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Northern Spain & Portugal - 12 Days/11 Nights
Northern Spain & Portugal - 12 Days/11 Nights
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Length
10 Days
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Starts in
Madrid (Spain)
Ends in
Lisbon
Available Tour Start Dates
APR 4, 2027 to OCT 24, 2027 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time CIE Tours sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).
Activity Level
Easy This activity level includes tours that have light walking, and (depending on the specific tour) may include hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Select a tour and view its itinerary for specifics.
Style
Fully-Guided
Language
English
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Overview
Embark on an unforgettable guided tour through the marvelous cities of Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona all while enjoying the benefit of the All-In Inclusive Advantage.
Visited During Tour
A Coruna | Asturian Cider | Asturias | Aveiro | Belem | Bilbao | Cantabria | Cathedral | Douro River Cruise | El Capricho De Gaudi | Fado Dinner | Guggenheim Museum | La Coruna | Lisbon | Madrid (Spain) | Obidos | Oviedo Cathedral | Pintxos Experience | Port Tasting | Porto | Rioja Winery | San Sebastian | Santiago De Compostela | Santillana Del Mar
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Pricing Type: Double Occupancy
Pricing is per person, based on two people per reservation
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including but not limited to, airfare, travel insurance, and more, are additional.
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SundayApr 4, 2027
TuesdayApr 13, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5824)
SundayApr 18, 2027
TuesdayApr 27, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5825)
SundayApr 25, 2027
TuesdayMay 4, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5826)
SundayMay 2, 2027
TuesdayMay 11, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5827)
SundayMay 9, 2027
TuesdayMay 18, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5828)
SundayMay 16, 2027
TuesdayMay 25, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5829)
SundayMay 23, 2027
TuesdayJun 1, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5830)
SundayJun 6, 2027
TuesdayJun 15, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5831)
SundayJun 13, 2027
TuesdayJun 22, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5832)
SundayJun 20, 2027
TuesdayJun 29, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5833)
SundayJul 4, 2027
TuesdayJul 13, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5834)
SundayJul 11, 2027
TuesdayJul 20, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5835)
SundayAug 1, 2027
TuesdayAug 10, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5836)
SundayAug 22, 2027
TuesdayAug 31, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5837)
SundaySep 5, 2027
TuesdaySep 14, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5838)
SundaySep 12, 2027
TuesdaySep 21, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5839)
SundaySep 19, 2027
TuesdaySep 28, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5840)
SundaySep 26, 2027
TuesdayOct 5, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5841)
SundayOct 3, 2027
TuesdayOct 12, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5842)
SundayOct 10, 2027
TuesdayOct 19, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5843)
SundayOct 17, 2027
TuesdayOct 26, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5844)
SundayOct 24, 2027
TuesdayNov 2, 2027
Not Available
No
(Departure #ES-NSA-12D-5845)
Tour Itinerary
Note: The version of the tour that is currently selected (via the "Select Season" options above) will be in the reverse order of what is listed below. Please select a different version of this tour above (that doesn't indicate "Reverse") if you'd prefer the tour in the order listed below.
Meet your tour director at 5:00 PM for a welcome drink at your hotel with your fellow travelers. Your evening is free to explore and dine as you wish.
Accommodations:Melia Castilla
Day 2
Rioja Winery & San Sebastian
Travel north to Rioja, a region renowned for its wine heritage, hilltop medieval towns, and historic charm. Visit one of the region’s 500 wineries for a guided tour of the vineyards and cellars, followed by tastings and lunch. Travel on to San Sebastian, in the heart of the Basque Country, where your evening is free to stroll the seafront promenade and explore the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, dining independently in one of its many cafes and restaurants.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodations:Mercure San Sebastian Monte Igueldo
Day 3
San Sebastian & Pintxos Experience
Tour central San Sebastian, taking in the lively atmosphere, elegant architecture, and the wide promenade of La Concha. Afterward, enjoy a walking tour of the old town with a pintxos experience, sampling small, flavorful bites from bars with counters of colorful snacks – a traditional Basque custom.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Mercure San Sebastian Monte Igueldo
Day 4
Guggenheim Museum & Bilbao
Travel to Bilbao for a guided tour of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao; this titanium-clad structure is a masterpiece of modern architecture by American Frank Gehry and a major showcase of contemporary art. Enjoy some free time, perhaps to explore the shops and restaurants along the cobbled streets of the atmospheric Old Town. Continue to your hotel in Limpias, situated in a historic palace with beautiful wooded grounds, where you’ll dine on regional Cantabrian cuisine with your group.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Parador de Limpias
Day 5
El Capricho de Gaudí, Santillana del Mar & Asturian Cider
Visit El Capricho de Gaudí, an early, playful work by the celebrated architect, rich in intricate details with lush gardens. Continue to Santillana del Mar, recognized as one of Spain’s most beautiful villages, for a short tour of its medieval delights and free time for lunch. Next, travel into Asturias and enjoy dinner at a local cider house, tasting local cider poured in the traditional way, with servers tipping the bottle high above their heads to introduce air and volume.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Palacio de Aviles, Affiliated by Melia
Day 6
Oviedo Cathedral & A Coruña
Travel to regal Oviedo, the capital of Asturias with a rich medieval heritage, for a visit to its majestic Cathedral and a short overview of the historic old town. Enjoy free time for lunch. Continue to A Coruña on the Galician coast, where Celtic and and Roman heritage blend with dramatic seaside vistas – legend says you can see Ireland from the first-century Tower of Hercules. See the sights on a panoramic tour. Dine at your beachfront hotel this evening.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Melia Maria Pita
Day 7
Santiago de Compostela, Cathedral, & Porto
Travel to Santiago de Compostela, the historic endpoint of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. See the city on a walking tour, then visit Santiago Cathedral, a magnificent Romanesque-style structure that has welcomed pilgrims for centuries. Enjoy free time for lunch before continuing into Portugal and arriving in Porto, for a short panoramic tour introduces you to the city perched above the Douro River. Dine at your hotel this evening.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Turim Oporto
Day 8
Douro River Cruise & Port Tasting
Take a serene, scenic cruise on the Douro River, gliding beneath Porto’s bridges and past the colorful riverside quarter of Ribeira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Vila Nova de Gaia for a visit to a port house, where you’ll enjoy a tasting and lunch, learning about the centuries-old traditions of this famed wine fortified with brandy. Your evening is free to stroll Porto and dine as you please.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodations:Turim Oporto
Day 9
Aveiro, Óbidos & Lisbon
Travel to Aveiro, “The Venice of Portugal,” for a short canal cruise. Pass Art Nouveau buildings, salt pans, and the fish market on a traditional, colorfully painted moliceiro boat once used for transporting seaweed. Continue to the medieval walled town of Óbidos, famous for its whitewashed houses, blue-tiled churches, and narrow cobbled streets. After a short orientation tour you’ll have free time to explore and enjoy an independent lunch. Travel to Lisbon, Portugal’s coastal capital, where you’ll have dinner with your group.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Eurostars Das Letras
Day 10
Belém & Fado Dinner
Visit Belém, a historic port district that was busy in the Age of Exploration as sailors ventured forth to discover new trade routes. Tour the city, taking in sights like the ornate Jerónimos Monastery and the Torre de Belém. Return to central Lisbon for a free afternoon to explore independently. Regroup for a farewell dinner, a traditional Fado house, where you’ll savor Portuguese cuisine and hear the melancholic, haunting music that expresses Lisbon’s soul.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Eurostars Das Letras
Day 11
Independent Exploration
The 11-day tour ends after breakfast. The 12-day tour continues with a day of independent touring in Lisbon on a hop-on hop-off bus.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Eurostars Das Letras
Day 12
Tour Ends in Lisbon
The 12 day tour ends after breakfast.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations
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Travelers Notes
Authentic Local Experiences:
Cruise the serene canals of Aveiro, the enchanting “Venice of Portugal,” aboard a colorful moliceiro boat – once used by locals to harvest seaweed.
Dine at a traditional Asturian cider house and savor this refreshing drink, poured from high above the server’s head in a dramatic ritual that aerates the cider and enhances its flavor.
Travel along a route intertwining with the storied path of Spain’s Camino de Santiago. Visit the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela – the pilgrims’ ultimate destination
Dining Experiences:
11 hot breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 6 dinners (D)
Trip Highlights:
Aveiro Canal Cruise
Cider House Dinner in Asturias
Douro River Cruise
Fado Dinner and Show
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Lisbon Sightseeing
Óbidos Tour
Oviedo Cathedral
Porto Sightseeing
Port Tasting & Lunch
Rioja Winery
Santiago de Compostela & Cathedral
Hotels:
Melia Castilla Hotel, Madrid (1)
Mercure Monte Igueldo, San Sebastián (2)
Parador Limpias, Limpias (1)
Melia Palacio de Aviles, Aviles (1)
Melia Maria Pita, A Coruña (1)
Turim Hotel, Porto (2)
Eurostars Das Letras Hotel, Lisbon (3)
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