Northern Spain & Porto From Barca - 15 Days
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Barcelona - Marvel at the inside and outside of La Sagrada Familia and see other highlights of Gaudi's work on a city tour, with free time to further explore, Madrid - Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the main highlights in Spain's capital and tuck into a delicious Tapas dinner, Basque Country - Visit a traditional winery where you can try the local rioja wine and head into a wine cellar, Bilbao - Explore this port city and Basque capital on a guided tour and sample the local pincho Basque tapas, San Sebastian - Discover this exclusive resort town, which hosts the International Film Festival, and admire the view from Mount Igueldo, Santiago de Compostela - Delve into the UNESCO-listed Old Town at the end of the Camino de Santiago Christian pilgrimage route, Porto - Cruise the Spanish Fjords and the Douro River through the city, then visit the Port wine cellars to sample a local tipple, Avila - Marvel at the historic Middle Ages city walls and explore this fascinating city independently
Duration 15 days
Destination Spain
Company On The Go Tours
Availability From 2024-05-17 to 2024-10-18
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What's Included?
- 14 breakfasts & 4 dinners
- 14 nights 4-star hotels
- Escorted by an English-speaking Spanish or Portuguese tour leader with the services of local guides for city sightseeing
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 15
- Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets
- High-speed train ticket in Tourist Class from Barcelona to Madrid (unescorted)
- Guided sightseeing in Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao, Santiago de Compostela and Porto
- Entrance to La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
- Visit to wine cellar and tasting in La Rioja
- Douro River Cruise & wine tasting in Porto
- Rias Bajas fjords cruise with wine and mussel tasting
- Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go
Availability
- From 2024-05-17 to 2024-10-18
Visit Spain
HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlights of the excursion include the historic Barrio de la Morería region, Habsburgs District, Puerta del Sol central square, Plaza Mayor and the Neptuno Fountains. These are dedicated to Neptune, a Roman water god. In the more modern part of the city we see the Salamanca district, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste. We also see the Santiago Bernabeu, the football stadium of Real Madrid, the most successful European club.
Day 1, Barcelona
On arrival in Barcelona, you will be collected and transferred to our hotel.
The rest of today is free for you to head out and explore the city.
No meals included.
Day 2, Barcelona
We enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour in Barcelona this morning.
Driving down the city's main streets, we will admire some of Gaudi's impressive modernist works, such as Le Pedrera and Casa Mila. We stroll through Montjuic Park to admire the surrounding views of the city and we end our tour with a visit to La Sagrada Familia. This is the crown jewel of Gaudi's work and is due to be completed in 2026, exactly 100 years since the great architect died. Entrance to the cathedral is included. After our tour, the rest of today is free for you to continue exploring Barcelona. Perhaps head for a walk along the beach, find some dinner along La Rambla, or head to Parc Guell to see even more of Gaudi's work!
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 3, Madrid
Barcelona - Madrid.
After breakfast this morning there is an included transfer to the train station, from where you will take the high speed train to Madrid - you will travel unescorted but will be met by your guide when disembarking in Madrid. There's an included transfer to the hotel, and the rest of the day is at leisure.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 4, Madrid
Today we take an all-encompassing coach tour of Madrid.
After the tour, the rest of the afternoon is at leisure. There's an included dinner this evening at an authentic Tapas restaurant.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 5, Madrid
Madrid - Burgos - Haro - Bilbao.
Leaving Madrid after breakfast, our first stop is in Burgos. There is free time here to admire the towering 13th Century Gothic Cathedral, the third largest in Spain. Then we travel into wine country and Haro, where we visit a traditional winery. Head into the wine cellar and try some of the region's famous Rioja red. Our final destination is Bilbao.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 6, Bilbao
Bilbao - San Sebastian - Bilbao.
After breakfast at the hotel we enjoy a Bilbao city tour, taking in the city's main highlights. The port city of Bilbao is surrounded by green mountains, and the de facto Basque capital is one of the prettiest cities in Spain.
Later, we head to nearby San Sebastian, an exclusive resort town known for hosting the International Film Festival and for La Concha, one of Spain's finest beaches. We will admire the view over San Sebastian and the Bay of Biscay from Mount Igueldo and enjoy some free time before returning to Bilbao for the evening. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant, where you can try pincho, the Basque version of tapas.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 7, Bilbao
Bilbao - Santander.
Leaving Bilbao, we head into the green mountainous region of Asturias, admiring the view en route to the fishing town of Castro Urdiales. There's free time to wander around, and you will be able to see the castle which dates back to the Middle Ages. Then it's onto Santander, a coastal city known for the popular Sardinero Beach.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 8, Oviedo
Santander - Santillana del Mar - Covadonga - Oviedo.
Our first stop today is Santillana del Mar, known for its Renaissance palaces, medieval towers and the beautiful Romanesque Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana. We then have a short stop in Covadonga before arriving at our destination, Oviedo. There is free time to explore the many pedestrianized streets and you can see the hilltop Saint Maria de Naranco Church overlooking the city. The UNESCO-listed Cathedral is also worth a visit. We enjoy a group dinner tonight at a traditional cider house.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 9, Oviedo
Oviedo - Mondonedo - Lugo - Santiago de Compostela.
Today we head into Galicia, Spain's north-westernmost region. Our first visit is Mondonedo, where you can see the 13th century Cathedral and sample the local delicacy. Mondonedo Cake is made with puff pastry, sponge, almonds and fruit.
Stopping in Lugo, you will have time to admire the historic Roman city walls before we arrive in Santiago de Compostela. The UNESCO-listed Old Town is home to one of the most important pilgrimages in Christianity. It marks the end of the Camino de Santiago Route, which was constructed during the Roman Empire.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 10, Santiago de Compostela
We spend this morning on a city tour of Santiago de Compostela.
We will see the Praza do Obradoiro main square and enjoy included entry to the Cathedral, which is dedicated to the Apostle Santiago.
After our tour, the rest of the day is free to lose yourself down some of the Old Town's cobbled streets.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 11, Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela - Porto (Portugal).
Today we cross from Spain into neighbouring Portugal. First, we travel to the Rias Bajas fjords and enjoy an included cruise, with tasting of local mussels and wine. Back on dry land, we cross the border into Portugal and complete our drive to Porto. One of the oldest cities in Europe, Porto is located along the Douro River estuary and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 12, Porto
Today we are exploring Porto and there are a number of included activities.
We enjoy a guided city tour, taking in highlights such as the Cathedral, Stock Exchange and Santa Clara Church. We also take a cruise on the Douro River, which runs through the heart of Porto. And we visit one of the riverfront Port Wine Cellars, with included tasting of this local drink.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 13, Porto
Porto - Salamanca (Spain).
Departing Porto, we cross back into Spain and make a short stop in Ciudad Rodrigo, which is dominated by medieval walls and the imposing 14th Century Castle of Enrique II.
Continuing to the university city of Salamanca, we enjoy an included farewell dinner with the guide and rest of the group.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 14, Salamanca
Salamanca - Avila - Madrid.
Today we return to Madrid, but with one incredible final stop. We enjoy free time in Avila, a Middle Ages city with some of the most intact city walls in all of Spain. Avila's walls are home to more than 80 towers and 9 gates, including a fortress. It was also the birthplace of one of the most revered Catholic saints, Theresa of Avila. After some time to explore, we board our coach for the final time and return to Madrid.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 15, Madrid
Enjoy a final breakfast in the hotel before our tour comes to an end.
There is an included transfer to the airport.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
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Departure dates and Pricing
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| Fri 17th May, 202417/05/2024 | Fri 31st May, 202431/05/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$9375.00* | |
| Fri 24th May, 202424/05/2024 | Fri 7th June, 202407/06/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$9375.00* |
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| Fri 7th June, 202407/06/2024 | Fri 21st June, 202421/06/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$9375.00* | |
| Fri 14th June, 202414/06/2024 | Fri 28th June, 202428/06/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$9375.00* | |
| Fri 28th June, 202428/06/2024 | Fri 12th July, 202412/07/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$9375.00* |
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| Fri 12th July, 202412/07/2024 | Fri 26th July, 202426/07/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$10135.00* | |
| Fri 26th July, 202426/07/2024 | Fri 9th August, 202409/08/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$10135.00* |
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| Fri 9th August, 202409/08/2024 | Fri 23rd August, 202423/08/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$10135.00* | |
| Fri 23rd August, 202423/08/2024 | Fri 6th September, 202406/09/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$10135.00* | |
| Fri 30th August, 202430/08/2024 | Fri 13th September, 202413/09/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$10135.00* |
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| Fri 6th September, 202406/09/2024 | Fri 20th September, 202420/09/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$9625.00* | |
| Fri 20th September, 202420/09/2024 | Fri 4th October, 202404/10/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$9375.00* | |
| Fri 27th September, 202427/09/2024 | Fri 11th October, 202411/10/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$9375.00* |
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| Fri 4th October, 202404/10/2024 | Fri 18th October, 202418/10/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$9375.00* | |
| Fri 11th October, 202411/10/2024 | Fri 25th October, 202425/10/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$9375.00* | |
| Fri 18th October, 202418/10/2024 | Fri 1st November, 202401/11/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$9375.00* |
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