Spain & Portugal Highlights | Winter | 2025/2026
Deal Number 21500535
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With 10 days under the Iberian sun, this trip will guide you through the rich and unique culture of both Spain & Portugal. Explore Cascais on a street art tour, visit the Great Mosque of Córdoba, and enjoy a night in a 15th century monastery whilst there. Plus, explore the UNESCO-listed sites of Porto & Sintra, tick off a Game of Thrones filming location in Seville, and dine on traditional Spanish & Portuguese dishes in the ultimate treat for the senses.
Duration 10 days
Destination Madrid
Company Contiki
Availability From 21/10/2025 to 02/04/2026
Call 133 133
What's Included?
- Highlights
- 2 Dinner (D)9 Breakfast (B)London: meals have a set menu? Yep
- Usually, we arrange a buffet for all your included meals
- If you’d like a vegetarian option, please inform your Trip Manager beforehand, and they’ll sort it out for you
- Madrid: I need to refrigerate my medication
- Can I do that on the coach? Of course! Just inform your Trip Manager if you need refrigeration on the coach
- Please remember that the fridge is turned off overnight, so you’ll have to take your medication with you into your accommodation
- We recommend that you bring a cooler bag with you as a backup
- It’s your responsibility to store your medication with care
- Córdoba: This 15th century Franciscan monastery is now a 4-star hotel
- You can stroll through gorgeous courtyards, swim in the pool and even eat dinner grown in the organic vegetable garden!Córdoba: This ornate World Heritage site was built by the Moors after they conquered Iberia
- And it’s still one of the world’s biggest mosques
- Lisbon: Get to grips with Portugal’s coastal capital
- See all the sights, including Castelo de São Jorge, the Praca do Comércio, Rossio Sqaure and Praça da Figueira
- Lisbon: Take an orientation in Lisbon’s ‘museum district’
- See the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and the best places to taste a pastel de nata
Availability
- From 21/10/2025 to 02/04/2026
Visit Madrid
Day 1
Welcome to Spain! Join up with your new crew today and we'll start our adventure by heading to Córdoba.
Flowers adorn storybook balconies & charming little lanes will take your breath away in this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city, overflowing with history. We'll make our way to the Mezquita (The Great Mosque of Cordoba), the perfect way to spend a few hours. This evening we'll stay in for an included dinner together at our Special Stay for the night, a 15th Century monastery with vaulted ceilings and an internal courtyard.
Day 2
Ready to explore more of Andalucía? This morning we'll set our sights on sun-soaked Seville.
13th Century architecture and one of the world's biggest cathedrals wait for us in the passionate arms of Southern Spain's capital, Seville. We'll be seduced with a guided stroll of the city, admiring the city's river, Mudéjar palaces & aristocratic mansions. Just be sure to save some energy for our optional EatWith dining experience tonight, an authentic feast.
Day 3
Another day free to explore Seville? Don't mind if we do.
Take a wander through picturesque Barrio Santa Cruz, visit the Alcazar (a Game of Thrones location for those in the know) and explore winding medieval lanes to your heart's delight.
Day 4
We couldn't think of a more perfect way to say goodbye to Spain, and say goodbye we must, because our agenda today sees us moving westwards on the Iberian peninsula to Portugal.
Petiscos and pastéis de nata await! Welcome to yet another example of incredible Europe – how can countries sit so geographically close yet be so distinctly different? Here in Lisbon, vintage looking trams roll down cobbled streets and tiny intricate tiles make everything beautifully picturesque. With plenty of time for exploring tomorrow, you're free to take to the streets but we suggest you indulge in a Portuguese feast on your first night here!
Day 5
A free day gives you plenty of time to explore all the hotspots including Portugal's Christo Rei (Christ the King), Rossio Square, the Belém District, home to the famous tower of the same name, and feel some Moorish vibes at a monastery where Vasco de Gama's tomb is held.
Day 6
After breakfast this morning we'll head north to Porto, but not before stopping en route at Cascais and Sintra.
We couldn't leave Lisbon without a visit to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sintra. Here in this fairytale town, expect to feel fully enchanted with free time to visit Quinta da Regaleira – Sintra’s mesmerising castle. Our second stop today is in the coastal town of Cascais, known for its stunning beaches and tasty seafood. Stroll along the marina or opt in for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER™ experience hosted by local residents: a street art tour showcasing the culture of a neighbourhood shaking off old perceptions by creating an urban art gallery unlike anywhere in the world. We'll arrive at the home of... you guessed it... Port. Relax and chat about tomorrow's Porto plans.
Day 7
We have a free day in Porto today which you can choose to fill with any activity that'll fill your heart's desires! Head to the beach or the famous Livreria Lello, explore Porto's culture through art museums and tours of the winding streets.
Maybe you want to join the group and set off for a fabulous food tour to get your fill of all that Portuguese goodness or catch a traditional Portuguese singing show! Hang out with your friends, take it solo - the day is 100% yours.
Day 8
See ya Portugal, you've shown us all your best places and we're feeling very thankful! We'll have some free time to check out a fortified city on the Spain/Portugal border - that dates back all the way to the Roman Empire (true story!).
Rolling back over the border to Spain, we'll settle for the night in Salamanca. We're just 2 hours from Madrid but somehow Salamanca feels like a whole other world, with a 13th century University, mysteriously futuristic gargoyles and characters on a 16th century Cathedral, and a Palace dotted with carved stone shells. After orienting ourselves to the city (with the option of learning about the women who shaped its history) we'll have some free time to find some food this evening. Think cheeses, cured meats, wine & sweet almond cookies!
Day 9
Satisfied with our time in Salamanca, we'll make our way back to Madrid with a stop in Ávila.
Ávila is best known for its perfectly preserved 11th century medieval walls, protecting the medieval UNESCO World Heritage-listed city inside. We'll stop to admire them before jumping back in the coach, bound for Madrid. Back where it all began, again! Here in Madrid you'll be able to make the most of our night together with an optional dinner of traditional food at an iconic Spanish restaurant near the Plaza Mayor.
Day 10
Tears and tissues and pinky swears for a reunion trip will mark the blur of sadness that is our morning departure.
These are the memories that will stay with you a life time; make sure your next Contiki adventure is just around the corner.
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Departure dates and Pricing
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Tue 21st October, 202521/10/2025 | Thu 30th October, 202530/10/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$2847* |
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| Tue 18th November, 202518/11/2025 | Thu 27th November, 202527/11/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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| Tue 23rd December, 202523/12/2025 | Thu 1st January, 202602/01/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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| Tue 20th January, 202621/01/2025 | Thu 29th January, 202630/01/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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| Tue 24th March, 202625/03/2025 | Thu 2nd April, 202603/04/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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- Prices quoted valid for sale until 15 August 2025 unless otherwise stated or sold out prior.
- Price is per person and subject to availability. Accommodation (if included) is based on twin share unless otherwise stated.
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