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GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ON SUNDAYS.

Detailed Itinerary

Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.

Meal: No Meal

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, a panoramic city tour will take us through its medieval origins, including the Arab fortress and the Barrio de la Morería, known for its ancient buildings and traditional taverns. We will explore the district of the Hapsburgs, characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque buildings at Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa. We will see the Madrid of the Bourbons and the urban planning of Charles III, including the Royal Palace, the Cibeles Fountain, the Neptune Fountain, and the Puerta de Alcalá. We will admire 19th-century landmarks such as the elegant Plaza de Oriente and the Prado Museum. We will also get to know contemporary Madrid with avenues like Gran Vía, Paseo de la Castellana, the Salamanca neighbourhood, Parque del Oeste, commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Afternoon at your leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. 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, possibility of an optional visit to the picturesque villages of Biarritz and San Juan de Luz, already in French territory. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast and departure to Bilbao for some free time on the esplanade of the Guggenheim Museum to admire this modern work of architecture. We will continue towards Castro Urdiales, a typical fishing village where we will have free time. Departure to Santander, a port city nestled between the sea and the mountains, and which has numerous beaches, such as El Sardinero, one of the best known. Guided tour with a local guide to thoroughly explore this beautiful city. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Santillana del Mar, one of the towns with the greatest historical and artistic value in Spain, which houses true architectural treasures, such as the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, the most important Romanesque jewel in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where we will have free time to visit the Sanctuary and the grotto with the image of the Virgin. In the afternoon departure to Oviedo, located on a series of hills at the foot of the Naranco and which stands out for the beauty of its streets, many of them pedestrian. Its monuments are a World Heritage Site and among them the Cathedral stands out, one of the most important works of Asturian Gothic. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast and departure towards the Galician region. On the way to Lugo, stop in Mondoñedo; free time to visit its imposing 12th century cathedral and try the delicious “Mondoñedo cake”. Departure to Lugo and free time to contemplate the Roman vestiges that it still conserves as its walls, declared a World Heritage Site. Continuation to Santiago de Compostela, whose ancient city is a World Heritage Site, and one of the most important monumental centres in Spain, centre of Christian pilgrimage and end of the Camino de Santiago, originally built by the Roman Empire. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. City tour of Santiago visiting the Plaza del Obradoiro and its Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago el Mayor. Rest of the day at leisure to continue visiting this city with a university and student atmosphere. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast. Departure to the most picturesque area of the Galician Rías Bajas (Spanish fjords). Through splendid landscapes, we will arrive at the island of La Toja, universally known for its spa and natural wealth. Free time and continuation through the Arosa estuary on the way to Portugal. Arrival in Porto and accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of Porto considered a World Heritage Site where we will contemplate the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building and the Church of Santa Clara. Then enjoy a different perspective of the city along the Douro River on board a cruise and discover the historical heritage by visiting a well-known Port Wine Cellar with wine tasting included. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards the Spanish border. Already in Spain, and on the way to Salamanca, stop at Ciudad Rodrigo, a beautiful town surrounded by medieval walls and dominated by its imposing fortress. Continuation to Salamanca, monumental university city, declared a World Heritage Site. Overnight at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Avila and free time to get to know this historic walled city.
After lunch (not included), continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Airport transfer.

Meal: Breakfast

Inclusions

Guided city tours with local guides in Madrid, Santander, Santiago de Compostela (Cathedral entrance included) and Porto (Douro Cruise and Wine Tasting included) / Tour director throughout the journey / Transportation in  a luxury coach / Accommodation / Daily breakfast / Transfers as per itinerary / 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 OR Similar
Superior Plus
Madrid - NH Manzanares or similar
San Sebastián - Palacio de Aiete or similar
Santander - Hotel Santemar or similar
Oviedo - Sercotel Oviedo or similar
Santiago de Compostela - Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar
Porto - HF Ipanema Porto / Bessa Hotel Boavista / Vila Galé Porto / Cristal Porto or similar
Salamanca - Catalonia Plaza Mayor or similar
*The hotel on the last night in Madrid may differ from the one during the pre-tour stay.

(*) During your stay in Madrid, the tour escort service is not available.
(*) If the panoramic tour of Madrid cannot operate due to technical reasons, it will be replaced with the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus for one day or a walking tour of the Hapsburg Quarter (as determined by the operator).

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ON SUNDAYS.

Optional excursions are available on request.

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Madrid-San Sebastián-Santander-Oviedo-Santiago-Porto-Salamanca

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06 Apr, 2025

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20 Apr, 2025

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04 May, 2025

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18 May, 2025

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01 Jun, 2025

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08 Jun, 2025

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22 Jun, 2025

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06 Jul, 2025

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13 Jul, 2025

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20 Jul, 2025

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27 Jul, 2025

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03 Aug, 2025

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24 Aug, 2025

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31 Aug, 2025

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