Spain & Portugal: Flamenco & Tapas

This small-group tour by G Adventures begins in Barcelona, where orientation walks thread through the Gothic Quarter and La Sagrada Família stands incomplete but commanding. From there, the itinerary snakes through Madrid's museums and plazas, heading south to Granada's Moorish palaces and the famed tapas bars. Seville follows, a city whose streets hum with flamenco rhythms and where you'll find the Alcázar's intricate architecture.

The journey continues westwards to Portugal, with Lisbon offering a backdrop of tiled facades and a tapeçaria of neighbourhoods like Alfama and Belém. A tapas bar crawl in Granada and a night in Lisbon promise chances to sample local wine and food alongside locals and fellow travellers. Intercity travel relies on local buses and trains, carrying you between cities, bringing a blend of pace and authenticity, though be ready to manage your luggage yourself.

Accommodation is multi-share hostels, compact and centrally placed but simple, reflecting a youthful and social atmosphere. The tour's rhythm balances city exploration with evenings out, modest hotel comforts with the occasional long train or bus ride. It edges away from traditional escorted tours, lending more independence around well-known cultural hotspots.