12 Days North of Spain & Lusitania (Sundays)
12 Days North of Spain & Lusitania (Sundays)
12 Days Starting and ending in C. de Ferraz, 3, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Visiting: Madrid, Zaragoza, Donostia-San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Santillana del Mar, Covadonga, Oviedo, A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Rías Baixas, Vigo, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Coimbra, Fátima, Lisbon, Cáceres
Tour operator:
Tour code:
C-70122
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 60
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Discover dream places on this 12-day tour of Northern Spain & Lusitania, don't wait any longer and embark on an unforgettable experience from the beautiful landscapes of the Rias Bajas in Spain to the characteristic tiles of Oporto and its traditional wine. DEPARTURE AND RETURN FROM MADRID BY BUS
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : (Sunday) Madrid-Zaragoza-San Sebastian (590 Kms)
Location: Madrid, Zaragoza, Donostia-San Sebastian
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Silken Amara Plaza
Meals Included: Dinner
Departure from our bus terminal at 8:00 a.m. to Zaragoza. Short stop. Continuation to San Sebastian
Day 2 : (Monday) San Sebastian-Bilbao-Santander (205 Kms)
Location: Bilbao, Santander
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Santemar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Departure to Bilbao, capital of the province of Vizcaya. Short stop to admire the Guggenheim Museum building.
Continuation to Santander.
Free time.
Day 3 : (Tuesday) Santander-Santillana-Covadonga-Oviedo (235 Kms)
Location: Santillana del Mar, Covadonga, Oviedo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Departure to Santillana del Mar, medieval village considered as a National Monument. Through splendid landscapes we arrive to Covadonga with time at leisure to visit the Shrine and continuation to Oviedo.
Day 4 : (Wednesday) Oviedo-La Coruña (295 Kms)
Location: A Coruña
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Exe Coruña
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Departure to region of Galicia. Arrival to La Coruña. Short panoramic tour. In the afternoon optional tour to the Rías Altas through typical villages as Pontedeume, Betanzos, etc.
Day 5 : (Thursday) La Coruña-Santiago De Compostela (75 Kms)
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oca Puerta del Camino
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Departure to Santiago de Compostela. Obradoiro, Cathedral, etc. Afternoon at leisure. City tour of this legendary pilgrimage town, Plaza del
Day 6 : (Friday) Santiago-Rias Bajas-Vigo (90 Kms)
Location: Rías Baixas, Vigo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hesperia Vigo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Departure for the area of the Spanish Fjords (Rias Bajas), through splendid landscapes: with a brief stop at La Toja Island. Stop at O Grove to take an optional tour on a catamaran and see an oyster and
mussel farms, which includes mussel and Ribeiro wine tasting. Continuation to Vigo. Free time. Optional excursion to Santa Tecla.
Day 7 : (Saturday) Vigo-Viana Do Castelo-Braga-Porto (220 Kms)
Location: Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Crossing the Portuguese border we arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of
the river Miño and Porto. Free time to visit the old town with cobbled streets and emblazoned buildings. We
continue to Braga known as the city of the archbishops and the third most populated city in Portugal. Free time.
Departure to Porto, considered as World Heritage city.
Day 8 : (Sunday) Porto
Location: Porto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Panoramic tour to admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, St. Clara church... we will finalize at a local winecellar to enjoy a tasting of the famous “Port wine”.
Day 9 : (Monday) Porto-Coimbra (120 Kms)
Location: Coimbra
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Coimbra Affiliated by Meliá
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Departure to Coimbra, site of one of the oldest universities in Europe and birthplace of the Fado, the music of Portugal. Time at leisure.
Day 10 : (Tuesday) Coimbra-Fatima-Lisbon (222 Kms)
Location: Fátima, Lisbon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lutecia Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure to Fatima, important pilgrimage centre. Free time to visit the Shrine and afterwards continuation to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal located at the mouth of the river Tagus Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese songs and music.
Day 11 : (Miércoles) Lisboa
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lutecia Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning city sightseeing tour: old Alfama Quarter, Tower of Belem, Monastery of Los Jeronimos, etc. Afternoon at leisure. Optional tour to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril.
Day 12 : (Thursday) Lisbon-Caceres-Madrid (613 Kms)
Location: Cáceres, Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lutecia Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure to the border with Spain and continuation to Caceres. Time at leisure to know its Plaza Mayor and to walk through the old city and its famous medieval quarter, very well preserved and considered as World Heritage place. Lunch at your own. Continuation to Madrid. Arrival and end of our services.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Insurance
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Meals
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Transport
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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International Travel
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Optional
Mode of Transport
Luxury bus Transportation by air conditioned
Accommodation
4 star or first class hotels
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Check the cancellation policy and contact with Tour Hub
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Not available
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How long has the tour company been trading?
45 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Vpt tours has a strong compromise with the impact enviroment and the local community of destionations in our tours around Europe.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
No
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Groups are international
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
A travel voucher at the moment of the booking.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of vpt tours charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 15% of booking price.
At 10 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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