Northern Spain and Galicia from Madrid
Northern Spain and Galicia from Madrid
Northern Spain and Galicia from Madrid
10 Days Starting and ending in 40.418878,-3.712131
Visiting: Madrid, Donostia-San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Rías Baixas, Salamanca, Ciudad Rodrigo, Ávila
Tour operator:
Tour code:
732
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 2
Age range:
4-100
Special diets catered:
Glutten Free
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishInterests:
Tour Overview
Travel to the most emblematic places from the North of Spain and Oporto with our 10-day itinerary, which starts and finishes in the Spanish capital. Taste the flavor of the Spanish North and try the famous “Mondoñedo Cake”, which with any doubt will leave you with a very good taste in your mouth. During your trip along the Iberic Peninsula, you will see breathtaking views from its landscapes, where the mountain and the sea collide. Even you will visit important architectonic monuments like the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Madrid – Zaragoza – San Sebastian
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information.Depart towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival.
Day 2 : San Sebastian
Location: Donostia-San Sebastian
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of this elegant and gentrified city whose landscape is dominated by the Bay and La Concha Beach. We will go up to Mount Igueldo, from where we will be able to contemplate a magnificent view of the city. Rest of the day at leisure.
In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to the picturesque villages of Hondarribia and San Juan de Luz, already in French territory.
Day 3 : San Sebastian – Bilbao – Castro Urdiales – Santander
Location: Bilbao
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast and departure to Bilbao for some free time on the esplanade of the Guggenheim Museum to admire this modern work of architecture. We will continue towards Castro Urdiales, a typical fishing village where we will have free time. Departure to Santander, a port city nestled between the sea and the mountains and which has numerous beaches, such as El Sardinero, one of the best known. We will have free time to walk around this elegant city.
Day 4 : Santander – Santillana – Covadonga – Oviedo
Location: Santander
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Santillana del Mar, one of the towns with the greatest historical and artistic value in Spain, which houses true architectural treasures, such as the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, the most important Romanesque jewel in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where we will have free time to visit the Sanctuary and the grotto with the image of the Virgin. In the afternoon departure to Oviedo, located on a series of hills at the foot of the Naranco and which stands out for the beauty of its streets, many of them pedestrian. Its monuments are a World Heritage Site and among them the Cathedral stands out, one of the most important works of Asturian Gothic.
Day 5 : Oviedo – Mondoñedo – Lugo– Santiago De Compostela
Location: Oviedo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast and departure towards the Galician region. On the way to Lugo, stop in Mondoñedo; Free time to visit its imposing 12th century cathedral and try the delicious “Mondoñedo cake”. Departure to Lugo and free time to contemplate the Roman vestiges that it still conserves as its walls, declared a World Heritage Site. Continuation to Santiago de Compostela, whose ancient city is a World Heritage Site, and one of the most important monumental centers in Spain, center of Christian pilgrimage and end of the Camino de Santiago, originally built by the Roman Empire. Accommodation.
Day 6 : Santiago De Compostela
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. City tour of Santiago visiting the Plaza del Obradoiro and its Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago el Mayor. Rest of the day at leisure to continue visiting this city with a university and student atmosphere.
Day 7 : Santiago De Compostela – Rias Bajas – Porto
Location: Porto, Rías Baixas
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast. Departure to the most picturesque area of the Galician Rías Bajas (Spanish fjords). Through splendid landscapes, we will arrive at the island of La Toja, universally known for its spa and natural wealth. Free time and continuation through the Arosa estuary on the way to Portugal.
Day 8 : Porto
Location: Porto
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of Porto, considered a World Heritage Site where we will contemplate the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building and the Church of Santa Clara. Then enjoy a different perspective of the city along the Douro River on board a Cruise and discover the historical heritage by visiting a well-known Port Wine Cellar with wine tasting included. Rest of the day free.
Day 9 : Porto – Ciudad Rodrigo – Salamanca
Location: Salamanca, Ciudad Rodrigo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast. Departure towards the Spanish border. Already in Spain, and on the way to Salamanca, stop at Ciudad Rodrigo, a beautiful town surrounded by medieval walls and dominated by its imposing fortress. Continuation to Salamanca, monumental university city, declared a World Heritage Site.
Day 10 : Salamanca – Ávila – Madrid
Location: Ávila, Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Ávila and free time to get to know this historic walled city. Continuation to Madrid.
What's Included
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Departure from established central located hotels in Madrid
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Guided city tour with local guides in Santiago, San Sebastián and Porto
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Entrance to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Duoro cruise and wine tasting in Porto
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Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)
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Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach
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9-night accommodation at A class
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Daily breakfast
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Travel insurance
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Our local guides are english speaking
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
We will include meet local health and safety regulations
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Is not possible to join the tour once it has departed but we can always try to adapt for an excepcional situations.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The company has been trading since 1929
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
There is a cancellation policy indicated for our itineraries
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We try to avoid any kind of paper documentation in our tours, we keep our buses cleaned daily
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will recieve all necessary documents to travel with us from our Booking and Opwerations Department
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
You will travel with other people who booked the same tour, so you will have the chance to interact with other people from diferent countries and cultures.
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