North Of Spain & Lusitania | Guided Group Tour Tour 2026

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North of Spain & Lusitania | Guided Group Tour

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12 Days
Cities Visited
Barcelona, Zaragoza, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Santillana, Covadonga, Oviedo, La Coruna, Santiago de Compostela, Rias Baixas, Vigo, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Coimbra, Fatima, Lisbon, Merida, Madrid

Group Size:

2 to 50+

Age Range:

0 to 99

Languages: English, Spanish, French

Type: Guided Group Tours, Multi Country Trips

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Tour at a Glance

Journey through Northern Spain and Portugal, experiencing historic cities, coastal beauty, cultural treasures, and culinary delights.

Northern Spain’s Coastal Charm – Explore San Sebastian’s La Concha Bay, Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, and Santander’s scenic coastline.
Pilgrimage and Medieval Towns – Visit Santiago de Compostela’s Cathedral and Plaza del Obradoiro, and wander through the medieval village of Santillana del Mar.
Portugal’s Cultural Gems – Discover Porto’s historic sites and wine cellars, Coimbra’s ancient university, and Lisbon’s Alfama Quarter, Belem Tower, and Jerónimos Monastery.
Scenic Landscapes & Gastronomy – Cruise the Rías Baixas, visit La Toja Island, and enjoy a catamaran tour with mussel and Ribeiro wine tasting.

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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: BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – SAN SEBASTIAN	DAY 1: BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – PAMPLONA
Depart Barcelona from the bus terminal at Catalonia Barcelona 505 Hotel (Carrer de Muntaner, 505) at 08:00 am. The exact details will be on your voucher. Please be there no later than 07:45 am unless otherwise stated on your voucher. Drive through Lerida and enjoy a short stop in Zaragoza with its 17th Century Basilica. Continue to San Sebastian for overnight. (D)	Depart Barcelona from the bus terminal at Catalonia Barcelona 505 Hotel (Carrer de Muntaner, 505) at 08:00 am to Zaragoza. The exact details will be on your voucher. Please be there no later than 07:45 am unless otherwise stated on your voucher. 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 famous for the San Fermín festivities and its charming old quarter. Dinner and overnight in Pamplona. (D)
	Note, departures in 2026: JUL 12, will stay overnight in a city near Pamplona instead of Pamplona.
DAY 2: SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – SANTANDER	DAY 2: PAMPLONA – SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – SANTANDER
Depart for Bilbao, capital of the province of Vizcaya. Short stop to admire the Guggenheim Museum building. Continue to Santander. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Santander. (B, D)	Breakfast at your hotel. Depart for San Sebastian, one of the most elegant cities in Northern Spain. Free time to stroll along La Concha Bay or enjoy the old town. Continue to Bilbao, the capital of the province of Biscay, with a brief stop to admire the avant-garde Guggenheim Museum building. The journey then continues to Santander for dinner and an overnight stay. (B, D)
DAY 3: SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO	DAY 3: SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO
After breakfast, depart to Santillana del Mar, a medieval village considered a National Monument. Travel to Covadonga with free time to visit the Shrine. Continue to Oviedo. Overnight Oviedo. (B, D)	After breakfast, depart to Santillana del Mar, a medieval village considered a National Monument. Travel to Covadonga with free time to visit the Shrine. Continue to Oviedo. Overnight Oviedo. (B, D)
DAY 4: OVIEDO – LA CORUNA	DAY 4: OVIEDO – LA CORUNA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
After breakfast, departure to region of Galicia. Arrival to La Coruña. Short panoramic tour. Overnight La Coruna. (B, D)	After breakfast, departure to region of Galicia. Arrival to La Coruña. Short panoramic tour. We then continue to Santiago de Compostela for dinner and an overnight stay. (B, D)
DAY 5: LA CORUNA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA	DAY 5: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Following breakfast depart to Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy a city tour of this legendary pilgrimage town; Plaza del Obradoiro, Cathedral and more. The remainder of the day is free. Overnight Santiago de Compostela. (B, D)	Breakfast followed by a city tour of this renowned pilgrimage destination, featuring the iconic Plaza del Obradoiro and the majestic Cathedral, the spiritual and artistic centrepiece of Santiago. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)
DAY 6: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – VIGO	DAY 6: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – VIGO
Depart 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 farm, which includes mussel and Ribeiro wine tasting. Continue to Vigo with free time. (B, D)	Depart 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 farm, which includes mussel and Ribeiro wine tasting. Continue to Vigo with free time. (B, D)
DAY 7: VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA – PORTO	DAY 7: VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA – PORTO
Crossing the Portuguese border, arrive at Viana do Castelo, a city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time to visit the old town with its cobbled streets and emblazoned buildings. Continue to Braga known as the city of the archbishops and the third most populated city in Portugal. After some free time, depart to Porto, considered a World Heritage city. Overnight Porto. (B)	Crossing the Portuguese border, arrive at Viana do Castelo, a city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time to visit the old town with its cobbled streets and emblazoned buildings. Continue to Braga known as the city of the archbishops and the third most populated city in Portugal. After some free time, depart to Porto, considered a World Heritage city. Overnight Porto. (B)
DAY 8: PORTO	DAY 8: PORTO
Porto is considered as World Heritage city. After breakfast, begin with a panoramic tour to admire the cathedral, Stock Exchange building, St. Clara church. End the tour with a visit to a local wine cellar to enjoy a tasting of the famous “Port wine”. Overnight Porto. (B)	Porto is considered as World Heritage city. After breakfast, begin with a panoramic tour to admire the cathedral, Stock Exchange building, St. Clara church. End the tour with a visit to a local wine cellar to enjoy a tasting of the famous “Port wine”. Overnight Porto. (B)
DAY 9: PORTO – COIMBRA	DAY 9: 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. Lunch and 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. Lunch and time at leisure. Overnight Coimbra. (B, L)
DAY 10: COIMBRA – FATIMA – LISBON	DAY 10: 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 11: LISBON	DAY 11: 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 12: LISBON – CACERES – MADRID	DAY 12: LISBON – MERIDA – MADRID
Morning departure to the border with Spain before continuing to Cáceres. Free time at leisure to explore Plaza Mayor and to walk through the old city and its medieval quarter, very well preserved and considered a 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):
SAN SEBASTIAN: Silken Amara Plaza Hotel	PAMPLONA: NH Pamplona Iruña Park
SANTANDER: Santemar Hotel	Note, departures in 2026: JUL 6, will stay overnight in a city near Pamplona instead of Pamplona.
OVIEDO: Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza Hotel	SANTANDER: Santemar Hotel
LA CORUNA: Exe Caruna	OVIEDO: Iberik Santo Sunday Plaza
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA: Oca Puerta Del Camino	SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA: Oca Puerta Del Camino
VIGO: Hesperia Vigo Hotel	VIGO: Hesperia Vigo Hotel, or Eurostars Mar de Vigo, or Los Galeones Affiliated by Meliá
PORTO: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia, or Rubens Hotels Gaía	PORTO: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia, or Rubens Hotels Gaía
COIMBRA: Hotel Coimbra Affiliated By Meliá	COIMBRA: Coimbra Aeminium Affiliated By Meliá
LISBON: Lutecia Smart Design Hotel	LISBON: Lutecia Smart Design Hotel

INCLUDES:

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
11 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
Meals as per itinerary
Touring with Multilingual speaking guide
Sightseeing tur with local guide in Santiago, 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.
Due to special events, tours may stay in a city that is different to what is mentioned on the itinerary.
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.

North of Spain & Lusitania | Guided Group Tour | 12 Days