Spain and Portugal offer a heady mix of treasures, from Arabic palaces and Roman temples to Catholic cathedrals and Jewish synagogues - all waiting to be explored on a Back-Roads tour.
Journey through ancient Iberia, where East meets West and the past intertwines with the present. Begin by exploring Toledo with a guided city tour, delving into its unique cultural heritage with visits to the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes and the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca. Step back in time to Islamic Iberia with a locally guided tour of Córdoba’s Old Town, including a visit to the spectacular Mezquita, a UNESCO-protected mosque. Discover the Renaissance palaces of Úbeda, a World Heritage-listed town and savour authentic Spanish olive oil. Travel through the unspoiled Sierra de Aracena mountain range, dotted with castles, villages and pastures, where you'll visit a local pig farm to taste authentic jamón ibérico and cheeses. In Monsaraz, a picturesque Portuguese hilltop village offering sweeping views of the Alqueva Dam.
Valid for travel Select dates 17 March - 07 November 2026