15 days💰 €600-800🌍 2 countries📊 Moderate
15-Day Iberian Peninsula Tour
From Lisbon's hills to Madrid's art and Barcelona's beaches. Experience the diverse cultures, cuisines, and landscapes of Spain and Portugal.
👥 Best For:
FoodiesCulture loversSlow travelers
📋 Quick Facts
Duration
📅 15 days
Total Budget
💰 €600-800
Countries
🌍 Portugal → Spain
Difficulty
Moderate
✨ Trip Highlights
⭐Lisbon's Alfama district and tram 28
⭐Porto's Ribeira district and port wine cellars
⭐Madrid's Prado Museum and tapas culture
⭐Seville's Alcázar and flamenco shows
⭐Barcelona's Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean beaches
📅 Daily Itinerary
Arrive in Portugal's hilly capital
Activities:
- Check into accommodation in Baixa or Alfama
- Ride historic Tram 28
- Miradouro de Santa Luzia viewpoint
- Fado dinner experience
Accommodation:
Hostel in Lisbon (€25-40)
Daily Budget:
€50-85
Meals:
- Lunch: Pastel de nata & coffee (€4)
- Dinner: Fado house meal (€15-25)
Explore Lisbon's historic and modern sides
Activities:
- Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery
- Try pastéis de Belém at original bakery
- LX Factory creative space
- Evening in Bairro Alto for nightlife
Accommodation:
Same accommodation
Daily Budget:
€25-35
Meals:
- Breakfast: Pastry & coffee (€4)
- Lunch: Grilled sardines (€8-12)
- Dinner: Bifana sandwich (€5-8)
Fairy-tale palaces and castles day trip
Activities:
- Train to Sintra (40 minutes)
- Visit Pena Palace (book tickets online)
- Explore Quinta da Regaleira gardens
- Return to Lisbon for evening
Accommodation:
Same accommodation
Daily Budget:
€40-55
Meals:
- Breakfast: Pastry & coffee (€4)
- Lunch: Sintra restaurant (€10-15)
- Dinner: Lisbon tasca (€10-15)
Travel north to Portugal's wine capital
Activities:
- High-speed train Lisbon → Porto (3 hours)
- Check into Ribeira district accommodation
- Walk across Dom Luís I Bridge
- Port wine tasting at riverside cellar
Accommodation:
Guesthouse in Porto (€35-50)
Daily Budget:
€65-90
Meals:
- Breakfast: Pastry & coffee (€4)
- Lunch: Train snack (€6)
- Dinner: Francesinha sandwich (€8-12)
Discover Porto's historic center and wine culture
Activities:
- Livraria Lello bookshop
- São Bento Station azulejo tiles
- Port wine cellar tour in Vila Nova de Gaia
- Sunset river cruise
Accommodation:
Same accommodation
Daily Budget:
€35-50
Meals:
- Breakfast: Guesthouse included
- Lunch: Porto tripe dish (€7-10)
- Dinner: Riverfront restaurant (€12-18)
Fly to Spain's vibrant capital
Activities:
- Morning flight Porto → Madrid
- Check into accommodation near Puerta del Sol
- Walk Gran Vía and Plaza Mayor
- Evening tapas crawl in La Latina
Accommodation:
Hostel in Madrid (€30-45)
Daily Budget:
€70-95
Meals:
- Breakfast: Guesthouse included
- Lunch: Airport food (€10)
- Dinner: Tapas hopping (€15-20)
Explore Madrid's world-class museums
Activities:
- Prado Museum (free hours 6-8pm)
- Retiro Park and Crystal Palace
- Royal Palace exterior visit
- Flamenco show in evening
Accommodation:
Same accommodation
Daily Budget:
€30-45
Meals:
- Breakfast: Churros con chocolate (€4)
- Lunch: Museo del Jamón (€8-12)
- Dinner: Spanish tortilla (€7-10)
Medieval city day trip from Madrid
Activities:
- Bus to Toledo (1 hour)
- Explore Cathedral and Alcázar
- Walk medieval streets
- Return to Madrid for evening
Accommodation:
Same accommodation
Daily Budget:
€35-50
Meals:
- Breakfast: Churros con chocolate (€4)
- Lunch: Toledo marzipan tasting
- Dinner: Madrid mercado (€10-15)
Travel to Andalusia's passionate heart
Activities:
- AVE train Madrid → Seville (2.5 hours)
- Check into Santa Cruz neighborhood accommodation
- Explore Seville Cathedral and Giralda
- Evening flamenco show
Accommodation:
Hostel in Seville (€25-40)
Daily Budget:
€60-85
Meals:
- Breakfast: Pastry & coffee (€4)
- Lunch: Train snack (€8)
- Dinner: Tapas in El Rinconcillo (€12-18)
Discover Seville's Moorish heritage
Activities:
- Real Alcázar palace (book online)
- Plaza de España and Maria Luisa Park
- Metropol Parasol (Las Setas) for views
- Evening in Triana neighborhood
Accommodation:
Same accommodation
Daily Budget:
€30-45
Meals:
- Breakfast: Hostel included
- Lunch: Gazpacho & salmorejo (€8-12)
- Dinner: Seville tapas (€10-15)
Travel to the foot of the Sierra Nevada
Activities:
- Bus to Granada (3 hours)
- Check into Albayzín accommodation
- Explore Albaicín Moorish quarter
- Free tapas with drinks culture
Accommodation:
Hostel in Granada (€20-35)
Daily Budget:
€40-60
Meals:
- Breakfast: Hostel included
- Lunch: Bus stop snack (€6)
- Dinner: Free tapas with drinks (€8-12)
Visit Spain's most famous Moorish monument
Activities:
- Morning Alhambra visit (book MONTHS in advance)
- Generalife Gardens
- Sacromonte cave neighborhood
- Flamenco in caves at night
Accommodation:
Same accommodation
Daily Budget:
€35-55
Meals:
- Breakfast: Hostel included
- Lunch: Granada restaurant (€10-15)
- Dinner: Moroccan-inspired cuisine (€12-18)
Fly to Catalonia's vibrant capital
Activities:
- Morning flight Granada → Barcelona
- Check into accommodation in Gothic Quarter
- Walk Las Ramblas
- Evening at Magic Fountain show
Accommodation:
Hostel in Barcelona (€30-50)
Daily Budget:
€70-100
Meals:
- Breakfast: Hostel included
- Lunch: Airport food (€10)
- Dinner: Paella by beach (€15-20)
Explore Barcelona's modernist architecture
Activities:
- Sagrada Familia interior (book in advance)
- Park Güell for city views
- Casa Batlló exterior
- Evening at Barceloneta Beach
Accommodation:
Same accommodation
Daily Budget:
€50-70
Meals:
- Breakfast: Café con leche & pastry (€5)
- Lunch: Tapas in Gràcia (€12-18)
- Dinner: Seafood at beach (€18-25)
Last-minute exploration and departure
Activities:
- Optional: Montjuïc Castle or Picasso Museum
- Shopping on Passeig de Gràcia
- Last paella lunch
- Transfer to airport
Accommodation:
N/A
Daily Budget:
€25-35
Meals:
- Breakfast: Hostel included
- Lunch: Final Spanish meal (€12-18)
💡 Pro Tips
- Book Alhambra tickets 2-3 MONTHS in advance
- In Granada, drinks come with free tapas
- Use Renfe trains for best Spain rail deals
- Portuguese trains often cheaper than Spanish
📋 What's Included
- ✓ Detailed day-by-day itinerary
- ✓ Accommodation options for all budgets
- ✓ Food recommendations from markets to fine dining
- ✓ Transportation guidance (trains, flights, buses)
- ✓ Cultural activity planning
Not Included:
- ⨯ International flights to/from Iberia
- ⨯ Travel insurance
- ⨯ Museum entry fees
- ⨯ Optional activities (flamenco shows, etc.)
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