Fabulous Tour of Northern Spain and Portugal! Discover all the natural and cultural richness of this diverse area of the Iberian Peninsula in a complete circuit of cities such as Zaragoza, Santillana del Mar, Santiago de Compostela, Guimarães, Fatima, Porto and Lisbon, among others.
- 1st Day (Sunday) MADRID – ZARAGOZA – SAN SEBASTIAN
We will leave at 8 in the morning from Madrid to Zaragoza ,having a brief stop to get to know the city and its renowned Basilica. Then we will follow the route until we reach San Sebastian, where we will have dinner included and accommodation at the hotel.
- 2nd Day (Monday) SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – SANTANDER
We will have breakfast and then we will leave for Bilbao , where we will make a stop at the avant-garde Guggenheim Museum (entrance not included). Then we will continue on our way to Santander . We will have free time before dinner at the hotel, which will be our accommodation for that night.
- 3rd Day (Tuesday) SANTANDER – SANTILLANA DEL MAR - COVADONGA – OVIEDO
After breakfast we will leave for the Picos de Europa, crossing amazing landscapes. We will arrive at Santillana del Mar, where we will have a brief stop. Then we will continue to Covadonga, where we will have free time to visit its famous Sanctuary. The last stop of the day will be in Oviedo. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel in Oviedo.
- 4th Day (Wednesday) OVIEDO – LA CORUÑA
After breakfast at the hotel we will leave early for La Coruña. Upon arrival we will take a brief panoramic tour of the city, to get a first look at the most relevant places. In the afternoon there will be free time and those who feel like it can take an optional excursion through the typical towns of the Rías Altas.
Dinner and accommodation at the hotel in La Coruña.
- 5th Day (Thursday) LA CORUÑA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Breakfast and departure to Santiago de Compostela, where we will visit the emblematic sites of this important pilgrimage center, such as the Cathedral and Plaza del Obradoiro, Rúa de Francos, among others.
The afternoon will be free to explore the city on your own. Dinner and accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
- 6th Day (Friday) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RÍAS BAJAS - VIGO
After breakfast we will go to the Rías Bajas, enjoying on the way the beautiful landscapes. We will have a stop at La Toja Island and later at O Grove, where you can optionally take a catamaran ride along the estuary and enjoy a tasting of mussels and Ribeiro wine on board. Later we will arrive in Vigo. We will have free time in the city.
In the afternoon, those who wish may take an optional excursion to Santa Tecla. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel in Vigo.
- 7th Day (Saturday) VIGO - VIANA DO CASTELO - BRAGA – PORTO
Breakfast and departure to Portugal, to reach Viana do Castelo, between the mouth of the Miño river and Porto. We will have free time to visit its old town. We will continue on our way to Braga , with free time to visit the Archbishopric, the Cathedral and the Palaces, among other places. After taking a walk through this city we will continue towards Porto. Accommodation at hotel in Porto.
Breakfast. In the morning we will visit the most interesting places and monuments in Porto's old town, ending the visit with a wine tasting in a traditional winery. The rest of the day will be free, at your disposal. Accommodation at the hotel.
- 9th Day (Monday) PORTO – COÍMBRA
Breakfast. Later, we will take the route to Coimbra, a university centre of great prestige throughout Europe. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Coímbra.
- 10th Day (Tuesday) COÍMBRA - FÁTIMA — LISBON
Breakfast and later departure to Fátima, where we will have time to visit the famous Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. We will then leave for Lisbon. Accommodation in Lisbon. Possibility of attending a typical Fado show at night.
- 11th Day (Wednesday) LISBON
We will have the morning to get to know the best places in the vibrant Portuguese capital. We will visit the Alfama Quarter, the Belem tower and the Monastery of Jeronimos, both declared World Heritage Sites.
The afternoon will be free to enjoy Lisbon. We also offer an excursion (optional) to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril, three picturesque coastal villages.
Accommodation at the Lisbon hotel.
- 12th Day (Thursday) LISBOA — CÁCERES — MADRID
Breakfast. During this last day of excursion we will return to Spain to visit Cáceres, especially the Old City, declared World Heritage Site. Free lunch time.
Finally we will return to Madrid in the afternoon, where we will end our Tour of the North of Spain and Portugal.