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North of Spain & Portugal, 8 days

8 days
Start and end in Madrid
4.1
7 traveler reviews
North of Spain & Portugal, 8 days - VPT Tours
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 50
Age range 1 to 99
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Highlights

  • Stop at Zaragoza and explore on your own
  • View the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
  • Visit the Shrine at Covadonga
  • Tour Santiago de Compostela's historic sites
  • Taste famous Port wine in Porto

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 (SUNDAY) MADRID-ZARAGOZA-SAN SEBASTIAN (590kms)
  2. Day 2 (MONDAY) SAN SEBASTIAN -BILBAO -SANTANDER (205kms)
  3. Day 3 (TUESDAY) SANTANDER -SANTILLANA-COVADONGA -OVIEDO (235kms)
  4. Day 4 (WEDNESDAY) OVIEDO-LA CORUÑA (295kms)
  5. Day 5 (THURSDAY) LA CORUÑA-SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (75kms)
  6. Day 6 (FRIDAY) SANTIAGO -RIAS BAJAS-VIGO-PORTO (240kms)
  7. Day 7 (SATURDAY) PORTO
  8. Day 8 (SUNDAY) PORTO-SALAMANCA -MADRID
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Additional Services

Operated by

VPT Tours

Number of tours

71

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

We are a Spanish Tour Operator with 100% private capital, part of the touristic and business holding Transvia Group (since 1967). Given that, one of our strengths is the economic and institutional solvency as a company. VPT Tours is formed by professionals with unrivalled experience and expertise...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Good
    3.4
  • Transport
    Good
    3.6
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Food
    Good
    3.8
  • 3.9
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  • TU
    · July 5th, 2024
    Nice tour overall & nice guide. Good hotels. Some of the English was hard to understand. It would be helpful to know the itinerary time wise at the beginning of each day so we can take what we need off the bus when we have free time to explore.
    VPT Tours commented on this review
    Dear Trisa Ulrich , Thank your for travelling with us. Kind regards
    Trip date: June 2024
  • AG
    · April 15th, 2024
    Overall very happy! Amazing driver Guillermo made all the difference. I just wish he had a nicer car to drive. This car was not comfy at all. The sights, the itinerary were fantastic. Guide is required, but was not always available.
    VPT Tours commented on this review
    Dear Alla, Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to welcome you very soon. Kind regards
    Trip date: April 2024
  • A
    · April 11th, 2024
    Overall great experience had a wonderful experience and guide
    Trip date: March 2024
  • RM
    · October 6th, 2023
    Although we had a very good hotel in San Sebastián, we were not given an opportunity or enough time to see the old town. Our tour guide was quite disorganised in giving instructions. She would give schedules 2 days in advance and mix it up with current schedules or instructions. It was disappointing that she said when we were already in Santiago de Compostela, she mentioned it almost always rains there. And indeed it rained. But most of us who brought umbrellas and raincoats had them packed in our luggages.
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    VPT Tours commented on this review
    Dear Renato, Thank you for your time and feedback. It will help us to keep improving. Kind regards
    Trip date: September 2023
  • DR
    · October 2nd, 2023
    Maria was a great guide-experienced and attentive. She interpreted everything for us well. She listened and she worked hard to make the tour a great experience for us.
    VPT Tours commented on this review
    Dear Dorothy, We are really glad to know that you enjoyed the tour. We will address your kind review to the guide Maria. Best regards
    Trip date: September 2023
  • L
    · July 2nd, 2023
    When i book by 8 days tours to North of Spain and Portugal, i did not know that if you have less than 12 people in a tour you'll not have a tour guide until i started the tour. You need to notify this in the TOUR RADAR program. I really expected to know about the place we were going. The same affected the optional tours which we could not do: excursion to the Rías Atlas through typical villages as Pontedeume, Betanzos, etc., and the excursion to Santa Tecla and Valenza do Miño across the Portuguese border. The short stop we did to admire the Guggenheim Museum we were notified that Mondays are closed but it was opened when we arrived there, otherwise we could easily have visited the museum in an hour we stayed there. I wanted to request at least some refund for not having all the program mentioned in the TOUR RADAR.
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    Trip date: June 2023
  • North of Spain & Portugal, 8 days reviewer 7
    · May 12th, 2023
    I enjoyed the spontaneous feel of this tour, however, I would have wished that some of the more traditional aspects had been followed. We weren't offered some of the promoted optional excursions, e.g., the trip on the Douro River. And there were no surprise treats such as a taste of an iconic food during a mandatory stop. (In another tour by Radar, the group tasted churros and chocolate, for instance). In addition, our delightful, benighted bus driver had no idea where he was going. Our tour leader had to give directions from his phone's GPS. I'm really not sure whose fault that might be. On the other hand, the hotels at which we stayed were stellar. The sights themselves were handled well. Through knowledgeable local tour guides and the stunning beauty of the northern bus route, we saw thrilling scenery and historic places of importance. Although our tour leader didn't run a terribly tight ship, he was nevertheless charming, flexible, and responsive. Above all, we had a good time!
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    Trip date: April 2023

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North of Spain & Portugal, 8 days
From Madrid to Madrid

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • Can I get a refund if I can't travel?

      Standard travel insurance does not cover refunds, but cancellation insurance is available that allows you to cancel before the trip.

    • How many people are expected on the tour?

      Currently, there are about 25 people signed up for the tour, but the number may change prior to departure.

    • Can I reserve extra nights after the tour?

      Yes, you can request to reserve additional nights after the tour, subject to availability.

    • What is included in the travel insurance?

      The travel insurance covers various issues but does not cover cancellations; make sure to review the policy details.

    • What transportation options are available during the tour?

      The main mode of transportation will be by bus, with local guides provided in major cities.

    • Can I have first-row seating on the bus?

      Seats are not assigned, but you can request the guide to try and reserve seats in the front rows for you.

    • Does the price include meals during the tour?

      Meals and entrances may not be included. Please check the details for specifics on what is covered.

    • What is the price for additional nights before the tour?

      The price for pre-tour nights can vary, and there are limited rooms available, so it's best to book soon.

    • What travel documents do I need?

      You will need to provide passport details for each passenger as part of the booking process.

    • What time does the tour end?

      The tour usually ends in Madrid at around 17:00-18:00, but we cannot guarantee an exact time of arrival.

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    Tour ID: 209370

    • Currency
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      Portugal and Spain
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      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal and Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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      • For any tour departing before January 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 22nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with VPT Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 30 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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