Lisbon & Northern Spain

12 days from Lisbon to Barcelona
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 line up 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!

PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Porto so you can plan your day your way.
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Guided sightseeing in Lisbon includes a visit to Jerónimos Monastery and cloister, plus a photo stop at Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries
• Visit to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Fatima
• Guided sightseeing in Porto includes views of the Church of São Francisco and a visit to the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange
• Globus Choice excursions in Porto − included in your tour with your choice of a guided visit of a local wine cellar plus port wine tasting or a sightseeing cruise on the Douro River
• Visit to La Toja Island to see the [LF] seashell covered San Sebastian Church
• Guided sightseeing tours in Santiago de Compostela and San Sebastian
• Guided sightseeing in Oviedo includes a panoramic drive and a walking tour of the Old Town, plus a cider tasting at a traditional Sidreria (cider house)
• Guided visit to Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum
• An orientation walk through Pamplona’s [LF] Calle Estafeta, plus a complementary tapas lunch with Rioja wine at Basaburua restaurant
• Guided sightseeingin Barcelona includes a walking tour in the Old Town, a stroll down La Rambla, a panoramic drive to Montjuic Hill and a photo stop at La Sagrada Familia
• Orientation walks in Vigo and Saragossa
• Visit Luarca and Santander