I will handle all of the details before we take off for Portugal, then I will be on tour to help as needed as well. We will meet together the first night for a cocktail or tea to get to know each other, then you can go it alone or hang out with me! Either way, I look forward to touring these two beautiful countries with you!
You are invited to join me on September 30, 2023 as we tour Portugal and Northern Spain. I will be your group leader and look forward to welcoming you.
When you hear the call “Txotx!” (pronounced “choach”) shouted in the traditional Sidrerias of Northern Spain, it’s time to gather ’round! Standing five feet back from the tapped barrel, patrons lineup to catch the shooting cider into glasses—then toast the age-old tradition that adds the right amount of carbonation to the tart beverage. Lucky for you, there’s much to toast as you explore the sparkling seaside from Lisbon to Barcelona on this mostly coastal tour of Portugal and Northern Spain. This sunny vacation makes a splash with visits to the popular pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela, the famous seaside resort of San Sebastian, and in Pamplona, the legendary Calle Estafeta where the famous “running of the bulls” takes place. You’ll also want to make a beeline to the delicacies of each country, from the zesty paella of Spain to the sweet port of Portugal. Cheers! Salud! Txotx!
For detailed information including what to expect each day as well as pricing, keep scrolling!!
Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Guided sightseeing includes Jeronimos Monastery and Cloister and a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.
Fatima Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary.
Porto Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River. See the Church of São Francisco and visit the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange.
Port wine tasting at the famous Sandeman & Co Port Wine Cellar.
Scenic drive along the coastline en route to Vigo.
Vigo: Walking tour of the historic center.
La Toja Island: Enjoy coffee at the Gran Hotel La Toja. See the church that is completely covered with seashells.
Santiago De Compostela: Dinner at a local restaurant.
Santiago De Compostela: Guided sightseeing includes the cathedral with the relics of St. James the Apostle.
Luarca: Free time to browse.
Oviedo: Guided sightseeing includes a panoramic drive and a walking tour of the Old Town.
Cider tasting at a traditional Sidreria.
Santander: Free time for lunch.
Bilbao: Guided visit of the Guggenheim Museum enroute to San Sebastian.
San Sebastian: Guided walking tour of the Parte Viejo Old Quarter. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Enhance Your Free Time in San Sebastian with an excursion to Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Pamplona: Orientation walk through the Calle Estafeta, followed by lunch with traditional tapas and Rioja wine at Basaburua restaurant.
Saragossa: Orientation walk includes Plaza of Our Lady of the Pillar.
Barcelona: Guided walking tour this afternoon includes the Old Town with its Barri Gòtic and a stroll down La Rambla. Later, enjoy a fresh fruit juice.
Barcelona: Guided sightseeing this afternoon features Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluña, a stop at the Sagrada Familia Basilica, and a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill.
Farewell dinner at La Fonda del Port Olímpic restaurant.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Deposit: $250 Per Person Due Upon Booking
Final Payment: July 27, 2023
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