Best of Portugal & Northern Spain

Best of Portugal & Northern Spain

16 days from only £1279 

Discover the fascinating, historic and colourful cityies of Spain and Portugal.  From Portugal's lively capital, Lisbon, and the thriving city of Porto, famous for its wines, to the religious shrines at Fatima and the popular Basque city of Bilbao, this holiday’s interest is matched only by its variety.

Holiday highlights
• Lisbon, Portugal’s lively capital
• Fatima’s Basilica Shrine
• Santiago de Compostela’s magnificent cathedral
• Renaissance city of Salamanca

Optional excursions
• Douro river cruise
• Port wine tasting
• Walking tour of Salamanca

Holiday itinerary
Day 1 UK to Paris - Relax aboard your Grand Tourer coach as we cross to Calais, then head to Paris for an overnight stay.
Day 2 Paris to Bordeaux - South west to Bordeaux in time for dinner. (B,D)
Day 3 Bordeaux to Burgos - Cross into Spain and to the city of Burgos, home of the legendary El Cid, for our overnight stay at the 4* Hotel Corona de Castilla. (B,D)
Day 4 Burgos to Santiago de Compostela - Heading west, we stop in León, situated on the pilgrims route to Santiago. In the afternoon, we reach Santiago de Compostela for two nights at the 4* Hotel Hesperia Peregrino, with an optional guided walking tour. (B,D) 
Day 5 Santiago de Compostela - A day at leisure to explore this historic city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B,D)
Day 6 Santiago de Compostela to Porto - A drive into Portugal via Braga, where you can explore its many ancient monuments, cathedral and museums. To Porto, where we spend two nights at the 4* Hotel Axis Porto. (B,D)
Day 7 Porto - An included guided tour takes you to the impressive cathedral, the elegant Stock Exchange and the option to visit one of the city’s 80 wine lodges to sample the city’s famous port. Optional afternoon cruise on the  Douro. (B,D)
Day 8 Porto to Fatima - South to Coimbra, Portugal’s answer to Oxford with ornate University buildings. Continue to Fatima, for an overnight at the 4* Hotel Lux Fatima. (B,D)
Day 9 Fatima to Lisbon - A scenic drive with stops at the popular coastal resort of Cascais and World Heritage Site town of Sintra en route to Lisbon, for three nights at the 4* Hotel Sana Metropolitan. (B,D)
Day 10 Lisbon - Included guided city tour, followed by a free afternoon to explore at your own pace. (B,D)
Day 11 Lisbon - A day at leisure to explore further Portugal’s lively capital. (B,D)
Day 12 Lisbon to Salamanca - Across the border, back into Spain, for an overnight stay at the 4* Hotel Regio in the historic city of Salamanca. Optional guided walking. (B,D) 
Day 13 Salamanca to Bilbao - A drive north east to the bustling city of Bilbao. We stay at the 4* Hotel Gran Bilbao. (B,D)
Day 14 Bilbao to Tours - A full day’s drive into France and north to the city of Tours for our overnight stay. (B,D)
Day 15 Tours to Paris - A short trip to expore Paris, with an optional cruise along the Seine. Overnight on the outskirts. (B,D)
Day 16 Paris to UK - We head to Calais, enjoy our voyage accross to Dover and then home. (B)
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Your Grand Tourer holiday includes
• Travel by Grand Tourer coach
• Complimentary Home Connect service (where available - please ask for details)
• 8 inlcuded and 9 optional excursions
• 14 cities and resorts across Portugal, Spain and France
• 15 nights, daily breakfast, 14 dinners