Lisbon & Northern Spain


  • 12 days

  • Spain

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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!

Small Group Discovery

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

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2021 Tour itinerary

Total meals included:

  • 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners

ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL

Day
1

Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Meals included:

  • Dinner

LISBON

Day
2

LISBON Guided sightseeing includes Jeronimos Monastery and cloister and a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast

LISBON–FÁTIMA–PORTO

Day
3

FÁTIMA 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. LF Port wine tasting at the famous Sandeman & Co Port Wine Cellar.
217 mi / 350 km

Meals included:

  • Breakfast

PORTO–VIGO, SPAIN–LA TOJA ISLAND–SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Day
4

Scenic drive along the coastline en route to Vigo.
VIGO Walking tour of the historic center.
LA TOJA ISLAND LF 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.
199 mi / 320 km

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Day
5

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Guided sightseeing includes the cathedral with the relics of St. James the Apostle.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA–LUARCA–OVIEDO

Day
6

LUARCA Free time to browse.
OVIEDO Guided sightseeing includes a panoramic drive and a walking tour of the Old Town. LF Cider tasting at a traditional Sidreria.
217 mi / 350 km

Meals included:

  • Breakfast

OVIEDO–SANTANDER–BILBAO–SAN SEBASTIAN

Day
7

SANTANDER Free time for lunch.
BILBAO Guided visit of the Guggenheim Museum en route to San Sebastian.
249 mi / 400 km

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

SAN SEBASTIAN

Day
8

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.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast

SAN SEBASTIAN–PAMPLONA–SARAGOSSA

Day
9

PAMPLONA LF 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.
162 mi / 260 km

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

SARAGOSSA–BARCELONA

Day
10

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.
193 mi / 310 km

Meals included:

  • Breakfast

BARCELONA

Day
11

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.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

BARCELONA

Day
12

. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
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Hotels

It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.

Real Palacio Hotel

Superior First-Class

Set at the heart of Lisbon, opened May 2003, is the Real Palácio Hotel, a Hotel that combines charm and sophistication with the comfort of a 5-star Hotel.

Location
Rua Tomas Ribeiro 115, Lisbon, Portugal
Real Palacio Hotel
Hotel Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Business Center
  • Laundry Available
  • Parking/Valet
  • Fitness Room
  • Free WiFi
  • Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
  • Internet Access
  • Room Service
  • In-Room Safe
  • Desk
  • Television
  • Cable/Satellite
  • Hair Dryer
  • Non-smoking Rooms
  • Mini-bar
  • Air Conditioning
  • Phone

Holiday Inn Porto Gaia

First-Class

A modern 212-room high rise hotel near the historical Porto city centre with a chic atrium bar and culinary concept restaurant serving traditinal Portuguese cuisine. Amenities include a gym, spa and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.

Location
Rua Diogo de Macedo, 220 Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal
Holiday Inn Porto Gaia
Hotel Facilities
  • Fitness Room
  • Concierge desk
  • Laundry Available
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa Services
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Free WiFi
  • Luggage Storage
  • Currency Exchange
  • Business Center
  • Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Window Opens
  • Phone
  • Coffee Maker
  • Desk
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access
  • Room Service
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Climate Control
  • Wake-Up Calls
  • Television
  • Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
  • Disabled Access / Rooms
  • Cable/Satellite
  • Non-smoking Rooms
  • Mini-bar
  • In-Room Safe
  • Smoking Rooms

NH Hesperia Santiago Peregrino

Moderate First-Class

With an excellent location in the new city area, the Hesperia Peregrino hotel in Santiago de Compostela puts you within reach of everything that makes this city so desirable. You can easily explore the historical center and its famous cathedral - both are just a 10 minute walk away.

Location
Avda Rosalia De Castro, Santiago De Compostela, Spain
NH Hesperia Santiago Peregrino
Hotel Facilities
  • Luggage Storage
  • Pool
  • Laundry Available
  • Elevator
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking/Valet
  • Business Center
  • Free WiFi
Room Facilities
  • Mini-bar
  • Desk
  • Television
  • Room Service
  • Climate Control
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Cable/Satellite
  • In-Room Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Complimentary Newspaper
  • Phone

AC Oviedo Forum

Superior First-Class

A modern 155 room property offering Free Wi-Fi access in all areas and a fitness center. Traditional Spanish cuisine is served in the main restaurant and an international menu and drinks are on offer at the hotel's bar and outdoor terrace.

Location
Plaza De Los Ferroviarios 1, Oviedo, Spain
AC Oviedo Forum
Hotel Facilities
  • Parking/Valet
  • Fitness Room
  • Luggage Storage
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Business Center
  • Elevator
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry Available
  • Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
  • Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
  • Cable/Satellite
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Non-smoking Rooms
  • Air Conditioning
  • Disabled Access / Rooms
  • Climate Control
  • Smoking Rooms
  • Wake-Up Calls
  • Television
  • Room Service
  • Mini-bar
  • Internet Access

Silken Amara Plaza

First-Class

Modern hotel situated in the Square of Pio XII, 10 minute walk to Concha Beach, the Quarter and commercial and financial zone.

Location
Plaza Pio Xii,7, San Sebastian, Spain
Silken Amara Plaza
Hotel Facilities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking/Valet
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Concierge desk
  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Currency Exchange
  • Laundry Available
Room Facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Disabled Access / Rooms
  • Room Service
  • In-Room Safe
  • Phone
  • Hair Dryer
  • Non-smoking Rooms
  • Desk
  • Cable/Satellite
  • Television
  • Internet Access
  • Mini-bar

Silken Reino De Aragon

First-Class

Modern hotel with restaurant, bar and meeting facilities is located near the Basilica Del Pilar and the Exhibition Palace.

Location
C/Coso, 80, Saragossa, Spain
Silken Reino De Aragon
Hotel Facilities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fitness Room
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Hot Tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking/Valet
  • Concierge desk
  • Laundry Available
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Business Center
Room Facilities
  • Disabled Access / Rooms
  • Desk
  • Hair Dryer
  • Climate Control
  • Room Service
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Internet Access
  • Non-smoking Rooms
  • Mini-bar
  • In-Room Safe
  • Television
  • Phone

NH Sants Barcelona

First-Class

This large modern property is located in the heart of the financial district, within walking distance of the Sants train station, which connects to the city center in 15 minutes. The well-known soccer stadium Camp Nou is only 20 minutes away on foot. The property offers 203 soundproof, bright and spacious guestrooms decorated in a classic style with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a fitness room, a nice restaurant serving Catalan cuisine, and a relaxing bar serving refreshing drinks.

Location
Numancia, 74, Barcelona, Spain
NH Sants Barcelona
Hotel Facilities
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Luggage Storage
  • Concierge desk
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Available
  • Fitness Room
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free WiFi
  • Business Center
Room Facilities
  • Climate Control
  • Desk
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hair Dryer
  • Phone
  • Room Service
  • In-Room Safe
  • Television
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Mini-bar
  • Internet Access

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