Day 1: Madrid - Ciudad Rodrigo - Porto
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!We’ll depart early from Madrid, heading towards the Castile region. Our first stop will be at the Mirador de los Cuatro Postes, offering a breathtaking view of the magnificent walls of Ávila. Near the border with Portugal, we’ll make a stop in Ciudad Rodrigo for a stroll through its medieval streets, where we’ll admire its cathedral and ancient city walls. We’ll then continue our journey to Porto.Upon arrival, 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.Note: If the number of passengers traveling from Madrid to Porto is very low, this leg of the journey may be completed by plane, in which case the stop in Ciudad Rodrigo will be canceled.
Day 2: 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 3: Santiago de Compostela - Lugo - Betanzos - A coruña
Day 4: A coruña - Pontedeume - Cabo ortegal - Viveiro
Day 5: Viveiro - Mondoñedo - Ribadeo - Abres
Day 6: Abres
Day 7: Abres - Cudillero - Gijon - Oviedo
Day 8: 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 9: Santander - Bilbao - Guernica - San Sebastián
Day 10: San Sebastián - Burgos - Madrid
In the morning, we’ll start by enjoying breathtaking views over the San Sebastián Bay from Mount Igueldo, followed by a visit to the Miramar Palace and its lovely gardens. Afterward, you´ll have some free time to relax on the city’s large beach or take a leisurely stroll along its boulevards. We´ll include a traditional Basque cuisine pintxo experience, accompanied by a drink. Early in the afternoon, we’ll head towards Castile, traveling along a highway with stunning scenery. Our next stop will be Burgos, where we´ll spend some time exploring the historic center, highlighted by the Burgos Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece. We’ll then continue our journey to Madrid, arriving by the end of the day.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.
