Northern Spain Explorer - 8 days Tour by On The Go Tours

8 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

50 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Highlights

Pamplona - Stay for a night in this charming town, best known for the controversial Running of the Bulls

San Sebastian - Roam the streets and iconic promenade of this picturesque beach city and food haven

Bilbao - Make a short stop in the capital of Biscay and see the exterior of the famous Guggenheim Museum

Santander - Spend a night in this port city, home to beautiful beaches and historical landmarks

Santiago de Compostela - Discover the Plaza del Obradoiro, see the Cathedral of Santiago, and explore the charming streets of this World Heritage city

Rias Bajas - Cross the stunning Spanish Fjords on your way to Portugal, with a brief stop at La Toja Island

Leon - Take in the sights of this historic and artistic inland city at leisure, including the Gothic cathedral

Salamanca - Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city at leisure, with time to admire its renowned university

Rias Bajas - Cross the stunning Spanish Fjords on your way to Portugal, with a brief stop at La Toja Island

Leon - Take in the sights of this historic and artistic inland city at leisure, including the Gothic cathedral

Salamanca - Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city at leisure, with time to admire its renowned university

Itinerary

Take in the highlights of northern Spain on this 8-day escorted coach tour. From Madrid, visit Zaragoza and San Sebastian, plus make a quick stop in Bilbao in the Basque Country. Discover Santander, Covadonga, Oviedo and La Coruna, tour the highlights of Santiago de Compostela and explore the Spanish Fjords, Vigo and historic and artistic Leon. Return to Madrid, with a final stop in Salamanca en route.

day 1 - Madrid to Zaragoza & Pamplona

Madrid - Zaragoza - Pamplona. We depart from the bus terminal in Madrid at 7:45/8:00 and drive to Zaragoza, where there's a short amount of free time to admire the stunning Basilica del Pilar, wander through the lively streets of the old town, or visit the impressive Aljaferia Palace with its blend of Islamic and Christian architecture.

From Zaragoza, we continue to the northern town of Pamplona, best known for the controversial Running of the Bulls (San Fermín Festival) but also for its beautiful old quarter. Dinner is included at tonight's hotel.

Please note: This tour is bi-lingual, and will be conducted in Spanish as well as in English.

Meeting Point: C. de Ferraz, 3, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid at 8:00.

Meals:1 Dinner

OverNight:Pamplona

day 2 - San Sebastian, Bilbao & Santander

Pamplona - San Sebastian - Bilabo - Santander. Enjoy breakfast before we depart for San Sebastian, a glamorous coastal resort town known for its iconic curved La Concha beach. After some free time here, we continue to Bilbao, the capital of the province of Vizcaya. We make a brief stop to admire the architecture of the Guggenheim Museum before continuing our journey along Spain's northern coast to Santander, where you'll have some free time to explore. Dinner is included and the evening is at leisure.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Santander

day 3 - Santillana del Mar, Covadonga & Oviedo

Santander - Santillana del Mar - Covadonga - Oviedo. Our first stop today is Santillana del Mar, a medieval village recognized as a National Monument. We will then travel through beautiful landscapes to reach Covadonga, where you will have free time to visit the sacred Shrine of Covadonga, nestled in the Picos de Europa mountains.

Our hotel for the night is in Oviedo, where dinner is included and your evening is at leisure.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Oviedo

day 4 - La Coruna & Santiago

Oviedo - La Coruna - Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy breakfast before departing for the Galicia region. We arrive in La Coruna and embark on a brief panoramic tour. We then continue to Santiago de Compostela in the north-west corner of Spain, our base for the next two nights. Dinner is included this evening and you've got time to head out and start exploring the city.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Santiago de Compostela

day 5 - Santiago de Compostela

This morning we embark on a city tour of this famed pilgrimage destination, including visits to the Plaza del Obradoiro and the Cathedral. After our tour, the afternoon is free for you to relax at the hotel or continue your sightseeing independently. Dinner is included in the evening.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Santiago de Compostela

day 6 - Journey to Vigo

Santiago de Compostela - Rias Bajas - Vigo. After breakfast, we will depart for the area known as the Spanish Fjords (Rias Bajas), pausing briefly at the charming La Toja Island.

Our next stop is O Grove, where you may choose to join an optional catamaran cruise to visit the local oyster and mussel farms, complete with a tasting of fresh mussels and Ribeiro wine. We then continue to Vigo, where you’ll have some free time to explore at your leisure. An optional excursion to Santa Tecla is also available.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Vigo

day 7 - Vigo to Leon

Vigo - Leon. Leaving Vigo, we depart for the inland region of Castilla y León, arriving in the historic city of León, famous for its impressive artistic heritage. You’ll have free time to visit its magnificent Gothic cathedral or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the old town. Dinner is once more included this evening.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Leon

day 8 - Salamanca & Madrid

Leon - Salamanca - Madrid. Leaving Leon, we head to Salamanca this morning. Here you will have some free time to explore this historic city and its renowned Plaza Mayor, and to admire landmarks such as the historic university and the ornate Old and New Cathedrals. Afterwards, we proceed to Madrid, where our journey concludes. You will be dropped on Ferraz Street, near the Plaza de Espana at approximately 17:30, though this time is subject to external factors such as traffic and passenger delays.

Meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

7 nights 4-star hotels

Meals

7 breakfasts & 6 dinners

Transport

Transportation by air conditioned coach with free WI-FI onboard

Guide

Escorted by a bi-lingual tour leader with local guides for some sightseeing (tour is conducted in English & Spanish. Please note that groups of 11 passengers or fewer will not be escorted by a tour leader and will have the services of a driver only)

Others

Guided sightseeing in Santiago de CompostelaFree time to explore all other destinations on the tour at your own pace!

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