Madrid Transformative Tours &amp; Trips

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bar, Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, Seville, Valencia

Highlights

Explore moorish palaces
Be treated to a lively flamenco performance in seville
Explore the astounding red-clay fortress of the alhambra
Witness gaudí’s barcelona with your own eyes

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Best of Northern Spain

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bar, Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid

Highlights

Capture photos of stunning countryside and age-old cathedrals
Indulge in the tapas lifestyle
Wander through gaudí's wonderland in barcelona
Live like a local in a "casa rural" in the pyrenees
Experience the basque way of life

Themes

Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

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8 days From$1,599

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Ultimate Spain & Portugal

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Algarve, Bar, Barcelona, Bilbao, Coimbra, Córdoba, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, San Sebastian, Santiago, Seville, Valencia

Highlights

Explore moorish palaces and great iberian cities
Capture photos of stunning countryside and age-old cathedrals
Devour tapas at a local haunt
Listen to fado music and learn to flamenco dance
Live like a local in a "casa rural" in the pyrenees

Themes

Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

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21 days From$4,239

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Classic Spain

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bar, Barcelona, Bilbao, Granada, Madrid, Seville, Valencia

Highlights

Explore moorish palaces
Be treated to a lively flamenco performance in seville
Explore the astounding red-clay fortress of the alhambra
Taste a traditional paella
Witness gaudí’s barcelona with your own eyes

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Transformative

What travelers are saying

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15 days From$3,119

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Spain, Portugal, and Morocco Adventure

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Chefchaouen, Lisbon, Madrid, Marrakech, Meknès, Porto, Seville, Tangier

Highlights

Savour the tapas culture of spain
Explore the seven hills of lisbon
Experience the flavours of morocco
Wander the beautiful streets of seville
Get lost in ancient medinas

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Transformative

What travelers are saying

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15 days From$2,309

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Best of Spain & Portugal

preferred

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Algarve, Bar, Barcelona, Coimbra, Córdoba, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, Santiago, Seville, Valencia

Highlights

Savour traditional portuguese food in lisbon’s oldest neighbourhood
Taste coastal porto’s famous export in a port wine cellar
Soak in the lively atmosphere and scenery of madrid
Discover seville’s moorish influence
Learn to make paella in barcelona

Themes

Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

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14 days From$2,719

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England, Spain and Portugal Ultimate Adventure

By Discovery Nomads

none

4.5/5 Excellent

16 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Arc de Triomphe, Barcelona, Buckingham Palace, Eiffel Tower, Lisbon, Louvre Museum, Madrid, Paris

Highlights

Explore Paris
Amazing visit to Louvre museum, additionally get on top of the Eiffel Tower
Visit Sacre Coeur cathedral
Discover Barcelona
visit the Prado Museum or Reina Sofia Museum

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I recently took the Best of Australia and New Zealand tour...added on Fiji and a day in Auckland...with Discovery Nomads. During the booking process they were attentive and helpful. However, the nightmare began after paying for the tour! They told us we would receive our itinerary 10 to 20 days before our trip. It was sent 4 days before departure. We booked a tour for the trans alpine train from Christchurch to Queensland which we were told after the fact, that it did not exist. Furthermore, they failed to make a transfer reservation from the airport to our hotel in Christchurch. It took a week of constant sending of emails to get credit. They never answered them! Credit was finally issued almost 25 days later. The nightmare continues...we had to call each shuttle ride to confirm as their confirmation numbers were wrong and the local company could never find our reservations. So now add the cost of all the phone calls! Furthermore, when we reached out to Discover Nomads to help us while traveling, they NEVER answered their phone or a request for refund by email. We were completely ignored and left on our own. The only saving grace was we were traveling in English speaking countries. Can you imagine this happening to you in a country that doesn't speak English? Nightmare!!!!! And no assist from this horrible company. The only communication from them was for flight delays which we found out first by checking into the airport and one response asking for how much I paid for my transfer and proof of payment. I explained that it was all electronic and requested a refund of my original payment...heard nothing again from them until seven days later they sent an email stating that a meeting point had changed. So they had my email, just refused to deal with refunds or help. In addition, they had us waiting 15 hours for a hotel room in two flights. We were not allowed to stay in hotel lobby for so long and we arrived at 1:00am. We ended up paying for an early check in. Also, all internal flights were booked with 7.5 kg cabin luggage only. We had to pay baggage fees of $45 per bag. The costs of this trip were way higher then we anticipated. We had quotes for private tours just $2,000 higher...we should have booked that as we probably spent close to that amount in other fees!! TAKE MY WARNING...DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!!!"

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10 days From$1,832

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Andalusia, Spain

By Olde Ipswich Tours

none

5/5 Excellent

3 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Madrid, Seville, Toledo

Highlights

Visit Toledo’s most interesting sites: the cathedral, the narrow and winding streets
Explore Córdoba
Visit to Seville is an entertaining Andalusian cooking class
Visit the famous Seville cathedral, the largest in Europe, where we see the majestic tomb of Christopher Columbus
Visit the Royal Site of San Lorenzo of El Escorial

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Everything about Olde Ipswich gets high marks, including helpful, personal attention prior to selection of the trip, and successful efforts to accommodate personal needs during the trip. The small group size in the Dordogne trip (7) worked well. The itinerary was creative and thoughtful, providing interesting locations and activities, always with a personal and local touch. This was true of the restaurants and accommodations as well. We would highly recommend the Dordogne trip and working with Olde Ipswich for future trip plans. Marilyn Hotch and Jack Brown"

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15 days From$6,990

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Explore Spain & Portugal

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Algarve, Bar, Barcelona, Dali, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, Seville, Sierra Nevada

Highlights

Get lost in the labyrinthine streets of the Albaicin in Granada before crossing the river to visit the imposing Moorish fortress of the Alhambra.
Unwind in a laidback fishing town in the Algarve, soaking up the sun on the beach and enjoying an included boat trip around the rocky cliffs of the coast.
Join pilgrims along the last leg of the famous Camino de Santiago journey as they reach the historic cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
Sit back, relax and watch the water flow by in one of Porto’s river restaurants while you sample a couple of varieties of the city’s signature wine – port!
Start and end your adventure in Madrid, home to art galleries, colourful architecture and some of the best restaurants in Spain.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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15 days From$4,545

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Spain and Portugal Highlights

By Eskapas

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4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

They introduce their travelers to real locals through their selection of guides and off-the-beaten-path restaurants and attractions.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Ávila, Barcelona, Coimbra, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, Salamanca, Seville, Valencia

Highlights

Be immersed in the cultures of Spain and Portugal
Spain and Portugal highlights
Fully escorted trip with guaranteed departures

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly

What travelers are saying

"Wonderful, we really liked it."

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16 days From$3,305

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Andalucia & Toledo from Madrid (C660)

By VPT Tours

none

4.4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Córdoba, Granada, Seville

Highlights

Cordoba
Seville
Granada
Toledo

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Photography

What travelers are saying

"good programs"

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An Essential Culinary Experience in Madrid

By Iberian Escapes

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5/5 Excellent

11 reviews

Private Guided

Why we love them

Delivers exceptional journeys to every client, giving them access to the most authentic and immersive experiences in Portugal,Spain,Morocco,and France

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Madrid

Highlights

Explore Madrid
Enjoy Gourmet Tapas & Vino Route Tour
Enjoy Master Class of Spanish Cooking in Madrid

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"I have the distinct pleasure of working with Steven at Iberian Escapes as our property manager and host. We moved away from a larger property manager because they couldn't get organized and they never provided accurate accounting - we were frustrated and quickly losing trust. Thankfully, we found Iberian Escapes. Steven met us at our apartment - on time - and he's done everything he said he would. We live in a different country and we needed someone trustworthy and competent. We very much appreciate the honesty, integrity, accurate accounting, and timely communication to us AND our guests no matter the situation. We even heard from some recent guests "you've got a great property manager! He's very responsive and easy to work with" Another guest liked the apartment so much he wanted to stay an extra day. Easy for us, easy for the guest, and all seamlessly coordinated by Iberian Escapes! Highly recommend for property owners looking for a great manager. Also highly recommend finding one of his listings if you're planning on staying in one of the areas he covers! You won't be disappointed."

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5 days From$1,427

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London to Bordeaux, the Basque Country and the Beach

By Explore!

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Bordeaux, Camino de Santiago, Madrid, Malaga, Marrakech, Paris, San Sebastian, Santiago, Segovia

Highlights

Rail journey through France and Spain, reaching the Mediterranean in 7 days
Go wine-tasting in Bordeaux and try pintxos in San Sebastian
Walk on the Camino de Santiago and discover Segovia's Roman Aqueduct

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"The trip itinerary was well thought through with the right balance of challenging walks, rest time, cultural activities and time to socialise. Joao, our guide, was exceptional. He really took on board any feedback and made sure we had the best time. The scenery in Madeira surpassed my expectations. I would recommend this trip to anyone wanting an active weeks’ holiday."

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Carol

Oct 2015

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Good size group, great tour leader (on

Good size group, great tour leader (on this occasion), pretty good value for money on the whole.

Lesley

Oct 2015

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I enjoy intrepid but the style of

I enjoy intrepid but the style of travel doesn't suit everyone.

alexandra

Sep 2015

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good balance of guidance and free time

Rodney

Sep 2015

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Inexperienced leadership resulting in some wasted time.

Inexperienced leadership resulting in some wasted time. Too much time traveling in buses and small vans. Our leader was not confident in communicating information to...

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Sep 2015

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Very knowledgeable, competent, personable guide. Fun and

Very knowledgeable, competent, personable guide. Fun a...