Classic Northern Spain - 4 Days



Who is this trip for
Age range
0 - 99Start / End
- Barcelona
- Madrid
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 50Meals included
6Highlights
- Zaragoza – Stop en route from Barcelona for a brief city visit
- Bilbao – Stop to view the Guggenheim Museum’s striking architecture
- Santillana del Mar – Walk through the medieval centre and visit the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana
- Salamanca – Visit the Plaza Mayor and historic quarter
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Summary
Discover Northern Spain on this 4-day tour from Barcelona to Madrid, stopping in Zaragoza en route to seaside San Sebastian. Admire the Guggenheim in Bilbao before continuing to Santander, then explore the cobbled streets and Romanesque church of Santillana del Mar. Travel through the Picos de Europa to Covadonga’s mountain shrine, and end the day in Oviedo. Conclude with a visit to Salamanca’s grand Plaza Mayor before finishing in Madrid.
Itinerary
Day 1
Barcelona to Zaragoza & San Sebastian
Barcelona - Zaragoza - San Sebastian. Today, we will depart from Barcelona and head to Zaragoza for a brief stop. After, we will continue the journey to San Sebastian, where we will head to our accommodation for the night and enjoy dinner.
Please note: This tour is bi-lingual and will be conducted in Spanish as well as in English.
Meeting Point: HOTEL CATALONIA 505, C/ de Muntaner, 505, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08022 Barcelona at 7:45.
Day 2
Bilbao & Santander
San Sebastian - Bilbao - Santander. After breakfast, we will be departing for Bilbao, the capital of the province of Vizcaya. Here, we will take a brief stop to admire the building of the Guggenheim Museum. Afterwards, we will continue our journey to Santander, where we'll have some free time. Later, we will enjoy dinner and spend the night in Santander.
Day 3
Santillana & Covadonga to Oviedo
Santander - Santillana del Mar - Covadonga - Oviedo. This morning, we will depart for Santillana del Mar, a beautifully preserved medieval village recognised as a National Monument, famed for its cobbled streets, noble stone houses, and the Romanesque Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana.
We then journey through the dramatic landscapes of the Picos de Europa mountains to Covadonga, where you'll have free time to visit the revered shrine nestled in a cave and the nearby basilica. Afterwards, we continue to Oviedo for check-in and dinner.
Day 4
Salamanca & Madrid
Oviedo - Salamanca - Madrid. After our final breakfast, we will be departing for Salamanca. We will make a short stop to admire its renowned Plaza Mayor and historic old quarters. After that, we will continue the journey to Madrid. Once we have arrived in Madrid, this will mark the end of our tour. 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.
What's Included
Meals
Breakfasts: 3, Lunches: 0, Dinners: 3
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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