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Small Group Discovery
Select Globus 2021 Europe tours are limited to an average of just 24 guests per tour. 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 European 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 Europe vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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Total meals included:
- 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL
Day1
Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
LISBON
Day2
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
Day3
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
Day4
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
Day5
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Guided sightseeing includes the cathedral with the relics of St. James the Apostle.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA–LUARCA–OVIEDO
Day6
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
Day7
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.
Day8
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
Day9
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
Day10
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
Day11
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
Day12
. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
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
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Television
- Air Conditioning
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
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Television
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
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Television
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Mini-bar
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
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Television
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- Desk
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Room Service
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
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
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Desk
- Internet Access
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
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Phone
- Television
- Internet Access
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
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Television
- Climate Control
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Internet Access
