Discover local experiences, iconic landmarks, friendly people and stunning landscapes throughout France, Spain, Portugal and Morocco on a tour through Western Europe. Whether you want to sample the reds in Bordeaux, see Gaudi’s architecture in Barcelona, meet the Berbers in Morocco, or wander Portugal's cobblestones, you’ll find it among our 307 rail journeys, guided coach and small group tours through Western Europe.
Must do experiences and highlights across Western Europe
The Souks of Marrakech
Explore the labyrinth of souks piled high with metalworks, tagines, leather and colourful rugs before weaving between the snake charmers and performers of Jemaa el-Fna Square.
A Flamenco Show in Seville
Enjoy a passionate expression of song and dance recognised by UNESCO for its cultural importance, a great way to connect with the people and traditions of Spain.
The Hilltop Palace of Alhambra
A striking illustration of Moorish culture, this fortified palace complex is impressive on a small and large scale, from its intricate architecture to sheer grandeur.
A Taste of Lisbon
Relax in pavement cafes or ride a cable car through the streets lined with architecture paying tribute to its seafaring past. Don't miss a visit to the patisserie that has been making pasteis de nata for almost 200 years!
Highlights and Street Sights of Paris
From the dizzying heights and dazzling lights of the Eiffel Tower to the backstreet boulevards and local foodie haunts, Paris is beauty beyond the iconic. Sip a café au lait in a street facing cane chair taking it all in.
Recent Reviews
What our clients are saying about touring France, Spain, Portugal and Morocco
Bike Trip from Marseille, France to Barcelona, Spain Cycle Marseille to BarcelonaBarbara and Rob, Canada, Sep 2026
This trip was a dream come true. It was beyond my expectations. Ethan took over from Isabelle half way through our planning and handled the balance of our questions well. Explore was a great pick for Global Journeys to choose. Explore's pick on the bikes was great, they were very good quality and very comfortable. Thank you Nature Bike. Our guide, read more Pablo and his side kick David were great and could be rated 20 out of 10. They were the best we could have asked for. They were over the top friendly, professional, and lovely people. They made the trip so pleasant. Always caring about each rider and stressed safety and was detailed about the itinerary. The lunches were extremely good and it was such a highlight to see David ready for us. He was so very helpful with our bikes and our luggage.
The route was amazing, so diverse and had a lot of variety. Paths were perfect. The challenge was perfect. The cozy hotels and towns we stopped in were lovely, just perfect. The people in our group were a perfect match for us. When you see advertisements for this trip, they are so true, it is even better than the ads. Thank you Explore for the amazing guide, Pablo and our driver and lunch maker David. We were the luckiest to have them both. The scenery and views along the Mediterranean sea was spectacular. We loved the towns that were chosen to stay at and the coffee stops were so cool. The beaches were beautiful but we wish we could have had a little more time at them. I would definitely recommend Explore.
Pablo and David were the best! Pablo was our biking guide. He took us to all the great places. Stopped at small village for coffee and overnight. Pable kept us safe. He explained our route, and any safety measures we needed. He was very patient, kind, and tons of fun. We were able to swim at the best beaches. He knew what he was doing. The read more pace was good. He was a hoot! and the best guide! David carried our gear and made the most wonderful picnic lunches ever! Great salads and wonderful, fancy, delicous food. David was so fun and upbeat and played music for us when we arrived. He fed us so well and the wine was great too. So fun. Pablo and David are the best and, if ever we could do this again, we would want the two of them again. Their friendship with each other was amazing. Such a great trip!
We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Hannah when booking our “Best of Spain and Portugal” tour with Insight. From the very beginning, Hannah was friendly, professional, and incredibly helpful. She made the whole process easy and stress free. The Insight tour itself was fantastic, with beautiful destinations, wonderful experiences, and excellent read more organisation throughout. We had such a memorable time exploring Spain and Portugal, and Hannah played a big part in making the whole journey so enjoyable. We would highly recommend Hannah to anyone planning a holiday. Her knowledge, care, and personal service were exceptional, and we’ll definitely be going back to her for our next trip.
Wonderful France Wonderful FranceNancy, CA, United States, Aug 2026
I had a great trip, the hotels were all great but one. They seemed to be a 4 star . The food and choice of entertainment was amazing. Also the choice of towns was great. We covered a lot of France and points of interest in history. Our guide was the best I have had ever.
Amazing tour though the minivan is small! It was only 16 not 18 thank goodness so we had a bit of space. I’d recommend this trip as it has history, ancient and modern. Learnt so much, and our guide Nicole was fantastic. And Adam our driver was always nearby to help with bags and whatever we needed! Overall great trip.
A true taste of Spain Spanish FiestaSerge, VIC, Australia, Aug 2026
Overall I felt this tour ticked all the boxes in what a “Taste of Spain” set out to accomplish. It was fast paced and covered a lot of ground, it hit most major landmarks or tourist spots and the format in which it was delivered was great, by this I mean having a tour director onboard and then local tour guides at each city was an efficient way to mix read more things up and give continuity to our tour. As I said overall I’d give it a 10/10.
The hotels were very good for the most part, the rooms were clean and ready for our arrivals, the amenities worked well there were no issues, the staff was courteous and helpful though the food at some of the hotels could’ve been improved.
The location for them was also very favourable. Overall I give the hotels an 9/10.
The included tours were mostly very good also, it largely came down to the tour guide that we had on the day and the manner in which they delivered their explanations. The explanations were good and I’d give them a 10/10 in content
In terms of the way in which the tour guides delivered the content it changed from place to place but overall I’d say a 7/10 with three (3) guides being the sole contributors to the score (the reason why the local tour guide score was impacted was due to the experience we had with foreigners who managed our tours. A Ukrainian lady in Barcelona. An Australian guy in Valencia and and American guy in Seville, they were agreed by all on tour to be the downside of the tour guides, all were really not good at all and everyone we spoke with agreed that Globus should stick to true locals instead)
In terms of paid experiences I would rate these at 10/10, I appreciate many of these locations require tickets in advance so it’s imperative decisions are made in advance, I would only suggest that a more comprehensive explanation is given to help inform the decision making process as some seem a bit vague and one might hesitate to book on these grounds. I also strongly think you should re-incorporate the Montserrat Monastery visit into your tour. Many guests agreed this is a much better choice than the cava experience.
Travel experience was a highlight also, the ability to rotate seats was excellent and the travel always felt safe and comfortable. JuanJo (our bus driver) was amazing, always friendly, safe and dedicated, we really would like to praise him on his service 10/10.
Our tour director was absolutely fantastic also - Kaye Maxwell - her enthusiasm, charisma, charm and all round awesome personality really made our trip one to cherish, no matter the situation she handled it like an absolute pro and nothing was too much or a bother - though we think some high maintenance guests may have tested her patience at times - Kaye always had the right answer, pivoted with ease even in light of things beyond our control (like the Granada earthquake!) and made sure we were always looked after and the show went on with a smile on everyone’s face. Kaye’s way of handling everything with seeming ease is a true testament to her years of experience and professionalism in all aspects of her life and work. Kaye is an absolute champ.
Back to Australia we really enjoyed the Global Journeys booking experience. Hannah was easy to deal with and helpful, quick to clarify aspects of the tour with Globus and quick to relay that clarification back to us, her emails were clear and approachable and despite us having our first tour experience and asking many questions we never felt we annoyed her and was very professional in her dealings with us. Overall I would genuinely look to book another tour with Global Journeys and Globus most likely too.
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