11 Days Portugal & Northern Spain Tour Package

Tour overview

Duration

11 days, 10 nights

Tour starts

Lisbon

Tour type

Shared Tour (SIC), Group Tour

Tour highlights

Northern Spain Heritage Route. Visit Santiago, León, Oviedo, Santillana, Santander and Bilbao before Madrid.

Douro River and Ria de Arousa Boat Trips. Cruise Porto's Douro and sample wine and mussels on the Ria de Arousa.

Algarve and Alentejo Route. Follow Portugal's south from Lagos and Cape St. Vincent to Evora and Mertola.

Lisbon Heritage and Belem Tour. See major squares, historic districts, Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery.

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Lisbon

   

   Highlights: Arrival transfer, Free time in Lisbon

   • Welcome to Lisbon. An arrival transfer will take you to the hotel, followed by free time to settle in and explore at your own pace. Tour information will be provided in the afternoon either by the guide or through the hotel information board.
   • Hotel check-in is usually at 2:00 p.m. Additional nights can be arranged if required. Optional activities offered during the tour are subject to availability and schedules are indicative and may be adjusted by the guide.

   Meals: None

2. Day 2

   Lisbon City Tour and Free Time

   

   Highlights: Lisbon city tour, Eduardo VII Park, Baixa Pombalina, Estrela Basilica, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Optional Sintra/Cascais/Estoril

   • Enjoy an approximately two-hour guided sightseeing tour of Lisbon, visiting Eduardo VII Park, Baixa Pombalina, Marquis of Pombal Square, Rossio, views towards São Jorge Castle and Alfama, Estrela, Estrela Basilica, the Monument of the Discoveries, Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery. The tour concludes in the city centre.
   • Spend the afternoon at leisure, or continue to visit on your own the Gloria Funicular, Bairro Alto and São Pedro viewpoint. Optional visits to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril may also be offered. At 8:30 p.m., return to the hotel from Restauradores Square.

   Meals: Breakfast

3. Day 3

   Lisbon - Lagos - Cape St. Vincent - Algarve

   

   Highlights: Lagos, Cape St. Vincent, Sagres Fortress photo stop, Albufeira

   • Depart Lisbon at 8:00 a.m., crossing the Tagus and continuing through the Alentejo towards southern Portugal. At 12:00 p.m., arrive in Lagos, a historic port linked to Portugal's 15th-century maritime expeditions. Enjoy time to stroll around the port and old walls.
   • At 2:30 p.m., continue along the Algarve coast, reaching Cape St. Vincent at 3:30 p.m., the westernmost point of mainland Europe. At 4:00 p.m., depart with a stop in Sagres to admire and photograph its fortress from outside. At 5:30 p.m., arrive in Albufeira, with time to enjoy the beaches or walk through the historic centre. Accommodation will be in Albufeira or a neighbouring Algarve city.

   Meals: Breakfast

4. Day 4

   Algarve - Beja - Mertola - Evora

   

   Highlights: Faro historic centre, Mertola, Mertola Castle, Chapel of Bones, Evora

   • Depart Albufeira at 8:00 a.m. and travel through southern Portugal towards the Alentejo. At 8:45 a.m., arrive in Faro for time to stroll through its walled historic centre before departing at 9:45 a.m.
   • At 11:15 a.m., arrive in Mertola, a walled town-museum with an important Muslim-era heritage and an imposing castle. After time to walk through its historic streets, depart at 12:15 p.m. At 2:15 p.m., arrive in Evora and visit the Chapel of Bones, with admission included. Continue exploring this UNESCO World Heritage city, known for its historic palaces, Gothic religious buildings and Roman temple.

   Meals: Breakfast

5. Day 5

   Evora - Marvao - Castelo de Vide - Tomar - Fatima

   

   Highlights: Marvao, Castelo de Vide, Tomar, Convent of Christ, Aljustrel, Fatima

   • Depart Evora at 8:30 a.m. and reach Marvao at 10:15 a.m. for time in this walled hilltop town and its regional views. Depart at 11:15 a.m. and arrive in Castelo de Vide at 11:45 a.m. Enjoy leisure time to explore its castle and former Jewish quarter, including the medieval synagogue museum, and have lunch.
   • Depart at 1:45 p.m. for Tomar, arriving at 3:30 p.m. Admission to the Convent of Christ is included. Continue to Fatima at 4:30 p.m., with a brief stop in Aljustrel, birthplace of the Three Shepherds. In Fatima, visit the sanctuary area and chapel at Cova de Iría, followed by free time. Dinner is included.

   Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

6. Day 6

   Fatima - Porto

   

   Highlights: Douro River Rabelo boat cruise, Dom Luis I Bridge, Ribeira district

   • Depart Fatima at 8:30 a.m. and arrive in Porto at 11:00 a.m. Board a traditional Rabelo boat for a 50-minute cruise along the Douro River, passing beneath six bridges including the Dom Luís I Bridge.
   • After the cruise, enjoy free time in Porto's Ribeira district, with its narrow cobbled streets, historic merchant houses and cafes. Transfer to the hotel at approximately 6:30 p.m.
   • From November to April, the Porto boat tour may take place in the afternoon.

   Meals: Breakfast

7. Day 7

   Porto - Bom Jesus Sanctuary - Cambados - Santiago de Compostela

   

   Highlights: Bom Jesus Sanctuary, Water-operated cable car, Ría de Arousa boat trip, Wine and mussel tasting, Santiago de Compostela

   • Depart Porto at 8:00 a.m. and arrive in Braga at 9:00 a.m. Visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus and ride its historic water-operated cable car. Continue towards Galicia at 10:15 a.m.
   • At 1:00 p.m. local Spanish time, arrive in Cambados, or occasionally O Grove, for a glass-bottomed boat trip along the Ría de Arousa. Bring warm clothing for the boat trip. Learn about shellfish cultivation on traditional bateas and enjoy wine and mussel tastings onboard. Afterward, enjoy free time for lunch and exploration.
   • Depart at 4:00 p.m. and arrive in Santiago de Compostela at 4:45 p.m. A local guide will lead a city tour through the medieval centre and around its cathedral and pilgrimage heritage.

   Meals: Breakfast

8. Day 8

   Santiago de Compostela - Lugo - O Cebreiro - Leon - Oviedo

   

   Highlights: Lugo Roman Walls, O Cebreiro, León Cathedral, Oviedo city tour, Asturian cider house

   • Depart Santiago at 8:00 a.m., following the Way of St. James towards Lugo. Arrive at 9:30 a.m. and enjoy free time to explore its Roman walls, built more than 2,000 years ago and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   • Depart at 10:30 a.m. and continue to O Cebreiro, a traditional Galician stone village. At 1:45 p.m., arrive in León for lunch and time to stroll through the historic city and view its Gothic cathedral.
   • Depart at 4:15 p.m. and arrive in Oviedo at 6:00 p.m. A 90-minute guided city tour will include the ninth-century cathedral, Calatrava Congressional Palace, Campoamor Theater and Calle de la Rua. Learn about Asturian cider before dinner at a typical cider house, where you can try pouring the cider yourself.
   • The Oviedo city tour may take place the following morning.

   Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

9. Day 9

   Oviedo - Covadonga - Santillana - Santander

   

   Highlights: Covadonga Sanctuary, Santillana, Altamira Cave Museum, Santander city tour, Cabo Mayor Lighthouse

   • Depart Oviedo at 8:30 a.m. and arrive in Covadonga at 9:45 a.m. for a visit to its mountain sanctuary, an important site in the history of the Spanish Reconquista.
   • Depart at 10:45 a.m. and arrive in Santillana at 12:30 p.m. Enjoy time to explore and have lunch. Visit the Altamira Cave Museum, including admission to see the replica of its prehistoric rock paintings.
   • Depart at 4:00 p.m. and arrive in Santander at 4:30 p.m. A local guide will lead a panoramic tour of more than two hours, including Pereda Gardens, Centro Botín, Cathedral Square, Magdalena Peninsula, Sardinero Beach, Gran Casino, Piquío Gardens and Cabo Mayor Lighthouse. Hotel arrival is expected around 6:45 p.m.

   Meals: Breakfast

10. Day 10

    Santander - Bilbao - Madrid

    

    Highlights: Bilbao panoramic tour, Guggenheim Museum, Free time in Bilbao

    • Depart Santander at 9:00 a.m. and travel towards the Basque Country. At 10:30 a.m., arrive in Bilbao for a panoramic tour with a local guide, covering the city's main avenues, historic buildings and revitalised riverside districts.
    • The tour concludes at the Guggenheim Museum, where you will have free time to explore, have lunch or visit the museum at your own expense. Depart Bilbao at 2:15 p.m. and continue towards Madrid, with a possible bus change en route. Arrival in Madrid is expected at 8:30 p.m.
    • Depending on passenger numbers, the Bilbao to Madrid journey may operate by regular coach or train.

    Meals: Breakfast

11. Day 11

    Departure from Madrid

    

    Highlights: Madrid departure

    • Your tour comes to an end in Madrid after breakfast. You may leave your luggage at the hotel reception after check-out and continue exploring the city if your departure schedule allows.
    • Please note that hotel check-out is usually at 10:00 a.m. An additional night is recommended if you require extended room use.
    • Thank you once again for choosing Fayyaz Travels. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home and look forward to welcoming you on another journey in the future.

    Meals: Breakfast

What's included

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Transfers
• Sightseeing
• Entry Fees

Tour prices

Twin sharing is per person for two in one room. Single add-on is the extra per-person rate for a third guest sharing the same twin room. For other options, email us.

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