Couples Spain & Portugal Tour of a Lifetime: Barcelona to Porto

Couple at Camp de Mar Beach in Mallorca, Spain

What to expect on this itinerary

On this romantically luxurious, 10-day adventure through Spain and Portugal, you will traverse some of the most beautiful destinations in Western Europe. Spain and Portugal are two countries that can provide you with the most luxurious vacation while also allowing you to relax at the same time. Cruise on a private yacht, marvel at stunning views of the island, attend a Fado show, and explore Portugal’s top wine region.

Countries Visited

Portugal, Spain

Places Visited

Barcelona, Mallorca, Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Porto, Douro Region

Suggested Duration

10 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Barcelona – Visit Park Guell

You will arrive in Barcelona, where you will be met at baggage claim by your private driver. From there, you will be transferred to your luxurious hotel that overlooks La Sagrada Familia cathedral. You and your partner will arrive in your suite and can take your time to get settled in before meeting your personal guide in the hotel’s lobby to begin your introductory tour of Barcelona. Your guide will lead you on a tour through the famed Park Güell, which is one of Barcelona’s most illustrious sites. Once you have had your fill of Park Guell, your guide will offer restaurant recommendations, where you and your partner can delight in your first Spanish meal.

What's Included:

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Day 2

Barcelona – Private Tour of the City

Day 3

Mallorca – Explore Palma de Mallorca

Day 4

Mallorca – Spend the Day on a Private Yacht

Day 5

Mallorca – Mallorca’s Charming Towns and Beaches

Day 6

Lisbon – Traditional Fado Show

Day 7

Lisbon – Venture to Sintra and Cascais

Day 8

Porto – Uncover the Secrets of Porto

Day 9

Porto – The Portuguese Wine Country

Day 10

Porto – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Stroll through the beautiful and historical Park Guell in Barcelona
  • Marvel at the stunning La Sagrada Familia as you delight in a privately guided tour
  • Relax in complete luxury as you spend the day on a private yacht, cruising through the crystal-clear waters of Mallorca
  • Immerse yourself in the charming villages and hidden beaches of Mallorca
  • Explore the heart of Portugal as you traverse the picturesque streets of Lisbon, Sintra, and Cascais
  • Experience the melancholy sounds of Fado music when you delight in a traditional show in Lisbon that will be accompanied by a gourmet dinner and wine pairing
  • Be enchanted by the old-world charm of the medieval Ribeira District in Porto
  • Uncover the secrets of the famed Douro region, which is the heart of Portuguese wine country, on a full-day excursion from Porto

Detailed Description

From Porto’s stunning Ribeira District to the sandy beaches of Barcelona, Spain and Portugal offer some of the most spectacular destinations in all of Western Europe. In Mallorca, you will experience a dream-like day as you cruise through the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean Sea on a private yacht. You will also delight in the sweet sounds of traditional Fado music as you indulge in a traditional Portuguese meal that will be accompanied by a world-class wine pairing. On this luxurious, 10-day excursion through Spain and Portugal, you will experience the very best of these countries alongside your partner.

Your tour will begin in the shining city of Barcelona, where you will enjoy a guided tour of Park Guell. You will visit the world-renowned La Sagrada Familia cathedral and enjoy a private tour of the city’s most illustrious sites, and from there, you will travel to Spain’s Balearic Sea, where you will spend several days soaking up the sun on the island of Mallorca. Here, you will meander through the island’s charming towns and plazas, luxuriating in the beauty of hidden beaches and stunning landscapes. You will delight in local delicacies and spend a romantic day on a private yacht, cruising through the calming waters.

As your tour continues, you will transfer to Portugal and arrive in Lisbon, where you will enjoy a guided tour of the city before indulging in a fantastic Portuguese meal. Your meal will also be accompanied by the sweet sounds of Fado music at a private show. Finally, you will arrive in Porto, which is Portugal’s most popular city besides of Lisbon. Here, you will be charmed by the winding roads, cobblestoned streets, and old-world charm of the riverside Ribeira District. On a full-day tour from Porto, you and your partner will delight in the beauty of the Portuguese wine country as you traverse the vineyards of the Douro Valley. On this exciting, 10-day excursion through Spain and Portugal, you and your partner will experience the most romantic destinations in Western Europe in addition to indulging in world-class food, rich culture, and each other’s company.

We work closely with the best tour operators, who specialize in the regions of Spain and Portugal, to ensure that you have a fully personalized trip of a lifetime.

Starting Price

$8,900 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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We had a terrific trip to Portugal visiting Porto, Lisbon, and the surrounding areas. This travel company specializes in Portugal and was very responsive to both our budget parameters as well as to our unique interests in food, art, and culture. 

Everything from the lodgings to the tours to the guides and drivers was extremely professional. We stayed in the cities and did day trips in Porto to the Douro valley and in Lisbon to Sintra, Cascais, and to an organic farm on the outskirts of the city. Each outing was well planned making optimal use of our time. We didn't need to think about ground transportation or timing and our travel planner even allowed for sufficient free time so that we could explore the cities on our own.

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The itinerary designed by Zicasso’s travel team met all of these requests. Our guides/drivers were superbly prepared to explain the culture and culinary milieu throughout our trip. The guides were also universally punctual, open, and affable.

We were especially pleased with the excellent locations of our hotels. In San Sebastian, we had a really excellent pintxos restaurant across the street. The owner was exceptionally helpful in choosing items from the menu, as well as local beers. And in Porto, the hotel staff recommended a small, relaxed restaurant with excellent local cuisine just half a block away.

Our walking food tours of the two cities were excellent, both in the quality of the tastings offered and the pace through the cities. And our wine tours complemented our tastes perfectly. We could not have asked for more.

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My husband and I worked with this travel agency to plan our honeymoon. We chose Portugal because neither of us had ever been but also because it's a country that has a lot to offer. Following our wedding we knew we wanted to relax but also wanted the opportunity to sight see, explore and learn new things. Over the course of twelve days we saw everything from Porto, Douro Valley, Algarve, Lisbon, Cascais and Sintra to lesser internationally-known towns such as Tomar, Evora and Amarante. We packed a lot into our short time, but with our agent's help, the trip was perfectly planned and stress-free. She even included 'free days' that gave us the opportunity to explore other things we had heard about from fellow travelers. Although it may sound like we saw it all, the trip left us wanting more and we very much look forward to returning to Portugal again soon!

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We just returned from a 9-day honeymoon vacation through Portugal which exceeded expectations at every turn. We toured the northern loop of the country, including Obidos, Cuimbra, Porto, Douro Valley, Sintra, Cascais, and Lisbon.

Our travel agents could not have done a better job. From our first working with them months before our trip to plan and set our itinerary, to our warm airport greeting upon arrival, to their checking in during the trip to make sure that all was going well, to adjustments we asked for along the way, to being accompanied by our agent to a soccer game, Fado restaurant, and transfer to the airport, to our personal farewell at the airport -- all was done in such a warm and friendly way.

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