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Overview

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ON SELECTED SUNDAYS.

Detailed Itinerary

Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

Join tour Director for your Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant and enjoy the opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers over a delightful evening of good food and wine.

Accommodation at the hotel.

* We recommend you select flights that arrive no later than 5 PM so you can enjoy the itinerary from the beginning.

Meal: Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona. Drive along the main avenues with its impressive Gaudi modernist buildings such as La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbor, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Visit the most important landmark in the city of Barcelona, Sagrada Familia. Continue to Port Vell to board a catamaran and sail along the beautiful coastline of Barcelona. Upon arrival, the crew will welcome you on board with music, a courtesy drink and a typical local tapa to start the experience in a Mediterranean style. You can sit in the shaded aft seats to feel the sea breeze or lie on the forward nets in the sun to tan and be closer to the sea. This experience is the ideal complement to get to know Barcelona from all perspectives.

The afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure southwest along an industrial and agricultural area with certain relevance within Europe. Arrive to Zaragoza, capital city of Aragón, within the banks of Ebro River, the most copious within the Iberian Peninsula. Free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continue to Pamplona, internationally famous for its annual San Fermín festival, a city rich in history, with roots dating back to Roman times, and offers a variety of cultural and architectural attractions, including its medieval old town and the Gothic-style Cathedral. Depart to Bilbao.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Take a Bilbao city tour and discover its most recent developments. Time at leisure for you to explore the esplanade where The Guggenheim Museum is in order for you to admire this modern architectural building. Continue to San Sebastian in the afternoon, one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Panoramic city tour of this marvel style bourgeois city, seeing the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach. We will approach Mount Igueldo, to contemplate the marvellous views of the city. Free time to stroll through this elegant city.

Back in Bilbao, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant to taste the famous typical “pintxos”, Basque name for tapas.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

Breakfast at hotel. Bound for Asturias, famous Green Spain, we will proceed to the old fishing village “Castro Urdiales”. Time at leisure. Depart to Santander, a port city located between the sea and the mountains, well known for its Sardinero Beach.

Accommodation at the hotel

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. 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 Juliana, 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, departure to Oviedo, where you will see on a series of hills the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, Jewel of the pre–Romanic Asturian architecture. Free time to explore Oviedo, many of its streets are pedestrian, where you will be able to see World Heritage sites like The Cathedral, a splendid example of gothic Asturian architecture. Join your fellow travellers to dine at a traditional cider house.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Bound for Galician lands. 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 cake”. Continue to Lugo. Time at leisure to explore the Roman remains that still retains like its walls, declared World Heritage. We finally approach Santiago de Compostela´s holly land, declared World Heritage, as it is the most important centre of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain as the end of the Camino de Santiago.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Join a Santiago city tour where you will see the main square called Obradoiro and the Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago.

Rest of the day at leisure to explore the narrow cobblestone streets.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart towards one of the most marvelous areas of Galicia, the Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords). Continue to the Ria de Arosa, where will do a cruise, with tasting of the typical wines and mussels. Bound 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 the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Take a guided sightseeing tour of 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.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure.

Tonight, you will have the opportunity to share a typical fado show with dinner with your fellow travellers.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

After breakfast, we depart to Aveiro, known for its picturesque canals, which have earned it the nickname “The Venice of Portugal”. We will enjoy a ride on a moliceiro, a traditional colorful boat used for navigating the canals of Aveiro, before heading to Coimbra. We will meet the local guide for a tour of Coimbra, a historic city known for its prestigious university (one of the oldest in Europe), charming medieval streets, and beautiful riverfront.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Lisbon.

In Lisbon, we will cross the Tagus River to Cacilhas and enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant featuring seafood.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

After breakfast, join a morning city sightseeing of the ancient Olissipo. Drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimo’s Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square & Liberty Avenue. Afternoon 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”.

The rest of the day at leisure to enjoy this magnificent city.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and depart for Merida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. Explore its rich historical heritage before continuing to Madrid.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the beauty of the city with a guided city tour. Barrio de la Morería, the Hapsburgs District, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. During the visit, we will taste the typical chocolate with churros, the most Madrid-style snack. Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer.

In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport.

END OF OUR SERVICES.

Meal: Breakfast

Inclusions

Guided city tour with local guides in Barcelona (Sagrada Familia entrance included), Madrid, Bilbao, Santiago (Cathedral ticket included), Porto & Lisbon / Daily breakfast / Welcome dinner in Barcelona / Catamaran sailing experience in Barcelona / Pintxos Dinner in Bilbao / Dinner and cider tasting in traditional cider house in Oviedo / Mussels and wine tasting in a Rias Baixas cruise / Fado show and dinner in Porto / Douro River Cruise & Port wine tasting in Porto / Cruise along the Aveiro estuary in a typical moliceiro / Dinner in a local restaurant in Lisbon (seafood) / Chocolate & Churros tasting in Madrid / Farewell Dinner in Madrid /  English-speaking Tour director throughout the journey / Transportation in luxury coach / Accommodation at selected hotels / Private transfers from & to airport and from & to train station in Madrid and Barcelona / Travel insurance.

Exclusions

International Airfare
Visas
Meals other than those specified in the itinerary
Beverage during meals.
Personal expenses.
Any expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tipping.

Notes

Hotels Used
Barcelona: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza, Hesperia Presidente or similar
Bilbao: Barceló Nervión, Radisson Collection Hotel Gran Via Bilbao, or similar
Santander: Santemar or similar
Oviedo: Silken Monumental Naranco or similar
Santiago de Compostela: Exe Peregrino or similar
Porto: Vila Galé Porto Ribeira, Vila Galé Porto, HF Ipanema Porto or similar
Coimbra: Aeminium Coimbra affiliated by Meliá or similar
Lisbon: VIP Entrecampos, VIP Art’s, Lutécia or similar
Madrid: AC Cuzco by Marriott, Princesa Plaza or similar

(*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off
Bus 1 day instead.
(*) During the journey from Barcelona to Madrid, tour escort service is not available.

* We recommend you select flights that arrive no later than 5 PM so you can enjoy the itinerary from the beginning.

(*) Barcelona, Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.

This tour will operate with Maximum 24 Pax.

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ON SELECTED SUNDAYS.

Optional excursions are available on request.

Program Touring / Guide

Escorted Experience

Trip Highlights

Barcelona-Bilbao-Santander-Oviedo-Santiago de Compostela-Porto-Coimbra-Lisbon-Madrid

Fixed Departure
20 Apr, 2025

4 Star
AUD 8,146 P P twin share
AUD 11,472 P P single
AVAILABLE

18 May, 2025

4 Star
AUD 8,146 P P twin share
AUD 11,472 P P single
AVAILABLE

15 Jun, 2025

4 Star
AUD 8,146 P P twin share
AUD 11,472 P P single
AVAILABLE

13 Jul, 2025

4 Star
AUD 8,331 P P twin share
AUD 11,583 P P single
AVAILABLE

31 Aug, 2025

4 Star
AUD 8,331 P P twin share
AUD 11,583 P P single
AVAILABLE

21 Sep, 2025

4 Star
AUD 8,146 P P twin share
AUD 11,472 P P single
AVAILABLE

19 Oct, 2025

4 Star
AUD 8,146 P P twin share
AUD 11,472 P P single
AVAILABLE

19 Apr, 2026

4 Star
AUD 8,517 P P twin share
AUD 11,815 P P single
AVAILABLE

17 May, 2026

4 Star
AUD 8,517 P P twin share
AUD 11,815 P P single
AVAILABLE

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