Day 1: Lisbon
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
Day 2: Lisbon
In the morning, we´ll embark on a sightseeing tour of Lisbon, exploring the Portuguese capital of the seven hills, with its charming alleys, iconic tiles, the feeling of "saudade," and the beautiful Atlantic light. We’ll also visit the Belem neighborhood, from where the great Portuguese navigators set sail to cross the oceans in the 15th century. Free time in the afternoon to walk and go to the Bairro Alto and its viewpoint; if you’d like to, you could take an optional trip to the towns of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. In the evening, we’ll return to the hotel from the lively Restauradores Square, filled with vibrant bars and cafes.
Day 3: Lisbon - Fátima - Porto
We’ll travel to the north of Portugal, where we’ll visit Fátima, an important pilgrimage site. We’ll then continue to Porto, the country’s second-largest city. After lunch, we’ll enjoy a 50-minute cruise along the Douro River aboard a traditional Portuguese "Rabelo" boat, offering a unique perspective of the city’s beautiful riverside. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to explore the lively medieval Ribeira district, known for its narrow streets lined with historic merchant houses and charming cafés, before heading to the hotel.
Day 4: Porto - Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary - Cambados - Santiago de Compostela
Today, we´ll travel through stunning landscapes. In Braga, we´ll take a ride on the world’s oldest water-operated cable car to reach the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, where breathtaking views await. After exploring the sanctuary, we recommend descending via its picturesque staircase. Our journey continues into Galicia, where we´ll visit the historic town of Cambados in Rías Baixas. Here, we´ll embark on a glass-bottom boat trip along the Ría de Arousa, learning about mussel and oyster production. Enjoy wine and mussel tasting onboard. At lunchtime, we´ll arrive in Santiago de Compostela for a city tour led by a local guide, exploring its medieval streets and renowned pilgrimage sites dating back to the Middle Ages.
Day 5: Santiago de Compostela - Lugo - Betanzos - A coruña
Day 6: A coruña - Pontedeume - Cabo ortegal - Viveiro
Day 7: Viveiro - Mondoñedo - Ribadeo - Abres
Day 8: Abres
Day 9: Abres - Cudillero - Gijon - Oviedo
After breakfast, we’ll visit TAPIA DE CASARIEGO, one of the most beautiful and popular fishing villages on the western Asturian coast, with origins dating back to the whaling era.We’ll then continue to CUDILLERO, a picturesque fishing village—declared a Historic-Artistic Site—where brightly colored houses cling to the hillside. Free time for lunch.Before reaching OVIEDO, we’ll stop in GIJON, the largest city in Asturias, known for its fishing and sports harbor, the Atlantic Botanical Garden, and the Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura, home to its Art and Industrial Creation Center. Free time for a stroll.Upon arrival in Oviedo, we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with a local guide. We’ll see the 9th-century Cathedral, Calatrava Palace, Campoamor Theater, and La Rua Street.We’ll end the day with a typical Asturian dinner featuring local cuisine, served in a traditional cider house (sidrería).
Day 10: Oviedo - Covadonga - Santillana del Mar - Santander
We will travel to Picos de Europa. We will visit Basílica de Covadonga which is surrounded by beautiful scenery. We will resume our journey following the coastline to SANTILLANA, one of Spain’s most beautiful towns, and we will visit its well-preserved medieval quarter. We visit the National Museum and Research Centre of ALTAMIRA (ticket included) located in the vicinity of this town. We will later travel to SANTANDER, the region’s capital city, a coastal city with amazing vistas and beaches. We include panoramic city tour to discover this elegant city and its beautiful bay. NOTE: On some high difficulty dates (especially in summer from July to mid September), some groups can be accommodated in Bilbao.
Day 11: Santander - Bilbao - Foronda Service Area - Madrid
We’ll follow the motorway along the Cantabrian coast, passing through stunning landscapes where mountains meet the sea. Our journey will lead us to Bilbao, the largest city in the Basque Country. There, we´ll embark on a brief city tour with a local guide, exploring highlights such as the Guggenheim area, the old quarter, and the Cathedral. Following the tour, you´ll have free time to savor authentic "pintxos". We´ll continue towards Madrid. Arrival in the evening, around 08:00 p.m. Note: Depending on the number of passengers, the journey from Bilbao to Madrid may be conducted by either regular coach or train service.Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.
