Highlights of Spain and Portugal (Spring 2026)

April 23, 2026 - May 5, 2026
11 Days
Starting from $4,399.00 per person
Private 4⭐&5⭐ Hotels
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Up to 28 People
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Highlights of Spain and Portugal (Spring 2026)
  • 11 Days
  • 4-Star Accommodation
  • Full Service Tours
  • 21 Meals Included
  • Valencia
  • Barcelona
  • Seville
  • Lisbon
  • & More!
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Highlights of Spain and Portugal (Spring 2026)


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Your journey begins in Barcelona, exploring Gaudi's masterpieces, including the iconic Sagrada Familia. Next, visit Montserrat Abbey, then Valencia's stunning City of Arts and Sciences. Experience Granada's Alhambra before heading to Seville, where you’ll see Christopher Columbus's burial crypt. Enjoy the beauty of Spain along the Mediterranean coast! (Spring 2026) with Mariangela Carozzi.

  • All ground transportation and airport transfers while on the scheduled tour (excludes domestic transfers)

  • Porterage at the hotels

  • 11 days of touring with English-speaking guides

  • All entrance fees as specified and included on the itinerary

  • 21 included meals (8 dinners, 1 Lunch, 11 breakfasts)

  • Wine with dinners

Small Group Tour- No more than 28 Passengers

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Itinerary at a Glance

Day
1
Welcome to Barcelona!
Apr 23, 2026
  • Welcome to Barcelona! A Wherever Tours representative will greet you upon arrival
  • Board a luxury coach for transfer to your hotel
  • If your room isn’t ready upon early morning arrival, leave your luggage with the concierge
  • Your Tour Leader will provide suggestions for exploring the city on your own
  • Tour begins at 6 PM with an orientation meeting
  • Enjoy a lovely party with dinner and wine in the evening!
Day
2
City Tour, Park Guell, Sagrada Familia
Apr 24, 2026
  • Drive along the Old Harbor to Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona's bustling main square
  • Pass by famous works of Antoni Gaudí, including the Casa Batlló, resembling skulls and bones
  • View the colossal Sagrada Familia, Gaudí's iconic symbol of Barcelona
  • Visit Park Güell, another of Gaudí's masterpieces
  • Explore Montjuïc Hill, the site of the 1992 Summer Olympics
  • Enjoy a special dinner with wine tonight!
Day
3
Cava Region Wine Tasting
Apr 25, 2026
  • After breakfast, drive to the outskirts of Barcelona to the Cava Region
  • Visit a well-known winery for a tour of the vineyard
  • Sample different wines and enjoy a nice lunch (with wine included)
  • Return to the hotel in Barcelona, with the afternoon free for shopping and exploration
  • Dinner tonight is at your leisure
Day
4
Peñíscola, Paella Cooking Class
Apr 26, 2026
  • Travel along the Mediterranean coast to Valencia
  • Stop to visit the fortified city of Peñíscola and its imposing castle built by the Knights Templar
  • Enjoy free time for lunch in Peñíscola
  • Continue to Valencia, known for its oranges and citrus fruits
  • Experience a blend of historical remnants dating back to 138 BC and modern architecture, including the City of Arts and Sciences
  • Learn to prepare "Paella Valenciana," the popular regional dish, in the city where it was created
  • Enjoy the cooking show as your dinner, accompanied by great local wine!
Day
5
City Tour of Valencia
Apr 27, 2026
  • Take a city tour of Valencia, learning about "El Cid," Spain's national hero who fought against the Moors
  • Discover the city’s Roman and Arabic architecture
  • Visit key sites, including the city gates, City Hall, and the Gothic cathedral
  • Arrive at the dramatic City of Arts and Sciences, a scientific and cultural complex with futuristic architecture by Santiago Calatrava
  • Enjoy dinner with your tour group tonight, with wine included!
Day
6
Granada, The Alhambra
Apr 28, 2026
  • Drive from Valencia to Granada
  • Visit the 13th-century Alhambra, one of Spain's most celebrated monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Explore the imposing hilltop fortress, a fine example of Moorish art and architecture
  • Stroll through the fragrant Generalife Gardens, featuring beautifully designed courtyards, waterfalls, ponds, and views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains
  • Enjoy dinner with wine included tonight!
Day
7
Seville
Apr 29, 2026
  • Discover the Albaicín district and visit the Royal Chapel, where Ferdinand and Isabella are buried
  • Travel to Seville, a city with a fascinating history
  • Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to shop and explore
  • Your tour director will provide suggestions to enhance your experience for the remainder of the day
Day
8
Seville City Tour
Apr 30, 2026
  • Visit the beautiful Plaza de España and the fragrant gardens of María Luisa Park
  • Take a walking tour of the charming Barrio Santa Cruz, formerly the Jewish Quarter, with its winding cobblestone streets
  • Visit the Cathedral of Seville, known as the legendary burial site of Christopher Columbus
  • Enjoy an included dinner with wine tonight, followed by a traditional Andalusian Flamenco show
Day
9
Arrive in Lisbon
May 01, 2026
  • Cross the border from Spain into Portugal, arriving in Lisbon
  • Explore Lisbon, a beautiful city built on a series of hills with stunning views
  • Enjoy a relaxing dinner tonight featuring typical Portuguese food and green wine, Vinho Verde
Day
10
Lisbon City Tour
May 02, 2026
  • After breakfast, begin the tour of Lisbon with a stop at Edward VII's Park for a magnificent view over the hills and the River Tagus
  • Visit the treasured 16th-century Belém Tower, a monument to Portugal's Age of Discovery and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • See the Jerónimos Monastery, an impressive symbol of the country's power and wealth and the resting place of explorer Vasco da Gama
  • Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, with activity recommendations available from your tour director
Day
11
Sintra, Cascais, Farewell Dinner
May 03, 2026
  • After breakfast, visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Sintra and Cascais
  • Discover the fairy town of Sintra, one of the most romantic villages in Portugal, with time for shopping in charming streets
  • Enjoy a short drive to Cascais, once a holiday destination for the Portuguese royal family and a meeting place for spies
  • After some free time in Cascais, return to the hotel to freshen up for the final dinner of the tour
  • Travel to one of Lisbon's oldest districts for a traditional dinner with wine
  • Savor Portuguese favorites while being entertained by soulful Fado singers for an unforgettable experience!
Day
12
Departure Day
May 04, 2026
  • It's time to say goodbye! We'll transfer to the airport for our return home, or to continue our onward journey. Until next time!

What's it like

Dive into the delights of popular cities like Barcelona, Lisbon, and Seville. 
Take your time to admire famous landmarks such as La Sagrada Familia and Alhambra in Granada. Dive into the delights of popular cities like Barcelona, Lisbon, and Seville. 
Take your time to admire famous landmarks such as La Sagrada Familia and Alhambra in Granada. Dive into the delights of popular cities like Barcelona, Lisbon, and Seville. 
Take your time to admire famous landmarks such as La Sagrada Familia and Alhambra in Granada.
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Tour Itinerary

Day
1
Welcome to Barcelona!
Apr 23, 2026

Welcome to Barcelona! When you arrive, a Wherever Tours representative will be there to greet you. You will then board a luxury coach and be transferred to your hotel. Most flights arrive in the early morning, and your room may not be ready at that time. In such a case, you can leave your luggage with the concierge, and your Tour Leader will provide suggestions for you to begin exploring the city on your own. Your tour will start at 6 PM that evening, with an orientation meeting, followed by a lovely party complete with dinner and wine!

Dinner

Hotel NH Sants
Day
2
City Tour, Park Guell, Sagrada Familia
Apr 24, 2026

Today, begin with a drive along the Old Harbor to the Plaza Catalunya, the city's bustling main square. Pass the famous works of Antoni Gaudi, the master architect, including the Casa Batlló seemingly constructed from skulls and bones. Continue on to view the colossal Sagrada Familia. Designed by Gaudi, it is the most iconic symbol of Barcelona. Afterwards, visit Park Guell another of Gaudi's many masterpieces, and finally visit Montjuic Hill, site of the 1992 summer olympics. Tonight, a special dinner with wine!

Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel NH Sants
Day
3
Cava Region Wine Tasting
Apr 25, 2026

After breakfast, you will drive to the outskirts of Barcelona to the Cava Region and a visit to a well-known winery for a tour of the vineyard. You will have a chance to sample the different wine and to enjoy a nice lunch (with wine, of course). Upon returning to the hotel in Barcelona, your afternoon is free to shop and explore. Dinner tonight is at your leisure.

Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel NH Sants
Day
4
Peñíscola, Paella Cooking Class
Apr 26, 2026

Today, we will head along the Mediterranean coast to Valencia. Along the way, we will stop to visit to the fortified city of Peñiscola. We will visit the imposing castle, built by the Knights Templar. You'll have free time for lunch.
Then we continue to the city of Valencia known for its oranges and citrus fruits. There are few cities like Valencia that are able to combine remnants of its past, dating back to 138 BC, with innovative and avant-garde buildings from the new millennium, the City of Arts and Sciences. This evening we will learn how to prepare "Paella Valenciana", the popular regional dish, in the city where it was created. This will be a not only be a cooking show, this will be your dinner for the evening, with great local wine, of course.

Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel NH Las Artes
Day
5
City Tour of Valencia
Apr 27, 2026

Today, take a city tour of Valencia. Hear tales about "El Cid," Spain's national hero who fought here against the Moors. Discover this treasure of Roman and Arabic architecture before continuing to the gates of the city, City Hall, and the Gothic cathedral. Arrive at the dramatic Arts and Science City, an outstanding scientific and cultural complex with futuristic architecture, designed by local architect Santiago Calatrava. Tonight, dinner with your tour group...wine included.

Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel NH Las Artes
Day
6
Granada, The Alhambra
Apr 28, 2026

Today's drive, takes you from Valencia to Granada. The highlight of your sightseeing is a visit to the 13th century Alhambra, one of Spain's most celebrated monuments. This imposing hilltop fortress, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the finest examples of Moorish art and architecture. Walk along the lanes of the fragrant Generalife Gardens, with its beautifully designed courtyards, waterfalls, ponds and views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Tonight, dinner with wine is included.

Breakfast, Dinner

Barceló Congress Hotel
Day
7
Seville
Apr 29, 2026

Before heading to Seville, discover the Albaicin district and the Royal Chapel where Ferdinand and Isabella are buried. Later in the day, we will arrive in Seville, a great city with a fascinating history. Upon arrival, you will have the rest of the day at your leisure to shop and explore. Your tour director will make some suggestions to enhance your experience for the remainder of the day.

Breakfast

Only YOU Hotel
Day
8
Seville City Tour
Apr 30, 2026

Begin your day by visiting the beautiful Plaza de España and the fragrant gardens of Maria Luisa Park, followed by a walking tour. The tour will take you to the charming Barrio Santa Cruz, which used to be the Jewish Quarter of the city, with its winding cobblestone streets. After that, you can visit the Cathedral of Seville, which is known as the legendary burial site of Christopher Columbus.
Tonight, enjoy an included dinner with wine and experience a traditional Andalusian Flamenco show.

Breakfast, Dinner

Only YOU Hotel
Day
9
Arrive in Lisbon
May 01, 2026

Today, we will be crossing the border from Spain into Portugal, and we will be arriving in Lisbon. This beautiful city is built on a series of hills, offering stunning views from every angle. Tonight, we will have a nice relaxing dinner with typical Portuguese food and green wine, Vinho Verde.

Breakfast, Dinner

Avani Libertade Hotel
Day
10
Lisbon City Tour
May 02, 2026

After breakfast, our tour of Lisbon, begins with a stop at the top of Edward VII's Park, to enjoy a magnificent view over the hills of Lisbon and the River Tagus. Next, view the treasured 16th-century Belem Tower, a monument to Portugal's Age of Discovery and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, see Jeronimos Monastery, an impressive symbol of the country's power and wealth and resting place of explorer Vasco da Gama. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Your tour director can reccommend some activities for the remainder of the day.

Breakfast

Avani Libertade Hotel
Day
11
Sintra, Cascais, Farewell Dinner
May 03, 2026

After breakfast, we'll visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Sintra & Cascais. First, discover the fairy town of Sintra considered to be one of the most romantic villages of Portugal. There will be time for shopping in the charming streets and shops. Then, a short drive will take us to Cascais, once an holiday destination for the Portuguese royal family, and world's monarchies, and later a regular meeting place for spies. After some free time, we head back to the hotel to freshen up for the last supper of our tour.
Later, we will travel to one of Lisbon's oldest districts to enjoy a traditional dinner with wine. We will be served Portuguese favorites and entertained by soulful Fado singers. It's going to be an unforgettable experience!

Breakfast, Dinner

Avani Libertade Hotel
Day
12
Departure Day
May 04, 2026

It's time to say goodbye! We'll transfer to the airport for our return home, or to continue our onward journey. Until next time!

Breakfast

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Star Accommodation

A 5-minute walk from Sants metro station, this contemporary hotel in Barcelona's financial district is 5 km from Gaudi's Sagrada Família church and 6 km from the Museu Picasso. Straightforward rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus desks and minibars. Suites add separate sitting areas, and balconies or terraces. Some have views of the Olympic Village. There's a restaurant serving Catalan cuisine, plus a chic bar offering cocktails and tapas.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Star Accommodation

Set a 10-minute walk from the City of Arts and Sciences, this contemporary hotel overlooking a tree-lined square is 5 km from Valencia Cathedral and 7 km from Malvarrosa Beach. Featuring wood accents, the straightforward rooms and suites also have free Wi-Fi, minibars and flat-screen TVs.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Star Accommodation

This modern hotel in the Figares neighborhood is 2 km from Granada Cathedral, and 3 km from the Alhambra and the Palace of Charles V. The rooms have free Wi-Fi, en suite bathrooms and minibars. There are 2 restaurants, and a chic cocktail bar with a piano. The spa with beauty and wellness treatments also features Turkish and Roman baths, a hydromassage pool and an outdoor deck with a hot tub.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Star Accommodation

Only YOU Hotel Sevilla arrives in the Andalusian capital to become the city's host. Designed by the renowned interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán, the hotel offers a unique aesthetic that represents a fusion of cultures, creating a warm and sophisticated atmosphere, where you will find contemporary and eclectic spaces that will captivate you.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Star Accommodation

Warm rooms with garden views feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and Nespresso machines, as well as minibars and in-room safes. A trendy restaurant/bar serves Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine. Other amenities include a breakfast buffet and a sleek lounge, plus a gym, a sauna and an outdoor pool with sunloungers.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Star Accommodation

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What is Included?

  • All ground transportation and airport transfers while on the scheduled tour (excludes domestic transfers)
  • 11 nights of hotel accommodations
  • Porterage at the hotels
  • 11 days of touring with English speaking guides
  • All entrance fees as specified and included on the itinerary
  • Many included meals (Breakfasts, Lunches, & Dinners)
  • Atleast One glass of wine with dinners
  • Estimated round trip group airfare (if selected)
    * additional purchase required

What is Not Included?

  • Increases in adjusted airfare prior to ticketing
  • Visas, passports, airport taxes, border taxes, etc.
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Beverages other than specified
  • Meals other than included dinners and breakfasts
  • Optional trip cancellation insurance
  • Optional tours or activities not included on itinerary
  • All expenses of a personal nature
  • Any immunizations and testing that may be required
  • Domestic transfers in the USA

At Wherever Tours, we aim to make your European adventure as enjoyable and effortless as possible. This section provides answers to commonly asked questions about traveling with us. Please read this information carefully—it will help you prepare for your trip with confidence.

Is it for me?

Wherever Tours European trips are designed for travelers who appreciate the finer things in life. Guests will enjoy stays at 4 and 5-star accommodations, dine on carefully curated meals, and travel comfortably in chartered buses. With no strenuous hikes or rugged terrain, these tours are perfect for those seeking a leisurely and elegant travel experience.

Pre-Departure Briefing

A pre-departure briefing will be held via video call or in person (based on your preference) before your trip begins. This session typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes and provides important details about your itinerary, accommodations, and what to expect during your tour with Wherever Tours. If you are unable to attend, please contact us to reschedule.

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Luggage and Packing

We recommend packing light, as all your luggage will travel with you in the chartered bus. Each guest is allowed one large suitcase and one carry-on. Essentials such as comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket, and any required medications are highly recommended. For a detailed packing list, please refer to the pre-departure guide provided by Wherever Tours after booking.

Can I store my luggage?

Yes! If you plan to extend your travels in Europe or need to store extra luggage during the tour, Wherever Tours can assist with storage options through our partner hotels or secure facilities. Please coordinate this with us in advance.

Pick-up and Drop-off

All Wherever Tours trips include pick-up and drop-off services at major city centers or designated hotels. Specific pick-up times and locations will be confirmed prior to your tour. Please ensure your accommodation is accessible for our chartered buses to avoid delays.

Group Tours

Our group tours attract travelers from diverse backgrounds, so expect varying interests and paces. While the itinerary is designed for maximum enjoyment by all, small adjustments may be made by the guide based on group preferences and feedback. Wherever Tours strives to ensure every traveler has a wonderful experience.

Lost or Forgotten Items

Please double-check your belongings when boarding and exiting our transport or accommodations. Wherever Tours is not responsible for lost items, but we will do our best to assist in recovering them if possible.

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The deposit and the fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking. Your deposit is $500.

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