Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago de Compostela
You'll arrive in Santiago de Compostela and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Wander through the historic old town, pop into the impressive cathedral, or grab a meal at a local café. Dinner is included this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore the historic old town
- Visit Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
- Wander charming streets
- Enjoy a meal at a local café
Landmarks/POIs Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - Day 2
Santiago de Compostela to Vigo
After breakfast, you'll travel through the beautiful landscapes of Rias Bajas, the Spanish Fjords region. There's a brief stop at La Toja Island, then on to O Grove where you can optionally take a catamaran tour of oyster and mussel farms with tastings. Later you'll continue to Vigo with free time to explore before dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel through Rias Bajas region
- Stop at La Toja Island
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Catamaran tour of oyster and mussel farms in O Grove
- Mussel and Ribeiro wine tasting
- Explore Vigo
- Optional excursion to Santa Tecla
Landmarks/POIs La Toja Island - Day 3
Vigo to Porto
You'll cross the Portuguese border to Viana do Castelo, a charming city with cobblestone streets and impressive historical buildings. After some free time there, you'll continue to Braga, known as the city of archbishops, and then head on to Porto where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Viana do Castelo
- Travel to Braga
- Travel to Porto
Optional Activities
- Explore Viana do Castelo old town
- Explore Braga
Landmarks/POIs Viana do Castelo - Day 4
Porto
After breakfast, you'll take a panoramic tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage city. You'll see the imposing cathedral, the ornate Palacio da Bolsa, and the charming St. Clara Church. By the end of the day, you'll visit a traditional wine cellar for a tasting of Porto's famous Port wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Porto
- View Porto Cathedral
- View Palacio da Bolsa
- View St. Clara Church
- Visit to a traditional wine cellar with Porto wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Porto Cathedral Palacio da Bolsa St. Clara Church - Day 5
Porto to Coimbra
You'll travel to Coimbra, a historic city home to one of Europe's oldest universities and the birthplace of Fado. After lunch upon arrival, you have free time to explore the atmospheric old town, stroll through the university's grand courtyards, check out local bookshops or museums, or relax at a café along the Mondego River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Travel to Coimbra
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Explore the atmospheric old town
- Stroll through the university's grand courtyards
- Visit local bookshops or museums
- Relax at a café along the Mondego River
Landmarks/POIs University of Coimbra - Day 6
Coimbra to Lisbon
After breakfast, you'll head to Fátima, one of the world's most important Catholic pilgrimage sites known for the reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1917. You'll have free time to visit the Sanctuary, including the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Basilica. Then you'll continue to Lisbon, check into your accommodation, and relax. An optional Fado music tour is available in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Fátima
- Travel to Lisbon
Optional Activities
- Visit the Sanctuary at Fátima
- Visit the Chapel of the Apparitions at Fátima
- Visit the Basilica at Fátima
- Optional night tour to experience Fado, traditional Portuguese music and songs
Landmarks/POIs Sanctuary of Fátima Basilica of Fátima - Day 7
Lisbon
After breakfast, you'll enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of Lisbon at the mouth of the Tagus River. You'll take in sweeping views from Edward VII Park's hilltop viewpoint, pass through Rossio Square and Liberdade Avenue, explore the Madragoa district where Fado was born, and visit the Belem district to see the Tower of Belem, Monument to the Navigators, and the Jerónimos Monastery. The afternoon is free to relax or join an optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais, or Estoril.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic sightseeing tour of Lisbon
- View from Edward VII Park
- Pass through Rossio Square
- Pass through Liberdade Avenue
- Explore Madragoa district
- Visit Tower of Bélém
- Visit Monument to the Navigators
- Visit Jerónimos Monastery
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Sintra
- Optional excursion to Cascais
- Optional excursion to Estoril
Landmarks/POIs Edward VII Park Rossio Square Liberdade Avenue Tower of Bélém Monument to the Navigators Jerónimos Monastery - Day 8
Lisbon
After your final breakfast, you'll have some free time depending on your departure flight time. You can use it for last-minute shopping, exploring, or relaxing before heading to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
- Exploring
- Relaxing
