Exploring Iberia: Southern Spain to Coastal Portugal

Most group tours put you on a bus with strangers and hand you off to a tour director you've never met. This isn't that.

I'm Jarrett Corr, and I'll be on this trip with you — not as a tour director, but as your travel advisor, your point of contact, and frankly, a fellow traveler who loves this part of the world. Here's what that actually looks like:

Before you leave: I handle the details, answer your questions, and make sure you know exactly what to expect — including the stuff Collette's brochure doesn't tell you.

On the ground: I'm there at every meal, every included experience, and every moment where having someone who knows the itinerary makes a difference. If something needs to be sorted, I sort it. You don't have to find a 1-800 number.

The group itself: I curate who travels with us. The people in this group are PebbleCreek neighbors and past clients — curious, easy-going, and genuinely good company. No strangers off the internet. No drama.

This is the difference between booking a tour and joining a trip.

I'm Jarrett Corr, owner of Glitter Globe Getaways and a travel advisor who actually travels. My husband and I will both be on this trip — Spain and Portugal are two of our favorite places in Europe, and I've been looking for the right group to go back with.

What pulls me back every time is the combination of things you can't fake: food that's deeply regional, wine that doesn't travel well because nobody exports the good stuff, and a layer of history and culture that rewards people who actually want to slow down and pay attention. A warm pastel de nata straight from a Lisbon bakery. Tapas the way they're meant to be eaten — slowly, over conversation, with no rush to turn the table. The Alhambra, which sounds like a cliché until you're standing inside it.

This itinerary covers all of it, and I'll be there for every bite.

I specialize in small group travel for people who want the experience handled at a high level and the company to match. If you have questions, reach out directly — I'm a real person and I answer.

• Experience Ronda, one of Spain's loveliest and most historic towns.
• Visit a family-owned olive grove and taste the award-winning local product.
• Venture to a bull ranch to learn about the animals’ care and life on the farm.

• Malaga
• White Villages of Andalusia
• The Alhambra
• Ronda
• Cordoba
• The Mosque-Cathedral
• Home-Hosted Meal
• Seville Cathedral
• Alentejo
• Lisbon
• Tram Tour
• Sintra
• Pena Palace
• Portuguese Riviera

Single Traveler

Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A single or solo room has only one bed and may be smaller in size.

Price per person: $7,399

Double Traveler

A double room has either one large bed or two smaller ones. Double rooms are perfect for couples or if you're travelling with a companion and wish to share a room.

Price per person: $5,999

Triple Traveler

A triple room usually consists of a standard double room with two beds. A cot or fold-up bed may be added, but it depends on the room size and local fire codes. Triples are first come, first-served, as they are also very limited.

Price per person: $5,899

For bookings made after Jul 22, 2026 call for rates.

• Round Trip Air from Sky Harbor Intl Airport
• Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges
• Round trip airport transfer to/from Sky Harbor
• Hotel Transfers

• Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $599 per person

Additional rate of: Premium Economy $1,590; Business Class $4,490 per person

Per Person Rates: $1,399.00 USD double, $1,799.00 USD single, land only

4 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

All transfers included

• Land Package ($100 earned)
• Business Class Air ($100 earned)
• Travel Protection Plan ($50 earned)

*Earned credits can be used towards these eligible tour add ons: pre/post nights, tour extensions, and pre-sold options.

You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

Book Now rates valid until Jul 22, 2026, valid on air inclusive packages only.

The overall activity level of this tour is a level 3. This means you’re an on- the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days with early mornings or late nights balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

Travel with an average of 19 people (maximum of 24).

The walking tour of the Alhambra will take approximately 3 hours without seating.

If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at time of reservation so the necessary request form can be sent to your attention.

From mid-June to mid-September, temperatures can easily reach 90 degrees.

*The rows of patios will not be available during the summer from July 1st to September 15th. For the first two weeks of May, during the Patios Festival, expect long lines.

Due to local festivities, the order of your included visits may change.

Dinners in Portugal and Spain are not typically served before 7:30 p.m. and most times are served at 8:00 p.m. based on local custom and when restaurants open.

Hotel check-in on your day of arrival is 3:00 p.m. Rooms may not be available prior to that time.

Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first-come, first- served basis. Single rate subject to change based on availability.

Due to traffic regulations, buses cannot reach historic city centers. This means at times, the bus may drop the group off at one location but pick it up elsewhere. If you opt out of an activity, you'll need to arrange your own transfer to the next bus pick-up spot, as travelers cannot remain on the bus during stops due to European regulations.

To complete your tour, we include round-trip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.

Our air travelers will arrive at Malaga, Spain airport and depart from Lisbon, Portugal airport.

For air-inclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your government-issued ID that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to penalties.

Please be advised, many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions.

Prepaid tipping is not available on our tours therefore payment of customary end-of-trip gratuities for your Tour Manager, driver, local guides, hotel housekeepers, and cruise ship waitstaff should be handled individually when applicable during the course of your tour.

Book Now rates valid until Jul 22, 2026, valid on air inclusive packages only.

Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.

Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require that your passport be valid at least 6 months beyond the dates of your travel. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that travelers take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Collette will provide all necessary information, updates, and supporting documents for your travel requirements, including visa and Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs), if required, approximately 60-90 days prior to your departure.

ETIAS visa waiver requirements are anticipated to begin during the last quarter of 2026, for a fee, when visiting a Schengen Area Country. To identify Schengen Area Countries and to complete the ETIAS application, please visit https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en