Northern Spain & Portugal 16-Day Tour from Barcelona

Welcome to Barcelona! Upon your arrival at the airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring the city or relaxing at the hotel. Your accommodation for the night will be at Catalonia Barcelona 505 or similar.

After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a half-day city tour of Barcelona. Wander through the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter, marvel at the panoramic views from Montjuic Mountain, and admire Gaudi's architectural masterpieces on Passeig de Gràcia Street. The afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or similar.

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Barcelona 'Sants' train station for a high-speed train journey to Zaragoza. Spend the afternoon exploring Zaragoza before continuing to San Sebastian, a renowned tourist destination famous for its International Film Festival. Your accommodation for the night will be at Palacio de Aiete or similar.

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a panoramic tour of San Sebastian. Ascend Mount Igueldo for a breathtaking view of the city. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your leisure. You may choose to visit the picturesque villages of Biarritz and San Juan de Luz in French territory. Overnight stay will be at Palacio de Aiete or similar.

After breakfast, depart for Bilbao, where you'll have some free time to admire the modern architecture of the Guggenheim Museum. Continue to the charming fishing village of Castro Urdiales for some free time before heading to Santander, a beautiful port city nestled between the sea and the mountains. Enjoy some free time in Santander before checking into your hotel for the night, Santemar Hotel or similar.

After breakfast, depart for Santillana del Mar, a town rich in historical and artistic value. Continue to Covadonga, a place of pilgrimage, where you'll have free time to visit the Sanctuary and the grotto. In the afternoon, head to Oviedo, a city known for its beautiful streets and World Heritage monuments. Your accommodation for the night will be at Aercotel Oviedo or similar.

After breakfast, depart for the Galician region. Stop in Mondoñedo, where you'll have free time to visit the 12th-century cathedral. Continue to Lugo, a city rich in Roman heritage, before heading to Santiago de Compostela, one of Spain's most important monumental centers and the end of the Camino de Santiago. Your accommodation for the night will be at Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar.

After breakfast, embark on a city tour of Santiago de Compostela. Visit the Plaza del Obradoiro and its magnificent Cathedral dedicated to the Apostle Santiago el Mayor. The rest of the day is yours to explore this vibrant university city at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar.

After breakfast, depart for the most picturesque area of the Galician Rías Bajas. Visit the island of La Toja, known for its spa and natural wealth. Continue through the Arosa estuary on the way to Portugal. Arrive in Porto, a city rich in history and culture. Your accommodation for the night will be at AC Porto or similar.

After breakfast, embark on a panoramic tour of Porto, a World Heritage Site. Visit the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, and the Church of Santa Clara. Enjoy a cruise along the Douro River and visit a renowned Port Wine Cellar for a wine tasting. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at HF Fenix Ipanema or similar.

Enjoy a free day in Porto after breakfast at the hotel. Explore this magnificent city on the banks of the Douro at your own pace. Overnight stay will be at AC Porto or similar.

After breakfast, depart for Coimbra, home to one of Europe's oldest universities and the birthplace of Fado. After some leisure time, continue to Fatima, a center of Christian faith and a world pilgrimage sanctuary. Visit the Basilica and the Cova da Iria, where the Virgin Mary appeared. You may choose to attend the candlelight procession in the evening. Your accommodation for the night will be at Sao José or similar.

After breakfast, depart for the Batalha Monastery, a Gothic and Manueline masterpiece. Continue to the picturesque fishing village of Nazaré and then to Alcobaça, home to a 12th-century Gothic church and Cistercian monastery. Finally, arrive in Lisbon, Portugal's capital. You may choose to attend a traditional dinner with a Fado show in the evening. Your accommodation for the night will be at Roma or similar.

After breakfast, embark on a morning tour of Lisbon, visiting its main squares and avenues, Torre de Belem, the exterior of Jerónimos Monastery, and the Monument to the Discoverers. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city's nostalgic corners like the Alfama neighborhood or take an optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais. Overnight stay will be at Lutécia or similar.

After breakfast, depart for Cáceres, a World Heritage city known for its blend of Roman, Islamic, Gothic, and Italian Renaissance architecture. Explore the old town, the Medieval Quarter, and the Plaza Mayor before continuing to Madrid. Your accommodation for the night will be at a 3* / 4* hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, you'll be transferred to Madrid's airport, marking the end of our memorable journey through Spain and Portugal. Safe travels!