Northern of Spain, Galicia & Portugal (Multi country)
Northern of Spain, Galicia & Portugal (Multi country)
$1533
Northern of Spain, Galicia & Portugal (Multi country)
13 Days Starting in Barcelona and ending in Madrid
Visiting: Barcelona, Donostia, Santander, Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Salamanca, Madrid
Tour operator:
Tour code:
18505
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 70
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Activities:
Tour Overview
Catch a glimpse of Galicia by visiting its fascinating capital, Santiago de Compostela and explore the Portuguese treasures by travelling through the vineyards and the mesmerizing landscapes of the Douro Valley. Experience the natural and cultural heritage of Galicia. This tour takes you to some of the most impressive places in the country – amazing mountainous landscapes, wild beaches, excellent gastronomy and friendly people. A pleasure for the senses. The northern regions of Spain are often less spoiled by tourism and less known to foreign visitors, however, the north of Spain boasts some of the most fascinating places in the country - amazing mountainous landscapes to charming beaches, friendly people, top-notch gastronomy and expansive nature preserves. This thirteen-day tour takes you to some of the finest places to visit in Spain for an incredible northern adventure.TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:Barcelona: Spend a day exploring the Gothic glory of the old town and another discovering the mesmerising modernist heritage bequeathed by architect Antoni Gaudi.Rias Baixas: Its coastline combines the sea and the greenery of its settings with the seafaring tradition of Galicia. Santiago de Compostela: Enjoy a walking tour of the old town with a visit to the spellbinding Gothic cathedral.Oviedo: lose yourself in its streets where it seems that time has stopped and delight with its gastronomy and drinks such as cider and its way of serving it in the area of cider bars and bars par excellence as is "Gascona". Enjoy its pre-Romanesque art, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and its hospitable people.Santander: Without a doubt, one of the most elegant and beautiful cities on the northern coast of SpainMadrid: the capital of Spain and located in the centre of the country, is a cosmopolitan city that offers countless places to visit and enjoy. Discover its numerous highlights as such Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Royal Palace, Cibeles and Puerta de Alcalá
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Barcelona
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation Name: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
Arrive at Barcelona - El Prat Airport. A representative holding a sign displaying your name will be waiting to greet you in the arrivals lounge and transfer you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure enjoying the highlights of Barcelona
Overnight in Barcelona.
Day 2 : Barcelona: Highlights Tour
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation Name: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, make your own way to the meeting point for the Highlights City Tour of Barcelona. This half-day sightseeing tour will introduce you to the history of the city while visiting some of its most important sites. The first part of the visit consists in a guided walking tour through the small, narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter, the oldest part of the city. We will see Las Ramblas, the old Jewish Quarter, the Cathedral – where you will have time to enter and look around – as well as many other interesting places. Later, we will take a bus for a panoramic tour around the rest of the city. We will drive along the elegant Passeig de Gràcia, where two of Gaudi’s most important buildings, Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, are located. Then we will see the Arc de Triomf and the Port Olímpic. Continue to Montjuïc, the location of the 1992 Olympic Games, and see the Olympic stadium from the bus. Later, ride the cable car up the hillside for panoramic views of Barcelona (weather dependent) and visit Poble Espanyol, which literally means ‘Spanish Village’. This open-air museum is a showcase of Spanish architecture and culture. Enjoy some free time here to enjoy the different sectors inspired by different Spanish regions and visit craft shops, restaurants and bars. After visiting Poble Espanyol, return to the bus and travel back to the city centre passing through Plaça d'Espanya, the Torres Venecianes, the MNAC national art gallery and the Las Arenas shopping centre, which is set in an old bullring. The tour will finish in Plaça de Catalunya. Make your own way back to your hotel for a well-earned rest.
Overnight in Barcelona.
Day 3 : Barcelona Zaragoza San Sebastian (2 Hrs By Train 270 Km 3,5 Hrs By Land)
Location: Donostia
Accommodation Name: Palacio de Aiete
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Barcelona Sants railway station to take the AVE high-speed train to Zaragoza. Free time in Zaragoza and in the afternoon, continue to San Sebastian, one of Spain’s most famous tourist destinations and the home of the International Film Festival.
Overnight in San Sebastian.
Day 4 : San Sebastian
Location: Donostia
Accommodation Name: Palacio de Aiete
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 5 : San Sebastian Bilbao Castro Urdiales Santander (205 Km 2,5 Hrs)
Location: Santander
Accommodation Name: Santemar
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel and proceed towards Bilbao. Kick back and enjoy a panoramic drive around this city before enjoying 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 6 : Santander Santillana Covadonga Oviedo (220 Km 3,5 Hrs)
Location: Oviedo
Accommodation Name: AC Oviedo Forum
After breakfast at the 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 7 : Oviedo – Mondonedo – Lugo – Santiago De Compostela (350 Km – 4Hrs)
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation Name: Santiago Plaza
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 8 : Santiago De Compostela
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation Name: Santiago Plaza
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 9 : Santiago De Compostela – Rias Bajas – La Toja – Porto
Location: Porto
Accommodation Name: Vila Gale 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 10 : Porto
Location: Porto
Accommodation Name: Vila Gale Porto
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel before stepping out into the UNESCO-listed city of Porto. Spend the morning enjoying a panoramic sightseeing tour of this iconic Portuguese destination. The tour takes you to some of its most iconic locations, including the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building and the Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the Cruise and discover the historic heritage by visiting one well-known Port Wine Cellar with a wine tasting included. Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight in Porto.
Day 11 : Porto – Ciudad Rodrigo – Salamanca (350 Km 3.5 Hrs)
Location: Salamanca
Accommodation Name: Catalonia Plaza Mayor
After breakfast at the hotel depart towards the Spanish border. On the way to Salamanca, stop at Ciudad Rodrigo, a beautiful town surrounded by medieval walls and dominated by its imposing fortress. Continue to Salamanca, a monumental university city declared a World Heritage Site.
Overnight in Salamanca.
Day 12 : Salamanca – Ávila – Madrid (220 Km 2.5 Hrs)
Location: Madrid
Accommodation Name: NH Manzanares
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Ávila and free time to get to know this historic walled city. Continue to Madrid and upon arrival check in at the hotel.
Overnight in Madrid.
Day 13 : Departure Madrid
Location: Madrid
Enjoy one last breakfast at the hotel before saying goodbye to Madrid and transfer to the airport
Breakfast included.
What's Included
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Bilingual Guide
Operated by bilingual: English and Spanish-speaking guide.
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Local Guides
Local English and Spanish-speaking guide in Barcelona, San Sebastián, Bilbao, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, and Madrid.
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Accommodation
12 nights' accommodation.
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Meals
12 breakfasts.
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Arrival Transfer
Arrival transfer from Barcelona Airport to hotel in Barcelona.
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Motor-coach
Motor-coach during the whole program.
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High-Speed Train
High Speed AVE Train Barcelona - Zaragoza (Tourist Class).
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Transfer in Zaragoza
Transfer from train station in Zaragoza to city center in Zaragoza.
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Departure Transfer
Departure transfer from hotel in Madrid to Madrid Airport.
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Entrance Fees and Activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: highlights tour in Barcelona (day 2), panoramic tour in San Sebastián (day 4), panoramic tour in Bilbao (day 5), guided tour in Santiago Compostela including Cathedral (day 8), guided tour in Porto.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, drinks, and meals not stated explicitly in the programme.
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Monte Igueldo Funicular Ticket
Monte Igueldo funicular ticket not included (day 4).
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Unmentioned Expenses
Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section.
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Additional Insurance
All types of insurance except the mentioned Travel Insurance.
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Flights
National or International flights.
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Entry Visas
Entry visas to Spain and Gibraltar (if applicable).
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Additional Entrance Tickets
Entrance tickets to any venue, museum, or activity not mentioned.
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Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks laundry drinks and meals not stated explicitly in the programme
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Monte Igueldo funicular ticket not included (day 4)
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Any others expenses which are not mentioned in the included section
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National or International flights
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All types of insurance except of mentioned Travel Insurance
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Entry visas to Spain and Gibraltar (if applicable)
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Entrance tickets to any venue museum or activity not mentioned
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently with motor-coach transportation throughout the program, high-speed AVE train from Barcelona to Zaragoza, and transfers from airports and train stations to hotels.
Accommodation
Enjoy 12 nights of comfortable accommodation at various hotels including Catalonia Barcelona Plaza, Palacio de Aiete in San Sebastian, Santemar in Santander, AC Oviedo Forum, Santiago Plaza, Vila Gale Porto, and NH Manzanares in Madrid.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of guide will be available during the tour?
The tour will be operated by a bilingual guide who speaks both English and Spanish. Additionally, local guides in Barcelona, San Sebastián, Bilbao, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, and Madrid will also be available.
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What type of transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes a motor-coach for the entire program, a high-speed AVE train from Barcelona to Zaragoza (Tourist Class), and transfers from the train station in Zaragoza to the city center. Arrival and departure transfers from Barcelona Airport to the hotel and from the hotel in Madrid to Madrid Airport are also included.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, all entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary are included. This includes a highlights tour in Barcelona, panoramic tours in San Sebastián and Bilbao, a guided tour in Santiago de Compostela including the Cathedral, and a guided tour in Porto.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 12 breakfasts.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
Yes, travel insurance is included in the tour package.
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What are some of the key activities in Barcelona?
In Barcelona, you will enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour that includes a guided walking tour through the Gothic Quarter, visits to Las Ramblas, the old Jewish Quarter, and the Cathedral. You will also take a bus for a panoramic tour around the city, including Passeig de Gràcia, Arc de Triomf, Port Olímpic, and Montjuïc. The tour also includes a cable car ride for panoramic views and a visit to Poble Espanyol.
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What can I expect during the visit to San Sebastián?
In San Sebastián, you will have a panoramic tour of the city, including a visit to Mount Igueldo for magnificent views. The rest of the day is at leisure, with an optional visit to the picturesque villages of Hondarribia and San Juan de Luz.
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What are the highlights of the visit to Santiago de Compostela?
In Santiago de Compostela, you will have a city tour that includes the main square, Obradoiro, and the magnificent Cathedral dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city's narrow cobblestoned streets and lively atmosphere.
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What activities are planned in Porto?
In Porto, you will have a panoramic sightseeing tour that includes visits to the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, and the Santa Clara church. You will also enjoy a river cruise along the Douro and a visit to a well-known Port Wine Cellar with a wine tasting included.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there is an optional visit to the picturesque villages of Hondarribia and San Juan de Luz during your stay in San Sebastián.
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?
Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?
If you purchase one of our Group vacation packages, you will be escorted by a professional tour guide and will be traveling with other like-minded travelers you may not know. The group size depends on the tour you select. If you purchase one of our Private vacation packages, you will be traveling only within your group of friends. You may or may not be escorted by a professional tour guide; this depends on the type of private tour you are interested in.
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When and how will I receive the travel documents (vouchers)?
If you book one of our Group or Private tours, you will receive your travel documents via email approximately 20 days prior to travel date. If you reserve one of our Vacation Rentals, you will hear back from the property manager via email a few days prior to checking-in. We recommend checking your emails on a regular basis as this is our most reliable method of communication. If you have questions or need additional support, you can always chat with us or email us directly.
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What happens if a Group tour does not get confirmed?
It is very simple... you will be offered an alternative departure date or be refunded the full amount you pre-paid. No questions asked!
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The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!
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