Northern Spain and Portugal from Madrid
Northern Spain and Portugal from Madrid
Northern Spain and Portugal from Madrid
13 Days Starting and ending in 40.418878,-3.712131
Visiting: Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Zaragoza, Santander, Castro Urdiales, Bilbao, Santillana del Mar, Covadonga, Oviedo, Lugo, Mondoñedo, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Rías Baixas, Coimbra, Fátima, Lisbon, Nazaré, Alcobaça, Batalha, Cáceres
Tour operator:
Tour code:
735
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 2
Age range:
4-100
Special diets catered:
Glutten Free
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
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.?
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Madrid – Zaragoza – San Sebastian
Location: Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Zaragoza
Accommodation: Hotel
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.
Day 2 : San Sebastian
Location: Donostia-San Sebastian
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 3 : San Sebastian – Bilbao – Castro Urdiales – Santander
Location: Donostia-San Sebastian, Santander, Castro Urdiales, Bilbao
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 4 : Santander – Santillana – Covadonga – Oviedo
Location: Santillana del Mar, Covadonga, Oviedo, Santander
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 5 : Oviedo – Mondoñedo – Lugo– Santiago De Compostela
Location: Lugo, Mondoñedo, Santiago de Compostela, Oviedo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 6 : Santiago De Compostela
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 7 : Santiago De Compostela – Rias Bajas – Porto
Location: Porto, Santiago de Compostela, Rías Baixas
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 8 : Porto
Location: Porto
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 9 : Porto
Location: Porto
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast and overnight at the hotel. Free day in this magnificent city on the banks of the Douro. (B)
Day 10 : Porto – Coimbra – Fatima
Location: Coimbra, Fátima, Porto
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. (B)
Day 11 : Fatima – Batalha – Nazare – Alcobaça – Lisbon
Location: Lisbon, Fátima, Nazaré, Alcobaça, Batalha
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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).
Day 12 : Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 13 : Lisbon - Caceres - Madrid
Location: Cáceres, Lisbon, Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
What's Included
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Departure from established central located hotels in Madrid
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Guided city tour with local guides in Porto, Lisbon, San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela
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Entrance to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Duoro cruise and wine tasting in Porto
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Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)
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Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach
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12-night accommodation at selected hotel class
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Daily breakfast
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Travel insurance
What's Not Included
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Lisbon and Porto Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.
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Other services not specified
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Company Instant Book
The tour is instant booking
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are included in this tour.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Our local guides are english speaking
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Some vaccinations could be required for this tour. Please check in each country embassy website.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
You will have free time to explore places during the tour.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
The tour will be escort during the whole trip
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Are flights included in this tour?
Flights are not included in this tour
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What is the maximum group size?
The maximum group size is 70
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Our tours are Air conditioned included
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Please check in the embassy website, because this could change from the country that your are coming from.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
easy level
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
You will know the hotels and details of the accomodation before start the tour
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Passengers from another country will participate in the tour.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
There is no suplement for solo travellers
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
hotels 4 star
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
All entrance fees detailed in the itinerary are inlcuded
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children are permitted to take part in the tour
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We can assist with pre or post accomodation
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No, visas are not included in the price.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
We will include meet local health and safety regulations
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Is not possible to join the tour once it has departed but we can always try to adapt for an excepcional situations.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The company has been trading since 1929
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
There is a cancellation policy indicated for our itineraries
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We try to avoid any kind of paper documentation in our tours, we keep our buses cleaned daily
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will recieve all necessary documents to travel with us from our Booking and Opwerations Department
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
You will travel with other people who booked the same tour, so you will have the chance to interact with other people from diferent countries and cultures.
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