Lisbon & Northern Spain
Lisbon & Northern Spain
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Lisbon and Northern Spain, exploring the rich cultural tapestry and culinary delights of the Iberian Peninsula. Begin in the historic city of Lisbon, where you'll marvel at the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower. Travel through Portugal's scenic landscapes to Porto for a taste of its world-renowned Port wine. Cross into Spain to visit the sacred site of Santiago de Compostela, the charming coastal town of San Sebastian, and the artistic marvels of Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum. Conclude your adventure in the vibrant city of Barcelona, with its iconic Gothic Quarter and the awe-inspiring Sagrada Familia. Enjoy guided tours, local delicacies, and the perfect blend of history and modernity on this captivating coach tour. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Lisbon,Portugal
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation Name: Smy Lisboa
Meals Included: Dinner
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
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Day 2: Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation Name: Smy Lisboa
Meals Included: Breakfast
LISBON Lovely Lisbon LISBON Guided sightseeing includes Jerónimos Monastery and cloister, a photo stop at Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOTS The stunning capital city of Portugal is a treasure trove of historic and architectural masterpieces. Lisbon is home to the 16th-century Monastery of Jerónimos, with its 100-foot façade featuring images of St. Michael the Archangel and Our Lady of Belém. See the 16th-century Belém Tower, which served as a fortress but also as an embarkation point for sailors and was their last sight of land before the start of their journey. Lisbon’s Monument to the Discoveries pays homage to great Portuguese explorers with a spectacular carved prow of an ancient ship.
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Day 3: Lisbon,Fátima,Porto
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia
Meals Included: Breakfast
LISBON–FÁTIMA–PORTO Panoramas & Port Wine FÁTIMA Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary.
PORTO Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River. See the Church of São Francisco and visit the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange. Enjoy a [LF] Port wine tasting at the famous Sandeman & Co Port Wine Cellar. (B)
217 mi / 350 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES You’re invited to the home of the most internationally recognized Porto wines at the magnificent Sandeman Wine Cellars. Here, taste centuries of tradition in a glass of Port wine in the city that bears its name. Saúde!
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Day 4: Porto,Vigo,Spain,La Toja Island,Santiago De Compostela
Location: Vigo
Accommodation Name: Santiago Plaza by Melia
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
PORTO–VIGO, SPAIN–LA TOJA ISLAND–SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Spectacular Spain Scenic drive along the coastline en route to Vigo.
VIGO Take a walking tour of the historic district.
LA TOJA ISLAND [LF] See the church that is completely covered with seashells.
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
199 mi / 320 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURAL GEMS Marvel at the unusual church completely covered with seashells on La Toja island, famous for its spring waters. Once used for cattle grazing, it soon became a popular thermal retreat.
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Day 5: Santiago De Compostela
Location: Santiago De Compostela
Accommodation Name: Santiago Plaza by Melia
Meals Included: Breakfast
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA History & Mystery SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Guided sightseeing includes the cathedral with the relics of St. James the Apostle. Afterwards enjoy a coffee break. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES Santiago de Compostela is one of the world’s most revered pilgrimage destinations since the Middle Ages. Today, faithful pilgrims embark on the Way of St. James with a walk on the Camino de Santiago each year, ending at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Here, the tomb of St. James the Apostle is housed within the cathedral’s extraordinary Romanesque architecture.
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Day 6: Santiago De Compostela,Luarca,Oviedo
Location: Oviedo
Accommodation Name: AC Oviedo Forum
Meals Included: Breakfast
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA–LUARCA–OVIEDO Cider House Rules LUARCA Enjoy free time to browse.
OVIEDO Guided sightseeing includes a panoramic drive and a walking tour of the Old Town. Enjoy a [LF] cider tasting at a traditional Sidreria (cider house). (B)
217 mi / 350 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Oviedo is home to a number of cider houses, serving the traditional drink that is a sign of eating well in this fruitful region. The art of pouring cider releases its aromas. Be aware! Once the cider is poured, the glass must be emptied in one go to fully appreciate the flavours. Bottoms up!
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Day 7: Oviedo,Santander,Bilbao,San Sebastian
Location: Bilbao
Accommodation Name: Silken Amara Plaza
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
OVIEDO–SANTANDER–BILBAO–SAN SEBASTIAN Artists & Ambassadors SANTANDER Enjoy free time for lunch.
BILBAO Take a guided visit to the Guggenheim Museum en route to San Sebastian. (B,D)
249 mi / 400 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Guggenheim Museum Bilbao was founded in 1997. It was designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry and hailed as one of the most important buildings of its time because of its spectacular structure of titanium, glass, and limestone. The museum features extraordinary exhibitions administered by the Guggenheim Foundation, as well as selections from the permanent collections of the Guggenheim museums in New York, Venice, and Abu Dhabi.
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Day 8: San Sebastian
Location: San Sebastian
Accommodation Name: Silken Amara Plaza
Meals Included: Breakfast
SAN SEBASTIAN Basque Country SAN SEBASTIAN Guided walking tour of the Parte Viejo Old Quarter. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE MORE Framed by golden beaches and lush hillsides San Sebastian has undeniable allure. From its elegant and modern promenade to the charming cobblestone streets of the Old Town, there are a myriad of opportunities to enjoy your time in the “Pearl of the Cantabrian Sea.”
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Day 9: San Sebastian,Pamplona,Saragossa
Location: San Sebastian
Accommodation Name: Silken Reino De Aragon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
SAN SEBASTIAN–PAMPLONA–SARAGOSSA Walk, Don’t Run PAMPLONA Take an [LF] orientation walk through the Calle Estafeta, followed by lunch with traditional tapas and Rioja wine at Basaburua restaurant.
SARAGOSSA Orientation walk includes Plaza of Our Lady of the Pillar. (B,L)
162 mi / 260 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Best known as the narrow cobblestone gauntlet where the running of the bulls takes place in Pamplona, Calle Estafeta is a haven for food lovers where tapas and wine are always on the menu at Restaurante Basaburua in the heart of the city.
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Day 10: Saragossa,Barcelona
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation Name: NH Sants Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast
SARAGOSSA–BARCELONA Barcelona Boulevards BARCELONA Guided walking tour this afternoon includes the Old Town with its Barri Gòtic and a stroll down La Rambla. Later, enjoy a fresh fruit juice. (B)
193 mi / 310 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEMS Stroll in the footsteps of Picasso through the historic heart of the old city of Barcelona. Indulge in the tradition and tastes of 2,000 years in the Gothic Quarter. Take in the charm and captivating history with a walk down the tree-lined avenue of La Rambla amid the terraces and street performers on Barcelona’s famous thoroughfare.
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Day 11: Barcelona
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation Name: NH Sants Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
BARCELONA Legendary Landmarks BARCELONA Take a guided sightseeing tour of Barcelona this afternoon. Join a farewell dinner this evening at a local restaurant. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Follow your Local Guide for a fascinating look at Barcelona’s landmarks and legendary sites. See Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluña; stop at the Sagrada Familia Basilica, and take in a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill.
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Day 12: Barcelona
Location: Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
BARCELONA Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in first-class hotels including Smy Lisboa in Lisbon, Holiday Inn Porto Gaia in Porto, Santiago Plaza by Melia in Santiago de Compostela, AC Oviedo Forum in Oviedo, Silken Amara Plaza in San Sebastian, Silken Reino De Aragon in Saragossa, and NH Sants Barcelona in Barcelona.
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Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily, 1 tapas lunch, and 4 three-course dinners.
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Guided Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing tours in Lisbon, Porto, Santiago de Compostela, Oviedo, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamplona, Saragossa, and Barcelona.
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Local Experiences
Special local experiences including a Port wine tasting at Sandeman Wine Cellars in Porto, a visit to the seashell-covered church on La Toja Island, a cider tasting at a traditional Sidreria in Oviedo, and a tapas lunch with Rioja wine in Pamplona.
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UNESCO Sites
Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Belem Tower in Lisbon, Historic Centre of Porto, Monastery of the Hieronymites in Lisbon, Monuments of Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela (Old Town), and Works of Antoni Gaudi: Sagrada Familia.
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Small Group Discoveries
Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for the tour director, driver, and local guides are not included.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds. ...more ...less
UNESCO Sites
Belem Tower in Lisbon|Historic Centre of Porto|Monastery of the Hieronymites in Lisbon|Monuments of Oviedo|Santiago de Compostela (Old Town)|Works of Antoni Gaudi: Sagrada Familia
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 tapas lunch; 4 three-course dinners
Accommodation
Lisbon: Smy Lisboa, Porto: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia, Santiago de Compostela: Santiago Plaza by Melia, Oviedo: AC Oviedo Forum, San Sebastian: Silken Amara Plaza, Saragossa: Silken Reino De Aragon, Barcelona: NH Sants Barcelona
Mode of Transport
The tour includes guided sightseeing and transportation between cities such as Lisbon, Porto, Santiago de Compostela, Oviedo, San Sebastian, Saragossa, and Barcelona.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The tour includes stays at various first-class hotels in different cities. In Lisbon, you'll stay at Smy Lisboa; in Porto, at Holiday Inn Porto Gaia; in Santiago de Compostela, at Santiago Plaza by Melia; in Oviedo, at AC Oviedo Forum; in San Sebastian, at Silken Amara Plaza; in Saragossa, at Silken Reino De Aragon; and in Barcelona, at NH Sants Barcelona. ...more ...less
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes a full buffet breakfast daily, one tapas lunch, and four three-course dinners.
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Are there any special activities or local experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes several special activities and local experiences. For example, in Porto, you will enjoy a Port wine tasting at the famous Sandeman & Co Port Wine Cellar. In La Toja Island, you will see a church completely covered with seashells. In Oviedo, you will have a cider tasting at a traditional Sidreria. In Pamplona, you will have lunch with traditional tapas and Rioja wine at Basaburua restaurant. ...more ...less
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What are some of the key sightseeing highlights of the tour?
The tour includes guided sightseeing of several historic and cultural landmarks. In Lisbon, you will visit Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and the Monument to the Discoveries. In Porto, you will see the Church of São Francisco and the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange. In Santiago de Compostela, you will visit the cathedral with the relics of St. James the Apostle. In Bilbao, you will visit the Guggenheim Museum. In Barcelona, you will see the Sagrada Familia Basilica and take a panoramic view of the city from Montjuïc Hill. ...more ...less
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Is there any free time during the tour for personal exploration?
Yes, there are several opportunities for free time during the tour. For example, in Luarca, you will have free time to browse. In San Sebastian, you will have free time in the afternoon and evening to explore the city on your own.
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What is the group size for this tour?
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates, which are limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. This ensures extra space between travelers while still providing an up-close and personal experience.
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Are there any UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes visits to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Belem Tower in Lisbon, the Historic Centre of Porto, the Monastery of the Hieronymites in Lisbon, the Monuments of Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela (Old Town), and the Works of Antoni Gaudi including the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Lisbon & Northern Spain
12 Days Starting in Lisbon, Portugal and ending in Barcelona, Spain
Visiting: Lisbon, Vigo, Santiago De Compostela, Oviedo, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Barcelona, Europe
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ZO-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided