Galicia & North of Portugal, 6 day escorted tour from Madrid

Itinerary

Day 1: 1st. Day (Tuesday) MADRID-LEON-OVIEDO (446 kms)

Pass By: Historic Center of Leon, Centro Historico, 24003 Leon Spain
1st. Day (Tuesday) MADRID-LEON-OVIEDO (446 kms)

Departure from our bus terminal at 8:00 a.m. towards Leon. Time at leisure to visit some of the most representatives buildings as the Gothic Cathedral with its beautiful stained glass windows, San Isidoro Church or the facade of San Marcos Hostal Plateresque style. Continue to Oviedo. Dinner and accommodations.


Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Gran Hotel Regente in Oviedo, or similar

Day 2: 2nd. Day (Wednesday) OVIEDO-LA CORUÑA (295 kms)

Pass By: Palacio de la Opera de La Coruna, Glorieta America s/n, 15004 La Coruna Spain
2nd. Day (Wednesday) OVIEDO-LA CORUÑA (295 kms)

Breakfast. Departure to region of Galicia. Arrival to La Coruña. Short panoramic tour. In the afternoon optional tour to the Rías Altas through typical villages as Pontedeume, Betanzos, etc. Dinner and -accommodations.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tryp Coruña hotel, or similar

Day 3: 3rd. Day (Thursday) LA CORUÑA-SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (75 kms)

Pass By: Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico, Santiago de Compostela - Provincia de a Coruna - Galicia - Espana, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
3rd. Day (Thursday) LA CORUÑA-SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (75 kms)

Breakfast. Departure to Santiago de Compostela. City tour of this legendary pilgrimage town, Plaza del Obradoiro, Cathedral, etc. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodations.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Gran Hotel Santiago hotel, or similar

Day 4: 4th. Day (Friday) SANTIAGO-RIAS BAJAS-VIGO (90 kms)

Pass By: Casco Vello Vigo, Centro de la ciudad y proximo al puerto., Vigo Spain
4th. Day (Friday) SANTIAGO-RIAS BAJAS-VIGO (90 kms)

Breakfast and departure for the area of the Spanish Fjords (Rias Bajas), through splendid landscapes: La Toja Island, ría de Arosa and Pontevedra. Optional excursion to Santa Tecla and Valença do Miño across the Portuguese border. Continuation to Vigo. Dinner and accommodations.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hesperia Vigo hotel or similar

Day 5: 5th. Day (Saturday) VIGO-VIANA DO CASTELO-BRAGA-PORTO (220 kms)

Pass By: Largo de São Tiago - Plaza de Santiago, Largo de São Tiago, Braga, Norte, 4820-005 Esporões, Portugal
5th. Day (Saturday) VIGO-VIANA DO CASTELO-BRAGA-PORTO (220 kms)

Breakfast. Crossing the Portuguese border we arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time to visit the old town with cobbled streets and emblazoned buildings. We continue to Braga known as the city of the archbishops and the third most populated city in Portugal. Free time. Departure for Porto, considered as World Heritage city. Panoramic tour to admire the cathedral, Stock Exchange building, St. Clara church... we will finalize at a local winecellar to enjoy a tasting of the famous “Port wine”. Accommodations.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Mercure Porto Gaia hotel or similar

Day 6: 6th. Day (Sunday) PORTO-SALAMANCA-MADRID (566 kms)

Pass By: Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca, Salamanca Spain
6th. Day (Sunday) PORTO-SALAMANCA-MADRID (566 kms)

Breakfast. Departure to the border with Spain and arrival to Salamanca. Free time to walk through this monumental city and its famous Plaza Mayor. Continue to Madrid. Arrival and end of our services.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.