TRIP SNAPSHOT

10 days

2 countries

Visiting 2 countries: Portugal, Spain

12 meals

Twin-share / double / single room

-9 nights in hotel-style accommodation (twin or double)

Delve Deep

Delve Deep is those iconic sights, and then some. Local culture, local food, and MORE.

20 travellers (max)

Trip Leader

Driver

Minicoach

TRIP VIBE = iconic sights and in-depth adventures with a local Trip Leader.

Want all the top highlights Spain and Portugal have to offer, but also MORE? Welcome to your insider guide. From Lisbon to Barça, lose yourself amongst the cobbled streets of Portugal's vibrant cities. Eat your way around Spain’s foodie hotspots. Cruise down Porto’s mighty river sipping sweet wine. And uncover the hidden historic gems of Sintra and Zaragoza. Forget skimming the surface: this is the real deal.

Map & itinerary

Day 1 - Lisbon

History. Culture. Food. And some seriously booty-burning hills. Dump your stuff at the hotel, say olá to your fellow explorers, and strap in for a drive around this electric city to tick off some of Lisbon’s A-lister sights. And tonight? We’re diving head first into Portuguese heritage with an included dinner and a traditional fado show. Fado music (think super-passionate folk songs) was born in Lisbon in the 19th century, so there’s no better place to experience it. Sit back and let it all sink in. You’re really here.

Your Inclusions

Accommodation

Hotel White Lisboa or similar

Activities
  • Lisbon highlights drive
  • Traditional fado show
Meals
  • Dinner

Day 2 - Lisbon

Today is your day, your way. Spend your free time ticking off those bucket list items AND exploring the backstreets. Beat the crowds and get up early to ride Lisbon’s famous yellow 28 tram. Check out the winding medieval maze that is Alfama (Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhood). Venture up to São Jorge Castle for epic views and a history lesson on Moorish culture. Fill your bellies with delish food on an optional tour of the city. Then grab yourself some pastéis de nata (binge-worthy custard tarts) and relax in the Botanical Gardens. Fact: this place was built by a Portuguese king who wanted one of every type of plant in the world (meaning: boho vibes galore). Tonight, dinner is on you. After, there’s another tour if you fancy it. This one’s got a tipsy edge. Good times with the gang on a bar crawl full of local drinks and vibes? Sign us up!

Your Inclusions

Accommodation

Hotel White Lisboa or similar

Meals
  • Breakfast

Your Options

  • Food tour of Lisbon: from €69
  • Lisbon Tipsy Tour: from €45

Day 3 - Lisbon – Sintra – Porto

No guesses on what Porto is famous for. But before your inner wine connoisseur gets too excited – we’ll make a stop in the fairytale town of Sintra. You’ll have plenty of free time to check out this UNESCO World Heritage-listed town in all its glory – ticking off the likes of the Castle of the Moors and the technicolour Pena Palace (pssst book your tix in advance). Make some time to stop off at Fábrica das Verdadeiras Queijadas da Sapa – they’ve been serving queijadas (small pastries filled with goodness) since 1756. Then: we’ll roll onto Porto, where the evening’s yours to get lost in a maze of cobbled streets and fancy blue-tiled buildings.

Your Inclusions

Accommodation

ClipHotel or similar

Activities
  • Visit Sintra with Trip Leader
Meals
  • Breakfast

Day 4 - Porto

Time to delve a bit deeper – lace up those Nikes, we’re gonna take a look around Porto’s medieval streets, quirky alleyways and picture-perfect port on a walking tour. Pass by Porto Cathedral. Gape at Palácio da Bolsa. Count your blessings at San Francisco Church. And check out the hand-painted azulejos (colourful tiles) in San Bento Station. Then: the rest is up to you – maybe head to Matosinhos Beach to work on those European tan lines? Later, tickle your taste buds with an included port wine tasting experience. Then, if you wanna sample more local flavours, head to a wine pairing and dinner experience. It’s at a local mercearia (grocery store). This isn’t your typical store – it’s got a secret tavern downstairs where you’ll delve into Portuguese traditions as told by a proud family. This? It’s what you came for.

Your Inclusions

Accommodation

ClipHotel or similar

Activities
  • Walking tour of Porto with Trip Leader
  • Port wine tasting experience
Meals
  • Breakfast

Your Options

  • Wine pairing and dinner at a local mercearia in Porto: from €52

Day 5 - Porto – Madrid

Today it’s up and onwards to the old haunts of Picasso, Dalí, Miró and a whole bunch of other enviably creative artists – Madrid, we’re coming for you. Our fact-filled Trip Leader will help us get better acquainted with the Spanish capital on a driving tour – ticking off the likes of the Royal Palace, Temple of Debod, Plaza Mayor and Mercado de San Miguel. Later, you’re on Spanish time and the clock says: siesta. Then, hunt down some local eats. Keep the cultural theme going with a visit to one of the Lavapiés district’s arty cafés. And later: gather the gang and hit the d-floor in trendy Chueca.

Your Inclusions

Accommodation

EasyHotel Madrid Centro Atocha or similar

Activities
  • Madrid highlights drive
Meals
  • Breakfast

Day 6 - Madrid

You wanted more time to explore – so here’s a free day we prepared earlier. Go get it. Check out the Royal Palace: the home of one of Europe's oldest monarchies. Stroll through the expansive Plaza Mayor. Make eyes at the masterpieces in Museo del Prado (aka Madrid’s Louvre). Take in all the views from Palacio de Cibeles. Grab yourself some churros and take a stroll around El Retiro Park. Then: seek out a buzzing bistro for dinner in the Malasaña district – an über trendy neighbourhood with a unique character and a provocative past. Ready for round two of chocolate-covered churros? No judgement here.

Your Inclusions

Accommodation

EasyHotel Madrid Centro Atocha or similar

Meals
  • Breakfast

Day 7 - Madrid – Segovia – San Sebastián

Next up: San Sebastián. On the way, we’ll swing by the Valley of the Fallen – a memorial to those killed during the Spanish Civil War. Then: roll into World Heritage-listed Segovia to check out the Aqueduct, Cathedral and Disney-like Alcázar de Segovia castle. Today: lunch is on us. Sweeeeeet. Then it’s back on the coach – the beachside buzz of San Seb is calling. For the best vibes after dark, make a beeline for Plaza de la Constitució. What. A. Day.

Your Inclusions

Accommodation

Hotel Silken Amara Plaza or similar

Activities
  • Visit the Valley of the Fallen
  • Orientation walk of Segovia with Trip Leader
Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Day 8 - San Sebastián

Forget hitting snooze, this Basque hotspot is begging to be explored. Get your bearings on an orientation walk around town. DW, our in-the-know Trip Leader will point out the best pintxos places along the way. Then the rest is up to you. Join the crowd of beachgoers at La Concha. Hit the surf with the locals. Jump on a ride at one the oldest theme parks in the world. Or take a cold beer up Urgull Hill for incredible views over the bay. Later, choose your pants wisely – if you’re embarking on the optional pintxos tour with a local guide, or heading to Bar Borda Berri for some slow-roasted beef (melt-in-your-mouth good), you’re gonna’ need a LOT of room.

Your Inclusions

Accommodation

Hotel Silken Amara Plaza or similar

Activities
  • Orientation walk of San Sebastián with Trip Leader
Meals
  • Breakfast

Your Options

  • Pintxos tour with local guide in San Sebastian: from €98

Day 9 - San Sebastián – Zaragoza – Barcelona

Quick maths: this is our last full day. So, make every second count. We’ll make a pit stop in one of the most underrated cities in Spain: Zaragoza. Check out the impressive Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, stroll past the ancient Roman walls and grab a bite to eat at the historic Central Market. After, we’ll get the run around Barça on a driving tour before heading to dinner with the gang. Grab your glass of sangria and get cheers-ing. This has been one incredible adventure.

Your Inclusions

Accommodation

Alexandre Hotel Fira Congress or similar

Activities
  • Visit Zaragoza with Trip Leader
  • Barcelona highlights drive
Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Day 10 - Barcelona

We delved deep. We experienced MORE. And now it's time to say goodbye (we’re not crying, you are). Swap those socials and get planning that reunion trip – who’s up for round two next year?

Your Inclusions

Meals
  • Breakfast

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Anonymous September 2024

5

Anonymous August 2024

The delve deep tour was a great way to see the biggest destinations on the Iberian Peninsula and also tick off some smaller, gorgeous sites that would have easily been overlooked. So many great opportunities to see, taste, and enjoy the culture of the cities we visited. Our trip leader was super knowledgeable and made sure everyone on the tour got the most out of our experiences. The size of the...

5

Anonymous July 2024

Awesome tour. Virginia was an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide.

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Anonymous July 2024

5

Anonymous July 2024

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Anonymous June 2024

The June 2024 trip was amazing! Martina was an excellent trip leader who made the trip effortlessly more enjoyable, she had great recommendations and made our travel days fun with her jokes and commentary!

The trip would be made better if it was slightly longer by 2-4 days, this would allow for an extra day in Madrid, Barcelona and Porto. It would also be great to see one more city! Activity...

5

Anonymous June 2024

Martina was an amazing trip leader full of knowledge of all the places we visited. It was great to get information from her about everything to do around the places we visited as well as learn about the history.

Whilst the city orientations were good, it would have been nice to potentially get a guide for the main cities and see a bit more with them.

The temple of the fallen was great to go...

5

Anonymous June 2024

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Anonymous June 2024

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Anonymous April 2024

Overall great trip, the small group size was perfect, and our tour leader Monik was simply amazing, super knowledgeable, always friendly and helpful and making sure everyone was included and happy. The only suggestion I can think is for improving the trip itinerary for the drive day from Porto to Madrid as there were no sights to visit along the way, just a stop for lunch at a roadside service...

5

Kaitlin Se April 2024

5 Star trip! Our trip leader Monik made the trip informative and lots of fun! She was knowledgeable about many different places and landmarks, kept the group engaged and made everyone feel taken care of. The trip had a perfect balance of activities and free time, lots to see and do everywhere we went

4

Anonymous October 2023

The overall layout and locations visited on the tour were great, but it would've been nice to have more inclusions (i.e walking tours) and optional activities. We had included driving tours in certain destinations, but our bus driver said he would not drive us there due to his working hours and that it was 'too busy'. As this was an inclusion in our tour package, the drivers' hours should've been...

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Anonymous October 2023

A lot of cities and free time which was great but sometimes the group wanted to do things together like dinners or a rooftop bar but our tour manager wasn’t interested or said he didn’t know what bars or restaurants would take larger booking and pretty much said it’s not her job to book for us or organise anything. We only saw her on actual travel days besides one walking tour which was good but...

4

Anonymous September 2023

Good variety of places visited. Most hotel were good.
Good amount of free time in each place.

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Anonymous August 2023

The TopDeck Trip Leader was shocking! I did Not pay for such terrible service. He was too old for the group and didn’t know how to connect with us. Everyone on the trip was extremely frustrated by his lack of initiative.

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Joshua Ca August 2023

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Anonymous July 2023

5

Lauren Cr July 2023

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Anonymous May 2023

It’s good. There is quite a bit of free time though so be prepared to plan out your own days.

5

Anonymous May 2023

Great pace of tour. Allowing for sight seeing but still getting a lot done in the short amount of days. Paula the guide was also very knowledgeable about everything and she had such a fun and lovely personality it really added to the whole experience

4

Emily Ma June 2022

Overall, I had a great time. Love that the group size was small at only 20 people. It meant that the group hung out together a lot and our tour guide got to know us quite well. I think the tour should be longer such as 13-15 days rather than 10. We didn’t get enough time in places to really ‘delve deep’ such as Porto and Barcelona. I’d suggest 2 nights in each major destination so we can really...

5

EDUARDO G December 2018

5

Andrea G November 2018

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Anonymous August 2018

Spain and Portugal are stunning. Always lots to see wherever we stopped over.
Our tour leader, Danny, however could have been better in terms of really making sure the group was on time to the coach and having consequences for the ones who put us behind 30 minutes for our travelling time. Sometimes unprofessional and I felt he wasn’t totally organised. Was very informative and knew his history...

5

Lindsey F August 2018

It was just enough time to see all the great highlights. I loved the route!

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Emma H July 2018

It's only 8 full days not 10. Considering the cost for the trip, not much was included apart from some meals and accomodation and transport. Our driving tours were short and optional activities were also limited.

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Anonymous July 2018

Overall the countries/cities we went to were amazing. The bus ride was entertaining. The hostels were in great locations. I just wish the experience had more positive memories than negative.

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Alicia Iv July 2018

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Anonymous July 2018

Included tours could have been more guided rather than showing some things and then sending on your way for a few hours. Included food was hit and miss.

Accommodation was better than expected, guide was great and the places visited were all worth seeing.

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Anonymous January 2018

Wouldn't recommend. Look at other options

5

Alys T November 2017

Compared to Contiki Topdeck is so much better priced

5

Anonymous October 2017

Great guide and driver and great people in my tour group which i still keep in contact with

4

Anonymous October 2017

Spain and Portugal are great - what is there not to love about the country

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Anonymous October 2017

4

Anonymous May 2017

Good value for money, a lot of bus time

5

Madhushan P April 2017

Trip as absolutely fantastic

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Anonymous April 2017

overpriced. the food and living conditions don't match the price

5

Anonymous April 2017

Affordable way to explore new places.

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