Spain and Portugal Tour Packages

Choose from a range of Cosmos’ exciting Spain tour packages too visit the cities of Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamploma – city of the running of the bulls. Some of the best things to do in Spain include attending a Flamenco performance by the best Spanish dancers, indulging the senses in the wine country of Saragossa; sampling tapas and wine in Granada and Cordoba; savoring Paella in Valencia; or following your dreams in La Mancha. On your holiday to Portugal, visit the fascinating city of Lisbon, spectacular Porto or experience the world-famous walk on the scenic and spiritual routes of the Camino de Santiago. Our budget holiday packages to Spain and Portugal offer a wealth of experiences in beauty, architecture, and rich cultural traditions to treasure. Explore Cosmos’ Portugal & Spain vacation packages now!

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TRAVELING TO SPAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME?

With Spain’s vibrant history, cultures, and historic sites, Cosmos will help you in deciding where to go, when to go, how long to stay, and how to get the most bang for your buck can be tough.

Planning your Spain Travel

Start your planning by first deciding on the total time you have to get away. And are you looking at this trip as your “once in a lifetime chance” to see it all? If so, make room for at least ten days. Or is it a true starter vacation to get a taste of Spain before a return trip or two? In that case, one week is our minimum recommendation. If you only have a short amount of time to get away, plan to visit just one major destination. Choose between some of the most popular Spanish cities, or you may prefer a resort getaway.

Important Things to Do in Spain

Relaxation: The best place to relax would be near the beaches along the beautiful coast of Spain or even the islands. Costa Del Sol or Costa Brava have some of the most spectacular beaches and resorts. Or even the islands off the country. Like Formentera, an hour’s boat trip away from Ibiza. It is a very peaceful, quiet island perfect for relaxation.

History: While every Spanish city offers historical treasures, if you are interested in history but have a short time, Madrid is your best bet. Madrid has the Royal Palace, the Plaza Mayor, the Plaza de Cibeles and excursions to El Escorial and Toledo.

Romance: Seville, a charming city, is a piece of heaven with magical narrow streets and dozens of orange trees blossoming in an eternal spring. Taste the authentic Spanish culture beautifully mixed with Muslim and Jewish art, the outstanding history and the famous tapas here!

Shopping: In Barcelona, you don’t have to choose between going shopping or sightseeing. Wherever you go, you’ll see that shops are part of city life. And while you discover unforgettable sights, you’ll be welcomed by the window displays of leading international brands, modern designer shops and traditional shops that have been there since time immemorial.

Best Time to Visit Spain

Spain is truly a year-round destination. If traveling during the summer, take advantage of Spain’s bright sunshine and extended daylight time to do more. However, if you want to escape the crowds and see what locals are like in their everyday lives with fewer tourists, the off-season may be the best time to go. November or January to March offers lower rates with the same opportunities for sightseeing and museum visits. Traveling during the festival time will give you the opportunity to take advantage of local Christmas markets that pop up. You can travel on your vacation package to Spain at the time that suits you best.

Temperatures in Spain

This chart should give you a good idea of the type of temperatures you can expect.

Month	Madrid	Barcelona	Seville
January	10◦C	13◦C	15◦C
February	11◦C	14◦C	17◦C
March	16◦C	18◦C	20◦C
April	19◦C	22◦C	23◦C
May	23◦C	25◦C	26◦C
June	28◦C	28◦C	32◦C
July	33◦C	28◦C	36◦C
August	31◦C	28◦C	36◦C
September	27◦C	25◦C	32◦C
October	20◦C	21◦C	30◦C
November	14◦C	16◦C	20◦C
December	11◦C	13◦C	16◦C

Temperate in Degree Celsius

Best Season to travel to Spain

Spain is mostly hot and humid in the summer, colder and wetter in the winter, and more mild temperatures are found in the spring and fall. If you are going during the summer months, plan your day so you are inside museums or churches during the hottest hours. Visit outside attractions like squares, and plazas in the evening. If you are traveling during winter, make sure you check attraction hours as many have reduced hours and days. Spain is a destination that can be visited throughout the year.

Will I have a problem if I don’t speak the language?

Spanish is the official language of Spain and is spoken by most Spaniards. However, Spain also has various official regional languages such as Catalan spoken in Barcelona, Aranese in Catalonia, Basque in Basque Country, and Galician in Galicia. Because Spain receives so many tourists, you can find many people who can speak English in the major cities and tourist destinations. Spaniards are generally friendly and interested in helping you. However, learning a few words and phrases and attempting to speak the native language will get you much further with the locals.
To get you started, here are a few words and phrases:

• Hello: Hola
• Goodbye: Adios
• Please: Por Favor
• Thank you: Gracias
• You’re welcome: De Nada
• Yes: Sì
• No: No
• Excuse me: Disculpe
• Do you speak English?: Habla Usted ingles?
• I don’t understand: No entiendo
• How are you?: Como estás?
• Good evening: Buenas noches
• Good morning: Buenas dias
• How much is it?: Cuánto cuesta esto?

Spanish language is fun, isn’t it?

FASCINATING CITIES OF SPAIN AND THEIR “MUST SEES”

No matter who or how well-traveled you are, seeing the main sites in each city is a “must.” Here are a few standout sites that make the destination unique and present great photo ops.

MADRID

Madrid is a vibrant city filled with thousands of years of history, fascinating museums, beautiful parks, magnificent churches, amazing shopping, exciting nightlife, and sumptuous international cuisine. It is a great place to start your Spain holiday package. Madrid has an efficient public transportation system with subways — known as the Metro—and buses, making it easy to travel.
Must-see sites:

• Puerto Del Sol
• Plaza de Espana
• Parliament
• Cibeles Fountain
• Paseo de Castellana
• Prado Museum
• REAL Madrid Stadium

BARCELONA

Barcelona welcomes visitors with its rich history, bustling streets, and a lively atmosphere filled with its many restaurants. With attractions such as Sagrada Familia, the 1992 Olympic venue, Ramblas Boulevard, and the Camp Nou stadium, Barcelona is a great place to experience Spain and makes an excellent start city or end city on your next Spain tour package.
Must-see sites:

• Sagrada Familia Basilica
• Gaudi’s Casa Batlo
• Park Guell
• La Ramblas – Elegant tree-lined shopping avenue with street artists, musicians, and old style shops
• Gothic Quarter
• Olympic Stadium and Montjuic

GRANADA

Situated in the eastern part of Andalusia, Granada’s unique history has bestowed it with the artistic grandeur embracing Moorish palaces and Christian Renaissance treasures. Visitors can’t escape the allure of Alhambra with its exquisite architecture and beautiful Generalife gardens. Granada, in its current form as a university town, is youthful with hip bars and tapas and some great clubs.
Must-see sites:

• The Alhambra Complex
• Water gardens of the Generalife
• Granada Cathedral

SEVILLE

Located in Southern Spain, Seville is an amazing city steeped in history and beautiful architecture. A city known for its friendliness, Seville is quintessentially Andalusian. The narrow, winding, medieval lanes and quaint, charming plazas which are infused with the orange blossom fragrance make it among the most visited cities in Spain. It’s also the spiritual home to the most popular of Spanish traditions – flamenco, bullfighting, and the tapas culture. Seville is a must for every tourist traveling on their Spain vacation.
Must-see sites:

• Plaza de España – a spectacular building built for the Spanish-American Exhibition.
• Maria Luísa Park
• Cathedral and the Giralda
• Santa Cruz Quarter
• Alcazar, a Moorish fortress and Palacio de Don Pedro

WHY CHOOSE COSMOS FOR YOUR SPAIN HOLIDAY PACKAGE?

• Our famous value: complete travel packages include hotel, transportation, sightseeing, and a professional Tour Director for as low as the US $1199.
• Up to 30% cheaper than traveling on your own.
• Hassle-free touring with all the logistics looked after.
• Visits to all major and must-see sights included.
• Authentic destination experience with expert Tour Directors who belong to the region.
• Well-located hotels are selected with care for their standards.
• Balanced itineraries with free time to explore on your own.
• Opportunity to sample local cuisine & do what locals do.
• Cosmopolitan vacations with travel companions from different countries across the world.
• Optional excursions at unbeatable value – diverse enough for unique interest and at unbeatable value.
• A dynamic blend of transportation includes first-class motor coaches and cruises!
• Personalize with extra nights and value-priced airport transfers.
• Choice of over 100 itineraries with departure dates throughout the year.
• Option to prepay Tour Director and driver gratuities make tipping hassle-free for you.
• Cosmos receives a 96% satisfaction rating on our customers’ post-vacation surveys.
• Recommended by Budget Travel from renowned travel expert Arthur Frommer.
• We are celebrating over 55 years of experience in showing people the world!