Iberian Historia: Lisbon to Madrid Through Andalusia
Trace the layered history of Portugal and Spain over nine days, from Lisbon’s maritime heritage and Faro’s Algarve old town to the great cities of Andalusia. Explore Seville’s Moorish and Christian landmarks, enter Córdoba’s extraordinary Mezquita-Catedral, and discover Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife gardens with a local guide. Continue through fortified Toledo before ending with two days in Madrid. The route brings Islamic, Jewish, Christian and Portuguese history into one coherent journey rather than treating each city in isolation. Eight nights’ accommodation, breakfasts, dinners, airport transfers, ground transport, guided touring and tipping are included; international flights are arranged independently. Halal meal planning makes this especially suitable for travellers seeking an Iberian cultural journey with thoughtful logistics.
A Glimpse of Your Journey
- ✦Alhambra & Generalife, Granada — guided tour of Andalusia's Moorish palace complex
- ✦Mezquita-Catedral, Córdoba — the great mosque that became a cathedral
- ✦Alcázar de Sevilla — Moorish royal palace still in use by the Spanish crown
- ✦Belém, Lisbon — where Portugal's Age of Discovery set sail from the Tagus
- ✦Plaza de España, Seville — the most photographed square in Andalusia
- ✦Toledo — Arab, Jewish and Christian monuments in one walled old city
Itinerary & Route
You arrive at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport and a private or shared transfer brings you to the hotel. Check-in from 14:00. Lisbon is an immediately walkable city from most central hotels — the Baixa grid, the Alfama hill and the riverside are all within reach if you arrive with energy and an evening to spare.
Airport Transfer — Private or SIC. Your tour leader meets you on arrival.
Note on flights — Flights are not included. Arrange your own arrival into Lisbon (LIS) and departure from Madrid (MAD).
You arrive at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport and a private or shared transfer brings you to the hotel. Check-in from 14:00. Lisbon is an immediately walkable city from most central hotels — the Baixa grid, the Alfama hill and the riverside are all within reach if you arrive with energy and an evening to spare.
Airport Transfer — Private or SIC. Your tour leader meets you on arrival.
Note on flights — Flights are not included. Arrange your own arrival into Lisbon (LIS) and departure from Madrid (MAD).
What's Included
- hotel
Accommodation
8 nights in 3★ hotels
- restaurant
Meals
8 breakfasts and 7 dinners
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Transport
Return airport transfers and itinerary transport
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Guide
Alhambra local guide and Tour Leader throughout
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Activities
Lisbon, Faro, Seville, Granada, Toledo and Madrid tours, plus Generalife entry
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Tips
Guide and driver tipping included
Dates & Prices
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