16 Day North of Spain, Lusitania & Andalucia from Madrid (C-71602)

About this experience

Experience the essence of the Iberian Peninsula on an extraordinary 16-day journey through Spain and Portugal. Depart from Madrid to explore Zaragoza’s majestic Basilica del Pilar and Pamplona’s charming old quarter. Discover San Sebastian’s elegance, Bilbao’s avant-garde Guggenheim Museum, and the coastal charm of Santander. Travel through the medieval beauty of Santillana del Mar and the spiritual sanctuary of Covadonga before reaching Oviedo. Explore Galicia with visits to La Coruña and Santiago de Compostela, then follow the scenic Rías Baixas coastline toward Vigo and Portugal’s welcoming cities—Viana do Castelo, Braga, and Porto, where a Port wine tasting awaits. Continue to Coimbra, cradle of Portuguese Fado, and to the famed pilgrimage site of Fátima before arriving in Lisbon, where monuments, viewpoints, and the soulful melodies of Fado capture Portugal’s soul. Re-enter Spain to uncover the Roman heritage of Mérida and the vibrant character of Seville, with its plazas, Moorish architecture, and flamenco rhythms. Along the Route of the White Villages, reach Ronda and relax on the sun-kissed Costa del Sol. Conclude in Granada, home to the legendary Alhambra, and the imperial city of Toledo. This immersive tour celebrates the spirit, history, and flavors of two unforgettable nations.

Experience type

Multi day tour

Duration

16 days

Booking in advance

Book at least 1 weeks in advance. Before the tour starts.

Live tour guide

Spanish, English

Categories

Arts and culture · Bus or minivan tour · Bus tour · Multiday

What's included

• Accommodation and daily buffet breakfast. • 2 lunches and 8 dinners. • Transportation by air conditioned coach. • Multi-lingual tour escort. • Sightseeing tour with local guide in Santiago, Porto, Lisbon, Sevilla, Granada and Toledo. • Ticket for the Alhambra in Granada*. • Travel Insurance. • Visit to a wine cellar with a tasting of Porto wine. • Municipal Taxes in Portugal. ACCOMMODATION • Twin Room: Shared room for two passengers. This room contains two separate single beds • Single Room: Individual room for use of one passenger only • Triple Room: A triple room is a lodging option designed to accommodate three passengers sharing one room, with a bed configuration (according to the hotel availability) that can be two separate single beds and one sofa-bed, three single beds, or a combination of one double bed and one single bed. Selected Hotels or similar • Pamplona: NH Pamplona Iruña Park F • Santander: Santemar F • Oviedo: Iberik Santo Sunday Plaza F • Santiago: Oca Puerta del Camino F • Vigo: Hesperia Vigo F / Eurostars Mar de Vigo F / Los Galeones Affiliated by Meliá F • Porto: Rubens Hotels Gaia F / Holiday Inn Porto Gaia F • Coimbra: Coimbra Aeminium Affiliated by Meliá F • Lisbon: Lutecia F • Sevilla: Eurostars Al-Ándalus Palace F • Costa del Sol: Sol Príncipe (Torremolinos) F / Sol Torremolinos - Don Pablo F / Sol Torremolinos - Don Pedro F • Granada: Saray F / Los Ángeles F Note: - On the 12 July departure, overnight accommodations will be in a city near Pamplona

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

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   Day 1

   (Sunday) MADRID - ZARAGOZA - PAMPLONA (500 km)

   Departure from our bus terminal at 7:30 a.m. to Zaragoza. Brief stop and free time to visit the Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, Patroness of the Hispanic world. We then continue to Pamplona, a city famous for the San Fermín festivities and its charming old quarter. Dinner and accommodations Note: - On the 12 July departure, overnight accommodations will be in a city near Pamplona

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   Day 2

   (Monday) PAMPLONA - SAN SEBASTIAN - BILBAO - SANTANDER (290 km)

   Breakfast. Departure towards San Sebastian, one of the most elegant cities in northern Spain. Free time to stroll along La Concha Bay or enjoy the old town. We then continue to Bilbao, capital of the province of Biscay, with a brief stop to admire the avant-garde Guggenheim Museum building. The Journey then continues on to Santander. Dinner and accommodations.

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   Day 3

   (Tuesday) SANTANDER - SANTILLANA - COVADONGA - OVIEDO (230 km)

   Breakfast. Departure to Santillana del Mar, recognized as a National Monument. The journey continues through beautiful landscapes to reach Covadonga, where we will have free time to visit the Sanctuary. Arrival in Oviedo. Dinner and accommodations.

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   Day 4

   (Wednesday) OVIEDO -LA CORUÑA - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (365 km)

   Breakfast. Departure towards Galicia to arrive in the stately city of La Coruña. Brief panoramic tour of the city. We then continue on to Santiago de Compostela, arrival and city tour of this important pilgrimage centre, including the iconic Plaza del Obradoiro and the majestic Cathedral, the spiritual and artistic heart of Santiago. Dinner and accommodations.

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   Day 5

   (Thursday) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

   Breakfast. Free day with the possibility of joining one of our optional excursions, such as the visit to Finisterre. Dinner and accommodations.

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   Day 6

   (Friday) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - RIAS BAJAS - VIGO (160 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 catamaran tour to see an oyster and mussel farms, including a tasting of mussels and Ribeiro wine. We then continue to Vigo. Free time. Optional excursion to Santa Tecla. Accommodations.

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   Day 7

   (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 for Porto. Accommodations

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   Day 8

   (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”. Accommodations.

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   Day 9

   (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. Accommodations.

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    Day 10

    (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 located at the mouth of the river Tagus. Accommodations. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese songs and music.

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    Day 11

    (Wednesday) LISBON

    Breakfast and accommodations. 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

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    Day 12

    Thursday) LISBON - MERIDA - SEVILLA (480 km)

    Breakfast. Departure towards the Spanish border to arrive in Mérida. Free time to explore its impressive archaeological site, featuring the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch at leisure. We then continue along the “Autovia de la Plata” (Silver Route) towards Andalucia, arriving in Sevilla. Dinner and accommodations.

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    Day 13

    (Friday) SEVILLA

    Breakfast. Morning city sightseeing tour, including María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the exterior of the city’s stunning Cathedral and its bell tower, called Giralda and the typical neighborhood of Santa Cruz with its streets, squares and narrow alleys. If you wish, you can optionally navigate the Guadalquivir river, during which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Gold Tower and Expo 92, or visit to the Maestranza bullring. Lunch at your own. In the evening, also as an optional activity, you can attend a flamenco show. Accommodations

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    Day 14

    (Saturday) SEVILLA - RONDA - COSTA DEL SOL (190 km)

    Breakfast. Then departure to the Route of the White Villages and Ronda. Free time. Continuation to Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodations.

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    Day 15

    (Sunday) COSTA DEL SOL - GRANADA* (180 km)

    Breakfast. Departure to Granada. Visit to the spectacular group of monuments of the Alhambra and Generalife, former residence of the Moorish kings, with its magnificent fountains, gardens and arches. Dinner and accommodations. Optional visit to the caves of Sacromonte and attend a typical show of gipsy flamenco. * If in any case, The Patronato of the Alhambra and Generalife were not granted tickets for certain dates for the participants of the Visit, a tour of the city of Granada will be provided instead: Visit to the Palace of Carlos V, the Archaeological Museum, Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, Royal Chapel and a walk through the city Alcaiceria (silk market) and the Cathedral Square.

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    Day 16

    (Monday) GRANADA - TOLEDO - MADRID (446 km)

    Breakfast and departure towards the Imperial City of Toledo, full of history and monuments. Lunch and panoramic view from Mirador del Valle and walk through it´s old town. Continuation back to Madrid. Arrival and end of our services.

Meeting point

VPT Tours & Activities Calle de Ferraz 3, 28008, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, 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.

Good to know

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