Tour Routing
Highlights
- Discover the architectural wonders of Barcelona, including Gaudí’s Sagrada Família.
- Explore the historic cities of Zaragoza and Pamplona, famed for the Running of the Bulls.
- Experience the Basque Country, including Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum.
- Enjoy a traditional dinner at a local Asturian cider house in Oviedo.
- Walk the UNESCO-listed Roman walls of Lugo and visit Santiago de Compostela.
- Cruise through the Spanish fjords (Rías Baixas) with fresh mussel tasting and Galician white wine.
- Tour Porto’s riverside highlights, enjoy a Douro River cruise, and sample world-famous port wine.
- Experience a traditional fado performance with dinner in Porto
- Ride a moliceiro boat through the canals of Aveiro, the “Venice of Portugal”.
- Tour Lisbon’s key landmarks, including Belém Tower.
- Visit Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, and enjoy churros with chocolate in Madrid.
Itinerary
Arrive Barcelona, Spain
Welcome to Barcelona! Arrive at Barcelona Airport (BCN) and be transferred to your hotel. In the evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at a traditional local restaurant. Enjoy an evening of delicious Spanish cuisine, fine wine, and new friendships as you settle into the rhythm of your journey.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Catalonia Plaza 4* or similar
Barcelona
Start the day with a panoramic city tour of Barcelona, admiring Gaudí’s extraordinary architectural gems, including Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. Continue to Montjuïc for panoramic views across the city and harbour.
The highlight of the morning is your guided visit to the breathtaking Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Later, enjoy a relaxing catamaran cruise along the Mediterranean coast with music, a complimentary drink, and a traditional tapa. The afternoon is free to explore Barcelona’s bustling streets, shops, or beaches at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Catalonia Plaza 4* or similar
Barcelona
ZaragozaPamplonaBilbao
Depart Barcelona and travel west through the diverse landscapes of Aragón. Stop in Zaragoza for free time to explore the grand Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, a significant pilgrimage site.
Continue to Pamplona, famous for the Running of the Bulls, and explore its charming old town. In the afternoon, arrive in Bilbao, the vibrant capital of the Basque Country.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Barcelo Nervion 4* or similar
BilbaoSan SebastianBilbao
Explore Bilbao with a guided city tour, including both the modern and medieval quarters. Admire the exterior of the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum.
In the afternoon, visit the elegant seaside city of San Sebastián. Discover its scenic bay, famous La Concha beach, and stunning views from Mount Igueldo. Return to Bilbao for a lively dinner featuring pintxos, the Basque version of tapas, in a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Barcelo Nervion 4* or similar
BilbaoCastro UrdialesSantander
Continue along Spain’s northern coast to the picturesque fishing village of Castro Urdiales. Enjoy time to wander its medieval streets and scenic harbour. Travel onwards to Santander, a sophisticated coastal city known for its elegant promenade, beaches, and Belle Époque architecture.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Santemar 4* or similar
SantanderSantillana del MarCovadongaOviedo
This morning, visit Santillana del Mar, a beautifully preserved medieval town, before heading to Covadonga, nestled in the majestic Picos de Europa mountains. Visit the Sanctuary and Holy Cave, home to the revered statue of Our Lady of Covadonga.
Arrive in Oviedo and admire the pre-Romanesque church of Santa Maria del Naranco. Enjoy a traditional Asturian dinner at a local cider house.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Silken Monumental Naranco 4* or similar
OviedoMondoñedoLugoSantiago de Compostela
Travel through Galicia’s lush countryside to Mondoñedo, where you can visit the 13th-century cathedral and sample the town’s famous almond cake.
Continue to Lugo, famous for its remarkably preserved Roman walls (UNESCO World Heritage). Finish your day in Santiago de Compostela, the final destination of the legendary Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Exe Peregrino 4* or similar
Santiago de Compostela
Join a guided city tour to explore Santiago’s atmospheric streets, Obradoiro Square, and the magnificent Cathedral, home to the tomb of St. James the Apostle. The afternoon is free for personal exploration—wander the historic lanes, shop for local crafts, or sample the region’s renowned seafood.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Exe Peregrino 4* or similar
Santiago de CompostelaRias BaixasPorto, Portugal
Travel south to the Rías Baixas region, known for its beautiful estuaries. Cruise along the Ría de Arousa, tasting fresh local mussels and crisp Galician white wine as you enjoy the coastal views.
Cross into Portugal and arrive in Porto, a city famed for its riverside beauty and world-class port wine.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Bessa Hotel Boavista 4* or similar
Porto
Enjoy a guided city tour of Porto’s highlights, including the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange, and the Santa Clara Church. Cruise along the scenic Douro River, passing beneath Porto’s iconic bridges, before visiting a historic wine cellar to sample the city’s namesake port wines. The afternoon is free to explore at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Bessa Hotel Boavista 4* or similar
Porto
Today is yours to relax, shop, or further explore Porto’s vibrant markets, riverside cafés, and historic sites. In the evening, gather for a traditional Portuguese dinner accompanied by the haunting melodies of live fado music—a perfect farewell to Portugal’s soulful north.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Bessa Hotel Boavista 4* or similar
PortoAveiroCoimbra
Travel to the colourful town of Aveiro, often called the “Venice of Portugal,” and enjoy a leisurely ride through its charming canals aboard a traditional moliceiro boat.
Continue to Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities. Explore the atmospheric old town and the beautiful university courtyards on a guided walking tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Aeminium Coimbra affiliated by Meliá 4* or similar
CoimbraBatalhaNazaréLisbon
Visit the stunning Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline architecture. Continue to the seaside village of Nazaré, famous for its dramatic cliffs and world record breaking big wave surf. Arrive in Lisbon and cross the Tagus River to Cacilhas for a memorable seafood dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: VIP Entrecampos 4* or similar
Lisbon
Enjoy a panoramic city tour of Lisbon, including landmarks such as Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, and Jerónimos Monastery. Spend the rest of the day exploring the vibrant neighbourhoods of Alfama and Bairro Alto, or sampling the city’s iconic custard tarts.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: VIP Entrecampos 4* or similar
LisbonMéridaMadrid, Spain
Travel back into Spain and stop in Mérida, one of the Iberian Peninsula’s most impressive Roman sites. Visit its well-preserved Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre before continuing to Madrid, Spain’s bustling capital.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Radisson Red 4* or similar
Madrid
Explore Madrid on a guided city tour, visiting highlights such as Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain, and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Pause along the way to savour churros with chocolate—an essential Madrid treat. Conclude your Spanish journey with a festive farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Radisson Red 4* or similar
Depart Madrid
Your tour concludes after breakfast with a transfer to Madrid Airport (MAD) for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
