Barcelona & Northern Spain to Madrid - 10 days Tour by On The Go Tours

10 daysDuration

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24 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Starts

Barcelona, Spain

Ends

Madrid, Spain

Highlights

Barcelona - Visit La Sagrada Familia and enjoy a catamaran cruise along the beautiful coast

Pamplona - Stop for a stroll around this charming town, famous for its annual Running of the Bulls Festival

Zaragoza - Explore this historic city and admire the iconic Basilica del Pilar and Aljaferia Palace

Bilbao - Enjoy a morning tour of Bilbao and tuck into a tasty, traditional 'pintxos' dinner

San Sebastian - Spend an afternoon in elegant San Sebastian, with its beautiful bay and La Concha beach

Oviedo - Wander the pedestrianized streets of the city independently and dine at a traditional cider house

Santiago de Compostela - Visit the UNESCO-listed Old Town at the end of the Camino de Santiago Christian pilgrimage route

Madrid - End your adventure in Spain's vibrant capital and independently explore

Oviedo - Wander the pedestrianized streets of the city independently and dine at a traditional cider house

Santiago de Compostela - Visit the UNESCO-listed Old Town at the end of the Camino de Santiago Christian pilgrimage route

Madrid - End your adventure in Spain's vibrant capital and independently explore

Itinerary

Experience the highlights of northern Spain on this unforgettable 10-day coach tour, travelling from beautiful Barcelona to vibrant Madrid. Marvel at the architectural wonder of La Sagrada Familia and enjoy a scenic catamaran cruise along Barcelona’s stunning coastline. Stroll through the historic streets of Zaragoza and Pamplona, home to a charming medieval old town and a striking Gothic cathedral. Discover the cultural heart of Bilbao on a guided city tour, then enjoy a day trip to elegant San Sebastián, famous for its crescent-shaped bay and the golden sands of La Concha beach. Continue to the coastal gem of Santander and savour a traditional meal at a local cider house in Oviedo. See the important religious sites of revered Santiago de Compostela before taking a high-speed train to the capital, where our tour concludes.

day 1 - Welcome to Barcelona!

Bienvenido a Espana! You will be met at Barcelona airport and transferred to our hotel. The rest of today is free for you to head out and explore the city. This evening there's a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant, giving you the opportunity to get to know your tour leader and fellow travellers over a delightful evening of good food and wine.

Please note: We recommend booking a flight that arrives no later than 17.00hrs.

Meals:1 Dinner

OverNight:Barcelona

day 2 - Barcelona sightseeing

We enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour in Barcelona this morning. Driving down the city's main streets, we will admire some of Gaudi's impressive modernist works, such as Le Pedrera and Casa Mila. We stroll through Montjuic Park to admire the surrounding views of the city and visit stunning La Sagrada Familia, the crown jewel of Gaudi's work. Then we continue to Port Vell to board a catamaran and sail along the beautiful coastline of Barcelona. We will be welcomed on board with music, a courtesy drink and a typical local tapa to start the experience in a Mediterranean style. You can sit in the shaded aft seats to feel the sea breeze, or lie on the forward nets to soak up the sunshine.

The afternoon is free for you to continue exploring Barcelona. Perhaps head for a walk along the beach, find some dinner along La Rambla, or head to Parc Guell to see more of Gaudi's work.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Barcelona

day 3 - Journey through Zarazoga & Pamplona

Barcelona - Zarazoga - Pamplona - Bilbao. We enjoy breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a picturesque journey from Barcelona to Bilbao, passing through enchanting cities along the route. Leaving Barcelona, we traverse the scenic Catalan landscape, characterized by rolling vineyards and olive groves, on our way to Zaragoza. In Zaragoza, there's free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continuing north, the journey takes us to Pamplona, renowned for its annual Running of the Bulls and its charming cultural and architectural attractions, including its medieval old town and the Gothic-style Cathedral. The final leg of our journey takes us to Bilbao.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Bilbao

day 4 - Bilbao & San Sebastian

Bilbao - San Sebastian - Bilbao. After breakfast at the hotel we enjoy a Bilbao city tour, taking in the city's main highlights. The port city of Bilbao is surrounded by green mountains, and the de facto Basque capital is one of the prettiest cities in Spain. There's then time at leisure for you to explore the esplanade where the Guggenheim Museum is located in order for you to admire this modern architectural building.

This afternoon we head to nearby San Sebastian, an exclusive resort town known for hosting the International Film Festival and for La Concha, one of Spain's finest beaches. On a panoramic coach tour of the city we admire the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach. We stop to enjoy the view over San Sebastian and the Bay of Biscay from Mount Igueldo and have some free time to stroll around this elegant city before returning to Bilbao for the evening. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant, where you can try pintxos, the Basque version of tapas.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Bilbao

day 5 - Castro Urdiales & Santander

Bilbao - Castro Urdiales - Santander. Leaving Bilbao, we head into the green mountainous region of Asturias, admiring the view en route to the fishing town of Castro Urdiales. There's free time to wander around, and you will be able to see the castle which dates back to the Middle Ages. Then it's onto Santander, a coastal city known for the popular Sardinero Beach.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Santander

day 6 - Santillana del Mar & Oviedo

Santander - Santillana del Mar - Covadonga - Oviedo. Our first stop today is Santillana del Mar, known for its Renaissance palaces, medieval towers and the beautiful Romanesque Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana. We then have a short stop in Covadonga where there's free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto. In the afternoon we travel on to Oviedo. The rest of the day is free to explore the many pedestrianized streets and you can see the hilltop Saint Maria de Naranco Church overlooking the city. The UNESCO-listed Cathedral is also worth a visit. We enjoy a group dinner tonight at a traditional cider house.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Oviedo

day 7 - Mondonedo, Lugo & Santiago de Compostela

Oviedo - Mondonedo - Lugo - Santiago de Compostela. Today we head into Galicia, Spain's north-westernmost region. Our first visit is Mondonedo, where you can see the 13th century Cathedral and sample the local delicacy. Mondonedo Cake is made with puff pastry, sponge, almonds and fruit.

Stopping in Lugo, you will have time to admire the historic Roman city walls before we continue our journey to Santiago de Compostela. The UNESCO-listed Old Town is home to one of the most important pilgrimages in Christianity. It marks the end of the Camino de Santiago Route, which was constructed during the Roman Empire.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Santiago de Compostela

day 8 - Santiago de Compostela

We spend this morning on a city tour of Santiago de Compostela. We will see the Praza do Obradoiro main square and visit the Cathedral, which is dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. After our tour, the rest of the day is free to stroll around the Old Town's cobbled streets.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Santiago de Compostela

day 9 - Train to Madrid

Santiago de Compostela - Madrid. After breakfast, bid farewell to any fellow travellers who are continuing their journey to Portugal, and transfer to the train station to travel (unescorted) by high speed train to Spain's vibrant capital, Madrid. The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure, independently exploring the city.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Madrid

day 10 - Madrid

Our tour ends after breakfast today with an included transfer to the airport.

Meals:1 Breakfast

Barcelona & Northern Spain to Madrid - 10 days

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What's Included

Accommodation

9 nights 4 star hotels

Meals

9 breakfasts & 3 dinners including a welcome dinner in Barcelona, a pintxos dinner in Bilbao and dinner in a traditional cider house in Oviedo

Transport

Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 10Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets

Guide

Escorted by an English-speaking tour leader days 1- 8 (or driver-guide for groups of 12 or fewer). Note: the journey from Santiago to Madrid and the stay in Madrid will be unescorted.

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High-speed train ticket in Tourist Class from Santiago to MadridCatamaran sailing experience in BarcelonaNote: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers who booked through different operators, not solely On The Go.

Entrance

Guided city tour with local guides in Barcelona (Sagrada Familia entrance included), Bilbao and Santiago (Cathedral ticket included)

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