16-day tour of Northern Spain and Portugal from Madrid

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Full description Day 1 (Sunday): Arrival in Madrid
Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel:
- Category T and A: Princesa Plaza or similar hotel.

Day 2 (Monday): Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, you will take a panoramic tour of Madrid, exploring its medieval origins in the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historic buildings. You will continue through the court district of the Habsburgs, characterised by Philip II and its Renaissance and Baroque buildings, the Puerta del Sol, the Plaza Mayor and the Plaza de la Villa. You will admire the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex urban planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, the Cibeles and Neptune Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. They will also appreciate 19th century works such as the Prado Museum. You will discover contemporary Madrid, with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the Salamanca district, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as the commercial and financial areas of modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu football stadium. Afternoon at leisure to explore the wonders the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel:
- Category T and A: Princesa Plaza or similar hotel.

Day 3 (Tuesday): Madrid - Zaragoza - San Sebastián
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Zaragoza. You will have free time to visit the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, patron saint of Hispanidad, and stroll through the ancient streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon, you will continue your journey to San Sebastian, one of the most famous tourist destinations, known for the International Film Festival. Accommodation at the hotel:
- Category T: Palacio de Aiete or similar hotel.
- Category A: San Sebastian Plaza or similar hotel.

Day 4 (Wednesday): San Sebastian
Breakfast at the hotel. You will take a panoramic tour of this elegant city, whose landscape is dominated by the Bay and La Concha Beach. You will climb Monte Igueldo, from where you will be able to enjoy a magnificent view of the city. Rest of the day at leisure. In the afternoon, you will have the possibility to make an optional visit to the picturesque villages of Hondarribia and San Juan de Luz, already in French territory. Accommodation at the hotel:
- Category T: Palacio de Aiete or similar hotel.
- Category A: San Sebastián Plaza or similar hotel.

Day 5 (Thursday): San Sebastian - Bilbao - Castro Urdiales - Santander
Breakfast and departure to Bilbao, where you will have free time at the Guggenheim Museum esplanade to admire this modern architectural work. You will continue to Castro Urdiales, a typical fishing village where you will have free time. Then, you will depart for Santander, a port city located between the sea and the mountains and known for its numerous beaches, such as El Sardinero, one of the most famous. You will have free time to stroll around this elegant city. Accommodation at the hotel:
- Category T: Hotel Santemar or similar hotel.
- Category A: Hotel Santemar or similar hotel.

Day 6 (Friday): 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 jewel of Romanesque architecture in Cantabria. You will then continue to Covadonga, where you will have free time to visit the Sanctuary and the grotto with the image of the Virgin. In the afternoon, you will depart for Oviedo, a city situated in the hills at the foot of the Naranco, known for the beauty of its streets, many of them pedestrianised. Its monuments are World Heritage Sites, including the Cathedral, one of the most important works of Asturian Gothic architecture. Accommodation at the hotel:
- Category T: AC Oviedo Forum, Exe Oviedo or similar hotel.
- Category A: AC Oviedo Forum, Exe Oviedo or similar hotel.

Day 7 (Saturday): Oviedo - Mondoñedo - Lugo - Santiago de Compostela.
Breakfast and departure to the Galician region. On the way to Lugo, you will stop in Mondoñedo, where you will have free time to visit its imposing 12th century cathedral and taste the delicious "Mondoñedo cake". You will then continue to Lugo, where you will have free time to admire the Roman remains, such as its walls, which have been declared a World Heritage Site. You will continue to Santiago de Compostela, whose old town is a World Heritage Site and one of the most important monumental centres in Spain, being the arrival point of the Way of St. James, originally built by the Roman Empire. Accommodation at the hotel:
- Category T and A: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar hotel.

Additional information Please provide flight details at least 7 days prior to departureDue 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 informationPlease 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 customerIn 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 insteadDuring stay in Madrid tour escort service is not availableThis tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programsOffered 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 locatedEven though our tours run bilingual, please select the preferred language at time of booking. Inclusions Guided city tour with local guides in Madrid, Porto, Lisbon, San Sebastián and SantiagoEntrance to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Duoro cruise and wine tasting in PortoBilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish) Transportation in luxury coach15-night accommodation at selected hotel class and daily breakfastMadrid arrival and departure airport transfersTravel insurance Exclusions Lisbon local city tax not included, to be paid directly to the hotelPorto local city tax not included, to be paid directly to the hotelTickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusionsOther unspecified service Cancellation Policy Cancellation without penalty with at least 22 day notice

Meeting point Reception at Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas airport

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