Meals

14 breakfasts & 4 dinners

Others

High-speed train ticket in Tourist Class from Barcelona to Madrid (unescorted) Entrance to La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona Visit to wine cellar and tasting in La Rioja Douro River Cruise & wine tasting in Porto Rias Bajas fjords cruise with wine and mussel tasting

Accommodation

14 nights 4-star hotels

Transport

Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 15 Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets

Guide

Escorted by an English-speaking Spanish or Portuguese tour leader with the services of local guides for city sightseeing Guided sightseeing in Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao, Santiago de Compostela and Porto

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Others

International flights and visas Additional meals and drinks unless specified Tipping - an entirely personal gesture City tax of approximately €4.95 per person per night in Barcelona and €2 per person per night in Porto (approx €13.90 in total per person). To be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on check out!

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Barcelona!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Barcelona!

On arrival in Barcelona, you will be collected and transferred to our hotel. The rest of today is free for you to head out and explore the city.
Day 2 Day 2: Barcelona Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Barcelona Sightseeing

We enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour in Barcelona this morning. Driving down the city’s main streets, we will admire some of Gaudi’s impressive modernist works, such as Le Pedrera and Casa Mila. We stroll through Montjuic Park to admire the surrounding views of the city and we end our tour with a visit to La Sagrada Familia. This is the crown jewel of Gaudi’s work and is due to be completed in 2026, exactly 100 years since the great architect died. Entrance to the cathedral is included. After our tour, the rest of today is free for you to continue exploring Barcelona. Perhaps head for a walk along the beach, find some dinner along La Rambla, or head to Parc Guell to see even more of Gaudi’s work!
Day 3 Day 3: Barca To Madrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Barca To Madrid

Barcelona - Madrid. After breakfast this morning there is an included transfer to the train station, from where you will take the high speed train to Madrid - you will travel unescorted but will be met by your guide when disembarking in Madrid. There’s an included transfer to the hotel, and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 4 Day 4: Madrid Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Madrid Sightseeing

Today we take an all-encompassing coach tour of Madrid. Highlights of the excursion include the historic Barrio de la Morería region, Habsburgs District, Puerta del Sol central square, Plaza Mayor and the Neptuno Fountains. These are dedicated to Neptune, a Roman water god. In the more modern part of the city we see the Salamanca district, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste. We also see the Santiago Bernabeu, the football stadium of Real Madrid, the most successful European club. After the tour, the rest of the afternoon is at leisure. There’s an included dinner this evening at an authentic Tapas restaurant.
Day 5 Day 5: Basque Country Wine Tasting
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Basque Country Wine Tasting

Madrid - Burgos - Haro - Bilbao. Leaving Madrid after breakfast, our first stop is in Burgos. There is free time here to admire the towering 13th Century Gothic Cathedral, the third largest in Spain. Then we travel into wine country and Haro, where we visit a traditional winery. Head into the wine cellar and try some of the region’s famous Rioja red. Our final destination is Bilbao.
Day 6 Day 6: Bilbao & San Sebastian
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Bilbao & San Sebastian

Bilbao - San Sebastian - Bilbao. After breakfast at the hotel we enjoy a Bilbao city tour, taking in the city’s main highlights. The port city of Bilbao is surrounded by green mountains, and the de facto Basque capital is one of the prettiest cities in Spain. Later, we head to nearby San Sebastian, an exclusive resort town known for hosting the International Film Festival and for La Concha, one of Spain’s finest beaches. We will admire the view over San Sebastian and the Bay of Biscay from Mount Igueldo and enjoy some free time before returning to Bilbao for the evening. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant, where you can try pincho, The Basque version of tapas.
Day 7 Day 7: Bilbao
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Bilbao

Bilbao - Santander. Leaving Bilbao, we head into the green mountainous region of Asturias, admiring the view en route to the fishing town of Castro Urdiales. There’s free time to wander around, and you will be able to see the castle which dates back to the Middle Ages. Then it’s onto Santander, a coastal city known for the popular Sardinero Beach.
Day 8 Day 8: Santander To Oviedo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Santander To Oviedo

Santander - Santillana del Mar - Covadonga - Oviedo. Our first stop today is Santillana del Mar, known for its Renaissance palaces, medieval towers and the beautiful Romanesque Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana. We then have a short stop in Covadonga before arriving at our destination, Oviedo. There is free time to explore the many pedestrianized streets and you can see the hilltop Saint Maria de Naranco Church overlooking the city. The UNESCO-listed Cathedral is also worth a visit. We enjoy a group dinner tonight at a traditional cider house.
Day 9 Day 9: Mondonedo, Lugo & Santiago De Compostela
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Mondonedo, Lugo & Santiago De Compostela

Oviedo - Mondonedo - Lugo - Santiago de Compostela. Today we head into Galicia, Spain’s north-westernmost region. Our first visit is Mondonedo, where you can see the 13th century Cathedral and sample the local delicacy. Mondonedo Cake is made with puff pastry, sponge, almonds and fruit. Stopping in Lugo, you will have time to admire the historic Roman city walls before we arrive in Santiago de Compostela. The UNESCO-listed Old Town is home to one of the most important pilgrimages in Christianity. It marks the end of the Camino de Santiago Route, which was constructed during the Roman Empire.
Day 10 Day 10: Santiago De Compostela
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Santiago De Compostela

We spend this morning on a city tour of Santiago de Compostela. We will see the Praza do Obradoiro main square and enjoy included entry to the Cathedral, which is dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. After our tour, the rest of the day is free to lose yourself down some of the Old Town’s cobbled streets.
Day 11 Day 11: Hello Porto!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Hello Porto!

Santiago de Compostela - Porto (Portugal). Today we cross from Spain into neighbouring Portugal. First, we travel to the Rias Bajas fjords and enjoy an included cruise, with tasting of local mussels and wine. Back on dry land, we cross the border into Portugal and complete our drive to Porto. One of the oldest cities in Europe, Porto is located along the Douro River estuary and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Day 12 Day 12: Porto Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Porto Sightseeing

Today we are exploring Porto and there are a number of included activities. We enjoy a guided city tour, taking in highlights such as the Cathedral, Stock Exchange and Santa Clara Church. We also take a cruise on the Douro River, which runs through the heart of Porto. And we visit one of the riverfront Port Wine Cellars, with included tasting of this local drink.
Day 13 Day 13: Back To Spain
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Back To Spain

Porto - Salamanca (Spain). Departing Porto, we cross back into Spain and make a short stop in Ciudad Rodrigo, which is dominated by medieval walls and the imposing 14th Century Castle of Enrique II. Continuing to the university city of Salamanca, we enjoy an included farewell dinner with the guide and rest of the group.
Day 14 Day 14: Ancient Avila
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Ancient Avila

Salamanca - Avila - Madrid. Today we return to Madrid, but with one incredible final stop. We enjoy free time in Avila, a Middle Ages city with some of the most intact city walls in all of Spain. Avila’s walls are home to more than 80 towers and 9 gates, including a fortress. It was also the birthplace of one of the most revered Catholic saints, Theresa of Avila. After some time to explore, we board our coach for the final time and return to Madrid.
Day 15 Day 15: Madrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Madrid

Enjoy a final breakfast in the hotel before our tour comes to an end. There is an included transfer to the airport.

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15 days tour

Northern Spain & Porto From Barca - 15 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Northern Spain & Porto From Barca - 15 Days

Day 1: Welcome To Barcelona!

Day 2: Barcelona Sightseeing

Day 3: Barca To Madrid

Day 4: Madrid Sightseeing

Day 5: Basque Country Wine Tasting

Day 6: Bilbao & San Sebastian

Day 7: Bilbao

Day 8: Santander To Oviedo

Day 9: Mondonedo, Lugo & Santiago De Compostela

Day 10: Santiago De Compostela

Day 11: Hello Porto!

Day 12: Porto Sightseeing

Day 13: Back To Spain

Day 14: Ancient Avila

Day 15: Madrid

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