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🏛️ Iberia: Andalusia and the Portuguese Coast

A warm route joining Andalusia's Moorish-Islamic heritage with Portugal's ocean cities, with eight centuries of Moorish history still standing in the streets.

15Days
4Stops
$70Per day
$1050On the ground

Visa status for this route

The itinerary below is the same for everyone. What changes is how your passport enters these countries.

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The route, night by night (13 nights)

  1. 01

    Seville (Spain)

    3 nights

    The Alcázar, the cathedral, flamenco, tapas. The heart of Andalusia.

  2. 02

    Granada (Spain)

    3 nights

    The Alhambra (buy the ticket weeks ahead), the Albaicín quarter, tea houses.

  3. 03

    Lisbon (Portugal)

    4 nights

    Tram 28, Alfama, pastel de nata, fado; Sintra as a day trip.

  4. 04

    Porto (Portugal)

    3 nights

    The Douro river, port wine cellars, blue tiles. A calm finale.

Best season

April–June, September–October (summer is very hot in the south)

Getting around

Spanish high-speed rail (Renfe AVE) + FlixBus; buses in Portugal (Rede Expressos).

What to know before you go

  • —Alhambra tickets are limited and sell out fast; buy from the official site the moment your date is fixed.
  • —Renfe AVE gets very cheap when bought early; the Seville–Granada bus is also practical.
  • —Do Sintra as a day trip from Lisbon and leave early in the morning (afternoons are crowded).

Important: this content is general information

Visa rules can change without notice. Always confirm your situation with an official source before you travel: Also check with the embassy or consulate of your destination country in your own country. The information on this page is guidance, not legal advice.