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It’s finally done! I’ve worked on this trip for over a year. As many of you know, my entire family is from Portugal and Spain. I wanted to create a Portugal and Spain trip like no other, where we’ll experience the real Iberian Peninsula. I personally designed this itinerary where we will go to the most amazing places in Portugal, Spain, and even the micro-country of Andorra, seeing not only the must-see places, but also the off-the-beaten-path, “real Portugal and Spain.”

HIGHLIGHTS

• Drive across the Iberian Peninsula: from the northeast to the southwest of Spain, and from the southeast to the northwest of Portugal, taking in everything along the way.
• See not just two but three countries: Spain, Portugal, and Andorra!
• Spend two days in Andorra, The Heart of the Pyrenees. This European microstate (just 468 sq km, with a population smaller than Santa Monica!) is the only country located entirely in the gorgeous Pyrenees. It’s an adventure paradise with beautiful hikes, waterfalls, lakes, outdoor adventure parks, and home to the world’s longest alpine toboggan. Fun fact: Andorra is also the only country in the world with two princes as heads of state, and its sole official language is Catalán. What a unique country!
• Eat paella in L’Albufera, Valencia, where paella was invented.
• Visit Valencia Cathedral to see what’s claimed to be the actual Holy Grail.
• Explore the iconic Andalucían cities: Granada, Córdoba, and Sevilla.
• Tour the breathtaking Alhambra in Granada.
• Walk the Caminito del Rey, once considered the most dangerous hike in the world, now restored for safety (but still thrilling!).
• Visit the enchanting Mezquita in Córdoba.
• Watch an authentic Flamenco show in Seville, the birthplace of Flamenco.
• Cross into Portugal by zipline! Yup, you read that right. Check it out!
• Take a hot-air balloon ride over Portugal’s stunning Algarve region.
• See the famous Benagil Cave. You’ve seen it in photos, now you’ll see it in person.
• Kayak at beautiful Ponta da Piedade.
• Go horseback riding on the beach!
• Explore Lisbon and Porto, Portugal’s two most important cities.
• See Palacio da Pena, one of the most beautiful castles in the world.
• Spend a night in an actual medieval castle, Castelo de Óbidos.
• Visit Nazaré, home of the largest wave ever surfed (86 feet at Praia do Norte!).
• Discover Serra da Estrela, the “Alps of Portugal”, including Torre, the highest mountain on continental Portugal.
• Visit Coimbra, one of the world’s oldest university towns (the University of Coimbra was founded in 1290!).
• Explore the Alentejo region, often compared to Tuscany for its beauty.
• Stroll through Aveiro, the “Venice of Portugal,” and ride a traditional moliceiro boat (Portugal’s gondola).
• And more! Seriously, I had to stop writing, otherwise this highlights list would never end. 😂

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HIGHLIGHTS:

• Visit Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, and Luxor.
• Go on a 4-day luxury Nile Cruise.
• Visit Abu Simbel, the twin temples carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in 1200 BC.
• Visit the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis.
• Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, built for the god Sobek, the crocodile-headed god of fertility and creator of the world.
• Visit the Temple of Horus, the best-preserved temple in Egypt.
• See the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
• See the Colossi of Memnon.
• Visit the Karnak Temples, the largest place of worship ever built.
• Go on a hot air balloon ride over Luxor (optional).
• Be one of the first people in the world to see the recently opened Grand Egyptian Museum (opened in November, 2025), the largest museum in the world.
• See the famous Mask of King Tutankhamun.
• See the Giza Pyramids, the only Wonder still standing from the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the Sphinx.
• Go on a camel ride by the Pyramids (optional).
• See the Pyramid of Saqqara, the oldest pyramid in Egypt.
• See Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt.
• Attend the Pyramids Sound and Light Show

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All right, I decided to go all out and go crazy on this one (as I often do!) and make this another insanely amazing trip.

Initially, we were going to Seychelles only, and that alone would have been phenomenal, but since it’s a long flight and we will be in the Western Indian Ocean, I decided to make this a legendary trip: we are going to start with Mauritius, which is easier to get to, and then go to Seychelles afterward. It will be a little longer than our usual one-week Thanksgiving trips (and you can keep it to one week if you need to), but it will be 1000% worth it!

As always for our Thanksgiving trips, we will have a scuba group that will scuba dive every day, and a non-scuba group that will have activities every day.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See the Underwater Waterfall, the newest natural wonder that is blowing people’s minds. A jaw-dropping sight that apparently can’t be seen anywhere else in the world.
• Swim with dolphins in the wild. Yup, you read this correctly! We are not going to just see them, but jump in the water and swim with free dolphins in their natural habitat!
• Snorkel and scuba dive in some of the most beautiful locations in the world.
• Go on an ATV safari! Yup, you read that correctly too!
• Hike Le Morne Brabant, where we will have one of the most beautiful views of the Indian Ocean from the top, including the Underwater Waterfall
• Hike to stunning waterfalls.
• Go on a breathtaking catamaran day trip.
• Not only horseback ride on the beach, but horseback riding in the water!
• Have a special Thanksgiving Sega show and Creole dinner.
• And obviously, our super cool and super fun activities:
  – Ziplining through waterfalls
  – Kayaking through mangroves
  – Paddle boarding
  – Waterskiing, wakeboarding, and wakesurfing
  – Kitesurfing. Mauritius is one of the best kitesurfing locations in the world! And you can take classes.
  – Surfing
  – Pretty much all the fun stuff you can think of!

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- Portugal and Spain, the Portuguese and Spanish Way: https://1000treks.com/trip/portugal-and-spain-the-portuguese-and-spanish-way/

- Egypt: Ancient Temples, Nile Cruise, Alexandria, and More!: https://1000treks.com/trip/egypt-pyramids-ancient-temples-nile-cruise-alexandria-and-more/

- Thanksgiving in Mauritius & Seychelles: https://1000treks.com/trip/thanksgiving-in-mauritius-and-seychelles/

Message me directly if you have any questions.

Eduardo.