A northern Spain, Portugal and Andalusia tour from Barcelona offers sixteen days of varied landscapes and cities. From the Cantabrian Coast, we will travel to Santiago and the Rias Baixas, then enter Portugal via Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimaraes. Porto and Lisbon link the route with Seville, Granada and Toledo before it ends in Madrid.
Day 1. Barcelona – Zaragoza – Pamplona
The tour begins in Barcelona at 7:45. We will travel to Zaragoza for a short stop with free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar beside the Ebro. We will then continue to Pamplona. Navarre's capital, known for the San Fermin festivities, has a distinctive historic centre of narrow streets and squares. Arrival and overnight stay.
Day 2. Pamplona – San Sebastian – Bilbao – Santander
After breakfast, we will head to San Sebastian. A short panoramic tour and a trip up Mount Igueldo offer views of La Concha Bay and the city's seaside setting. We will continue to Bilbao for a short stop to see the exterior of the Guggenheim Museum, whose curved forms contrast with the riverside cityscape. The route continues to Santander. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3. Santander – Santillana del Mar – Covadonga – Oviedo
After breakfast, we will leave for Santillana del Mar, where cobbled streets and stone buildings retain the atmosphere of a historic town. We will continue towards Asturias through the green landscapes of the Cantabrian Coast. In Covadonga we will have free time to visit the sanctuary and enjoy its mountain setting. We will then travel to Oviedo for our overnight stay.
Day 4. Oviedo – A Coruna – Santiago de Compostela
After breakfast, we will travel towards Galicia. We will take a short panoramic tour of A Coruna and continue to Santiago de Compostela. A local guide will show us the city, with Plaza del Obradoiro and the cathedral as the main landmarks. This monumental setting reflects Santiago's history as a pilgrimage destination. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5. Santiago de Compostela · Free day
Breakfast and free day in Santiago. Stroll through its stone streets, discover its squares or enjoy the old town's atmosphere independently. An optional excursion to Finisterre is also available. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela.
Day 6. Santiago de Compostela – Rias Baixas – Vigo
After breakfast, we will head towards the Rias Baixas, where sea inlets alternate with small towns and farmland. We will make a short stop on the island of La Toja and continue to O Grove. There, an optional catamaran trip offers an introduction to mussel and oyster farming, with a tasting of mussels and wine. We will continue to Vigo, with free time and an optional visit to Santa Tecla. Overnight stay.
Day 7. Vigo – Viana do Castelo – Braga – Guimaraes – Porto
Breakfast and entry into Portugal. In Viana do Castelo, we will have free time to explore the old town, with its cobbled streets and buildings adorned with coats of arms. We will continue to Braga and then to Guimaraes, closely associated with the origins of the Portuguese kingdom, where we will also have free time. At the end of this stage, we will arrive in Porto. Overnight stay.
Day 8. Porto · City tour and winery
Breakfast and panoramic tour of Porto, a city closely linked to the Douro and the wine trade. The route takes in landmarks such as the cathedral, the Stock Exchange Palace and Santa Clara Church. We will finish at a winery with a port wine tasting. The rest of the day is free to continue discovering the city independently. Overnight stay.
Day 9. Porto – Aveiro – Coimbra
After breakfast, we will head to Aveiro, whose canals give the city centre its distinctive character. We will continue to Coimbra, one of Portugal's major university cities and home to its own fado tradition. Lunch included and free time to explore independently. Overnight in Coimbra.
Day 10. Coimbra – Fatima – Lisbon
Breakfast and departure for Fatima, one of Portugal's main pilgrimage centres. We will have free time to visit the basilica before continuing to Lisbon. After arrival and check-in, an optional evening fado show is available.
Day 11. Lisbon · Panoramic city tour
Breakfast and panoramic tour of Lisbon, overlooking the Tagus estuary. We will explore areas including Eduardo VII Park, Rossio, Avenida da Liberdade and Madragoa. We will continue towards Belem, home to the tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and Jeronimos Monastery. The panoramic tour reveals this neighbourhood's links with Portuguese maritime history. Free afternoon, with an optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. Overnight stay.
Day 12. Lisbon – Merida – Seville
After breakfast, we will cross the Spanish border and arrive in Merida. We will have free time to explore its archaeological heritage independently, particularly the theatre and amphitheatre. Lunch is at your own expense. We will then follow the Autovia de la Plata into Andalusia and arrive in Seville. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 13. Seville · City tour
After breakfast, we will explore with a local guide the Maria Luisa Park, Plaza de Espana and Santa Cruz quarter. Their gardens, tiles, squares and narrow streets reveal different sides of Seville. We will also see the exterior of the cathedral and Giralda. There will be free time and optional activities, such as a boat trip on the Guadalquivir, a visit to the Maestranza bullring or a flamenco show. Overnight stay.
Day 14. Seville – Ronda – Costa del Sol
Breakfast and departure along the White Villages Route to Ronda. We will have free time in this city, known for the deep gorge dividing its urban landscape and its viewpoints. We will then continue towards the Costa del Sol, leaving inland towns for the Mediterranean coastline. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 15. Costa del Sol – Granada
After breakfast, we will travel to Granada and visit the Alhambra and Generalife, where Nasrid architecture combines with courtyards, fountains and gardens. This highlight of the Andalusian itinerary reveals the close relationship between water, vegetation and palace spaces. Dinner and overnight stay. An optional evening visit to Sacromonte with a zambra flamenco show is available. The Alhambra visit is subject to the access conditions stated in the Important information section.
Day 16. Granada – Toledo – Madrid
Breakfast and departure for Toledo. After the included lunch, we will enjoy panoramic views from Mirador del Valle and a walk through the old town. Views of the city above the Tagus and its historic streets offer a final monumental stop before continuing to Madrid. Arrival in Madrid and end of the tour.
