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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.
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Free cancellation up to 32 days before the starting day of the activity
Multiday tour
13 days
Spanish / Portuguese / English
Included
- Visits in Porto (with cruise on the Douro and wine tasting), Lisbon, Santander and Santiago (with entrance to the Cathedral).
- Assistance of an accompanying guide during the circuit.
- Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Daily bed and breakfast / Travel insurance.
Not included
- Other services not specified.
- Hotel city taxes (to be paid directly on destination)
Product code:
CGPTC
Itinerary
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.
Accommodation T and A Class: Palacio de Aiete or similar
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.
Accommodation T and A Class: Palacio de Aiete or similar
Breakfast and departure to Bilbao for a panoramic tour and where we will have 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, which has numerous beaches, such as El Sardinero, one of the best known. Visit with a local guide to get to know this beautiful city in depth. Accommodation.
Accommodation T and A Class: Santemar or similar
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.
Accommodation T and A Class: Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo or similar.
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.
Accommodation T and A Class: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar
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.
Accommodation T and A Class: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar
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.
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Cristal Porto, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar.
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.
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Cristal Porto, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar.
Breakfast and overnight at the hotel. Free day in this magnificent city on the banks of the Douro.
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Cristal Porto, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar.
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.
Accommodation: T Class: Sao José or similar // A Class: Santa María, Aurea, Estrela, Regina or similar
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Monastery of Batalha, 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 twelfth century, and then Lisbon. Arrival in the Portuguese capital and overnight.
Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia, VIP Art’s, VIP Entrecampos or similar.
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.
Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia, VIP Art’s, VIP Entrecampos or similar.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Mérida, a World Heritage city. Mérida, the capital of Extremadura, stands out for its rich historical heritage, including its well-preserved Roman ruins: the theatre, the amphitheatre, the Roman bridge... Free time and continuation to Madrid. END OF SERVICES.
Madrid - Zaragoza - San Sebastián
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.
Accommodation T and A Class: Palacio de Aiete or similar
San Sebastián
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.
Accommodation T and A Class: Palacio de Aiete or similar
San Sebastián - Bilbao - Castro Urdiales - Santander
Breakfast and departure to Bilbao for a panoramic tour and where we will have 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, which has numerous beaches, such as El Sardinero, one of the best known. Visit with a local guide to get to know this beautiful city in depth. Accommodation.
Accommodation T and A Class: Santemar or similar
Santander - Santillana del Mar - Oviedo
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.
Accommodation T and A Class: Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo or similar.
Oviedo - Lugo - Santiago de Compostela
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.
Accommodation T and A Class: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar
Santiago de Compostela
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.
Accommodation T and A Class: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar
Santiago de Compostela - Oporto
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.
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Cristal Porto, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar.
Oporto
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.
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Cristal Porto, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar.
Oporto
Breakfast and overnight at the hotel. Free day in this magnificent city on the banks of the Douro.
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Cristal Porto, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar.
Oporto - Coimbra - Fatima
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.
Accommodation: T Class: Sao José or similar // A Class: Santa María, Aurea, Estrela, Regina or similar
Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Alcobaca - Lisboa
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Monastery of Batalha, 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 twelfth century, and then Lisbon. Arrival in the Portuguese capital and overnight.
Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia, VIP Art’s, VIP Entrecampos or similar.
Lisboa
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.
Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia, VIP Art’s, VIP Entrecampos or similar.
Lisboa - Madrid - Mérida
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Mérida, a World Heritage city. Mérida, the capital of Extremadura, stands out for its rich historical heritage, including its well-preserved Roman ruins: the theatre, the amphitheatre, the Roman bridge... Free time and continuation to Madrid. END OF SERVICES.
Meeting point
Depart from our established hotels in Madrid
Additional information
- This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.
- Please note that 1 regular suitcase and 1 handbag per person is allowed. Any extra luggage is likely to be charged. Luggage handling is responsibility of the customer.
- Offered two different hotel categories, Superior T or Superior Plus A. Both categories, first-hand selected, guarantee to all our clients a comfortable accommodation with high quality standards. Bear in mind that Superior Plus A tends to be centrally located.
- Even though our tours run bilingual, please select the preferred language at time of booking.
