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North of Spain & Portugal: 8-day Guided Tour from Barcelona

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About this activity

Enjoy a 8 multiday tour through Zaragoza, San Sebastian, Bilbao,  Santander,Santillana, Covadonga, Oviedo, La Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Rias Bajas, Vigo, and Portugal from Barcelona. End of the tour will be in Madrid. We have change this itinerary to make better this tour.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Dinner
    • Breakfast
    • Transportation by air conditioned coach with Bilingual Guide*
    • Sightseeing tour with local guide in Santiago
    • Travel Insurance.

    Not included

    • Food and drinks, unless specified
    • Hotel drop-off

    Itinerary

    (Sunday) BARCELONA - ZARAGOZA - PAMPLONA (490 km)

    1. Departure from Barcelona at 7:45 a.m. to Zaragoza. Brief

      stop and free time to visit the Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, Patroness of the Hispanic world. We then continue to Pamplona, a city known for the San Fermín festivities and its charming old town. Dinner and accommodations.

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    (Monday) PAMPLONA - SAN SEBASTIAN - BILBAO - SANTANDER (290 km)

    1. Breakfast. Departure towards San Sebastian, one of the

      most elegant cities in northern Spain. Short panoramic tour of San Sebastián and ascent of Mount Igueldo to enjoy the beautiful views over the bay. We then continue to Bilbao, capital of the province of Biscay, with a brief stop to admire the avant-garde Guggenheim Museum building. The Journey then continues on to Santander. Dinner and accommodations.

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    (Tuesday) SANTANDER - SANTILLANA - COVADONGA - OVIEDO (230 km)

    1. Breakfast. Departure to Santillana del Mar, recognized

      as a National Monument. The journey continues through beautiful landscapes to reach Covadonga, where we will have free time to visit the Sanctuary. Arrival in Oviedo. Dinner and accommodations.

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    (Wednesday) OVIEDO - LA CORUÑA - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (365 km)

    1. Breakfast. Departure towards Galicia to arrive in the stately city of La Coruña. Brief panoramic tour of the city. We then continue on to Santiago de Compostela, arrival and city tour of this important pilgrimage centre, including the iconic Plaza del Obradoiro and the majestic Cathedral, the spiritual and artistic heart of Santiago. Dinner and accommodations.

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    (Thursday) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

    1. Breakfast. Free day with the possibility of joining one of our optional excursions, such as the visit to Finisterre. Dinner and accommodations.

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    (Friday) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA -RIAS BAJAS - VIGO (160 km)

    1. 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 catamaran tour to see an oyster and mussel farms, including a tasting of mussels and Ribeiro wine. We then continue to Vigo. Free time. Optional excursion to Santa Tecla. Accommodations.

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    (Saturday) VIGO - LEON (390 km)

    1. Breakfast. Departure towards the inland region of Castilla

      y León, arriving in León, a historic city with a remarkable artistic heritage. Free time to visit its Gothic cathedral or stroll through the old town. Dinner and accommodations.

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    (Sunday) LEON-SALAMANCA-MADRID (425 km)

    1. Breakfast. Departure for Salamanca. Brief stop and free

      time to explore the old town and its famous Baroque-style Plaza Mayor. We then continue to Madrid. Arrival and end of our services

      Pass by (no stop)

    Meeting point

    Departure from this point will be at 8.00am /please be ready on time waiting outside in the street Best regards

    The map shows Barcelona. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Bilingual Guide (Spanish and English). A minimum of 12 passengers is required to operate the tour. In exceptional circumstances, if the number of registered passengers should fall below the required minimum and in order to maintain our commitment to guaranteed departures, the tour may proceed without a guide, accompanied instead by an expert driver/guide.
    • Due to coach capacity limitations, each passenger is allowed one suitcase (maximum 20 kg) and one carry-on bag
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

    If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 6 days before100%
    Between 2 and 6 days before50%
    Between 0 and 2 days before0%
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    VPT Tours
    Product code
    16901P61

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