Special Package: Madrid, Northern Spain & Portugal 16-Day Tour from Madrid

Welcome to Spain! Upon your arrival at the airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel, the NH Manzanares or similar, where you can rest and relax after your journey. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.

After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a panoramic city tour of Madrid. Discover the city's medieval origins, admire its Renaissance and Baroque buildings, and explore its modern districts. Highlights include the Royal Palace, the Prado Museum, and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. The afternoon is free for you to continue exploring at your own pace. Return to the NH Manzanares or similar for your overnight stay.

After breakfast, we depart for Zaragoza. Enjoy some free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar and stroll through the city's old streets. In the afternoon, we continue to the famous tourist destination of San Sebastian, known for its International Film Festival. Check into the Palacio de Aiete or similar for your overnight stay.

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a panoramic tour of San Sebastian. The city's landscape is dominated by the Bay and La Concha Beach. We will ascend Mount Igueldo for a breathtaking view of the city. The rest of the day is at your leisure. You may choose to visit the picturesque villages of Biarritz and San Juan de Luz in French territory. Overnight at the Palacio de Aiete or similar.

After breakfast, we head to Bilbao. Enjoy some free time on the esplanade of the Guggenheim Museum, a modern architectural marvel. We then continue to Castro Urdiales, a typical fishing village, before heading to Santander, a port city nestled between the sea and the mountains. Enjoy free time to explore this elegant city before checking into the Hotel Santemar or similar for your overnight stay.

After breakfast, we depart for Santillana del Mar, a town of great historical and artistic value. Visit the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, a significant Romanesque jewel. We then continue to Covadonga for a visit to the Sanctuary and the grotto with the image of the Virgin. In the afternoon, we head to Oviedo, a city known for its beautiful streets and World Heritage monuments. Check into the Sercotel Oviedo or similar for your overnight stay.

After breakfast, we depart for the Galician region. Our first stop is Mondoñedo, where you can visit the imposing 12th-century cathedral and try the delicious Mondoñedo cake. We then continue to Lugo, where you can explore the city's Roman vestiges, including its walls, a World Heritage Site. Our final destination for the day is Santiago de Compostela, a World Heritage city and one of Spain's most important monumental centers. Check into the Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar for your overnight stay.

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

After breakfast, we depart for the picturesque area of the Galician Rías Bajas. We will visit the island of La Toja, known for its spa and natural wealth. We then continue through the Arosa estuary on our way to Portugal. Upon arrival in Porto, check into the AC Porto or similar for your overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a panoramic tour of Porto, a World Heritage city. 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 free for you to explore at your own pace. Overnight at the AC Porto or similar.

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Porto. Explore the city's charming streets, visit its many attractions, or simply relax and soak up the local atmosphere. Overnight at the AC Porto or similar.

After breakfast, we depart for Coimbra, home to one of Europe's oldest universities and the birthplace of Fado. Enjoy some free time before we 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. Overnight at the Sao José or similar.

After breakfast, we depart for the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style and a World Heritage Site. We then continue to the picturesque fishing village of Nazaré before heading to Alcobaça, home to a Gothic church and a Cistercian monastery dating back to the 12th century. Our final destination for the day is Lisbon. Check into the Hotel Roma or similar for your overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a city tour of Lisbon, formerly known as Olissipo. Visit its main squares and avenues, the Torre de Belem, and the Jerónimos Monastery. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city's nostalgic corners, such as the Alfama neighborhood, or take an optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais, World Heritage Sites. Overnight at the Hotel Roma or similar.

After breakfast, we depart for Cáceres, a World Heritage city known for its mix of Romanesque, Islamic, Gothic, and Italian Renaissance architecture. Explore its old town, Medieval Quarter, and Plaza Mayor. We then continue to Madrid for your overnight stay at the Princesa Plaza or similar.

After breakfast at the hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport for your departure. This marks the end of our unforgettable journey through Spain and Portugal. Safe travels!