Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon: The Iberian Line
Explore the bold designs of Gaudí in Barcelona, stroll Madrid’s royal avenues, and uncover Toledo’s medieval past. Fly to Lisbon for panoramic viewpoints, UNESCO treasures in Belém, and fairytale castles in Sintra. With private guided touring and seamless transitions throughout, every detail is planned to perfection by your Destination Expert.
- Duration
- 9 days, 8 nights
- Route
- Barcelona · Madrid · Lisbon
- Style
- Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
- From
- $7,990 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
- Marvel at Gaudí’s masterpieces in Barcelona and soak in breathtaking views from Montserrat.
- Explore Madrid’s history-see Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, and Puerta del Sol.
- Delve into Lisbon’s iconic sights with a private guide, from Belem Tower to historic Alfama.
- Day trip to Sintra to explore Pena Palace and drive through coastal gems Estoril and Cascais.
- Consult your Destination Expert to include a flamenco in Spain or a fado night in Portugal.
Every day, already yours.
You’ve Arrived
A Welcome Package will be provided and will include any relevant documents or tickets required for your trip.
- Private Airport Transfer
- Spain Welcome Package
- Meet & Greet
- Self-Guided: A Taste of Barcelona
Audacious Architecture
Meet your private guide and transportation, and embark on a full-day tour of Barcelona. Learn about famed modernist architect Antoni Gaudí and his extraordinary achievements throughout the city along the way. Head along the elegant avenue Paseo de Gracia, one of Barcelona's most important shopping and business areas, where you'll find several of the city's most celebrated pieces of architecture, including two of Gaudi’s houses which you'll visit: Casa...
- City Highlights with Casa Batllo, Casa Mila, Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell (8 hrs) - Private
Breathe the Mountain Air
Meet your private driver and guide for a half-day tour through Catalunya countryside to the sacred mountaintop monastery, Montserrat. Located nearly an hour outside of Barcelona, Montserrat has remained one of Spain's most significant pilgrimage destinations for nearly 1,000 years, and is home to an order of approximately eighty Benedictine monks. Journey through this iconic monasterial complex and visit a Renaissance Basilica from the 16th century.
- Montserrat Monastery (5 hrs) - Private Tour
- Flamenco Show (1 hr) - Self-Guided
En Route
Departing on foot with a private guide, enjoy a half-day walking tour that will take you through Madrid's oldest quarters, tracing the legacy of the Habsburg and Bourbon dynasties. Admire the many churches, convents, inns, palaces, theaters, narrow medieval streets and traditional shops, all steeped in history that no visitor should miss.
- Private Train Station Transfer
- Train - Barcelona - Madrid [2.5 hrs] - Premium
- Private Train Station Transfer
- Walking Tour (3 hrs) - Private
- Self-Guided: A Taste of Madrid
Explore with an Expert
Spend a half-day venturing out to explore Toledo with a private driver and a local guide. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Toledo is Spain's medieval capital, and an area of inspiration for 16th-century master, El Greco. Surrounded by the River Tajo, the atmospheric walled town is crammed with churches, museums, and even steel workshops of master artisans, carrying on the tradition of the renowned swordsmiths of medieval Toledo.
- Explore Toledo (6 hrs) - Private Tour
The Journey Continues…
Meet your driver for a private airport transfer. For your added comfort, an English speaking assistant will greet you outside the customs with personalized signage. Your representative will help co-ordinate meeting up with your private driver and accompany you to your accommodation.
- Private Airport Transfer
- Air - Madrid - Lisbon [Direct, 2 hrs] - Flight
- Airport with Meet & Greet - Private Transfer
- Portugal Welcome Package
- Self-Guided: A Taste of Lisbon
See the Signature Sights in Style
Embark on a half a day tour with a private guide and driver uncovering two very different sides of Lisbon. Start above the city with panoramic views of St. George's Castle and the red-tiled rooftops, before you descend on foot into the Moorish lanes of Alfama, your guide bringing the quarter to life around you.
- Private Lisbon Tour with Alfama & Belém | 4 hrs
- Self Guided: Time Out Market
Cross an Item off the Bucket List
Depart Lisbon for a scenic coastal drive, spotting several sandy beaches hidden within the cliffs, protected by 17th-century fortresses along the coast. Visit the beautiful resort town of Estoril, known as the home of Casino Estoril and Hotel Palácio, former rendezvous points for WWII spies and their handlers at a time when Portugal remained politically neutral. Admire the 17th-century Forte da Cruz castle, set behind a backdrop of palm trees.
- Estoril, Cascais, Cabo da Roca & Sintra with Pena Palace (8 hrs) - Private Tour
Until Next Time…
Meet your driver for a private airport transfer in Lisbon. Please note drivers may or may not speak English as their sole responsibility is to transfer clients from one location to another. If you would like to have the presence of an English speaking Assistant or Guide for your transfer this can be pre-arranged upon request and would be subject to an additional supplement.
- Private Airport Transfer
Where you will wake up.
Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa
Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa is a boutique hotel located in a historic building in the heart of Barcelona, connecting the Ciutat Vella with l'Eixample. This Monument Hotel offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal retreat in the city's bustling center.
Hotel Atlantico
Nestled on Madrid’s iconic Gran Via, Hotel Atlantico is a distinguished boutique retreat set within an early 20th-century building commissioned by the Marquis of Falces. Its grand facade, crowned by a French-style dome, blends eclectic neoclassical charm with modern flair.
Hotel Britania
Hotel Britania is a genuine art deco boutique hotel in the historic center of Lisbon. Located on a quiet street right alongside the cosmopolitan Avenida da Liberdade. The only hotel to remain intact until today, this hotel records the glamour of the 1940's.