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• 24/7 Airport Transfers: Enjoy free round-the-clock airport pickup and drop-off service • Warm Welcomes and Fond Farewells: Savor a special welcome dinner and a memorable farewell dinner • Guided city tour with local guides in Madrid, Bilbao, Santiago de Compostela, Porto (including Douro River Cruise), Lisbon • Ria Arousa cruise wine tasting and mussels Tour Code
716808
Duration
13 day
Departure City
Madrid
End City
Lisbon
Language
English
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Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities
Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity
Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group
Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking
Hotel: Barcelo Torre de Madrid 5*(Plaza de España, 18) or similar
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Meet & greet at the airport and take a private transfer to your hotel. At 19:00, meet with your Tour Director at the hotel's Reception Desk for a welcome meeting. You will also meet your journey's fellow travellers. Your TD will give you all relevant details of the city and will inform of the schedule for the following day. And start your adventure! Rest of the day is at leisure. Accommodation at your hotel.
Hotel: Barcelo Torre de Madrid 5*(Plaza de España, 18) or similar
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Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Set out for morning city discovery and enjoy one the most exciting cities in the world,
Madrid. See the highlights and live the passion this city has on its DNA.
Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer.
Mapping in-depth. Optionally, take an excursion to Toledo, capital of the Spanish Kingdom for centuries, and the center of many cultures. Learn about the more than 2000 years of history of Toledo. We will discover how Jews, Christians and Muslims lived together in the so-called City of the Three Cultures and we will see how this past influenced Toledo's architectural style. Strolling through the cobbled and steep streets of Toledo we will see buildings and landmarks such as the Plaza de Zocodover, the Alcazar or the Cathedral, the thirteenth century. In addition, we will access the interior of this important temple to know it in depth.
In the early evening, join your fellow travellers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant.
Hotel: Nervion Barcelo Hotel 3*(Pº Campo De Volantin, 11) or similar
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Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Head for Northern Spanish territories, your first destination is Laguardia, in the heart of La Rioja, and one of the most famous Spanish wine regions. Internationally acclaimed, and among its vineyards, we will visit a traditional and family run wine cellar. Take a taste of the world-famous Rioja Reds and enjoy a local products-based light lunch. Continue to Bilbao and time at leisure. Accommodation at your hotel.
Hotel: Nervion Barcelo Hotel 3*(Pº Campo De Volantin, 11) or similar
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Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
It's time to explore Bilbao with your local guide. The best-known landmark is the titanium clad Guggenheim Museum, a Frank Gehry masterpiece. We also recommend a wander through the historic "Siete Calles" district. Many of the buildings were damaged after floods in the 1980s but have now been beautifully restored. Enjoy time at your leisure to explore the esplanade where The Guggenheim Museum is located. Admire this modern architectural building, then continue to San Sebastian, one of the most famous and elegant destinations in Europe.
Enjoy a traditional Pintxos lunch at a Tavern of San Sebastians old town. Enjoy time at your leisure to marvel at this gorgeous town. Discover the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach.
We then drive back to Bilbao. Accommodation at your hotel.
Hotel: Gran Hotel España 4*(Calle Jovellanos 2) or similar
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Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel. Ready for Northern mountains and Atlantic sandy beaches?
Depart to Santillana del Mar, one of the most important historical, artistic towns in Spain. It contains architectural treasures such as the Collegiate of Santa Ana, a Jewel of the Romanesque Architecture in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where you will have 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 Santa Maria del Naranco Church, a Jewel of the pre–romanesque Asturian architecture. Enjoy free time to explore Oviedo, many of their streets are pedestrian, where you will be able to see World Heritage sites like The Cathedral, a splendid example of gothic Asturian architecture.
Mapping in-depth. Cheese and Cider tasting experience.
Optionally, experience the essence of Asturias through our curated selection of artisanal ciders and cheeses, renowned for their deep-rooted gastronomic heritage. Learn about the traditional methods used to craft these specialties and enjoy a tasting of authentic Asturian cheeses.
Then, journey into the world of Asturian cider, the region's quintessential beverage, as we unveil its meticulous production process and the art of pouring that shapes its unique flavor profile.
Accommodation at your hotel.
Hotel: Nh Collection Santiago(Avda. Burgo Das Naciones S/N) or similar
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Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel. Bound for Galician landscapes. On the way to Lugo, take a short stop at Mondoñedo. Time at leisure to visit the 13th century Cathedral and try the delicious "Mondoñedo´s cake". Continue to Lugo. Take a stroll to explore the Roman ruins that remains like its walls, declared Patrimony of the Humanity. We finally approach Santiago de Compostela´s holly land, declared World Heritage as it is the most important center of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain as the end of the Camino de Santiago route built during the Roman Empire. Accommodation at your hotel.
Hotel: Nh Collection Santiago(Avda. Burgo Das Naciones S/N) or similar
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Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel. Stroll Santiago´s old cobble streets as you capture its historical beauty. Feel the passion at Obradoiro Square and the Cathedral (entrance not included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. Rest of the day at leisure.
Mapping In-Depth: Optionally, experience a typical Gallegan dinner with Queimada. Savor a traditional Gallegan dinner in the old town of Santiago. Try octopus, the regional delicacy, and other specialties such as 'raxo', meat tacos served with potatoes. After the dinner, you´ll invoke the Gallegan spirits with a traditional queimada, a ritual which involves performing an 'esconxuro' summoning, while an alcoholic drink is prepared from a base of 'aguardiente' liquor and other ingredients. Accommodation at your hotel.
Hotel: Catalonia Porto 4*(Rua de Entreparedes 92) or similar
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Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Did you know that Spain has its own Fjords? They do, and they are called the "Bajas". Once at Ria de Arosa, probably the most beautiful of the Spanish Fjords, cruise the Ria while savoring the typical Northern wines and mussels.
Bond for the Portuguese border to reach Porto. Located along the Douro River estuary in Northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European towns, and proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.
Accommodation at your hotel.
Hotel: Catalonia Porto 4*(Rua de Entreparedes 92) or similar
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Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Feel the Douro River breeze while discovering Porto. Admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a Douro River Cruise and discover famous Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting experience included.
Rest of day at leisure.
Mapping in-depth. Guimarães is one of the oldest cities in Portugal, the cradle of the Portuguese nation, whose historic centre is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In this city, we will have the opportunity to
learn about Portuguese history and visit, among other monuments, the Castle (Castelo de Guimarães) dating from the 10th century, and the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança. Built in the 15th century, it was the residence of the royal family. Here we will pay homage to the first king of Portugal, D. Alfonso Henriques. We will also be able to walk through the streets of the historic centre and hear a
little more about its secrets and tales and visit the typical local art and craft shops.
Accommodation at your hotel.
Hotel: Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa 5*(Rua Latino Coelho, 1) or similar
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Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
We depart to Aveiro, known as "The Portuguese Venice". Enjoy a cruise on its beautiful canals aboard a traditional Moliceiro boat. Afterward, take time to leisurely and explore the town, including the old Beira Mar neighborhood and the Aveiro Fish Market. Continue to Obidos, a medieval gem renowned for its well-preserved walls and quaint streets. Stroll through this enchanting town and admire its medieval architecture. Finally, head to Lisbon, Portugal´s vibrant capital. Accommodation at your hotel.
Hotel: Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa 5*(Rua Latino Coelho, 1) or similar
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Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Spread across seven hills and known for its decorative arts, Lisbon is one of Europe's
most interesting capitals. Join a morning city sightseeing of the ancient Olissipo. Drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square & Liberty Avenue. Afternoon is at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting "Ruas" full of colour, housing the genuine "tabernas". Rest of day at leisure.
Accommodation at your hotel.
Hotel: Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa 5*(Rua Latino Coelho, 1) or similar
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Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel. Day at leisure.
Mapping in-depth. Optionally, spend the day exploring the enchanting town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Sintra is famed for its romantic 19th-century architecture, royal palaces, and lush gardens. Continue to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, where rugged cliffs offer breathtaking ocean views. End the day in Cascais, a charming coastal town known for its sandy beaches and vibrant marina. Cascais' mix of traditional fishing village charm and modern sophistication provides a relaxing end to a day of exploration.
In the early evening, join your fellow travelers and enjoy a typical Portuguese Farewell dinner visiting one of the oldest Fado venues in the city.
Accommodation at your hotel.
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After breakfast at your hotel, take a private transfer to the airport.
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