Northern Spain & Portugal Small-Group Guided Tour - 16 Days

After breakfast, we'll depart for Burgos, where you'll have free time to visit the 13th-century Gothic Cathedral. From there, we'll continue to Haro, in the heart of La Rioja, one of the most famous Spanish wine regions. Here, we'll visit a traditional, family-run wine cellar and taste the world-famous Rioja Reds. Our final destination for the day is Bilbao. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, we'll depart for Santillana del Mar, one of the most important historical artistic towns in Spain. We'll then continue to Covadonga, where you'll have free time to visit the Sanctuary and the Grotto. In the afternoon, we'll head to Oviedo, where you'll have free time to explore the city's pedestrian streets and World Heritage sites. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner at a traditional cider house. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, we'll head for Galician lands. We'll make a short stop at Mondoñedo, where you'll have time to visit the 13th-century Cathedral and try the delicious 'Mondoñedo cake'. We'll then continue to Lugo, where you can explore the city's Roman remains. Our final destination for the day is Santiago de Compostela, the most important center of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, join a city tour of Santiago, where we'll visit the main square, Obradoiro, and the Cathedral. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city's narrow cobblestone streets. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, take a guided sightseeing tour of Porto. Admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a Douro River Cruise and discover famous Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting experience included. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, we'll depart for Coimbra, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. After some free time, we'll continue to Fatima, a center of Christian faith and world pilgrimage. Here, you'll have the opportunity to visit the impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, where the Virgin Mary appeared. In the evening, you may have the chance to attend the procession of the candles. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, we'll depart for the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We'll then continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. From there, we'll head to Alcobaça, where you can visit the Gothic church and Cistercian monastery. Our final destination for the day is Lisbon. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, join a morning city sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo. Drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue. The afternoon is yours to explore the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for a typical Portuguese dinner and a Fado show. Overnight at the hotel.