Madrid, Leon, Oviedo, La Coruna, Santiago de Compostela, Rias Baixas, Vigo, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Coimbra, Fatima, Lisbon, Caceres
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A focus on Spain and Portugal’s Atlantic coasts, including Santiago, Porto and of course Lisbon
Day 1 – Tuesday: MADRID – LEON – OVIEDO
Depart from selected Madrid hotels at approximately 08:15, or the bus terminal located at, Calle Ferraz 3, Madrid, at 08:00a.m. (Check your voucher for exact information regarding your pickup up or if you need to make your way to the terminal. Please be at the terminal no later than 07:45). Depart for Leon. Time at leisure to visit sights such as the Gothic Cathedral with its beautiful stained-glass windows, San Isidoro Church, or the facade of San Marcos Hostal Plateresque style. Continue to Oviedo. Overnight Oviedo. (D)
Day 2 – Wednesday: OVIEDO – LA CORUNA
Following breakfast, depart to La Coruna for a short panoramic tour. Overnight La Coruna. (B, D)
Day 3 – Thursday: LA CORUNA – 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 at leisure. Overnight Santiago de Compostela. (B, D)
Day 4 – Friday: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – VIGO
After breakfast, 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 farm, which includes mussel and Ribeiro wine tasting. Continuation to Vigo with free time. Overnight Vigo. (B, D)
Day 5 – Saturday: VIGO – VIANA DO CASTELO – BRAGA – PORTO
Cross the Portuguese border and arrive at Viana do Castelo, a city located between the mouth of the Miño River 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 for Porto, considered a World Heritage city. Overnight Porto. (B)
Day 6 – Sunday: 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)
Day 7 – Monday: 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)
Day 8 – Tuesday: 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)
Day 9 – Wednesday: LISBON
2024 Bookings: Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Lisbon including the old Alfama Quarter, Tower of Belem, and Monastery of Los Jeronimos. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Lisbon. (B)
2025 Bookings: 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. Optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais, Estoril. Overnight Lisbon. (B)
Day 10 – Thursday: LISBON – CACERES – MADRID
After breakfast, departure to the border with Spain before continuing to Cáceres. Free time at leisure to explore its Plaza Mayor and to walk through the old city and its famous 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)
Accommodation (or similar):
OVIEDO: Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza Hotel
LA CORUNA: EXE Caruna
SANTIAGO: Oca Puerta Del Camino
VIGO: Hesperia Vigo
PORTO: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia, or Rubens Hotels Gaía
COIMBRA: Hotel Coimbra Affiliated By Meliá
LISBON: Lutecia Smart Design Hotel
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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.
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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.
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