A complete 13-day circular itinerary along the northwest coast of the Iberian Peninsula, covering the northern cities of Spain, Galicia and Portugal. We will leave Madrid by air-conditioned bus, and after a stop in Zaragoza, we will explore the north Coast of Spain where you will find splendid green landscapes, old fishing villages, architectural treasures and one of the most important Christian pilgrimage centers in Santiago de Compostela. Before returning to Madrid, we will tour Portugal where you can enjoy the colorful "ruas" of Lisbon, the Christian devotion of Fatima, the beautiful views from a cruise on the Douro and a tasting of the famous Port wine.
Day 1 Madrid - Zaragoza - San Sebastián
Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information.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.
Pick-up at Hotel 'NH Ribera del Manzanares' at 08:30 (please be there by 08:15 AM)
Accommodation T and A Class: Palacio de Aiete or similar
Day 2 San Sebastián
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 T and A Class: Palacio de Aiete or similar
Day 3 San Sebastián - Bilbao - Castro Urdiales - Santander
Breakfast and departure to Bilbao for a panoramic tour and where we will have 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, which has numerous beaches, such as El Sardinero, one of the best known. Visit with a local guide to get to know this beautiful city in depth. Accommodation.
Accommodation T and A Class: Santemar or similar
Day 4 Santander - Santillana del Mar - 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: Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo or similar.
Day 5 Oviedo - 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 T and A Class: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar
Day 6 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 T and A Class: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar
Day 7 Santiago de Compostela - Salamanca
Until 31/03/2026: The itinerary includes a visit to the Rías Bajas and the island of La Toja, with free time before continuing to Oporto.
From 01/04/2026: The visit will be replaced by a stop in Salamanca with free time in this World Heritage university city, renowned for its extraordinary architectural and artistic wealth. Overnight in Salamanca, departure to Oporto the following day.
Accommodation Oporto: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Vila Gale Porto or similar
Accommodation Salamanca: T&A Class: Catalonia Plaza Mayor or similar
Day 8 Oporto
Until 31/03/2026: Panoramic visit of Oporto, a World Heritage city, with a Douro river cruise and visit to a Porto wine cellar with tasting included. Rest of the day free. Overnight at Oporto.
From 01/04/2026: Breakfast at the hotel at Salamanca. Free time and departure towards the Portuguese border until arriving in Oporto. Overnight at Oporto.
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Cristal Porto, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar.
Day 9 Oporto
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto considered, a World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the Douro River and discover the historic heritage by visiting one well-known Port Wine Cellars for a wine tasting. Rest of day at leisure. Accommodation.
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Cristal Porto, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar.
Day 10 Oporto - Coimbra - Fatima
Breakfast. Departure towards Coimbra, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and cradle of Fado. Free time. Continuation to Fátima, center of the Christian Faith and a World Pilgrimage Sanctuary, with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, where the Virgin Mary appeared. We recommend visiting the Chapel of the Apparitions, the heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three little shepherds: Lucía, Francisco, and Jacinta. In the evening, possibility to attend the candlelight procession. Accommodation.
Accommodation: T Class: Sao José or similar // A Class: Santa María, Aurea, Estrela, Regina or similar
Day 11 Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Alcobaca - Lisboa
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline architecture, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time, then proceed to Alcobaça (also a World Heritage Site), with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the 12th century. Continue on to Lisbon. Arrival in the Portuguese capital and accommodation.
Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia, VIP Art’s, VIP Entrecampos or similar.
Day 12 Lisboa
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, enjoy a city tour of Lisbon, formerly known as Olissipo, covering its main squares and avenues, the Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery (exterior), and the Monument to the Discoveries. The afternoon is free to explore the city’s charming corners, such as the Alfama district, or to join the optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais (both World Heritage Sites). Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia, VIP Art’s, VIP Entrecampos or similar.
Day 13 Lisboa - Mérida - Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Mérida, a World Heritage city. Mérida, the capital of Extremadura, stands out for its rich historical heritage, including its well-preserved Roman ruins: the theatre, the amphitheatre, the Roman bridge... Free time and continuation to Madrid.
Drop-off at Hotel 'Hotel Aloft' at 6:30 PM.
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