6 days7-Day Spain Tour: Northern Spain and Galicia from Madrid
Length
10 days
Itinerary
10 days planned
Group
Max 50
Guides
English, Spanish
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!
Day by day itinerary
1Madrid - Zaragoza - San Sebastian⌄
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, it’s one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival.
Overnight: Palacio de Aiete
2San Sebastian⌄
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.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Palacio de Aiete
3San Sebastian - Bilbao - Castro Urdiales - Santander⌄
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
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Santemar Hotel
4Santander - Santillana - Covadonga - Oviedo⌄
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.
Catedral de Oviedo
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: AC Oviedo Forum or Exe Oviedo
5Oviedo - Mondoñedo - Lugo - Santiago de Compostela⌄
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.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá
6Santiago de Compostela⌄
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.
Plaza del Obradoiro
Entrance included to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá
7Santiago de Compostela - Rias Baixas - Porto⌄
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.
Arrival in Porto and accommodation
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: NH Fenix Ipanema, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto
8Porto⌄
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.
Visit the exterior of 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.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: NH Fenix Ipanema, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto
9Porto - Ciudad Rodrigo - Salamanca⌄
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.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Catalonia Plaza Mayor
10Salamanca - Ávila - Madrid⌄
Departure to Ávila and free time to get to know this historic walled city.
Continuation and arrival to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICES
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- ✓Travel insurance
- ✓Entrance to Cathedral in Santiago, Duoro cruise and wine tasting in Porto
- ✓9-night accommodation
- ✓Guided city tour with local guides in Santiago, San Sebastián and Porto
- ✓Transportation in air conditioned deluxe motor-coach
- ✓Bilingual tour escort during the tour (English and Spanish)
- ✓Breakfast
Not included
- ✕Food and drinks, unless specified
Good to know
Starts: Departure point will be at our established hotels in Madrid: 8.15AM in Hotel NH Madrid Ribera del Manzanares (P.º de la Virgen del Puerto, 57, Arganzuela, 28005)
Ends: Departure point will be at our established hotels in Madrid: 8.15AM in Hotel NH Madrid Ribera del Manzanares (P.º de la Virgen del Puerto, 57, Arganzuela, 28005)
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge, providing they do not occupy a seat on the bus. Please note, any expenses incurred at the hotel (ie. cot, meals, etc) should be paid directly to the hotel
- There is no bathroom on the coach
- Hotel grades in Spain differ to those used in other Western countries, but typically 'superior-grade' hotels are of a 4-star standard.
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase.
- Minimum 2 people per departure is required. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.
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