Tour Northern Spain & Portugal 16-Day Tour From Barcelona

Guide

Guided city tour with local guides in Barcelona, San Sebastian, Santiago de Compostela, Porto and Lisbon

Accommodation

15-night accommodation at selected hotel class and daily breakfast

Meals

Meals as stated

Transport

Transportation in air-conditioned deluxe motor-coach

Others

Entrance to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Duoro cruise and wine tasting in Porto Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish) High speed AVE train Barcelona-Zaragoza (tourist class) Airport & Train station transfers as per itinerary Travel insurance

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Others

Hotel city tax not included, to be paid directly to the hotel/s. Other services not specified.

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Barcelona
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Barcelona

Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. Accommodation: T Class: Catalonia Barcelona 505 or similar // A Class: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or similar
Day 2 Day 2: Barcelona
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Barcelona

Breakfast at the hotel. Half-day sightseeing tour around Barcelona that will allow you to discover the history of the city while visiting some of the most important places in a comfortable and easy way. The first part of the visit consists in a guided walking tour through the small and narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter, the oldest part of the city. During this early visit we will see Las Ramblas, de Cathedral Square, The Cathedral (free time to visit the Cathedral by yourself), the Old Jewish Quarter, among other interesting places. Later we will take our bus to start with a panoramic tour around the rest of the city. We will pass through the elegant Passeig de Gràcia Street, where there are located two of the most important Gaudi’s buildings (Casa Batlló and Casa Milà “la Pedrera”), the Triumph Arc, the Olympic Village and the Olympic Port. For the next part of the visit we will access to the Montjuic Mountain. This is an important place because was the main scenery of the Olympic Games in the 1992. We will see the Olympic stadium from the bus and later we will have the opportunity to enjoy the panoramic views of the city riding the aerial tramway (subject to the weather conditions). For the next part we will go to the Spanish Village (Poble Espanyol) that consist in a synthesis of all the cultural variety in Spain. During the visit you will be given some free time to enjoy the different areas inspired in different Spanish regions, where you will find craft shops restaurants and bars. At the end, back to the bus, we will leave Montjuic and come back to the city centre passing through España square, the twin Venetian towers, the MNAC and the Shopping centre Las Arenas, build in an old bullring. We will arrive to Catalunya square, and we will end up the tour. Afternoon is at leisure to enjoy this wonderful city and surroundings. Accommodation at the hotel. Accommodation: T Class: Catalonia Barcelona 505 or similar // A Class: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or similar
Day 3 Day 3: Barcelona – Zaragoza – San Sebastian
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Barcelona – Zaragoza – San Sebastian

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Zaragoza. Arrival to Zaragoza and free time. In the afternoon, we will continue to San Sebastian, one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Accommodation at the hotel. Accommodation T and A Class: Palacio de Aiete or similar
Day 4 Day 4: San Sebastian
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: San Sebastian

Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of this elegant and gentrified city whose landscape is dominated by the Bay and La Concha Beach. We will go up to Mount Igueldo, from where we will be able to contemplate a magnificent view of the city. Rest of the day at leisure. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to the picturesque villages of Hondarribia and San Juan de Luz, already in French territory. Accommodation. Accommodation T and A Class: Palacio de Aiete or similar
Day 5 Day 5: San Sebastian – Bilbao – Castro Urdiales – Santander
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: San Sebastian – Bilbao – Castro Urdiales – Santander

Breakfast and departure to Bilbao for some free time on the esplanade of the Guggenheim Museum to admire this modern work of architecture. We will continue towards Castro Urdiales, a typical fishing village where we will have free time. Departure to Santander, a port city nestled between the sea and the mountains and which has numerous beaches, such as El Sardinero, one of the best known. We will have free time to walk around this elegant city. Accommodation. Accommodation T and A Class: Santemar Hotel or similar
Day 6 Day 6: Santander – Santillana – Covadonga – Oviedo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Santander – Santillana – Covadonga – Oviedo

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Santillana del Mar, one of the towns with the greatest historical and artistic value in Spain, which houses true architectural treasures, such as the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, the most important Romanesque jewel in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where we will have free time to visit the Sanctuary and the grotto with the image of the Virgin. In the afternoon departure to Oviedo, located on a series of hills at the foot of the Naranco and which stands out for the beauty of its streets, many of them pedestrian. Its monuments are a World Heritage Site and among them the Cathedral stands out, one of the most important works of Asturian Gothic. Accommodation. Accommodation T and A Class: AC Oviedo Forum, Exe Oviedo or similar
Day 7 Day 7: Oviedo – Mondoñedo – Lugo – Santiago De Compostela
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Oviedo – Mondoñedo – Lugo – Santiago De Compostela

Breakfast and departure towards the Galician region. On the way to Lugo, stop in Mondoñedo; Free time to visit its imposing 12th century cathedral and try the delicious “Mondoñedo cake”. Departure to Lugo and free time to contemplate the Roman vestiges that it still conserves as its walls, declared a World Heritage Site. Continuation to Santiago de Compostela, whose ancient city is a World Heritage Site, and one of the most important monumental centers in Spain, center of Christian pilgrimage and end of the Camino de Santiago, originally built by the Roman Empire. Accommodation. Accommodation T and A Class: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar
Day 8 Day 8: Santiago De Compostela
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Santiago De Compostela

Breakfast at the hotel. City tour of Santiago visiting the Plaza del Obradoiro and its Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago el Mayor. Rest of the day at leisure to continue visiting this city with a university and student atmosphere. Accommodation. Accommodation T and A Class: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar
Day 9 Day 9: Santiago De Compostela – Rias Bajas – La Toja – Porto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Santiago De Compostela – Rias Bajas – La Toja – Porto

Breakfast. Departure to the most picturesque area of the Galician Rías Bajas (Spanish fjords). Through splendid landscapes, we will arrive at the island of La Toja, universally known for its spa and natural wealth. Free time and continuation through the Arosa estuary on the way to Portugal. Arrival in Porto and accommodation. Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Vila Gale Porto or similar
Day 10 Day 10: Porto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Porto

Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of Porto, considered a World Heritage Site where we will contemplate the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building and the Church of Santa Clara. Then enjoy a different perspective of the city along the Douro River on board a Cruise and discover the historical heritage by visiting a well-known Port Wine Cellar with wine tasting included. Rest of the day free. Accommodation. Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Vila Gale Porto or similar
Day 11 Day 11: Porto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Porto

Breakfast and overnight at the hotel. Free day in this magnificent city on the banks of the Douro. Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Vila Gale Porto or similar
Day 12 Day 12: Porto – Coimbra – Fatima
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Porto – Coimbra – Fatima

Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra, the city that hosts one of the oldest universities in Europe and the cradle of Fado. Leisure. Continuation to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, the heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three little shepherds, Lucía, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility of attending the candlelight procession. Accommodation. Accommodation: T Class: Sao José or similar // A Class: Santa María or similar
Day 13 Day 13: Fatima – Batalha - Nazare – Alcobaça - Lisbon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Fatima – Batalha - Nazare – Alcobaça - Lisbon

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage Site. We will continue to the picturesque fishing village of Nazaré. Free time and continuation Alcobaça with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the 12th century and then Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional typical traditional dinner with Fado show (typical Portuguese folklore). Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutecia, Vila Gale Opera or similar
Day 14 Day 14: Lisbon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Lisbon

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning visit of the city, formerly known as Olissipo, tour through its main squares and avenues, Torre de Belem, Jerónimos Monastery (exterior), Monument to the Discoverers, ... Free afternoon to discover the nostalgic corners of this city. city such as the Alfama neighborhood or take the optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais (World Heritage Site). Overnight at the hotel. Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia, Vila Gale Opera or similar
Day 15 Day 15: Lisbon – Caceres – Madrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Lisbon – Caceres – Madrid

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Cáceres, a World Heritage city, an architectural mix of Romanesque, Islamic, Gothic and Italian Renaissance. We will walk through its old town, Medieval Quarter and its Plaza Mayor. Continuation to Madrid. Overnight at the hotel. Accommodation T and A Class: Princesa Plaza or similar
Day 16 Day 16: Madrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Madrid

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Madrid’s airport. END OF OUR SERVICE.

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Northern Spain & Portugal 16-Day Tour From Barcelona

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Itinerary of your trip Northern Spain & Portugal 16-Day Tour From Barcelona

Day 1: Barcelona

Day 2: Barcelona

Day 3: Barcelona – Zaragoza – San Sebastian

Day 4: San Sebastian

Day 5: San Sebastian – Bilbao – Castro Urdiales – Santander

Day 6: Santander – Santillana – Covadonga – Oviedo

Day 7: Oviedo – Mondoñedo – Lugo – Santiago De Compostela

Day 8: Santiago De Compostela

Day 9: Santiago De Compostela – Rias Bajas – La Toja – Porto

Day 10: Porto

Day 11: Porto

Day 12: Porto – Coimbra – Fatima

Day 13: Fatima – Batalha - Nazare – Alcobaça - Lisbon

Day 14: Lisbon

Day 15: Lisbon – Caceres – Madrid

Day 16: Madrid

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