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6-Day The Charms of Portugal & North West Spain Small-Group Tour from Lisbon

6 days
From Lisbon to Madrid
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lisbon to Porto

    Start point
    Hotel Zenit Lisboa, Av. 5 de Outubro, 11, Lisbon, Lisbon 1050-047, Portugal (Check-in closes at 08:15 (tour departs at 08:30) - Lisbon Pick Up Point, Hotel Zenit, Lisbon, 08:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Coimbra University Library

    Optional Activities

    • Study the Moorish Castle walls in Óbidos
    • Shop and explore cobbled lanes in Óbidos
    • Taste Ginjinha d'Óbidos served in a chocolate cup
    • Explore Porto's Ribeira district
    • Sample port wine at local bars
    Landmarks
    Moorish Castle of Óbidos
    Coimbra University Library
    Ribeira District
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  2. Day 2

    Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental breakfast)

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day excursion to Douro Valley by coach
    • River cruise on traditional rabelo boat in Pinhão
    • Wine tasting at local winery in Peso de Regua with local delicacies
    • Explore Peso de Regua town
    • Visit Mesão Frio viewpoint
    • Explore Porto's cathedrals and cellars
    • Taste Ginjinha and local wines
    • Watch live Fado music performance
    Landmarks
    Mesão Frio Viewpoint
    Pinhão
    Peso de Regua
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  3. Day 3

    Porto to Santiago de Compostela

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental breakfast)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Baroque staircase at Bom Jesus Sanctuary
    • Take the special elevator to the top of Bom Jesus Sanctuary
    • Climb the almost-600 steps to Bom Jesus Sanctuary church
    • Admire the neoclassical church at top of Bom Jesus
    • Explore Guimarães historic center
    • Visit the Palace of Braganza in Guimarães
    Landmarks
    Bom Jesus Sanctuary
    Guimarães Historic Centre
    Palace of Braganza
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  4. Day 4

    Santiago de Compostela

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental breakfast)

    Optional Activities

    • Drive along Costa da Morte
    • Visit Noia
    • Photo stop at Playa de Carnota
    • Walk to Ézaro waterfall
    • Visit Cape Finisterre
    • Explore Cape Finisterre lighthouse
    • Visit Muxía harbor town
    • Sample fresh seafood in Muxía
    • Explore Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Noia
    Playa de Carnota
    Ézaro Waterfall
    Cape Finisterre
    Muxía
    Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
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  5. Day 5

    Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental breakfast)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along Lugo's Roman city walls
    • Explore Lugo Cathedral
    • Explore Las Médulas Roman gold mines
    • Discover Salamanca's golden-hued Old Town
    Landmarks
    Lugo Roman City Walls
    Lugo Cathedral
    Las Médulas
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  6. Day 6

    Salamanca to Madrid

    End point
    Calle De Toledo 111, 28005 Madrid, Madrid, Spain (Hotel Porcel Ganivet, Madrid, 19:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to El Escorial

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Salamanca's Old Town
    • Visit Salamanca University
    • Explore Ávila
    Landmarks
    Salamanca Old Town
    Salamanca University
    Ávila
    El Escorial
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    Jean

    Asked on February 28th, 2025

    What is the luggage policy for tours beginning in Lisbon?

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    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      We at Rabbie's offer the following tours from Lisbon: The Charms of Portugal & North West Spain 6-day tour, Porto, Aveiro & Passionate Portugal 3-day tour.

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    Brooke

    Asked on July 21st, 2024

    Could you please clarify exactly where I need to be.

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    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperatorWritten July 2024

      This tour starts at the Hotel Zenit in Lisbon and ends at the Hotel Porcel Ganivet in Madrid.

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    Gillian

    Asked on May 27th, 2024

    what size suitcase can be brought on this tour?

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    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperatorWritten May 2024

      You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items.

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    Ray

    Asked on July 5th, 2023

    I'm looking for a vacation with approximately same aged people. I'm 39 years old and travel on my own. Is there still availability on this tour? What's the age range of the participants?

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    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperatorWritten July 2023

      We do not ask for dates of birth so all we know is whether we have adults or seniors on tour. To be honest it is usually a mixture of adults and seniors.

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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal.Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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