North of Spain & Portugal from Barcelona
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an 8-day multi-day tour that takes you through the heart of Spain and Portugal. Starting from the bustling city of Barcelona, we journey through Zaragoza, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Santillana del Mar, Covadonga, Oviedo, La Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, O Grove, Vigo, and Porto, before ending our tour in Madrid. Along the way, we will visit iconic attractions like the Guggenheim Museum, Shrine of Covadonga, Plaza del Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, and more. This tour offers a perfect blend of city exploration, historical sites, and natural beauty, with comfortable accommodations and delicious meals included. Join us for an unforgettable adventure through the cultural and natural wonders of Spain and Portugal.
Included
San Sebastian: Silken Amara Plaza**** or similar
Santander: Santemar**** or similar
Oviedo: Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza**** or Similar
A Coruña: Exe Coruña **** or Similar
Santiago: Oca Puerta del Camino **** or Similar
Porto: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia **** or Similar
• Daily buffet breakfast.
•5 dinners.
• Sightseeing tour with a local guide in Santiago and Porto.
• Visit a wine cellar with a tasting of Porto wine.
• Municipal Tax in Porto.
• Transportation by air-conditioned coach with free WI-FI onboard.
•Multi-lingual tour escort.
•Travel Insurance.
Destinations
Porto
Barcelona
Donostia / San Sebastián
Santiago de Compostela
Santander
Zaragoza
Vigo
Oviedo
Madrid
Salamanca
Bilbao
A CoruñaMap
Attractions
She Changes
Saint Lawrence Church
Cíes Islands
Porto Bridge Climb
Sanctuary of Covadonga
Guggenheim Museum
Porto CathedralDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Barcelona to San Sebastian via Zaragoza
- Barcelona
- Zaragoza
- Donostia / San Sebastián - Arrival day
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We kick off our journey from the vibrant city of Barcelona, heading towards Zaragoza for a brief stop. We then continue our journey to the beautiful coastal city of San Sebastian, where we will enjoy a delicious dinner and rest for the night.
Day 2 – Day 2: San Sebastian to Santander via Bilbao
- Donostia / San Sebastián
- Bilbao
- Santander
- More
- Guggenheim Museum
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After breakfast, we will head to Bilbao, the capital of Vizcaya province, where we will admire the architectural marvel of the Guggenheim Museum. We then proceed to Santander, where you will have some free time to explore before dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 – Day 3: Santander to Oviedo via Santillana del Mar and Covadonga
- Santander
- Santillana del Mar
- Oviedo
- More
- Sanctuary of Covadonga
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We start our day with a visit to the medieval village of Santillana del Mar, a National Monument. We then traverse through splendid landscapes to reach Covadonga, where you will have leisure time to visit the Shrine. Our day ends in Oviedo, where we will have dinner and stay overnight.
Day 4 – Day 4: Oviedo to La Coruña via Pontedeume and Betanzos
- Oviedo
- A Coruña
- More
We journey to the region of Galicia, arriving in La Coruña for a short panoramic tour. In the afternoon, we offer an optional tour to the Rías Altas, passing through typical villages like Pontedeume and Betanzos. We will then return to La Coruña for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 – Day 5: La Coruña to Santiago de Compostela
- A Coruña
- Santiago de Compostela
- More
- Playa Cabodeiro
- Ponte colgante de Calvelo
- More
We depart for Santiago de Compostela, a legendary pilgrimage town. Here, we will tour the city, visiting the iconic Plaza del Obradoiro and the magnificent Cathedral. The afternoon is yours to explore at leisure before we gather for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6 – Day 6: Santiago de Compostela to Porto via O Grove and Vigo
- Santiago de Compostela
- Vigo
- Porto
- More
- Senda del Agua
- Cíes Islands
- More
We journey through the Spanish Fjords (Rias Bajas), making a brief stop at La Toja Island. We then visit O Grove, where you can optionally tour a catamaran and visit oyster and mussel farms, complete with a tasting session. We continue to Vigo for some free time, then cross the Minho river into Portugal, ending our day in the beautiful city of Porto.
Day 7 – Day 7: Exploring Porto
- Porto
- More
- She Changes
- Saint Lawrence Church
- Porto Bridge Climb
- Porto Cathedral
- More
We spend the day exploring Porto, a World Heritage city. Our panoramic tour includes visits to the cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and St. Clara church. We end our tour at a local wine cellar, where you can taste the famous 'Port wine'. You also have the option to take a cruise down the Duero River.
Day 8 – Day 8: Porto to Madrid via Salamanca
- Porto
- Salamanca
- Madrid - Departure day
- More
We depart from Porto to the Spanish border, arriving in Salamanca. You will have free time to explore this monumental city and its famous Plaza Mayor. We then continue our journey to Madrid, marking the end of our unforgettable tour.
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