8-Day From Santiago to Lisbon (C-482)

About this experience

Embark on a captivating journey through Northern Spain and Portugal, beginning in the sacred city of Santiago de Compostela. Travel through the stunning Galician landscapes of the Rías Baixas, famous for their pristine waters and seafood traditions, with the option to enjoy a tasting cruise of local mussels and wine. Continue to Vigo before crossing into Portugal, visiting the elegant coastal town of Viana do Castelo and the historic city of Braga, known for its rich religious heritage. In Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage city, stroll through charming streets and enjoy a tasting of its world-renowned Port wine. The journey continues to Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities and the birthplace of soulful Fado music. In Fátima, experience the profound atmosphere of one of the world’s most important pilgrimage centers. Finally, reach Lisbon, Portugal’s dazzling capital, where tradition and modernity meet along the Tagus River. Discover iconic landmarks such as Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery, or join an optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril. This itinerary offers a perfect combination of culture, history, gastronomy, and scenic beauty — an unforgettable Iberian adventure.

Experience type

Multi day tour

Duration

8 days

Booking in advance

Book at least 2 weeks in advance.

Live tour guide

Spanish, English

Categories

Arts and culture · Bus or minivan tour · Bus tour · Cultural and theme tours · Multiday

What's included

• Accommodation and daily buffet breakfast. • 1 lunch, 1 dinners. • Transportation by air conditioned coach. • Sightseeing tour with local guide in Porto and Lisbon. • Multi-lingual tour escort. • Travel Insurance. • Visit to a wine cellar with a tasting of Porto wine. • Municipal Taxes in Portugal. Accommodation (Selected Hotels or similar) • Santiago: Oca Puerta del Camino • Vigo: Hesperia Vigo / Eurostars Mar de Vigo / Los Galeones Affiliated by Meliá • Porto: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia / Rubens Hotels Gaía • Coimbra: Coimbra Aeminium Affiliated by Melia • Lisbon: Lutecia

Please note

• A minimum of 12 passengers is required to operate the tour. In exceptional circumstances, if the number of registered passengers should fall below the required minimum and in order to maintain our commitment to guaranteed departures, the tour may proceed without a guide, accompanied instead by an expert driver/guide. • Not wheelchair accessible • Animals or Pets NOT allowed • Due to coach capacity limitations, each passenger is allowed one suitcase (maximum 20 kg) and one carry-on bag

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   (Thursday) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

   Arrival to the hotel by your own. Dinner and accommodations.

2. 2
   Day 2

   (Friday) SANTIAGO-RIAS BAJAS-VIGO (90 km)

   Breakfast and 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 farms, which includes mussel and Ribeiro wine tasting. Continuation to Vigo. Free time. Optional excursion to Santa Tecla. Accommodations.

3. 3
   Day 3

   (Saturday) VIGO-VIANA DO CASTELO-BRAGA-PORTO (220 km)

   Breakfast. Crossing the Portuguese border we arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time to visit the old town with cobbled streets and emblazoned buildings. We continue to Braga known as the city of the archbishops and the third most populated city in Portugal. Free time. Departure to Porto. Accommodation.

4. 4
   Day 4

   (Sunday) PORTO

   Breakfast. Porto is considered as World Heritage city. Panoramic tour to admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, St. Clara church... we will finalize at a local winecellar to enjoy a tasting of the famous “Port wine”. Accommodation.

5. 5
   Day 5

   (Monday) PORTO-COIMBRA (120 km)

   Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra, site of one of the oldest universities in Europe and birthplace of the Fado, the music of Portugal. Lunch. Time at leisure. Accommodation.

6. 6
   Day 6

   (Tuesday) COIMBRA-FATIMA-LISBON (222 km)

   Breakfast. Departure to Fatima, important pilgrimage centre. Free time to visit the Shrine and afterwards continuation to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese songs and music

7. 7
   Day 7

   (Wednesday) LISBON

   Breakfast and accommodation. 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.

8. 8
   Day 8

   (Thursday) LISBON

   Breakfast. End of our services. Possibility to travel to Madrid free of charge in our bus. Upon arrival to Madrid, end of services.

Meeting point

Hotel Oca Puerta del Camino C/ Miguel Ferro Caaveiro s/n, 15703, Santiago de Compostela, ES

Pick up

Pickup is not provided.

Cancellation policy · Twin Room

VPT 2025 -27

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 24–48 hours before departure: 40% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 48–216 hours before departure: 35% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 216–336 hours before departure: 25% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 336–600 hours before departure: 15% cancellation fee.

Cancellation policy · Single Room

VPT 2025 -27

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 24–48 hours before departure: 40% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 48–216 hours before departure: 35% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 216–336 hours before departure: 25% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 336–600 hours before departure: 15% cancellation fee.

Cancellation policy · Triple Room

VPT 2025 -27

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 24–48 hours before departure: 40% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 48–216 hours before departure: 35% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 216–336 hours before departure: 25% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 336–600 hours before departure: 15% cancellation fee.

Good to know

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