Tour Iberican Tour From Madrid

Meals

19 breakfasts

Accommodation

19 nights' accommodation Day 1, 2; San Sebastián: Superior Hotel Category = Palacio de Aiete or similar 4* Day 3; Santander: Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Santemar or similar 4* Day 4; Oviedo: Superior Hotel Category = AC Oviedo Forum or similar 4* Day 5, 6; Santiago de Compostela: Superior Hotel Category = Santiago Plaza or similar 4* Day 7, 8, 9; Porto: Superior Hotel Category = Vila Gale Porto or similar 4* Day 10; Fatima: Superior Hotel Category = Santa Maria or similar 4* Day 11, 12; Lisbon: Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Lutécia or similar 4* Day 13; Cordoba: Superior Hotel Category = Hesperia Córdoba or similar 4* Day 14, 15; Seville: Superior Hotel Category = Melia Lebreros or similar 4* Day 16; Granada: Superior Hotel Category = Melia Granada or similar 4* Day 17; Valencia: Superior Hotel Category = NH Valencia Las Artes or similar 4* Day 18, 19; Barcelona: Superior Hotel Category = Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or similar4* OPTIONAL EXTRA (on request) Pre-Night in Madrid: Superior Hotel Category = Princesa Plaza/Riu Plaza or similar 4*

Transport

Motor-coach during whole program

Guide

Operated by bilingual: English and Spanish - speaking guided Local English and Spanish - speaking guide in San Sebastián, Bilbao, Santiago de Compostela Córdoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Oporto, Lisboa and Barcelona

Others

All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: panoramic tour in San Sebastián (day 2), panoramic tour in Bilbao (day 3), guided tour in Santiago Compostela(day 6), guided tour in Porto, boat cruise and wine tasting (day 8), panoramic sightseeing tour in Nazare (day 11), guided tour in Lisbon (day 12), city tour in Cordoba (incl. Mosque-Cathedral entrance) (day 14), city tour in Seville (incl. Cathedral entrance) (day 15), visit to Generalife Gardens and Alhambra in Granada (day 16), guided tour in Valencia (day 18) and panoramic tour in Barcelona (day 19). Travel Insurance

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Others

Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, drinks and meals not stated explicitly in the programme Any others expenses which are not mentioned in the included section Monte Igueldo funicular ticket not included (day 2) National or International flights All types of insurance except of mentioned Travel Insurance Entry visas to Spain and Gibraltar (if applicable) Entrance tickets to any venue, museum or activity not mentioned Lisbon, Porto and Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO The client must arrive at least 30 minutes before departure at the meeting pointOne hand luggage and one suitcase per person is allowed; in case of excess baggage, the supplement will be paid in cash at the beginning of the program.Please note this tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.Instructions for meeting point:Day 1: Departure from established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information. For the optional transfer: At Madrid Airport, after collecting your luggage, a driver holding a sign displaying your name will be waiting for you in the Arrivals Hall outside the customs control area.Terminal 1: the driver will be waiting at Post Office.Terminal 2: the driver will be waiting at AENA Information Office.Terminal 4: the driver will be waiting at Arrivals hall (Bar Mahou Madrid).

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Madrid – Zaragoza – San Sebastian (580 Km – 6 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Madrid – Zaragoza – San Sebastian (580 Km – 6 Hrs)

Join the group at the meeting point at 8:30 in the morning (Departure from established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information). Here you’ll board a coach for a leisurely ride to Zaragoza. Once there, enjoy some free time to stroll through the charming old streets of the city. Make sure you don’t miss visiting the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, famously described as the ‘mother of the Hispanic peoples’ by pope John Paul II. Later, in the afternoon, hop back onto the bus to drive northwards to San Sebastián, one of Spain’s most famous tourist destinations. This vibrant city is the backdrop of the yearly San Sebastián International Film Festival. Overnight in San Sebastian.
Day 2 Day 2: San Sebastian
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: San Sebastian

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the 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, the possibility of an optional visit to the picturesque villages of Hondarribia and San Juan de Luz, already in French territory. Overnight in San Sebastian.
Day 3 Day 3: San Sebastian – Bilbao – Castro Urdiales – Santander (205 Km – 2,5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: San Sebastian – Bilbao – Castro Urdiales – Santander (205 Km – 2,5 Hrs)

Wake up to breakfast at hotel and proceed towards Bilbao. Enjoy some free time on the esplanade where The Guggenheim Museum is located in order to admire this modern architectural building. Proceed to the quaint little fishing village Castro Urdiales, where you’ll spend some free time absorbing its charming atmosphere. Depart then to Santander, a port city located between the sea and the mountains, renowned for its Sardinero Beach, one of the best-known beaches in Spain. Free time to stroll through this elegant city before spending the night at the hotel. Overnight in Santander.
Day 4 Day 4: Santander – Santillana – Covadonga – Oviedo (220 Km – 3,5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Santander – Santillana – Covadonga – Oviedo (220 Km – 3,5 Hrs)

After breakfast at hotel, depart to Santillana, one of the most important historical and artistic towns in Spain. It contains a wealth of architectural treasures, such as the Collegiate of Santa Juliana, a jewel of Cantabrian Romanesque Architecture. Continue then to Covadonga and enjoy some free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto, where you will see the patroness of Asturias, Our Lady of Covadonga. In the afternoon, depart to Oviedo, where you will see on a series of hills the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, a classic example of Asturian pre-Romanic architecture. Then explore the city of Oviedo at your leisure; many of its streets are pedestrian, so you will be able to calmly walk towards World Heritage Sites like its Gothic Cathedral. Overnight in Oviedo.
Day 5 Day 5: Oviedo – Mondonedo – Lugo – Santiago De Compostela (350 Km – 4Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Oviedo – Mondonedo – Lugo – Santiago De Compostela (350 Km – 4Hrs)

Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a drive to the Galician region. On the way to Lugo stop in Mondenedo for free time to visit its imposing 12th-century cathedral and try the delicious “Mondoñedo cake”. Then, depart to the mediaeval city of Lugo. Enjoy free time to take a walk along the Roman remains that still preserves in the town´s walls and was declared a World Heritage Site. Continue 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. Overnight in Santiago de Compostela.
Day 6 Day 6: Santiago De Compostela
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Santiago De Compostela

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a city tour that will acquaint you with the city’s main square, called Obradoiro, and the magnificent Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. The rest of the day is for you to spend at leisure wandering through the narrow cobblestoned streets and appreciating the city’s young lively atmosphere. Overnight in Santiago de Compostela.
Day 7 Day 7: Santiago De Compostela – Rias Bajas – La Toja – Porto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Santiago De Compostela – Rias Bajas – La Toja – Porto

Indulge in a delicious breakfast at the hotel before continuing to your following destination Porto. En route you will be passing through the most charming area, Rías Bajas, well-known as the Spanish fjords. Driving along this spectacular landscape you will arrive at the island of La Toja, famous for the wellness center and rich thermal quells. After this short stop, our panoramic drive continues along the river Arosa to Portugal. Check in to your hotel in Porto and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Porto.
Day 8 Day 8: Porto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Porto

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the panoramic tour around Porto which was declared to UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its magnificent Cathedral, the stock exchange building and Santa Clara Church are just a few of the gems of this city. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city on a boat cruise along the Douro River and discover the historical heritage by visiting a well-known Port Wine Cellar with wine tasting. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Porto.
Day 9 Day 9: Porto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Porto

After breakfast at the hotel enjoy a free day in this magnificent city on the banks of the Douro. Overnight in Porto.
Day 10 Day 10: Porto – Coimbra – Fatima (215 Km – 2,5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Porto – Coimbra – Fatima (215 Km – 2,5 Hrs)

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and then depart to your next destination: Coimbra, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. After some free time wandering around the city, continue to Fatima, a world-renowned centre for the Christian Faith and a World Pilgrimage Sanctuary. Contemplate its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, the legendary place where the Virgin Mary miraculously appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, contains the tombs of the three shepherds who witnessed the miracle, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night, conditions permitting, you have the option to attend the procession of the candles. Overnight in Fatima.
Day 11 Day 11: Fatima – Batalha – Nazaré – Alcobaça – Lisbon (190 Km – 3 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Fatima – Batalha – Nazaré – Alcobaça – Lisbon (190 Km – 3 Hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel, hit the road and drive to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of the Gothic and Manueline styles, listed as a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue then to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré, where you’ll spend some free time absorbing its quint atmosphere. Continue later to Alcobaça, yet another World Heritage site, and visit its famous 12th-century church and the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro. Then one last drive takes you all the way to Lisbon, where you’ll check-in and spend the night. Overnight in Lisbon.
Day 12 Day 12: Lisbon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Lisbon

Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, as Lisbon was known in Roman times. Drive through its main squares and avenues, and see renowned landmarks like the Belem Tower, the Jeronimos Monastery, the Monument to the Discoverers. Spend the afternoon at leisure wandering through the nostalgic corners of the Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to the city castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting ruas of coloured houses and genuine tabernas playing Fado late into the night. Overnight in Lisbon.
Day 13 Day 13: Lisboa – Caceres – Cordoba (585 Km – 7 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Lisboa – Caceres – Cordoba (585 Km – 7 Hrs)

Depart to Caceres after breakfast at the hotel in the morning. Yet another city listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO, the streets of modern Caceres seamlessly blends its ancient Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walkthrough its main square and old town, which contains the famous Mediaeval Quarter. Afterward, continue towards Cordoba, the ancient capital of the historic Caliphate of the same name. Overnight in Cordoba.
Day 14 Day 14: Cordoba – Seville (145 Km – 2 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Cordoba – Seville (145 Km – 2 Hrs)

Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel before hitting the streets to join a tour of this fascinating historical city. Admire its impressive “Mosque” – today reconverted into a Cathedral – and a great many other interesting sites. Ease your mind and spirit by strolling through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two-hour ride, reach Seville. Overnight in Seville.
Day 15 Day 15: Seville
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Seville

After breakfast at the hotel, head out on a morning panoramic tour of the city. Marvel at the exterior of the second largest cathedral in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome, before continuing to explore the Santa Cruz quarter. This charming neighbourhood is a natural setting for “Carmen” and where the myth of “Don Juan” developed. Later visit Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure discovering exclusive views or specific flavours of this lively city. Overnight in Seville.
Day 16 Day 16: Seville – Granada (250 Km – 3 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Seville – Granada (250 Km – 3 Hrs)

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel before driving east through the Caliphate road and into the heart of Andalusia. Along the way, contemplate the endless number of olive trees that flank the road to Granada and its incredible monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Once you set foot in this historical city, visit the world-famous Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the well-known “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Overnight in Granada.
Day 17 Day 17: Granada – Valencia (490 Km – 5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Granada – Valencia (490 Km – 5 Hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel, start driving towards the Mediterranean coast. After passing through Murcia, capital of the fertile region of the Segura river, turn north via Alicante, the second largest city in the region of Valencia. Once you reach Valencia, step off the coach and start discovering one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast, which is also the hometown of the world-famous and delicious paella. Make sure to find a restaurant in which to try it while staying here. Overnight in Valencia.
Day 18 Day 18: Valencia – Barcelona (355 Km – 4Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Valencia – Barcelona (355 Km – 4Hrs)

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel before heading out on a morning city tour of this bright and beautiful city. The tour includes a leisurely drive through the old city, during which you will get to set eyes on some of the neighbourhood’s most prominent buildings. You will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia, today a lush park, all the way to the city’s most avant-garde complex, the “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias”. Here you will be invited to admire the stunning exteriors of the six buildings that compose the complex. Early in the afternoon, it is time to get back onto the bus and depart northward, skirting the Mediterranean coast, all the way to Catalonia. On the way, you will drive by Tarragona, which in Roman times was known as Tarraco. At the end of the trip, you’ll finally reach Barcelona, one of the Mediterranean’s most iconic cities and home to several buildings by Antoni Gaudí, Catalan Modernism’s most famous architect. Overnight in Barcelona.
Day 19 Day 19: Barcelona
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Barcelona

After breakfast at the hotel, begin the day with a city tour of Barcelona, a city of worldwide fame that hosted the Olympic Games in 1992. Drive along its spacious avenues lined with impressive Modernist buildings, including several that were designed by Antoni Gaudí, such as La Pedrera or Casa Mila. UNESCO declared Gaudí’s magical buildings a World Heritage. Continue later to Montjuïc Park, which thanks to its location on top of a hill offers fantastic views of the whole city. Later on, you will also visit the Olympic Ring, the monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Once the tour is over, you have a whole afternoon to keep on discovering this city at leisure. Head out in search of its attractive offers, fascinating sites and varied gastronomy. Overnight in Barcelona.
Day 20 Day 20: Barcelona Deparure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Barcelona Deparure

Enjoy one last breakfast at the hotel before saying goodbye to Barcelona and heading off to Barcelona Airport for your departure flight. Breakfast included.

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Itinerary of your trip Iberican Tour From Madrid

Day 1: Madrid – Zaragoza – San Sebastian (580 Km – 6 Hrs)

Day 2: San Sebastian

Day 3: San Sebastian – Bilbao – Castro Urdiales – Santander (205 Km – 2,5 Hrs)

Day 4: Santander – Santillana – Covadonga – Oviedo (220 Km – 3,5 Hrs)

Day 5: Oviedo – Mondonedo – Lugo – Santiago De Compostela (350 Km – 4Hrs)

Day 6: Santiago De Compostela

Day 7: Santiago De Compostela – Rias Bajas – La Toja – Porto

Day 8: Porto

Day 9: Porto

Day 10: Porto – Coimbra – Fatima (215 Km – 2,5 Hrs)

Day 11: Fatima – Batalha – Nazaré – Alcobaça – Lisbon (190 Km – 3 Hrs)

Day 12: Lisbon

Day 13: Lisboa – Caceres – Cordoba (585 Km – 7 Hrs)

Day 14: Cordoba – Seville (145 Km – 2 Hrs)

Day 15: Seville

Day 16: Seville – Granada (250 Km – 3 Hrs)

Day 17: Granada – Valencia (490 Km – 5 Hrs)

Day 18: Valencia – Barcelona (355 Km – 4Hrs)

Day 19: Barcelona

Day 20: Barcelona Deparure

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