5 Algarve - Lisbon
  6. Day 6 Lisbon: Free Day
  7. Day 7 Obidos - Porto
  8. Day 8 Ciudad Rodrigo - Salamanca
  9. Day 9 Avila - Madrid
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

89

Age Range

10 to 80 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

96%

Expat Explore is one of the industry’s leading coach tour operators. Their core mission is #TravelMadePossible - to make travel fun, convenient and affordable for travellers from all over the world. They offer a selection of more than 60 itineraries that explore destinations across Europe, North...

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  • AG
    · October 17th, 2024
    The destination cities and tour leader were great! Ricardo with Expat Explore was amazing and very knowledgeable about all of the places we visited. We did not miss out on any information. We did also get to experience a different perspective from various local guides as well. The hotel rooms began very good, as the tour went on the rooms were small and were older/ in need of a facelift/ repair. Unless you are paying for your own meals, the meals provided are not that great and honestly are a let down especially when you are trying to taste some of the cusine of Spain.
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    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the destinations and your tour leader. We appreciate your comments on the hotel accommodations and meals, and we’ll keep them in mind for future departures. We hope to see you on your next... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • LS
    · September 29th, 2024
    It's Europe so it's churches, cathedrals and country sides.
    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We hope to see you on tour again soon.
    Trip date: September 2024
  • CW
    · June 17th, 2024
    Was a really great group with an excellent tour leader and driver. Managed to see may beautiful and interesting new place in Spain and Portugal
    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Your feedback means the world to us, and we're genuinely appreciative of the time you took to share your experience. We're thrilled you had a great experience exploring Spain and Portugal with our on the road team. We look forward to welcoming you back... Show more
    Trip date: May 2024
  • ST
    · May 21st, 2024
    The trip was well paced. Gustavo, our tour guide, was full of knowledge and fun. Always felt very safe with Paulo driving. Accommodation was adequate, as were the included meals - some were better than others. Overall I have no complaints. Our fellow passengers were all lovely and very respectful.
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    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us and for rating us 5-stars! We're so happy to hear that our team on the road took excellent care of you and that you had an amazing time. Your feedback on accommodations, meals, and fellow passengers is... Show more
    Trip date: April 2024
  • Highlights of Spain & Portugal reviewer 5
    · April 5th, 2024
    The experience was great and I couldn't say enough about Expat Tours. However and I blame Tour Radar for this - I paid the supplement for single room and it wasn't communicated to the tour company. I should be given a refund for the single toom supplement I paid to Tour Radar.
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    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback and your kind words about Expat Tours! We're glad to hear you had a great experience overall. We apologize for any inconvenience and misunderstanding regarding the single room supplement. As per our records, a single... Show more
    Trip date: March 2024
  • Highlights of Spain & Portugal reviewer 6
    · September 9th, 2023
    The trip starts well, with good accommodation but the hotel quality goes down night after night. The restaurant choices of the included dinners were poor quality food and service, some feels like a rip off. Some of the guide recommendations were poor qualities venues too. The optional attractions were relatively well selected although some were clearly a rip off as the Tapas tour. Although the support received from the guide and the driver was good, thoughtful and appreciated Didn't enjoy
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    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share your honest review regarding your trip with us. We're glad to hear that our on-tour crew was great. We will definitely pass this feedback on to the relevant team members. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome... Show more
    Trip date: August 2023
  • FP
    · August 21st, 2023
    Tour guide excellent, some hotels could of been better, free meals were not that great especially the one in madrid
    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and share your tour experience. We appreciate your feedback on the hotels and meals. This information is important to us, and we will ensure that it is passed along to the relevant department to improve... Show more
    Trip date: August 2023
  • Highlights of Spain & Portugal reviewer 8
    · June 30th, 2023
    Wonderful group of travelers. Great itinerary. Only negative was the included dinners.
    Trip date: May 2023
  • PF
    · May 18th, 2023
    The hotels were three star hotels, you get what you pay for. I wish we could have stay longer in the Algarve Region.
    Trip date: May 2023
  • NW
    · May 17th, 2023
    If you are in your 20’s (or even in your 30’s) this is not the trip for you. For 9 days you are the youngest by 30 years, will constantly be told to go to bed early and not go out. the age difference wouldn’t be a problem if they treated you with respect. At the end of the day I paid for this trip just like everyone else, what do my parents thoughts have to do with it? You will also get hit on by a driver and your guide who are old enough to be your father. You also get bullied and belittled if you are a few minutes late due to unforeseen circumstances (lift not working). No activities are included, only walking tours. Everything else is extra and needs to be paid in cash only. The tour guide would always say 10-15 minute walk and it would end up being 30-60. The wifi on bus is weak, which makes it hard to keep your self entertained on the bus. While there is a toilet on board you are discouraged from using it. All included meals are cold and bland. If you’re vegetarian, all you get are sad looking salads (lettuce and tomato). Even if this is traditional, it is not enough. The tour guide even complains about the hotels and included meals which makes it hard to be excited. But his complaints are valid. Hotel rooms don’t even have a kettle, have the worst beds, and dirty facilities. Waking up on the 3rd night I was covered in bug bites that hurt and burned for days. During our first breakfast, a member on the tour had her handbag stolen… from the hotel with her passport, phone, wallet etc. this made me question our safety from day one. One hotel asked us to hand in our passports on arrival and we didn’t get them back for hours. I was not comfortable with this. The tour guide pushed for a quick check in. All the hotels are on the outskirts of the cities, not in the cities making it hard to experience the cities themself if you want to go out for dinner or a drink after check in. Best part of the trip was the flamenco show in Seville… an optional extra.
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    Trip date: May 2023

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Highlights of Spain & Portugal
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      Whilst internal flights are covered for certain itineraries, you will have to make your way to the meeting point for the start of your tour. When booking flights be mindful of departure times and possible delays.
      Tip: We suggest that you start comparing prices the moment your deposit is paid to avoid costly flights.

    • Are young children allowed?

      We have a set minimum age of 10 for our tours, but we're happy to consider younger children on a case-by-case basis. Just let us know your request, and we'll do our best to accommodate it. Expat Explore reserves the right to accept or decline the request at our discretion. We want to ensure everyone has a great time exploring with us!

    • Can you cater for my dietary requirements?

      We make every effort to include local cuisine on our tours to ensure an authentic experience for you. You'll receive an email before the tour begins, where we'll ask for your dietary preferences. We always have a vegetarian option, and we'll work hard to accommodate any other dietary needs or preferences you may have.

    • Do I need to exchange cash before I leave?

      Contactless payment is widely accepted across Europe – it’s best to bring a payment card with no overseas withdrawal fees.
      * Keep in mind that certain optionals are payable in cash to your tour leader whilst on tour. We suggest that you talk to your Tour Leader about when & where to draw cash to pay for the optional excursions.

    • If I wish to stay longer in the start or end destination, will Expat Explore assist with pre/post-tour accommodation?

      While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we recommend Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. If hotel information is available, we can provide you with the details in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel. Please request this by sending a message through on the conversation page.

    • Can Expat Explore issue me with a visa?

      While Expat Explore endeavours to stay current on all major entry requirements, we are not a registered visa agent. We are, however, able to make things a little easier by providing you with the required supporting documents for a visa application once your tour is paid in full. It is a requirement of the embassies that tours are paid for in full before visa support documentation is requested and applications are made. When you have made the final payment for your booking, simply reach out to our Customer Support Team to request your visa support documents and confirm which embassy you will be applying to.

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      This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tour-specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.

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      It's your responsibility to arrange sufficient travel insurance for your trip. When you travel with Expat Explore, both you and your personal belongings do so at your own risk. A comprehensive insurance policy should cover medical expenses for illness or accidents before or during the holiday, as well as reimbursement for lost holiday funds due to cancellation, curtailment, or other insurable events. Make sure there are no exclusions that would limit coverage for the activities included in your tour.

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    • How fit do I need to be to join and what is the average age range?

      We embrace travelers of all ages and backgrounds, prioritizing attitude and mindset over age restrictions. However, our tours are fast-paced and jam-packed with experiences. Regrettably, individuals with mobility limitations or those using wheelchairs may find this tour challenging. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for exploring quaint towns and navigating cobblestone streets. We want every traveler to fully enjoy their journey, so we encourage reviewing the itinerary carefully before making your booking decision.

    • If I book a tour for two or more people, will we share the same room?

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      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal and Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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