Discover Portugal and Spain from Lisbon to Seville on a small-group National Geographic Journeys adventure packed with guided visits, cultural moments, and iconic cities.
  • Hear fado performed in one of Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhoods.
  • Tour Sintra’s Pena Palace and surrounding park.
  • Learn cork harvesting at a traditional Alentejo farm.
  • Sail the Douro River past Porto’s historic bridges.
  • Discover Toledo’s UNESCO old quarter with a local historian.
  • Visit Córdoba’s Mezquita and stroll the medieval Jewish quarter.
  • Explore Granada’s Alhambra on a guided tour.
  • Learn flamenco steps in Seville during a private lesson.
On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.



Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your Expedition Leader to organize one for you with reception.