Whatever your special interests indulge yourself in Spain & Portugal
All of our tours tie in with direct flights from the UK to airports in Spain and Portugal and can be enjoyed as fly-drive holidays. We don't include flights but are always happy to advise and you'll find plenty of information in the 'Travel' section of each tour. Fly down and we'll include a hire car or rented motorbike as part of your package.
If you prefer to bring your own car or motorbike you can cruise in style down to northern Spain. Brittany Ferries have nine crossings a week from the UK and Ireland to Bilbao and Santander. We offer a wide range of circular itineraries to fit with the incoming ferry ports and can tailor the tour to fit with the ferry crossings which best suit your requirements.
Real Travel - within easy reach
Numerous flights from the UK and worldwide direct to Spain & Portugal mean that the Iberian Peninsula has never been easier to get to.
Our fly-drive tours are designed to start and finish in the same country, avoiding the problem of cross-border rentals, whilst our ‘Porto Run’ ferry-drive tour ties in with the direct ferry crossings to Santander or Bilbao.
Take one of our cross-border tours and enjoy two fascinating countries in one wonderful trip!
- Independent self-drive touring with all the info and support you need.
- Bespoke itineraries – designed and organised by our experts.
- Fly to Spain or Portugal and we’ll include a hire car.
- Stay in delightful, independent small hotels.
Getting there - fly or ferry to Spain and Portugal
For the road trip of a lifetime!
Why our clients love our tours
Your satisfaction is our Nº 1 priority – read independent reviews of our holidays on AITO.com
A few fly-drive and ferry-drive tours in Spain & Portugal
Popular Fly-drive tours
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[description] => The circular route heads from chic Málaga and Granada deep inland to Ubeda, before following the river through Córdoba and Sevilla, south towards Cadiz then picking across the Grazalema mountains and Ronda, back to the start.
You’ll find great cities, high Sierra mountains, endless orange and olive groves as well as the legacy of great civilisations from Tartesians to the Moors – the only constant being the famous Andalucian vitality, humour and hospitality!
The full route takes two weeks but you can do as little, or as much, as you like.
[introduction] => The Guadalquivir river, into which flowed the riches of the Americas, forms the backbone of this wonderful two week tour of Andalucia.
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[title] => Day 1 & 2 – Malaga
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[description] => Eat, shop or stroll in style in the stylish new port area
Thyssen, Pompidou – art galleries galore
Tapas bars, street music, Flamenco shows
Dip into Axarquia – stunning scenery, pretty villages
Visit Antequera, Moorish heritage, unique ‘Torcal’ landscape
The Alhambra Palace – city of the Nasrid Sultans
Atmospheric Albaicin with night time views to the Alhambra
Cathedral, resting place of the Catholic Kings
Wonderful bars, incredible tapas – many free!
Take a trip to the Sierra Nevada, mainland Spain’s highest mountains
Spain’s finest Renaissance architecture
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003
Sierra de Cazorla, Spain’s largest nature reserve
Source of the Guadalquivir at the heart of the park
Traditional ‘Alferería’ pottery – moorish in origin
The Great Mosque – western Europe’s largest Islamic building
Lose yourself in the Jewish Quarter
Marvel at the patios overloaded with potted geraniums
Medina Azahara archaeological site of on the outskirts
Montilla – Moriles wines – handle with care!
Roman ruins of Hispania Ulterior & Baetica
Gateway to the New World & all its riches
3 World Heritage Sites in Sevilla’s Old Town!
Colossal Cathedral, Moorish Alcázar Palace & Giralda Tower
Carmona, Sevilla in miniature, just half an hour away
Thriving Flamenco culture & lively atmosphere of Barrio de la Santa Cruz
Cádiz, steeped in history, Europe’s oldest city
Doñana National Park one of Europe’s best bird reserves
Spectacular white beaches
Jerez; famous sherry wines and dancing horses
Moorish pueblos blancos, Véjer, Medina Sidonia Bolonia
Hemingway’s Ronda, the most famous of the ‘Pueblos Blancos’
Spain’s oldest bullring
Wonderful wildlife and birdwatching in the Sierra de Grazalema & Sierra de las Nieves
Pueblos Blancos: Grazalema, Olivera, Arcos de la Frontera, Zahara de la Sierra
Extend your stay at any of the stops - they are all worth it!
Swap Sevilla for Carmona and stay at its historic Parador
Or combine with a stay in Madrid or Toledo - easy access from UK and worldwide plus fast train links to Sevilla and Córdoba
Ask about train travel between the cities - or a mix or car and train
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Malaga – Mediterranean seaside chic
Granada´s Alhambra Palace
Renaissance gems Ubeda & Baeza
Cordoba’s magnificent mezquita
Carmona & Sevilla, rich moorish heritage
Cadiz, white beaches and sherry
Grazalema, Ronda & the ‘Pueblos Blancos’
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[description] => Explore the amazing Roman ruins at Tarragona, Girona’s historic Jewish Quarter and delightful Romanesque churches in the Pyrenees. Discover the fascinating Modernista architecture made famous by Gaudi in Barcelona, Tarragona, and even amongst the vineyards!
Hike the Pyrenees or the Costa Brava’s Camí de Ronda coastal path; see flamingos in the rice paddies of the Delta; sample some of Spain’s finest wines in the stunning landscapes of the pocket-sized Priorat region – and take time out to savour the Mediterranean pace of life…
Starting in Barcelona, Girona or Reus this two-week tour of Catalonia really has it all!
[introduction] => You may be familiar with the charms of Barcelona and the Costa Brava, but our circular tour of Catalonia has so much more to offer! From the snow-clad Pyrenees in the north, down the Mediterranean coast to the Ebro Delta, you’ll find fascinating cities, medieval villages, breathtaking coastal walks as well as some of Spain’s finest food and wine.
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[title] => Day 1 & 2 Barcelona City
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[description] => Sagrada Familia - Gaudi's Cathedral, now near completion
Parque Güell - Gaudí again with great views to the city
Cable car to Montjuic - Olympic installations, Joan Miró gallery and fantastic views
Las Ramblas and La Boquería market
Stroll around the Gothic Quarter, get lost in Born
Fishing villages and beach hopping
Walk the Camí de Ronda, all along the Costa Brava
Historic Girona with its profound Jewish Heritage
Dali museum in Figueras
Watersports, cycling & wonderful diving
Take the Rack Railway to Vall de Nuria
Discover the Sanctuary of Nuria
Take the cable car and have a picnic with the nicest views
Visit nearby Queralbs and its early Romanesque church
Explore Ribes de Freser and the numerous hiking trails around
Gateway to the Parc Nacional d’ Aiguestortes i Estany
Unique culture, architecture in the Val d’Aran
Parc Nacional del Alt Pirineu with the highest peaks
Churches – Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque
Mountain gastronomy with local cheeses, honey and even local caviar!
Superb bird watching in the Delta
Delicious rice combined with locally caught seafood
Tortosa, gateway to the mighty Ebro river
Head up-river to picturesque Miravet
Great cycling, among the rice fields or on the Via Verde
El Ports mountains, soaring to over 1500m
The Priorat wine region: Exceptional wines from one of the smallest wine regions
Montsant Natural Park: Stunning rock formations with breathtaking views
Walk or cycle amongst the vines
Catalan Modernist wineries - 'Cathedrals of Wine'
Explore the historic charm of Siurana and La Cartoixa de Scala Dei
Take a trip to Reus for Modernist architecture and Vermouth
Fly into Girona or Reus, the tour can be tailor-made to suit your time and travel arrangements
Add a stop in Tarragona to explore its fascinating Roman remains
or Alt Penedés - Cava country by the coast
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Barcelona - Catalonia's oh-so-lively capital
Stunning beaches and walks on the Costa Brava
3000m mountains of the Catalan Pyrenees
Wine and scenery of Priorat, Penedés and Empordá
Romanesque churches in Vall de Boí & Aran
Paella and bird watching in the Delta del Ebro
Monumental Roman ruins at Tarragona
Mediterranean diet, climate and pace of life!
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[description] => Crammed with World Heritage Sites from beginning to end the tour crosses several major wine regions and offers wonderful regional cuisine, from the ocean and the land, at every stop.
From the surf-washed Atlantic coast to the high mountains and plains of the interior to the dramatic gorge of the Douro Valley you will discover an area of outstanding beauty and delightful contrasts.
[introduction] => All the highlights of central Portugal; Lisboa to Porto passing through Coimbra and the lesser-known gems of the Alentejo and Centro de Portugal on the way.
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[description] => Hop a tram and explore Portugal’s exciting capital
Rossio square and train station
Skip out to Sintra, and the beaches of Cascais & Aldeia do Meco
Bar hop in Bairro Alto, dine in style in Chiado
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos – a Manueline delight
World Heritage Évora, Roman ruins, medieval walls
Alentejo wines, Portugal’s finest
Hilltop fortress towns of Monsaraz, Marvão and Castelo Vide
Pottery towns among the vines El Corval and Redondo
“Marble towns” of Vila Viçosa and Estremoz
World Heritage Elvas with its magnificent Roman aqueduct
The magnificent monasteries of Batalha and Alcobaça
São Martinho do Porto a little pearl set on a string of surf washed Atlantic beaches
The Convent at Tomar, delightful city of the Templars
Sierras de Aire y Candeeiros Nature Park – riddled with caves
Medieval Óbidos with its famous white houses
Coimbra University – stunning buildings, stunning views, fascinating museums
Sé Velha, Portuguese Romanesque at its finest
Take in a fado show – Coimbra style of course
Jewish Quarter – especially magical by night
Roman ruins at Conímbriga
Fortress towns – Trancoso, Almeida, Castelo Rodrigo
Paleolithic rock-art in the Côa Valley 22000 years old!
Local wine and olive oil of the Beira Alta
Faia Brava nature reserve with wild horses, cattle and large birds of prey
Explore the Douro International Nature Park
Jump the border to Ciudad Rodrigo and Salamanca
Ribeira, Porto’s fascinating historic centre, a World Heritage site
Cross the impressive Dom Luis I iron bridge to the Port Wine Lodges
Art for all from finest museums to simple galleries
Walk the lanes, sail the river, live and breathe Porto
Ferry to Afurada and the golden beach of Estrela
Extend your stay in Lisboa and take your time to explore the capital
Head towards the Spanish border and discover the Baixo Alentejo
Add a stop in charming Aveiro and hop on a gondola-like Moliceiro
or cross the border into Spain and visit historic Salamanca
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Lisboa, Coimbra & Porto – the Portuguese ‘big three’
Alto Alentejo, historic Évora, potteries and vineyards
World Heritage Batalha, Alcobaça & Tomar
Planalto – fortress towns on the Spanish border
Porto – Old Town, Ribeira; history and wine
Stunning scenery, gastronomy and wines
Ferry-drive favourites
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[description] => This out-and-back tour is a great solution for those wishing to enter and return via the same Spanish airport, combing well for example with the routes from Manchester and Bristol to Bilbao or Dublin and Edinburgh to Santander.
The route follows close to one of the main ways of St James yet never far from the dramatic coastline and with the stunning Cordillera de Cantabria mountain range as a backdrop. From start to finish you’ll find great walking, superb food and wine, great cities and lovely, well preserved towns to investigate as well as the legacy of hundreds of years of pilgrimage.
The full route takes two weeks but you can do as little, or as much, as you like.
[introduction] => The classic Northern Spain itinerary adapted to combine with the ferry crossings to Bilbao and Santander. The stops are interleaved to keep driving times reasonable so you can cruise to Spain in style with your own car, motorbike or classic car – and discover north-west Spain at a leisurely pace.
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[title] => Day 1 to 3 – Asturias: Picos & Dinosaur Coast
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[description] => Picos de Europa soaring directly above the coast
Mirador del Fito – the best view of the Picos & the coast
Jurassic footprints by the beaches
Canoe down the Sella or get out on a fishing boat
Oviedo’s fine Pre-Romanesque architecture
Great seafood – famed throughout Spain
Playa Catedrales, one of many fantastic beaches
Unspoilt coastline with lovely fishing villages
Viveiro, lively seaside city with an atmospheric old town
Sargadelo pottery, traditional yet with a modern look.
Journey’s end, for centuries Europe’s most important pilgrim destination
World heritage city centred around the magnificent Cathedral, said to house the bones of St James
Guided walking tour, there’s so much to discover
Lively bar scene, great tapas and young Ribeiro wine, or if you prefer, a drop of Albariñ
Pretty fishing villages such as Cudillero & Luarca
Beautiful beaches & dramatic cliff-top coastal walks
Dinosaur coast & Jurassic museum
Oviedo, historic Asturian capital & Gijon by the sea
National Park of Somiedo – maybe you’ll see bears!
Visit a traditional Asturian cider house (sidrería)
Breathtaking mountain scenery, walks & activities for all
Wildlife, butterflies to birds of prey, bears too!
Make a pilgrimage to Santo Toribio
Cable car at Fuente De whisks you up to 1800m
Potes, Cangas and Arriondas, historic yet full of life
Local mountain gastronomy, cider & Orujo
Historic seaside towns of San Vicente, Comillas or Santillana del Mar
Sandy beaches and craggy protected coves
Carmona, Barcena Mayor in the beautiful valleys
Prehistoric cave paintings at Altamira and many more
Wonderful walks along the coast or in the rolling hills
Fly into Bilbao and add a night or two in the city
Or fly into Santiago or La Coruña and reverse the direction of the trip
Add a stop in the Rias Bajas - or stay there instead of Santiago
Ask about superior rooms, a larger rental car or better cabins on the ferry
or more economical options if you're on a budget...
If flying from Stansted, Gatwick or Dublin, take our NC1 Camino del Norte one-way tour
Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!
The ‘Way of St James’, steeped in history
Spain’s most beautiful beaches
World class wines and gastronomy
Breathtaking mountain scenery
Magnificent cities, unspoilt villages
Ancient architecture; ultra-modern Guggenheim
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The full route takes at least fourteen days but you can do as little, or as much, as you like.
[introduction] => Coast to coast, Costa Vasca to Costa Brava, this marvellous adventure offers the very best of the Spanish Pyrenees as you traverse northern Spain from the Atlantic to the Med and back!
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Picture-postcard villages of the French Pais-Basque
Hondarribia, San Sebastian, Biarritz & St Jean de Luz
Ride the train to the peak of La Rhune, stunning views
Head south for vineyards, castles & don’t miss Pamplona
Moorish Alquézar & Christian Ainsa – two charming medieval villages
Ordesa & Monte Perdido – Spain’s first National Park
Sierra de Guara – cut through by dramatic gorges
Delicious local Somontano wines
Superb bird watching – Lammergeyer centre in Ainsa
Fishing villages and beach hopping
Walk the Camí de Ronda, all along the Costa Brava
Historic Girona with its profound Jewish Heritage
Dali museum in Figueras
Watersports, cycling & wonderful diving
Medieval Santa Pau and Besalú’s Jewish quarter
Cuina Volcanica, ingredients grown in the volcanic soil
Visit Santa Margarida – the chapel in the crater
Dali museum in Figueras or hop down to the coast
Cycle, Segway, trek or balloon ride over the Volcanoes
Gateway to the Parc Nacional d’ Aiguestortes i Estany
Unique culture, architecture in the Val d’Aran
Parc Nacional del Alt Pirineu with the highest peaks
Churches – Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque
Mountain gastronomy with local cheeses, honey and even local caviar!
Spaghetti-western desert landscape of Las Bardenas
Romanesque delights of Uncastillo & Sos del Rey Católico
Castillo de Loarre & Mallos de Riglos
Monasterio de Leyre & Castillos de Javier y Olite
Birdwatching, mountain biking, trekking…
Spain’s most prestigious vineyards
Riojan & Basque cuisine – excellent local ingredients
Stunning modern architecture among the vines
Medieval Laguardia and Labastida
Dinastia Vivanco museum of wine culture
Take some extra days in the Costa Brava
Add a night or two in Bilbao or San Sebastian at the start
Swap Zaragoza & Las Bardenas for Isaba, for more high-mountain adventures
Ask about superior rooms, a larger car or better cabins on the ferry
or more economical options if you're on a budget...
Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!
Breathtaking mountain scenery
Two spectacular National Parks!
The rugged Costa Brava; pretty fishing villages
Historic Pamplona, Girona and Lleida
World-class wines in Somontano and La Rioja
Early Romanesque architecture in the Pyrenees
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[introduction] => A circular route following the pilgrim paths towards and away from Santiago. You’ll find surf washed beaches and high arid plains, Cathedral cities and tiny villages lost in time, lofty snow capped mountains and soft rolling hills – the stark contrasts which make touring in northern Spain so exciting!
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[introduction] =>
[description] => Picos de Europa soaring directly above the coast
The Spanish Cornwall? Cider country
Beautiful beaches with Jurassic footprints
Canoe down the Sella or get out on a fishing boat
Oviedo’s fine Pre-Romanesque architecture
Cudillero & Luarca; pretty fishing villages to explore
Beautiful beaches & breathtaking cliff-top coastal walks
Celtic tradition; bagpipes and ancient settlements
National Park of Somiedo – you might see bears!
Futuristic Niemeyer Centre in Avilés
Historic crossroads; Camino de Santiago & Via de Plata.
Up and coming reds made from the local Mencia grape
Knights Templar Castle at Ponferrada
Las Medulas, undulating red rock formations
El Bierzo, lost in time, steeped in history
Santa Maria Cathedral. Gothic style with stunning stained glass
Founded in 29 BC. Europe’s first parliament city
Tapas & fine dining in ‘the wet zone’ in Leon old-town
Monastery of San Marcos plateresque renaissance architecture
Activities for all; spectacular mountain scenery
Wildlife; butterflies to birds of prey, bears too!
Make a pilgrimage to Santo Toribio
Fuente De cable car whisks you up to 1800m
Potes, Cangas and Arriondas, historic yet full of life
Local mountain gastronomy, cider & Orujo
Historic seaside towns of San Vicente, Comillas or Santillana del Mar
Sandy beaches and craggy protected coves
Carmona, Barcena Mayor in the beautiful valleys
Prehistoric cave paintings at Altamira and many more
Wonderful walks along the coast or in the rolling hills
Go your own way, the tour can be tailor-made to suit your time and travel arrangements
Ask about superior rooms, a larger car or better cabins on the ferry
or more economical options if you're on a budget
Add a stop in Bilbao, La Rioja or Galicia
Or head further south into Castilla y León
Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!
The ways of St James, steeped in history
Monumental Leon; Cathedral & San Marcos
Spain’s best surf-washed beaches
Lofty peaks, high plains, verdant hills
World class food & wonderful wines
Fly or Ferry – the choice is yours
Travel your own way to Spain & Portugal
Fly down and rent a car or bike or bring your own on the ferry - Spain and Portugal await...
Check out our travel guides
Here’s a handful of our travel guides for Spain & Portugal.
Browse the site for regions and tours and you’ll see the applicable guides on each page. For a full list of all guides see the Spain and Portugal Highlights section of our blog.
Travel with us and you’ll get all the insider information – with restaurant recommendations, and so much more – via our handy travel app.
