Castilla, Galicia & Portugal | Guided Group Tour Tour 2026

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Castilla, Galicia & Portugal | Guided Group Tour

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7 Days
Cities Visited
Madrid, Salamanca, Vigo, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Coimbra, Fatima, Lisbon, Merida

Group Size:

2 to 50+

Age Range:

0 to 99

Languages: English, Spanish, French

Type: Guided Group Tours, Multi Country Trips, Packages & Tours

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Tour at a Glance

Discover the rich history, culture, and architecture of Spain and Portugal, from Salamanca and Porto to Lisbon and Mérida.

Historic Salamanca & Vigo – Stroll through Salamanca’s iconic Plaza Mayor and explore the vibrant coastal city of Vigo.
Portugal’s Northern Gems – Visit Viana do Castelo and Braga, discovering cobbled streets, historic architecture, and cultural landmarks.
Porto & Coimbra – Enjoy a panoramic tour of Porto with a Port wine tasting, then explore Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities and birthplace of Fado music.
Lisbon & Mérida – Experience Lisbon’s top sights including Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery, and explore Mérida’s UNESCO World Heritage Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre.

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Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

DEPARTURES TILL 26 MAR 2026	DEPARTURES FROM 27 MAR 2026
DEPARTURES TILL 26 MAR 2026	DEPARTURES FROM 27 MAR 2026
DAY 1: MADRID – SALAMANCA – VIGO	DAY 1: MADRID – SALAMANCA – VIGO
Depart from selected Madrid hotels at approximately 08:15 am, or the bus terminal located at, Calle Ferraz 3, Madrid, at 08:00 am. (Check your voucher for exact information regarding your pickup or if you need to make your way to the terminal. Please be at the terminal no later than 07:45 am). Depart to Salamanca. Time at leisure to walk through this monumental city and its famous Plaza Mayor. Continue to Vigo. Dinner and overnight in Vigo. (D)	Depart from selected Madrid hotels at approximately 8:15 AM, or from the bus terminal at Calle Ferraz 3, Madrid, at 8:00 AM. (Please refer to your voucher for detailed pickup information or instructions if you need to make your own way to the terminal. Be at the terminal no later than 7:45 AM.) Depart to Salamanca. Time at leisure to walk through this monumental city and its famous Plaza Mayor. Continue to Vigo. Dinner and overnight in Vigo. (D)
DAY 2: VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA – PORTO	DAY 2: VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA – PORTO
After breakfast, cross the Portuguese border and arrive in Viana do Castelo, a 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. Proceed to Porto for overnight. (B)	After breakfast, cross the Portuguese border and arrive in Viana do Castelo, a 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. Proceed to Porto for overnight. (B)
DAY 3: PORTO	DAY 3: PORTO
Panoramic tour of Porto to admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange Building, and Santa Clara Church. Visit a local wine cellar to taste the famous Port wine. Overnight Porto. (B)	Panoramic tour of Porto to admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange Building, and Santa Clara Church. Visit a local wine cellar to taste the famous Port wine. Overnight Porto. (B)
DAY 4: PORTO – COIMBRA	DAY 4: PORTO – COIMBRA
After breakfast, depart for Coimbra, site of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado, the music of Portugal. Time at leisure. Overnight Coimbra. (B, L)	After breakfast, depart for Coimbra, site of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado, the music of Portugal. Time at leisure. Overnight Coimbra. (B, L)
DAY 5: COIMBRA – FATIMA – LISBON	DAY 5: COIMBRA – FATIMA – LISBON
After breakfast, travel to Fatima, an important pilgrimage centre. Free time to visit the Shrine and afterwards continue to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal located at the mouth of the Tagus River. Overnight Lisbon. (B)	After breakfast, travel to Fatima, an important pilgrimage centre. Free time to visit the Shrine and afterwards continue to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal located at the mouth of the Tagus River. Overnight Lisbon. (B)
DAY 6: LISBON	DAY 6: LISBON
Morning panoramic sightseeing tour of this beautiful city, located at the mouth of the Tagus River: Edward VII Park’s hilltop viewpoint, Rossio Square, Liberdade Avenue, Madragoa District (where Fado, the traditional Portugues music was born). We will continue to the Belem District, with its famous Tower, Monument to the Navigators, and Los Jeronimos Monastery. Free afternoon. Overnight Lisbon. (B)	Morning panoramic sightseeing tour of this beautiful city, located at the mouth of the Tagus River: Edward VII Park’s hilltop viewpoint, Rossio Square, Liberdade Avenue, Madragoa District (where Fado, the traditional Portugues music was born). We will continue to the Belem District, with its famous Tower, Monument to the Navigators, and Los Jeronimos Monastery. Free afternoon. Overnight Lisbon. (B)
DAY 7: LISBON – CACERES – MADRID	DAY 7: LISBON – MERIDA – MADRID
After breakfast, departure to the border with Spain and continue to Caceres. Time at leisure to discover its Plaza Mayor and to walk through the old city and its famous medieval quarter, very well preserved and considered as World Heritage place. Continue to Madrid. End of our services upon arrival into Madrid city centre. No hotel drop off. You will need to make your own way to the hotel. (B)	Breakfast. Departure towards the Spanish border to arrive in Mérida. Free time to explore its impressive archaeological complex, featuring the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre, both declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Lunch at leisure. Afterwards, we continue our journey to Madrid. End of our services upon arrival into Madrid city centre. No hotel drop off. You will need to make your own way to the hotel. (B)


ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):	ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):
VIGO: Hesperia Vigo	VIGO: Hesperia Vigo, or Eurostars Mar de Vigo, or Los Galeones Affiliated by Meliá
PORTO: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia	PORTO: Rubens Hotels Gaia, or Holiday Inn Porto Gaia
COIMBRA: Hotel Coimbra Affiliated By Melia	COIMBRA: Hotel Coimbra Affiliated By Melia
LISBON: Lutecia Hotel	LISBON: Lutecia Smart Design Hotel

INCLUDES:

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
6 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
Meals as per itinerary
Touring with Multilingual speaking guide
Sightseeing tour with local guide in Porto and Lisbon
Visit to a wine cellar with a tasting of Porto wine
Entrance fees and local taxes

THINGS TO NOTE:

Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
Itinerary is subject to change at any time without notice.
Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m. Service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.
Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
In the unusual event that group number is less than 12 people, the Tour Operator reserves the right to operate the tour by minibus or private car with an expert bilingual driver. Local visits to monumental cities will be by official local guides.

Pricing & Availability

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All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.

Castilla, Galicia & Portugal | Guided Group Tour | 7 Days