7 days Castilla, Galicia & Portugal from Madrid (Fridays)
Tour Overview
Embark on a fascinating journey through the most emblematic regions in this 4-day tour through Castile, Galicia and Portugal. You will discover fascinating places such as the old town of Salamanca, the emblematic streets of Braga, enjoy a wine tasting in Porto and even tour the emblematic city of Lisbon with its iconic streetcars. DEPARTURE AND RETURN FROM MADRID BY BUS ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : (Friday) MADRID-SALAMANCA-VIGO (630 kms)
Location: Salamanca, Madrid, Vigo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hesperia Vigo Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Departure from our bus terminal at 8:00 a.m. to Salamanca. Time at leisure to walk through this monumental city and its famous Plaza Mayor. Continuation to Vigo. Dinner and accommodations
Day 2 : (Saturday) VIGO-VIANA DO CASTELO-BRAGA-PORTO (220 kms)
Location: Braga, Porto, Viana do Castelo, Vigo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 for Porto. Accommodations.
Day 3 : (Sunday) PORTO
Location: Porto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast. Porto is considered as World Heritage city. 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”. Accommodation.
Day 4 : (Monday) PORTO-COIMBRA (120 kms)
Location: Coimbra
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Coimbra Affiliated by Meliá Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra, site of one of the oldest universities in Europe and birthplace of the Fado, the music of Portugal. Lunch. Time at leisure. Accommodation.
Day 5 : (Tuesday) COIMBRA-FATIMA-LISBON (222 kms)
Location: Fátima, Coimbra, Lisbon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lutecia Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese songs and music.
Day 6 : (Wednesday) LISBON
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lutecia Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast and accommodation. 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 7 : (Thursday) LISBON-CACERES-MADRID (613 kms)
Location: Lisbon, Cáceres, Madrid
Meals Included: Breakfast
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
Please contact to the supplier in case you have any query.
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Entrance Fees
Only as specified
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Fully Guided
Bilingual guide, Spanish and English
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport transfers are not included
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
Flight tickets are not included
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Train Tickets
Train tickets are not included
Accommodation
4 star or first class hotels
Mode of Transport
Luxury bus Transportation by air conditioned
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
NO
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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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Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
VPT TOURS requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 20 days before departure.
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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 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
7 days Castilla, Galicia & Portugal from Madrid (Fridays)
7 Days Starting and ending in C. de Ferraz, 3, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Visiting: Salamanca, Madrid, Vigo, Braga, Porto, Viana do Castelo, Coimbra, Fátima, Lisbon, Cáceres ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
c-6060
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 99
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
