8 days North of Spain & Portugal from Madrid (Sundays)
Tour Overview
Discover the magic that lies within this 8-day tour of Northern Spain and Portugal, this tour will take you through breathtaking landscapes, historic cities and exceptional gastronomy. This trip is a perfect combination of culture, nature and history. Get ready for an unforgettable experience! DEPARTURE AND RETURN FROM MADRID BY BUS ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : (Sunday) MADRID-ZARAGOZA-SAN SEBASTIAN (590 kms)
Location: Madrid, Zaragoza, Donostia-San Sebastian
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Silken Amara Plaza or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Departure from our bus terminal at 8:00 a.m. to Zaragoza. Short stop. Continuation to San Sebastian. Dinner and accommodations.
Day 2 : (Monday) SAN SEBASTIAN-BILBAO-SANTANDER (205 kms)
Location: Santander, Bilbao
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Santemar or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast. Departure to Bilbao, capital of the province of Vizcaya. Short stop to admire the Guggenheim Museum building. Continuation to Santander. Free time. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 3 : (Tuesday) SANTANDER-SANTILLANA-COVADONGA-OVIEDO (235 kms)
Location: Santillana del Mar, Oviedo, Covadonga
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast. 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. Dinner and accommodations
Day 4 : (Wednesday) OVIEDO-LA CORUÑA (295 kms)
Location: A Coruña
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Exe Coruña or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast. Departure to region of Galicia. Arrival to La Coruña. Short panoramic tour. In the afternoon optional excursion to the Rías Altas through typical villages as Pontedeume, Betanzos, etc. Dinner and accommodations.
Day 5 : (Thursday) LA CORUÑA-SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (75 kms)
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oca Puerta del Camino or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast. Departure to Santiago de Compostela. City tour of this legendary pilgrimage town, Plaza del Obradoiro, Cathedral, etc. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodations.
Day 6 : (Friday) SANTIAGO-RIAS BAJAS-VIGO-PORTO (240 kms)
Location: Vigo, Porto, Rías Baixas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast and 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. Crossing the Minho river which shares the borders of Spain and Portugal, we will enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Minho until we get to Porto. Accommodations.
Day 7 : (Saturday) PORTO
Location: Porto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia / Yotel Porto or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast. Porto is considered as World Heritage city. Panoramic tour to admire the cathedral, Stock Exchange building, St. Clara church... we will finalize at a local winecellar to enjoy a tasting of the famous “Port wine”. Free time to take an optional cruise down the Duero river. Accommodations.
Day 8 : (Sunday) PORTO-SALAMANCA-MADRID (566 kms)
Location: Salamanca, Madrid
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast. Departure to the border with Spain and arrival to Salamanca. Free time to walk through this monumental city and its famous Plaza Mayor. Continue to Madrid.
Arrival and end of our services.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Hotels as description
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Entrance Fees
Entrances as description.
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Fully Guided
Bilingual guide /driver all the tour
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Meals – Half Board
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Optional
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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What is the maximum group size?
Minimun
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Tour coach is
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
50 per group approx.
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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.
8 days North of Spain & Portugal from Madrid (Sundays)
8 Days Starting and ending in C. de Ferraz, 3, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Visiting: Madrid, Zaragoza, Donostia-San Sebastian, Santander, Bilbao, Santillana del Mar, Oviedo, Covadonga, A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, Porto, Rías Baixas, Salamanca ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
c-780
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 99
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
