8 Days North of Spain & Portugal (Sundays)
Tour Overview
Come and see the most emblematic regions on this 8 day tour of Spain and Northern Portugal. From a walk through the historic city of Santiago de Compostela to a traditional wine tasting in Oporto, from the breathtaking views of Covadonga and much more, you will enjoy many activities. Don't let them tell you about it, and live this unique experience that will make you feel in another world. Departure from Barcelona */end of the travel in Madrid. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : (Sunday) BARCELONA-ZARAGOZA-SAN SEBASTIAN (575 kms)
Location: Donostia-San Sebastian, Zaragoza, Barcelona
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Silken Amara Plaza
Meals Included: Dinner
Departure from Barcelona at 8:00 a.m. to Zaragoza. Short stop. Continuation to San Sebastian.
Day 2 : (Monday) SAN SEBASTIAN-BILBAO-SANTANDER (205 kms)
Location: Santander, Bilbao
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Santemar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Departure to Bilbao, capital of the province of Vizcaya. Short stop to admire the Guggenheim Museum building. Continuation to Santander. Free time.
Day 3 : (Tuesday) SANTANDER-SANTILLANA-COVADONGA-OVIEDO (235 kms)
Location: Covadonga, Santillana del Mar, Oviedo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 4 : (Wednesday) OVIEDO-LA CORUÑA (295 kms)
Location: A Coruña
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Exe Coruña
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Departure to region of Galicia. Arrival to La Coruña. Short panoramic tour. In the afternoon optional tour
to the Rías Altas through typical villages as Pontedeume, Betanzos, etc.
Day 5 : (Thursday) LA CORUÑA-SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (75 kms)
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oca Puerta del Camino
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Departure to Santiago de Compostela. City tour of this legendary pilgrimage town, Plaza del Obradoiro, Cathedral, etc. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 6 : (Friday) SANTIAGO-RIAS BAJAS-VIGO-PORTO (240 kms)
Location: Porto, Rías Baixas, Vigo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oca Puerta del Camino
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 in cludes 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.
Day 7 : (Saturday) PORTO
Location: Porto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia
Meals Included: 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.
Day 8 : (Sunday) PORTO-SALAMANCA-MADRID (562 kms)
Location: Madrid, Salamanca
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia
Meals Included: 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
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Fully Guided
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Insurance
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Meals
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Transport
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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International Travel
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Optional
Mode of Transport
Luxury bus Transportation by air conditioned
Accommodation
4 star or first class hotels
Check out our Q&As
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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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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 (Sundays)
8 Days Starting in carr. de Muntaner, 505, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08022 Barcelona, Spain and ending in C. de Ferraz, 3, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Visiting: Donostia-San Sebastian, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Santander, Bilbao, Covadonga, Santillana del Mar, Oviedo, A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Rías Baixas, Vigo, Madrid, Salamanca ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
C-782
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 60
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Meat
