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Spain & Portugal in Low Season

Explore Spain & Portugal in Low Season and enjoy sun, sand and scenery without the crowds and extreme heat of summer!

12 Days | 2 Countries
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Spain & Portugal in Low Season

12 Days | 2 Countries

Summary

Low season holidays in Spain and Portugal offer sun, sand and scenery without the crowds and extreme heat of summer! On this 12-day Spain & Portugal tour, soak up sun in Costa del Sol and the Algarve. Wander Lisbon and Porto’s colourful streets. Visit Granada, dance Flamenco in Seville and more!

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Tour Overview

Start Point IconStart Point

Hotel in Madrid

End Point IconEnd Point

Hotel in Madrid

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11 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels)

11 Nights

(3 & 4 star hotels)

Meals IconMeals

11 Breakfasts | 6 Dinners

11 Breakfasts

6 Dinners

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Air-conditioned coach

Air-conditioned coach

Tour Type IconTour Type

Fully-guided tour

Fully-guided tour

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Itinerary

Start Point IconStart Point

Hotel in Madrid | 07:30 AM

End Point IconEnd Point

Hotel in Madrid | 10:00 AM (after breakfast)

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Welcome to your 12-day Spain and Portugal tour! Meet your tour leader and group in Madrid before heading to Toledo, an enchanting UNESCO-listed town with fairytale architecture. Continue to Granada for a tour of this Moorish city and overnight stay. Join the Granada Local Food & Wine Pairing excursion tonight -  click here for more information and to book now!

Experiences:
Included
Visit Toledo

Experience the Gothic architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site city. The history of this region goes all the way back to the Bronze Age!

Included
Visit Toledo

Experience the Gothic architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site city. The history of this region goes all the way back to the Bronze Age!

Included
Discover the delights of Granada

Discover Granada’s rich Moorish heritage in the Albaicin neighbourhood’s winding streets. Admire stunning Morisco architecture and catch a glimpse of the iconic Alhambra.

Included
Discover the delights of Granada

Discover Granada’s rich Moorish heritage in the Albaicin neighbourhood’s winding streets. Admire stunning Morisco architecture and catch a glimpse of the iconic Alhambra.

Optional
Granada Local Food & Wine Pairing

Enjoy a four-course wine and food pairing experience at a premier Granada gastro bar! Learn about the history of the local cuisine and wine production.

Optional
Granada Local Food & Wine Pairing

Enjoy a four-course wine and food pairing experience at a premier Granada gastro bar! Learn about the history of the local cuisine and wine production.

hotelHotel Porcel Sabica (or similar)
Malaga-Spain-old-town

This morning, visit the Alhambra Palace! As this is one of Spain’s most extraordinary sights, this optional excursion must be pre-booked - click here to book! Then travel to Costa del Sol, viewing the impressive Aqueduct Eagle before reaching charming Nerja. Continue to Malaga, known for its beautiful beaches and architecture. Enjoy an orientation tour and free time before dinner tonight.

mealsBreakfast, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Soak up the sun in Costa del Sol

Visit Nerja, a charming town, and the buzzing city of Malaga. The Costa del Sol region is renowned for its warm climate and breathtaking beaches!

Included
Soak up the sun in Costa del Sol

Visit Nerja, a charming town, and the buzzing city of Malaga. The Costa del Sol region is renowned for its warm climate and breathtaking beaches!

Optional
Alhambra Palace & Gardens

Explore the Alhambra, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site which includes a palace, fortress and beautiful gardens. 

Optional
Alhambra Palace & Gardens

Explore the Alhambra, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site which includes a palace, fortress and beautiful gardens. 

hotelVictoria Beach (or similar)
ronda-spain-puente-nuevo-bridge

After breakfast, travel to Ronda, a mountaintop city on both sides of the Tajo Gorge. Soak up the spectacular scenery from the famous Puente Nuevo. Later, travel to Seville. Take in the iconic sights of this magical city which is known as the “Pearl of Andalusia” on a locally-guided tour. Later, enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant.

mealsBreakfast, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Admire the views from Puente Nuevo in Ronda

Found on top of the El Tajo gorge, Ronda is a unique little town. See the towering ‘Puente Nuevo’ (New Bridge) and experience breathtaking views!

Included
Admire the views from Puente Nuevo in Ronda

Found on top of the El Tajo gorge, Ronda is a unique little town. See the towering ‘Puente Nuevo’ (New Bridge) and experience breathtaking views!

Included
See Seville on a driving tour

Learn more about Seville’s history, culture and architecture on a driving tour. Seville is where some famous scenes for TV series and films were shot. These include Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Lawrence of Arabia.

Included
See Seville on a driving tour

Learn more about Seville’s history, culture and architecture on a driving tour. Seville is where some famous scenes for TV series and films were shot. These include Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Lawrence of Arabia.

Included
Enjoy a local dinner in Seville

Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant in Seville.

Included
Enjoy a local dinner in Seville

Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant in Seville.

hotelHotel Porcel Torneo (or similar)
Seville-Plaza-de-Espana-Spain

Explore the many wonders of Seville today! Today’s optional excursion offers the opportunity to visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites - the breathtaking Seville Alcázar and Seville Cathedral. Alternatively, choose to wander the city at your own pace. Tonight, why not experience Flamenco in its birthplace at an optional Flamenco dinner show? This colourful performance is sure to captivate!

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Optional
Seville Alcázar & Cathedral Tour

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Alcázar of Seville and the Seville Cathedral! Explore these sites in depth with a guided tour. 

Optional
Seville Alcázar & Cathedral Tour

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Alcázar of Seville and the Seville Cathedral! Explore these sites in depth with a guided tour. 

Optional
Seville Flamenco Show & Dinner

Enjoy a live flamenco show along with a three-course Spanish dinner in Seville, the birthplace of flamenco!

Optional
Seville Flamenco Show & Dinner

Enjoy a live flamenco show along with a three-course Spanish dinner in Seville, the birthplace of flamenco!

hotelHotel Porcel Torneo (or similar)
Faro-old-town-Spain

Leave Spain for Portugal's magnificent Algarve region, stopping in two picture-perfect destinations. Visit Tavira for an orientation tour, spotting the Old Bridge and Tavira Castle. Experience a cork factory tour with liquor tasting before continuing to Faro, the Algarve's capital. Explore Faro's pedestrian-friendly old town surrounded by mountain scenery and discover its historic centre including the impressive Cathedral.

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Included
Visit the Algarve

Enjoy a scenic drive through one of Portugal's most spectacular regions and enjoy some beach time. Marvel at rugged cliffs, golden beaches and crashing waves!

Included
Visit the Algarve

Enjoy a scenic drive through one of Portugal's most spectacular regions and enjoy some beach time. Marvel at rugged cliffs, golden beaches and crashing waves!

Included
Tour a cork factory

Learn about the Algarve’s vast ecosystems and rich biodiversity on a factory tour before enjoying a traditional liquor tasting!

Included
Tour a cork factory

Learn about the Algarve’s vast ecosystems and rich biodiversity on a factory tour before enjoying a traditional liquor tasting!

hotelHotel Baltum (or similar)
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After breakfast, travel to Portugal’s captivating capital - Lisbon! Discover the many magical sights of this historic city on a driving tour. Drive along the Tagus River and spot iconic landmarks like the Monument to the Discoveries, Jeronimos Monastery and Belem Tower. Enjoy free time before tonight’s dinner. Look forward to a three-course meal of delicious local dishes.

mealsBreakfast, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Enjoy a driving tour of Lisbon

rive alongside the Tagus River and along some of Lisbon's most famous streets. Spot Sao Jorge Castle, the Old Town and stop at Miradouros (viewpoints).

Included
Enjoy a driving tour of Lisbon

rive alongside the Tagus River and along some of Lisbon's most famous streets. Spot Sao Jorge Castle, the Old Town and stop at Miradouros (viewpoints).

hotelVIP Executive Art’s Hotel (or similar)
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Experience a free day in Lisbon! Choose to explore further afield with the optional trip to Fátima, Portugal’s most celebrated religious pilgrimage site. Encounter the limestone Coin Caves and impressive Sanctuary of Fátima! This afternoon, the half-day trip to Sintra is highly recommended. This fairytale, UNESCO-listed village is Portugal’s capital of Romanticism. Tour the colourful Pena Palace before enjoying dinner.

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Optional
Fátima Sanctuary & Coin Caves

Explore Fátima, the most famous religious pilgrimage site in Portugal! Tour the Coin Caves, the Sanctuary of Fátima and more.

Optional
Fátima Sanctuary & Coin Caves

Explore Fátima, the most famous religious pilgrimage site in Portugal! Tour the Coin Caves, the Sanctuary of Fátima and more.

Optional
Colours of Sintra: Pena Palace with Lunch

Take a half-day trip to Sintra, a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage village! This optional excursion includes entrance to Pena Palace and lunch.

Optional
Colours of Sintra: Pena Palace with Lunch

Take a half-day trip to Sintra, a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage village! This optional excursion includes entrance to Pena Palace and lunch.

hotelVIP Executive Art’s Hotel (or similar)
obidos-town-portugal

Leaving Lisbon behind, head to Porto. En route, visit Obidos, a dreamy medieval town home to picture-perfect houses, a striking castle and winding cobblestone streets. Next, stop in Nazaré, a coastal town home to the world’s biggest waves! Arrive in Porto and embark on a guided tour, followed by a Port wine tasting. Enjoy dinner before hotel check-in.

mealsBreakfast, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Visit Obidos

Explore the picturesque, medieval streets of this charming town. The main gate, Porta de Vila, contains a beautiful, tiled chapel depicting the passion of Christ.

Included
Visit Obidos

Explore the picturesque, medieval streets of this charming town. The main gate, Porta de Vila, contains a beautiful, tiled chapel depicting the passion of Christ.

Included
Watch the waves in Nazaré

This surfing paradise attracts thrill-seekers from around the world. Depending on the season, the world's biggest waves can be seen at Praia do Norte!

Included
Watch the waves in Nazaré

This surfing paradise attracts thrill-seekers from around the world. Depending on the season, the world's biggest waves can be seen at Praia do Norte!

Included
Enjoy a driving and walking tour of Porto

See Porto from the coach and on foot. Learn Porto’s history, architecture, culture, and its UNESCO World Heritage Site historical centre.

Included
Enjoy a driving and walking tour of Porto

See Porto from the coach and on foot. Learn Porto’s history, architecture, culture, and its UNESCO World Heritage Site historical centre.

Included
Taste Port

Try Portugal's most famous drink - Port! It's a sweet, fortified red wine, often served as a dessert wine in dry, semi-dry and white varieties.

Included
Taste Port

Try Portugal's most famous drink - Port! It's a sweet, fortified red wine, often served as a dessert wine in dry, semi-dry and white varieties.

hotelPark Hotel Porto Gaia (or similar)
Porto-Portugal-dom-luís-bridge

Discover the many wonders of Porto on this free day. Wander around the lively Ribeira area located on the banks of Douro. To soak up Porto’s views, cross the Ponte de Dom Luís I Bridge or climb the Clérigos Tower. This evening, join the optional excursion to experience a live Fado show before enjoying a three-course dinner overlooking the Douro!

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Optional
Fado & Feast on the Douro

Immerse yourself in Portuguese music, culture and cuisine with a live Fado concert followed by dinner at a local restaurant overlooking the Douro.

Optional
Fado & Feast on the Douro

Immerse yourself in Portuguese music, culture and cuisine with a live Fado concert followed by dinner at a local restaurant overlooking the Douro.

hotelPark Hotel Porto Gaia (or similar)
salamanca-cathedral-spain-bridge

Crossing the border back into Spain, visit Ciudad Rodrigo for an orientation tour. Discover the well-preserved 12th-century city walls which surround an Old Town full of fascinating history and striking architecture. Later, head to Salamanca. Uncover myths, legends and spellbinding historical sights on a guided tour of Salamanca’s golden UNESCO city. Tonight, tuck into a delicious three-course dinner.

mealsBreakfast, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Visit Ciudad Rodrigo

Embark on an orientation tour of this historic city’s Old Town. Marvel at its well-preserved 12th-century walls and the Romanesque Cathedral de Santa Maria.

Included
Visit Ciudad Rodrigo

Embark on an orientation tour of this historic city’s Old Town. Marvel at its well-preserved 12th-century walls and the Romanesque Cathedral de Santa Maria.

Included
Explore Salamanca

Enjoy a locally-guided city tour. Admire Casa Lis museum, the “old” and “new" cathedrals, historic university, Casa de las Conchas and Plaza Mayor!

Included
Explore Salamanca

Enjoy a locally-guided city tour. Admire Casa Lis museum, the “old” and “new" cathedrals, historic university, Casa de las Conchas and Plaza Mayor!

Included
Enjoy a local dinner in Salamanca

Delight in a three-course, authentic Salamantinian meal at a local restaurant.

Included
Enjoy a local dinner in Salamanca

Delight in a three-course, authentic Salamantinian meal at a local restaurant.

hotelZenit Hall 88 Studios (or similar)
Madrid-Plaza-Mayor-Spain

Leaving Salamanca this morning, head to Avila. At 1,130 m above sea level, Avila is known for its countryside views, medieval city walls and Romanesque and Gothic churches. Arrive back in Madrid this afternoon and experience the buzz and allure of Spain’s capital on a locally guided tour. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with the group.

mealsBreakfast, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Visit Avila

Explore Avila, a walled UNESCO World Heritage city. Visit its Cathedral and San Vicente de Ávila, a stunning example of Romanesque architecture, during free time.

Included
Visit Avila

Explore Avila, a walled UNESCO World Heritage city. Visit its Cathedral and San Vicente de Ávila, a stunning example of Romanesque architecture, during free time.

Included
Guided tour of Madrid

Explore Spain’s vibrant capital city with your tour leader. Wander the streets of Madrid and see top sights such as Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Mercado de San Miguel and more!

Included
Guided tour of Madrid

Explore Spain’s vibrant capital city with your tour leader. Wander the streets of Madrid and see top sights such as Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Mercado de San Miguel and more!

Included
Enjoy one last Spanish dinner in Madrid

Say farewell to Spain and Portugal with one last dinner with the group in Madrid. Reminisce about the last 12 days over your last Spanish meal.

Included
Enjoy one last Spanish dinner in Madrid

Say farewell to Spain and Portugal with one last dinner with the group in Madrid. Reminisce about the last 12 days over your last Spanish meal.

hotelHotel Porcel Torre Garden (or similar)
Madrid-Spain-bear-and-the-strawberry-tree

After 12 days of stunning top sights and hidden gems, this Spain & Portugal winter tour comes to an end after breakfast this morning. Be sure to swap contact details with your newfound travel buddies before travelling home. Expat Explore wishes you a safe journey onward and can’t wait to have you on the road with us again soon!

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Tour Highlights

Optional Experience
Alhambra Palace & Gardens
Alhambra Palace & Gardens

Explore the Alhambra, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site which includes a palace, fortress and beautiful gardens. 

Included Experience
Enjoy a local dinner in Seville
Enjoy a local dinner in Seville

Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant in Seville.

Included Experience
Watch the waves in Nazaré
Watch the waves in Nazaré

This surfing paradise attracts thrill-seekers from around the world. Depending on the season, the world's biggest waves can be seen at Praia do Norte!

Optional Experience
Colours of Sintra: Pena Palace with Lunch
Colours of Sintra: Pena Palace with Lunch

Take a half-day trip to Sintra, a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage village! This optional excursion includes entrance to Pena Palace and lunch.

Included Experience
Enjoy a driving and walking tour of Porto
Enjoy a driving and walking tour of Porto

See Porto from the coach and on foot. Learn Porto’s history, architecture, culture, and its UNESCO World Heritage Site historical centre.

Highlights

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19 Included Experiences!

  • Visit Toledo
  • Discover the delights of Granada
  • Soak up the sun in Costa del Sol
  • Admire the views from Puente Nuevo in Ronda
  • See Seville on a driving tour
  • Enjoy a local dinner in Seville
  • Visit the Algarve
  • Tour a cork factory
  • Enjoy a driving tour of Lisbon
  • Visit Obidos
  • Watch the waves in Nazaré
  • Enjoy a driving and walking tour of Porto
  • Taste Port
  • Visit Ciudad Rodrigo
  • Explore Salamanca
  • Enjoy a local dinner in Salamanca
  • Visit Avila
  • Guided tour of Madrid
  • Enjoy one last Spanish dinner in Madrid

Optional Experiences

Enhance your tour with these carefully selected optional experiences. Each one is designed to add depth and excitement to your journey, allowing you to customize your adventure according to your interests.

Pre-Book
Granada Local Food & Wine Pairing€60

Enjoy a four-course wine and food pairing experience at a premier Granada gastro bar! Learn about the history of the local cuisine and wine production.

Pre-Book
Alhambra Palace & Gardens€85

Explore the Alhambra, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site which includes a palace, fortress and beautiful gardens. 

Pre-Book
Seville Alcázar & Cathedral Tour€70

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Alcázar of Seville and the Seville Cathedral! Explore these sites in depth with a guided tour. 

Book On Tour
Seville Flamenco Show & Dinner€85

Enjoy a live flamenco show along with a three-course Spanish dinner in Seville, the birthplace of flamenco!

Book On Tour
Fátima Sanctuary & Coin Caves€55

Explore Fátima, the most famous religious pilgrimage site in Portugal! Tour the Coin Caves, the Sanctuary of Fátima and more.

Pre-Book
Colours of Sintra: Pena Palace with Lunch€100

Take a half-day trip to Sintra, a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage village! This optional excursion includes entrance to Pena Palace and lunch.

Book On Tour
Fado & Feast on the Douro€70

Immerse yourself in Portuguese music, culture and cuisine with a live Fado concert followed by dinner at a local restaurant overlooking the Douro.

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Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

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Standard Tour Cost US$1,481
Total Price US$1,481

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

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Standard Tour Cost US$1,492
Total Price US$1,492

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

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Standard Tour Cost US$1,753
Total Price US$1,753

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

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Standard Tour Cost US$1,745
Total Price US$1,745

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

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Full payment is required on tours starting within the next 60 days

Accommodation

We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard. 

A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Madrid, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.

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I love this tour having a fabulous time with a superb leader

I highly recommend this tour for those who want to see the most amazing places in Portugal and Spain. It's well-organized with everything neatly planned from hotel, free hotel brea...

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Additional Information

For pre-departure and visa information, as well as frequently asked questions regarding preparing for and travelling on this tour, please visit our Help Centre.

This tour features optional excursions that must be booked prior to the start of the tour, including the must-see Alhambra Palace! Click here for more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting destination for the first day of your tour. Make sure you keep departure times and possible delays in mind when booking flights. Please click here to visit Skyscanner - a useful tool for comparing prices from the vast majority of airlines.

When you book for more than one person, we will by default group you together in the same room(s), unless you request single supplements or specifically request us not to. 

If there are unequal numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) then the remaining traveller will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender. Please note that minors under the age of 18 cannot share with another traveller outside of your group's booking.

If you are making separate bookings and would like to share the same room(s), please send us an email with the booking references for each of the travellers and the details of your preferred rooming allocation.

Yes, and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance. Passengers and their personal property travel with Expat Explore solely at their own risk. A suitable insurance policy should provide adequate cover for medical expenses arising through illness or accident prior to or during the holiday, and loss of holiday monies through cancellation or curtailment of the holiday or other insurable reasons. Clients should ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for the type of activities in their tour. 

For a relatively small price, travel insurance provides you with the peace of mind so that you can enjoy your tour without any worries. To receive a quote from our preferred travel insurance partner please visit World Nomads*.

For more information on what to look for in a travel insurance policy, click here.

While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we have partnered with Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. 

If you would like to receive the hotel list in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel, please request this by sending an email to info@expatexplore.com with your booking reference.

Expat Explore can provide travellers requiring visas with visa support documents on a request basis. Please note that you are required to pay for your tour in full in order to receive the documents. This is an embassy/consulate requirement by law. Once you have received confirmation that your booking has been paid in full, you can request your visa support documents by emailing info@expatexplore.com - please allow up to 10 working days to receive these documents.

All travellers are required to carry their own bags. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours and certain places involve walking up and down stairs. We want you to enjoy your tour, so read through the itinerary thoroughly and make your own conclusions as to whether you feel that you are fit and healthy enough.

Our tours are not suitable for young children, so we set a minimum age limit of 10 years old. However, at the discretion of Expat Explore we may consider younger children on certain tours if they meet certain criteria and a request is received in writing via email for consideration. Expat Explore reserves the absolute right to accept or decline a booking at our discretion.

Your deposit secures your spot on tour and locks in the price you pay. Although the deposit you pay at the time of booking is non-refundable, you're protected by our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee – a full refund if you cancel within 10 days of making your booking.

For more information, please refer to the 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee in our Terms & Conditions.

Before the tour starts, you will receive an email from us requesting your dietary requirements. There is always a vegetarian option available. We try as much as we can to offer you the traditional local cuisine.

No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting point for the first day of your tour. We have partnered with Welcome Pickups to secure a hassle-free service. You will be met at the arrivals gate by your driver. Your driver will track your flight, so they'll wait for you even if it's delayed. Please click here to book an airport transfer.

This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tours specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.