Spain and Portugal offer a heady mix of treasures, from Arabic palaces and Roman temples to Catholic cathedrals and Jewish synagogues.
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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
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*Conditions apply: Prices are per person twin share in AUD unless otherwise specified. Prices correct as at 03 Nov 25 & subject to change without notice & availability at time of booking, currency fluctuations & changes to taxes/surcharges and seasonality. Valid for sale for new bookings made between 03 - 30 Nov 25 unless sold out prior. Valid for travel 17 Mar - 07 Nov 26. $250 off all selected 2026 Back-Roads Touring Company tour departures, subject to availability. Quote CAMBIG2026 at time of booking. Existing bookings will not be permitted to cancel & rebook onto the same itinerary & departure date. Discount does not apply to pre- or post-accommodation or transfers. Discount can be combined with two other ‘Loyalty Discounts’. Further conditions apply, see backroadstouring.com/terms-and-conditions. Further terms & conditions, payment conditions, booking & cancellation fees apply.