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13-Day Northern Spain & Galicia Tour from Madrid: San Sebastian | Santander | Oviedo | Porto | Salamanca

Product Code: 661234

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • An intense itinerary through the north of the Iberian Peninsula, starting in the Spanish capital and arriving to Portugal
    • Landscapes of traditions and sea. All the north green lands, laughs and fishermen
    • Entrance to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Duoro cruise and wine tasting in Porto
    • Daily breakfast included
    • Guided city tour with local guides in Madrid, San Sebastian, Santiago de Compostela and Porto
Tour Code
661234
Duration
13 day
Departure City
Madrid
End City
Madrid
Tour Type
Bus/Coach
Language
English, Spanish

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Fully Guided Tour

Tour director/guided escort is available from the beginning to the end of the vacation

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 1: Madrid
Meet and greet at the airport. Take a transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: Princesa Plaza or similar

Day 2: Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: Princesa Plaza or similar

Day 3: Madrid - Zaragoza - San Sebastian
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Accommodation.
Accommodation: Palacio de Aiete or similar

Day 4: San Sebastian
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of this elegant and gentrified city whose landscape is dominated by the Bay and La Concha Beach. We will go up to Mount Igueldo, from where we will be able to contemplate a magnificent view of the city. Rest of the day at leisure. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to the picturesque villages of Hondarribia and San Juan de Luz, already in French territory. Accommodation.
Accommodation: Palacio de Aiete or similar

Day 5: San Sebastian - Bilbao - Castro Urdiales - Santander
Breakfast and departure to Bilbao for some free time on the esplanade of the Guggenheim Museum to admire this modern work of architecture. We will continue towards Castro Urdiales, a typical fishing village where we will have free time. Departure to Santander, a port city nestled between the sea and the mountains and which has numerous beaches, such as El Sardinero, one of the best known. We will have free time to walk around this elegant city. Accommodation.
Accommodation: T and A Class: Hotel Santemar or similar

Day 6: Santander - Santillana - Covadonga - Oviedo
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Santillana del Mar, one of the towns with the greatest historical and artistic value in Spain, which houses true architectural treasures, such as the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, the most important Romanesque jewel in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where we will have free time to visit the Sanctuary and the grotto with the image of the Virgin. In the afternoon departure to Oviedo, located on a series of hills at the foot of the Naranco and which stands out for the beauty of its streets, many of them pedestrian. Its monuments are a World Heritage Site and among them the Cathedral stands out, one of the most important works of Asturian Gothic. Accommodation.
Accommodation: T and A Class: AC Oviedo Forum, Exe Oviedo or similar

Day 7: Oviedo - Mondoñedo - Lugo - Santiago de Compostela
Breakfast and departure towards the Galician region. On the way to Lugo, stop in Mondoñedo; Free time to visit its imposing 12th century cathedral and try the delicious “Mondoñedo cake”. Departure to Lugo and free time to contemplate the Roman vestiges that it still conserves as its walls, declared a World Heritage Site. Continuation to Santiago de Compostela, whose ancient city is a World Heritage Site, and one of the most important monumental centers in Spain, center of Christian pilgrimage and end of the Camino de Santiago, originally built by the Roman Empire. Accommodation.
Accommodation: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar

Day 8: Santiago de Compostela
Breakfast at the hotel. City tour of Santiago visiting the Plaza del Obradoiro and its Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago el Mayor. Rest of the day at leisure to continue visiting this city with a university and student atmosphere. Accommodation.
Accommodation: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar

Day 9: Santiago de Compostela - Rias Bajas - La Toja - Porto
Breakfast. Departure to the most picturesque area of the Galician Rías Bajas (Spanish fjords). Through splendid landscapes, we will arrive at the island of La Toja, universally known for its spa and natural wealth. Free time and continuation through the Arosa estuary on the way to Portugal. Arrival in Porto and accommodation.
Accommodation: AC Porto or similar

Day 10: Porto
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of Porto, considered a World Heritage Site where we will contemplate the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building and the Church of Santa Clara. Then enjoy a different perspective of the city along the Douro River on board a Cruise and discover the historical heritage by visiting a well-known Port Wine Cellar with wine tasting included. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.
Accommodation: AC Porto or similar

Day 11: Porto - Ciudad Rodrigo - Salamanca
Breakfast. Departure towards the Spanish border. Already in Spain, and on the way to Salamanca, stop at Ciudad Rodrigo, a beautiful town surrounded by medieval walls and dominated by its imposing fortress. Continuation to Salamanca, monumental university city, declared a World Heritage Site. Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: Catalonia Plaza Mayor or similar

Day 12: Salamanca - Ávila - Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Ávila and free time to get to know this historic walled city. Continuation to Madrid. Arrival and lodging in the hotel.
Accommodation: Princesa Plaza or similar

Day 13: Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Airport transfer. END OF OUR SERVICE.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Transfers to/from airport as per itinerary
    • 12-night accommodation at selected hotel class
    • Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach
    • Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)
    • Daily breakfast
    • Guided city tour with local guides in Madrid, San Sebastian, Santiago de Compostela and Porto
    • Entrance to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Duoro cruise and wine tasting in Porto
    • Travel insurance

Package Excludes

    • City taxes not included, to be paid directly to the hotel
    • Any other service not specified
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)

Special Notes

    • Cancellation policy:
      - 24 Days or more Prior to Departure Date: 10% penalty;
      - 12-23 Days Prior to Departure Date: 15% penalty;
      - 7-11 Days Prior to Departure Date: 25% penalty;
      - 6 Days or less Prior to Departure Date: 100% penalty.
    • Due to the insurance included on this tour, all bookings must include for each passenger, without exception, the following data at the moment of reservation:
      - Name / Surname / Passport / ID / Nationality
      - Reservations cannot be formalized without providing all the required information.
    •  Please note that 1 regular suitcase and 1 handbag per person is allowed. Any extra luggage is likely to be charged. Luggage handling is responsibility of the customer.
    • Kindly note that it is mandatory to present your passport the day you visit the Alhambra complex.
    • This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.
    • In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead.
    • During stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available.
    • Meet and greet at the airport. Please provide flight details at least 7 days prior departure.

Cancellation Policy

Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Child: 4-7 years old
* Children under 4 years old are free of charge with no seat occupancy in the bus and sharing twin room with 2 adults (one child per room maximum).
* We offer two different hotel categories, Superior T or Superior Plus A. Both categories, first-hand selected, guarantee to all our clients a comfortable accommodation with high quality standards. Bear in mind that Superior Plus A tends to be centrally located.   
* Tour prices are based on Euros (EUR) and converted into US dollars (USD). Constant fluctuations in the exchange rate cause prices to change on a regular basis. You will be charged the price based on the applicable exchange rate at the time of payment. All transactions are final. We do not offer discounts or compensation to those citing lower prices at a later date. Bookings will be subject to penalties when modified or cancelled.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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