14 days Galicia Portugal & Andalucia from Madrid (C-2142)

About this experience

Embark on a captivating 14-day journey through the cultural and historical heart of the Iberian Peninsula. Departing from Madrid, explore León’s Gothic architecture and Oviedo’s charm before reaching Santiago de Compostela, a world-famous pilgrimage site. Continue along the scenic Rías Bajas to vibrant Vigo, then cross into Portugal to discover the coastal beauty of Viana do Castelo, the spiritual ambiance of Braga, and the enchanting allure of Porto—where a tasting of its renowned Port wine awaits. Travel onward to Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities, and visit Fátima, a revered pilgrimage destination, before arriving in Lisbon. Enjoy a city tour highlighting landmarks like Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, with optional excursions to Sintra, Cascais, or an evening Fado performance. Re-enter Spain via Mérida’s remarkable Roman ruins en route to Seville, with its elegant plazas and traditional flamenco scene. Continue through the picturesque White Villages to Ronda and Costa del Sol, then discover Granada’s magnificent Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. Conclude your adventure in Toledo, the “City of Three Cultures,” before returning to Madrid—filled with memories of Spain and Portugal’s timeless beauty

Experience type

Multi day tour

Duration

14 days

Booking in advance

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

Live tour guide

English, Spanish

Categories

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

What's included

• Accommodation and daily buffet breakfast. • 2 lunches and 6 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 Selected Hotels or similar • Oviedo: Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza • 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 • Seville: Silken Al-Andalus Palace • Costa del Sol: Sol Principe (Torremolinos) • Granada: Saray / Los Angeles

What's not included

• Others not specified at the includes section

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

   (Tuesday) MADRID - LEON - OVIEDO (460 kms)

   Departure from our bus terminal at 7:30 a.m. to León. Free time to visit some of the city’s most iconic buildings, such as the Gothic Cathedral – renowned for its magnificent stained glass windows – the Collegiate Church of San Isidoro, and/or the Plateresque façade of the San Marcos Hostal. We then continue to Oviedo. Dinner and accommodations

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   Day 2

   (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 3

   (Thursday) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (75 kms)

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

4. 4
   Day 4

   (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 5

   (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 6

   (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 7

   (Monday) PORTO - COIMBRA (120 kms)

   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 8

   (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 9

   (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 10

    (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 11

    (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 12

    (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 13

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

    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 14

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

    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 3 C. de Ferraz, 28008, M 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

Operated by VPT Tours and sold by AGORA. Your voucher and booking reference arrive by email straight after payment.