13-Day Tour to Northern Spain & Portugal

A complete 13-day circular itinerary along the northwest coast of the Iberian Peninsula, covering the northern cities of Spain, Galicia and Portugal. We will leave Madrid by air-conditioned bus, and after a stop in Zaragoza, we will explore the north Coast of Spain where you will find splendid green landscapes, old fishing villages, architectural treasures and one of the most important Christian pilgrimage centers in Santiago de Compostela. Before returning to Madrid, we will tour Portugal where you can enjoy the colorful "ruas" of Lisbon, the Christian devotion of Fatima, the beautiful views from a cruise on the Douro and a tasting of the famous Port wine. 

Itinerary

Day 1: Madrid - Zaragoza - San Sebastian

Pass By: Madrid, Madrid
Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information.Depart towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Accommodation.


No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation T and A Class: Palacio de Aiete or similar

Day 2: San Sebastian

Pass By: San Sebastian - Donostia, San Sebastian - Donostia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of this elegant and gentrified city whose landscape is dominated by the Bay and La Concha Beach. We will go up to Mount Igueldo, from where we will be able to contemplate a magnificent view of the city. Rest of the day at leisure. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to the picturesque villages of Hondarribia and San Juan de Luz, already in French territory. Accommodation.

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Accommodation included: Accommodation T and A Class: Palacio de Aiete or similar

Day 3: San Sebastian - Bilbao - Castro Urdiales -Santander

Pass By: Bilbao, Bilbao, Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country
Breakfast and departure to Bilbao for some free time on the esplanade of the Guggenheim Museum to admire this modern work of architecture. We will continue towards Castro Urdiales, a typical fishing village where we will have free time. Departure to Santander, a port city nestled between the sea and the mountains and which has numerous beaches, such as El Sardinero, one of the best known. We will have free time to walk around this elegant city. Accommodation.

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Accommodation included: Accommodation T and A Class: Santemar or similar

Day 4: Santander - Santillana del mar - Oviedo

Pass By: Santillana del Mar, Santillana del Mar, Cantabria
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Santillana del Mar, one of the towns with the greatest historical and artistic value in Spain, which houses true architectural treasures, such as the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, the most important Romanesque jewel in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where we will have free time to visit the Sanctuary and the grotto with the image of the Virgin. In the afternoon departure to Oviedo, located on a series of hills at the foot of the Naranco and which stands out for the beauty of its streets, many of them pedestrian. Its monuments are a World Heritage Site and among them the Cathedral stands out, one of the most important works of Asturian Gothic. Accommodation.

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Accommodation included: Accommodation T and A Class: AC Oviedo Forum, Exe Oviedo or similar

Day 5: Oviedo- Lugo - Santiago de Compostela

Pass By: Lugo, Lugo, Province of Lugo, Galicia
Breakfast and departure towards the Galician region. On the way to Lugo, stop in Mondoñedo; Free time to visit its imposing 12th century cathedral and try the delicious “Mondoñedo cake”. Departure to Lugo and free time to contemplate the Roman vestiges that it still conserves as its walls, declared a World Heritage Site. Continuation to Santiago de Compostela, whose ancient city is a World Heritage Site, and one of the most important monumental centers in Spain, center of Christian pilgrimage and end of the Camino de Santiago, originally built by the Roman Empire. Accommodation.

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Accommodation included: Accommodation T and A Class: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar

Day 6: Santiago de Compostela

Pass By: Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Breakfast at the hotel. City tour of Santiago visiting the Plaza del Obradoiro and its Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago el Mayor. Rest of the day at leisure to continue visiting this city with a university and student atmosphere. Accommodation.

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Accommodation included: Accommodation T and A Class: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar

Day 7: Santiago de compostela - Porto

Pass By: Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Breakfast. Departure to the most picturesque area of the Galician Rías Bajas (Spanish fjords). Through splendid landscapes, we will arrive at the island of La Toja, universally known for its spa and natural wealth. Free time and continuation through the Arosa estuary on the way to Portugal. Arrival in Porto and accommodation.

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Accommodation included: Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Vila Gale Porto or similar

Day 8: Porto

Pass By: Porto, Porto, Province of Zamora, Castile and Leon
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of Porto, considered a World Heritage Site where we will contemplate the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building and the Church of Santa Clara. Then enjoy a different perspective of the city along the Douro River on board a Cruise and discover the historical heritage by visiting a well-known Port Wine Cellar with wine tasting included. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.

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Accommodation included: Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Vila Gale Porto or similar

Day 9: Porto

Pass By: Porto, Porto, Province of Zamora, Castile and Leon
Breakfast and overnight at the hotel. Free day in this magnificent city on the banks of the Douro

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Accommodation included: Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Vila Gale Porto or similar

Day 10: Porto - coimbra - Fatima

Pass By: Coimbra, Coimbra, Coimbra District, Central Portugal
Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra, the city that hosts one of the oldest universities in Europe and the cradle of Fado. Leisure. Continuation to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, the heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three little shepherds, Lucía, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility of attending the candlelight procession. Accommodation.

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Accommodation included: Accommodation: T Class: Sao José or similar // A Class: Santa María or similar

Day 11: Fatima - Batalha - Nazare-Alcobaca - Lisbon

Pass By: Batalha, Batalha, Leiria District, Central Portugal
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage Site. We will continue to the picturesque fishing village of Nazaré. Free time and continuation Alcobaça with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the 12th century and then Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional typical traditional dinner with Fado show (typical Portuguese folklore).

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Accommodation included: Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia, Vila Gale Opera or similar

Day 12: Lisbon

Pass By: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning visit of the city, formerly known as Olissipo, tour through its main squares and avenues, Torre de Belem, Jerónimos Monastery (exterior), Monument to the Discoverers, ... Free afternoon to discover the nostalgic corners of this city. city such as the Alfama neighborhood or take the optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais (World Heritage Site). Overnight at the hotel.

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Accommodation included: Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia, Vila Gale Opera or similar

Day 13: Lisbon - Caceres - Madrid

Pass By: Caceres, Caceres, Province of Caceres, Extremadura
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Cáceres, a World Heritage city, an architectural mix of Romanesque, Islamic, Gothic and Italian Renaissance. We will walk through its old town, Medieval Quarter and its Plaza Mayor. Continuation to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE

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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Start Time: 12:00 PM
Duration: 13 Days
Start location: Madrid, Spain

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Departure from established central located hotels in Madrid 
• Guided city tour with local guides in Porto, Lisbon, San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela
• Entrance to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Duoro cruise and wine tasting in Porto
• Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)
• Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach
• 12-night accommodation at selected hotel class
• Daily breakfast
• Travel insurance
• 12x Breakfast
• Accommodation included: 12 nights

Not Included

• Other services not specified.
• Hotel city taxes (to be paid directly on destination)

Facilities