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Barcelona, Northern Spain & Portugal (Superior) - 16 days
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Highlights
Barcelona - Discover the city aboard a hop-on hop-off bus, from Placa Catalunya and Park Guell to Sagrada Familia
San Sebastian - Take in panoramic views over La Concha Bay from Mount Igueldo and explore this elegant seaside resort
Bilbao - View the striking exterior of the Guggenheim Museum during free time in the city
Santander - Explore this coastal city with a local guide, including El Sardinero beach and its seafront setting between sea and mountains
Santillana del Mar - Wander medieval streets and see the Romanesque Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana
Covadonga - Visit the Sanctuary and sacred grotto, housing the image of the Virgin, in the Asturian mountains
Oviedo - Admire the Gothic Cathedral and UNESCO-listed monuments in this historic Asturian capital
Lugo - Walk alongside the UNESCO-listed Roman walls encircling the old town
Santiago de Compostela - Enter the Cathedral on Plaza del Obradoiro, final destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage
Porto - Cruise along the Douro River and taste Port wine in a traditional cellar after a panoramic city tour
Fatima - See a World Pilgrimage Sanctuary, with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria
Lisbon - Tour Belem to see the Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower and Monument to the Discoveries
Merida - Explore remarkably preserved Roman ruins including the theatre, amphitheatre and Roman bridge
Covadonga - Visit the Sanctuary and sacred grotto, housing the image of the Virgin, in the Asturian mountains
Oviedo - Admire the Gothic Cathedral and UNESCO-listed monuments in this historic Asturian capital
Lugo - Walk alongside the UNESCO-listed Roman walls encircling the old town
Santiago de Compostela - Enter the Cathedral on Plaza del Obradoiro, final destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage
Porto - Cruise along the Douro River and taste Port wine in a traditional cellar after a panoramic city tour
Fatima - See a World Pilgrimage Sanctuary, with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria
Lisbon - Tour Belem to see the Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower and Monument to the Discoveries
Merida - Explore remarkably preserved Roman ruins including the theatre, amphitheatre and Roman bridge
What's Included
Accommodation
Accommodation at 4-5 star hotels (15 nights)
Meals
Daily breakfast
Transport
Transportation in luxury coach
Others
Transfers as per itineraryBarcelona City Tour Hop-on Hop-off bus 1-Day ticketHigh-speed train from Barcelona to Zaragoza (tourist class)Escorted by a bilingual Spanish and English-speaking tour escort with local guides for some sightseeing (groups of 11 or fewer will not have a tour escort, and will be provided with the services of a driver)
Entrance
Guided city tour in Santander, Santiago de Compostela (Cathedral entrance included), Porto (including Douro Cruise and wine tasting) and Lisbon
Travel from Barcelona to Madrid on this immersive 16-day journey through northern Spain and Portugal. Begin with time to explore Barcelona’s modernist masterpieces before heading by high-speed train to Zaragoza and the elegant shores of San Sebastian. Take in Bilbao’s Guggenheim, the beaches of Santander and the historic treasures of Oviedo, along with Santiago de Compostela. Cross into Portugal to discover Porto’s riverside charm, Coimbra’s university heritage and the pilgrimage site of Fatima, before exploring Lisbon’s iconic landmarks. Finish in Madrid after visiting Roman Merida, with a wonderful mix of culture, cuisine, coastlines and UNESCO-listed gems along the way.
day 1Welcome to Barcelona
From the airport, we transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or begin exploring the city at your own pace.
OverNight
Barcelona
day 2Explore Barcelona
day 3Travel to San Sebastian via Zaragoza
day 4San Sebastian City Tour
day 5Free time in Bilbao and Castro Urdiales en route to Santander
day 6Pass Santillana del Mar toward Covadonga & Transfer to Oviedo
day 7Stop in Mondonedo, Admire Lugo & Transfer to Santiago de Compostela
day 8Explore Santiago de Compostela
day 9Salamanca at Leisure
day 10Travel to Porto
day 11Discover Porto
day 12Free time in Coimbra and Fatima
day 13Visit Batalha and Nazare, Admire Alcobaca & Transfer to Lisbon
day 14Explore Lisbon
day 15Merida at Leisure & Continue to Madrid
day 16Goodbye Madrid
Good to Know
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16 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Starts
Ends
Barcelona, Spain
Madrid, Spain
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