Lisbon to Madrid via Santiago de Compostela Small Group
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Lisbon to Madrid via Santiago de Compostela Small Group

9 days · 8 nightsLisbon → MadridSmall group tour
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Highlights

  • ★Small group tour (1-6 people) throughout! For 1-2 people, a 5-seater sedan is recommended; for 3-6 people, a 7-9 seater Mercedes-Benz minivan is recommended.Enjoy dedicated driver/guide service throughout the trip, and stay in carefully selected local four-star hotels!
  • ★One route, two worlds! This is a pilgrimage on the road, from the culturally and naturally diverse Northern Route to the vibrant Portuguese Route!
  • ★Includes first-entry tickets to 6 core attractions including Pena Palace, Guggenheim Museum, and Burgos Cathedral, allowing you to easily explore World Heritage sites and deeply immerse yourself in history!
  • ★A 9-day in-depth tour of the essence of northern Spain and Portugal, a one-stop destination for pilgrimage sites, World Heritage cities, and coastal towns, offering diverse and unique scenery!
  • ★A classic route throughout, entering from Lisbon and exiting from Madrid, avoiding backtracking, covering popular destinations such as Sintra, Porto, and San Sebastián, ensuring a fulfilling and efficient itinerary!
  • *Travel Note: To ensure your comfortable travel experience, each guest is limited to one piece of carry-on luggage and one small personal item. Luggage allowance: Approximately 75cm long × 48cm wide × 30cm high (the sum of the three sides shall not exceed 158cm), and the weight shall not exceed 23kg. (Refer to the dimensions of a 28-inch suitcase.)

Day-by-day itinerary

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D1DAY 1Lisbon → Sintra → CoimbraBLD

This itinerary departs from Lisbon and travels to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage town and a classic Portuguese royal resort, home to countless cultural treasures. The itinerary includes a visit to Pena Palace (admission included), a Sintra landmark palace that blends various architectural styles, boasts vibrant colors, and sits atop a hill offering panoramic views of the mountains and the ocean. Afterwards, the exterior of the Royal Palace of Sintra will be shown, allowing you to experience the rich historical atm

🏨 NH Coimbra Dona Ines; Hotel Ibn-Arrik; Hotel Coimbra Aeminium Affiliated by Meliá; Vila Gale Coimbra; Tivoli Coimbra Hot

D2DAY 2Coimbra → Aveiro → PortoBLD

This itinerary begins in Coimbra, starting with a visit to the University of Coimbra (admission included). This oldest university in Portugal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts a Baroque-style library and an ancient campus brimming with artistic charm, offering a glimpse into the unique character of this academic city. Afterwards, we’ll travel to Aveiro, known as the "Venice of Portugal," where we’ll explore the distinctive Aveiro train station, the charming old town, and stroll along the New Coast, enjoying the

🏨 The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels; Portus Cale Hotel; Hotel Mercure Porto Gaia; TURIM Oporto Hotel; HF Fénix Porto;

D3DAY 3Porto half-day tourBLD

Today’s itinerary focuses on exploring Porto’s classic city center, starting with a stroll through Porto’s Old Town. We’ll first view the dignified and elegant Porto City Hall from the outside, then visit the bustling Place de la Liberté to experience the local daily life, explore the São Bento Station (a gem of architectural art) to admire the stunning tile murals, then visit the exquisite and unique Church of the Holy Spirit, and finally view the artistic Lello bookstore from the outside, appreciating its unique

🏨 The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels; Portus Cale Hotel; Hotel Mercure Porto Gaia; TURIM Oporto Hotel; HF Fénix Porto;

D4DAY 4Porto → Braga → Santiago de CompostelaBLD

Today’s itinerary departs from Porto and travels to Braga, a historic city in northern Portugal, to explore its rich religious and cultural heritage and ancient charm. The first stop is the Sanctuary of Jesus’ Mercy on the hill, where you can experience the profound pilgrimage atmosphere. Next, view the exterior of Braga Cathedral, touching upon the city’s millennia-old religious and historical traces. Then, visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Samuel, immersing yourself in the tranquil and sacred architectural atmosp

🏨 Eurostars Gran Hotel Santiago; Gran Hotel Los Abetos; Eurostars San Lazaro; Hotel Santiago Plaza Affiliated by Meliá; si

D5DAY 5Santiago de Compostela half Day tripBLD

In the northwestern corner of Spain lies Santiago de Compostela, a legendary city steeped in millennia of faith and culture. Not only is it one of the three major religious sites in Europe, but it is also the starting and ending point for pilgrims. In 1985, this ancient city was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the Middle Ages to the modern era, pilgrims and tourists have flocked here, their feet treading the cobblestone streets as if traversing the light and shadow of centuries. [Thursday] Itinerary: S

🏨 Eurostars Gran Hotel Santiago; Gran Hotel Los Abetos; Eurostars San Lazaro; Hotel Santiago Plaza Affiliated by Meliá; si

D6DAY 6Santiago de Compostela → Lugo → GijonBLD

Today’s itinerary departs from the pilgrimage city of Santiago de Compostela, heading to Lugo, a historic city in northern Spain, to explore its unique ancient Roman civilization. The first stop is the ancient Roman walls of Lugo, a remarkably well-preserved thousand-year-old wall listed as a World Heritage Site, encircling the entire old city. Afterwards, visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Lugo, appreciating the solemn and artistic beauty of its religious architecture and experiencing the city’s religious and cult

🏨 Abba Playa Gijón; Hotel Príncipe de Asturias; Hotel Zentral Gijón Rey Pelayo; NH Gijón; AC Hotel Gijón by Marriott; Hote

D7DAY 7Gijón → BilbaoBLD

Today’s itinerary starts in Gijón, a coastal city in northern Spain. Stroll through the city, visit San Lorenzo Beach, and experience the tranquil coastal scenery and local atmosphere. Afterwards, travel to Bilbao to visit the Guggenheim Museum (admission included). Admire this strikingly modern building and its rich art collection, experiencing its unique artistic charm and enjoying the distinctive character of this northern Spanish coastal city and its art landmark. [Saturday] Itinerary: Gijón (1.5 hours) → San L

🏨 Occidental Bilbao; Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel; Spirit Hotel Gran Bilbao; Hesperia Bilbao; Abba Euskalduna Hotel; sim

D8DAY 8Bilbao → San Sebastian → BurgosBLD

Today’s itinerary departs from Bilbao and travels to San Sebastián, a famous coastal city in northern Spain, to fully explore its coastal scenery and cultural charm. First, visit the world-renowned Shell Bay, admiring its beautiful, shell-shaped beach and azure coastline. Then, visit the iconic Wind Comb, experiencing the perfect blend of modern sculpture and seaside scenery. Afterwards, stroll through San Sebastián’s old town, experiencing its vibrant local life, visit the solemn and elegant Good Shepherd Cathedra

🏨 Silken Gran Teatro; Abba Burgos; Hq La Galeria; RICE Palacio de los Blasones; NH Collection Palacio de Burgos; AC Hotel

D9DAY 9Burgos → Segovia → MadridBLD

Today’s itinerary begins in Burgos, starting with a visit to the Burgos Cathedral (admission included), a magnificent Gothic architectural gem steeped in religious and artistic heritage. Afterwards, visit Plaza de Castilla to experience the vibrant local atmosphere. Then, travel to Segovia, where you can view the Roman aqueduct, Segovia Cathedral, and the Alcázar of Spain from the outside, admiring the grandeur of the ancient Roman ruins, the elegance of the religious architecture, and the fantastical charm of the

Tap a day to see the plan. Hotels are listed or similar; final hotels are confirmed with your booking.

What’s included

  • Transportation: Transportation for all included activities (vehicle type will be determined based on the actual number of participants)
  • Hotel: Standard four-star hotel accommodation (Hotels in Burgos, Bilbao, Santiago, and Porto are located within 5 kilometers of the city center. However, in the event of special occasions such as trade shows, the accommodation area may be adjusted accordingly.)
  • Meals: Buffet breakfast at the hotel
  • Professional driver-guide service
  • All taxes and fees involved in the itinerary, and first entrance fees to the attractions listed in the itinerary: Burgos Cathedral + Guggenheim Museum + Pena Palace + Regaleira Estate + University of Coimbra + Santiago Cathedral.

Not included

  • Round-trip airfare, taxes, visa fees, and passport processing fees
  • Entrance fees to attractions not listed in the itinerary (entrance fees fluctuate; prices are for reference only on official websites, and actual prices are subject to the ticket window price at the attraction)
  • Lunch and dinner during the trip
  • Personal expenses abroad (laundry, hairdressing, telephone, fax, pay TV, drinks, tobacco, tips, etc. in hotels)
  • Other expenses not mentioned in the above service items.

Departure dates

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Sunday Minimum of 1 guests is required to be operated.

Seats and seasonal surcharges are confirmed when we send your quote.

Visa & travel documents

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