Lisbon & Northern Spain
Lisbon & Northern Spain
Lisbon & Northern Spain
12 Days
Visiting: Lisbon, Fátima, Porto, Vigo, Illa da Toxa, Santiago de Compostela, Luarca, Oviedo, Santander, Bilbao, Donostia-San Sebastian, Pamplona, Zaragoza, Barcelona
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Tour code:
ZO-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
When you hear the call “Txotx!” (pronounced “choach”) shouted in the traditional Sidrerias of Northern Spain, it’s time to gather ’round! Standing five feet back from the tapped barrel, patrons line up to catch the shooting cider into glasses—then toast the age-old tradition that adds the right amount of carbonation to the tart beverage. Lucky for you, there’s much to toast as you explore the sparkling seaside from Lisbon to Barcelona on this mostly coastal tour of Portugal and Northern Spain. This sunny vacation makes a splash with visits to the popular pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela, the famous seaside resort of San Sebastian, and in Pamplona, the legendary Calle Estafeta where the famous “running of the bulls” takes place. You’ll also want to make a beeline to the delicacies of each country, from the zesty paella of Spain to the sweet port of Portugal. Cheers! Salud! Txotx!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Lisbon,Portugal
Location: Lisbon, Lisbon
Meals Included: Dinner
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2: Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Meals Included: Breakfast
LISBON Guided sightseeing includes Jerónimos Monastery and cloister, a photo stop at Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.
Day 3: Lisbon,Fátima,Porto
Location: Lisbon, Fátima, Porto
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. 217 mi / 350 km
Day 4: Porto,Vigo,Spain,La Toja Island,Santiago De Compostela
Location: Porto, Vigo, Vigo, Illa da Toxa, Santiago de Compostela
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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. 199 mi / 320 km
Day 5: Santiago De Compostela
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Meals Included: Breakfast
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Guided sightseeing includes the cathedral with the relics of St. James the Apostle. Afterwards enjoy a coffee break.
Day 6: Santiago De Compostela,Luarca,Oviedo
Location: Santiago de Compostela, Luarca, Oviedo
Meals Included: Breakfast
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). 217 mi / 350 km
Day 7: Oviedo,Santander,Bilbao,San Sebastian
Location: Oviedo, Santander, Bilbao, Donostia-San Sebastian
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
SANTANDER Enjoy free time for lunch.BILBAO Take a guided visit to the Guggenheim Museum en route to San Sebastian. 249 mi / 400 km
Day 8: San Sebastian
Location: Donostia-San Sebastian
Meals Included: Breakfast
SAN SEBASTIAN Guided walking tour of the Parte Viejo Old Quarter. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Day 9: San Sebastian,Pamplona,Saragossa
Location: Donostia-San Sebastian, Pamplona, Zaragoza
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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. 162 mi / 260 km
Day 10: Saragossa,Barcelona
Location: Zaragoza, Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. 193 mi / 310 km
Day 11: Barcelona
Location: Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
BARCELONA Take a guided sightseeing tour of Barcelona this afternoon. Join a farewell dinner this evening at a local restaurant.
Day 12: Barcelona
Location: Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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.
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 LisboaPorto:Holiday Inn Porto GaiaSantiago de Compostela:Santiago Plaza by MeliaOviedo:AC Oviedo ForumSan Sebastian:Silken Amara PlazaSaragossa:Silken Reino De AragonBarcelona:NH Sants Barcelona
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For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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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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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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