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Gastronomic Spain & Portugal (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

GASTRONOMIC TOUR: Take in the best of northern Spain and Portugal on this 17-day coach tour from Barcelona, with a focus on regional cuisine. Enjoy an included visit to La Sagrada Familia and uncover magical Madrid on a city tour. Explore the northern ci...

Duration
17 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
18-May-2025
Starting at
USD 6,445.00
USD 4,834.00
Price per day
USD 284.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
On The Go Tours
Tour
Gastronomic Spain & Portugal
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1-24
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Summary

GASTRONOMIC TOUR: Take in the best of northern Spain and Portugal on this 17-day coach tour from Barcelona, with a focus on regional cuisine. Enjoy an included visit to La Sagrada Familia and uncover magical Madrid on a city tour. Explore the northern cities of Pamplona, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Santander and Oviedo. See the important religious sites of Santiago de Compostela, sample mussels on a Spanish Fjords cruise and enjoy a Douro River cruise in Porto followed by port wine tasting. Visit Coimbra, spend two nights in Lisbon and stop in Merida on your way to Madrid.

Map: Gastronomic Spain & Portugal (On The Go)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Barcelona
Day 2
Barcelona
Day 3
Zaragoza
Day 4
Bilbao
Day 5
Bilbao
Day 6
Oviedo
Day 7
Oviedo
Day 8
Santiago De Compostela
Day 9
Santiago De Compostela
Day 10-11
Porto
Day 12
Porto
Day 13
Coimbra
Day 14
Lisbon
Day 15
Lisbon
Day 16
Madrid
Day 17
Madrid

Countries (2): Portugal, Spain

Travel Cities (16): Aveiro, Barcelona, Bilbao, Coimbra, Lisbon, Lugo, Madrid, Merida, Oviedo, Pamplona, Porto, Salamanca, San Sebastian, Santander, Santiago De Compostela, Zaragoza

Highlights

  • Barcelona - Visit La Sagrada Familia and see other highlights of Gaudi's work on an included city tour, with free time to further explore
  • Pamplona - Stop for a stroll around this charming town, famous for its annual Running of the Bulls Festival
  • Zaragoza - Explore this historic city and admire the iconic Basilica del Pilar and Aljaferia Palace
  • Bilbao - Enjoy a morning tour of Bilbao and tuck into a tasty, traditional 'pintxos' dinner
  • San Sebastian - Spend an afternoon in elegant San Sebastian, with its beautiful bay and La Concha beach
  • Oviedo - Wander the pedestrianized streets of the city independently and dine at a traditional cider house
  • Santiago de Compostela - Visit the UNESCO-listed Old Town at the end of the Camino de Santiago Christian pilgrimage route
  • Porto - Enjoy a Douro River cruise and discover famous Port Wine Cellars, with a wine tasting experience
  • Ria de Arosa - Admire at the beautiful Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords) on a cruise and taste typical wines and mussels
  • Lisbon - See the landmarks of Portugal's charming capital on a city tour and enjoy free time in the historic Alfama Quarter
  • Aveiro - Take a boat ride along the picturesque canals of Aveiro - 'the Venice of Portugal', in a colourful, traditional moliceiro boat
  • Coimbra - Stroll around the historic streets of Portugal's former capital on a city tour and visit its enchanting medieval quarter
  • Merida - Stop in this historic city founded by the Romans in 25 BC, renowned for its impressive archaeological sites
  • Madrid - End your adventure in Spain's vibrant capital, taking in its highlights on a city tour

Included in Price

  • 16 breakfasts & 4 dinners
  • 16 nights 4-star hotels
  • Escorted by an English-speaking tour guide (or driver-guide for groups of 12 or fewer), with local guides for included sightseeing
  • Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 17
  • Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets
  • Guided city tour in Barcelona, Bilbao, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Coimbra, Lisbon and Madrid
  • Entrance to La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona and Santiago de Compostella Cathedral
  • Douro River Cruise in Porto, Rias Baixas (Spanish Fjords) cruise and Moliceiro boat trip along the canals in Aveiro
  • Gastronomic inclusions - tapas welcome dinner in Barcelona, visit to a winery in La Rioja region, pintxos dinner in Bilbao, dinner and cider tasting in a traditional cider house in Oviedo, mussels and wine tasting on a Rias Baixas cruise, wine tasting at a Porto wine cellar, a Fado show and traditional Portuguese dinner in Porto
  • Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

NOT included in price

  • International flights and visas
  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
  • City tax of approximately €4.95 per person per night in Barcelona and €2 per person per night in Porto and Lisbon (approx €17.90 in total per person). To be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on check out!

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Gastronomic Spain & Portugal (16 Days)

GASTRONOMIC TOUR: Uncover the best of Northern Spain and Portugal on this 16-day coach tour with a focus on regional food and drink. Join a sightseeing tour of the Spanish capital, tuck into traditional tapas and enjoy wine tasting in La Rioja. Take in th...

Next Departure: 04-May-2025
Starting at: USD 5,395.00

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