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Portugal & Spain

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Portugal and Spain together form one of Europe's most rewarding travel combinations, spanning the entirety of the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal draws visitors with its historic cities of Lisbon and Porto, dramatic Atlantic coastline, and world-class surf breaks in the Algarve and Ericeira. Spain offers an extraordinary range of experiences — from the architecture of Barcelona and Madrid's art museums to Andalusia's Moorish heritage, the Balearic Islands' nightlife, and the rugged trails of the Camino de Santiago. The two countries share a warm climate, vibrant food and wine cultures, and an ease of travel that makes them ideal for both independent explorers and group adventures.

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Portugal & Spain · 20 days

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Highlights of Portugal & Spain — Self-Launched Iberian Adventure

A self-launched version of G Adventures' 20-day Lisbon-to-Bilbao Iberian loop, rebuilt for independent solo travellers. Travel by public buses, trains and budget flights between Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto, Salamanca, Madrid, Granada, Córdoba, Seville, Valencia, Barcelona, Logroño and San Sebastián. Book the same headline experiences yourself — Alhambra, Mezquita, a paella class, Sherry tastings — using GetYourGuide or direct booking, and stay in hostels and budget guesthouses instead of tour hotels. Realistic backpacker costs land around £2,800 all-in versus G Adventures' advertised $5,879 USD (≈£4,650), a saving of roughly 40%.

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