Spend a glorious 10 days with us in the splendor of Portugal and northern Spain as we take on the iconic route to Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain, Babcia and YiaYia style! We’ll slowly make our way north from Lisbon and loop back down again, making your experience a simple round trip. So what are the details?
We will touchdown in Lisbon on June 16th and depart from there on June 26th. The total retail cost of this experience is $ 4,750. Discounts for Travel Alum and other $100 flash discounts apply.
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Here’s the plan:
We’ll take on a 10-day loop northward, using a mix of trains, guided transport, and drivers as needed. Each stop will last about two days and will have a variety of interactive and historical activities for you to enjoy.
Day 1-2 Sintra
Touchdown Lisbon! Fly into the south side of town and meet us as we make our way to our first destination, Sintra. Here, we’ll kick things off with a tour of the dreamy Castel Pena and enjoy this little slice of historic Portugal. We’ll settle in for some relaxing beach vibes in the coastal town of Cascais where we can take in the amazing views and food options.
Day 3 Coimbra via Fatima
On our way north, we will continue to Our Lady of Fatima for a few hours before planting our feet in the Oxford of Portugal, called Coimbra. Here, we’ll get the chance to see the stunning library on campus and enjoy this historical location complete with all the bells and whistles! The gorgeous riverside neighborhoods are full of charming stops that bring this entire area to life.
Day 4-5: Vigo and Santiago de Campostela
Halfway through, we’ll pop up to the small town of Vigo in Spain. This will be our home base as we prepare to visit the Basilica of Santiago de Compostela. We’ll take the train up and walk through the gates with pilgrims who have taken on the life-changing experience of walking the full Camino. If you’d like to take on the last steps and walk a little of the official Camino, we’ll arrange for you to start early and ensure we meet up to enjoy the Basilica and the surrounding area before heading back down toward Vigo. This will be our longest day.
Day 6-7-8 Porto
It’s time to head back south, and our next port of call is Porto! This workaday city has become a new heartbeat in travel and has much to offer as we enjoy a true slice of Portuguese life. From incredible restaurants to a rich river culture, Porto offers a whole new look at this part of Europe!
Day 9-10 Lisbon
We’re back to the start of our journey, and we’ve saved some of the best for last! Lisbon offers three amazing neighborhoods that showcase this vibrant culture. From Belém’s historical monuments to Baixa’s twisting, trolley-riding streets, Lisbon brings the Portuguese experience together for a wonderful send-off! We’ll be settling into the Belem neighborhood and enjoy many of the amazing icons that Lisbon is very famous for. From the Monument of Discovery to the cloister at
What’s Included
BREAKFAST AT OUR HOTELS AND DINNERS IN UNIQUE LOCATIONS DAILY.
BALANCE BETWEEN SCHEDULED EXPERIENCES AND UNSCHEDULED TIME TO EXPLORE FURTHER OR RELAX AS YOU CHOOSE.
ENJOY UNSCHEDULED TIME ANY WAY YOU PLEASE.
ALL ATTRACTION TICKETS AND PASSES FOR EXPERIENCES AND GUIDED TOURS AND ALWAYS WITH LOCAL EXPERTS.
ALL TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING AIRPORT TRANSFERS UPON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE.
EFFICIENT TRAVEL TIME BY BASING OUR TRAVEL NEEDS WITH A MIX OF PRIVATE TRANSFER, TRAIN, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT.
OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAN ANY OPTIONAL OR “ON YOUR OWN TIME” WITH EITHER TOUR MANAGER TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE.
A DEDICATED OPPORTUNITY TO REFRESH YOUR BAGS ONE TO TWO TIMES DURING OUR TRAVELS.
Our Commitment:
As we get to know you, we will be able to find those little corners of Italy that delight and enchant. From magical vistas, fabled artworks, and storied neighborhoods, we’ll share with you those little things that make Portugal’s amazing cities the experience of a lifetime.