5 Day Tour through northern Spain

5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This is an unforgettable 5 days private tour to know the most beautiful places in northern Spain. You will have the flexibility to choose the hotels and restaurants and we will pick you up at your chosen hotels and restaurants at each stop. We are also willing to make small adjustments to the program if requested.

On this tour, you will also enjoy a guided visit to the most important towns in this area: Santiago de Compostela, Oviedo, Santander, and Bilbao.

What's Included

Private transportation
Entrance fees and regular guided visit to the Neocave- Altamira Museum (in Spanish)
Entrance fee to Guggenheim Museum & Guided visit
Entrance fees and private guided visit to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Entrance fees and regular guided visit of El Capricho de Gaudí (English visit)
Transport expenses (tolls, parkings,fuel, etc...)
Driver expenses (accommodation, meals, ...)
4 private guided visits: Bilbao, Santander, Oviedo & Santiago de Compostela
Food & Drinks
Acommomodation
Other entrance fees
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick up daily at your chosen hotel according to the program

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Bilbao

    3 stops
  • 1
    Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

    Enjoy a guided visit to the Guggenheim Museum. The building was designed by Canadian American architect Frank Gehry, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao building represents a magnificent example of the most groundbreaking 20th-century architecture

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Bilbao

    Enjoy a private walking tour through Bilbao and learn about the history of this fascinating city.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO declared the Hanging Bridge a world heritage monument in 2006. In fact, this is the first World Heritage monument in the Basque Country and the first World Industrial Heritage monument in Spain. You will enjoy some free time to visit if and cross it if you want.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • Day 2

    Eastern Coast of Cantabria & Santander

    3 stops
  • 4

    Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Bilbao and drive you towards Santander. In your way towards Santander you will enjoy some free time to walk around the old town of Castro Urdiales. This is a beautiful village on the Cantabria eastern coast.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    This is one of the most important fishing villages in Spain. It is also famous for its anchovy production and it has a lot of anchovy factories. You will love the port of Santoña and its gorgeous bay.

    Admission ticket free
  • 6

    You will enjoy a 3h city tour (walking and by car) to know the history of this fascinating city and to visit its most important tourist attractions: - Cathedral - Pereda Gardens - Botin Centre - Magdalena Palace - Cabo Mayor Lighthouse

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Western Coast of Cantabria

    4 stops
  • 7
    Museo de Altamira

    The Cave of Altamira was declared World Heritage in 1985 for its cave paintings. You will have the opportunity to visit the Museum of Altarmia and a replica of the Altamira cave, the so-called "neocave". It will be a regular visit and it is only in Spanish available.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8

    The driver will leave you some free time to visit Santillana and do some shopping around. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana (€3.00/person entrance fee)

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    El Capricho de Gaudi

    This building was constructed by Antonio Gaudí and it is one of the few constructions of this famous architect out of Cataluña. You will have the opportunity to join a guided visit in English.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10

    You will love the landscape envolving the village of San Vicente de la Barquera: its bay, the mountains, and the sea render the perfect frame for an unforgettable picture.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Covadonga and Oviedo

    2 stops
  • 11

    The holy cave of Covadonga is in fact a sanctuary. It is also one of the most important places of Asturias, as it represents the place where Christians won the first battle against Muslims that would lead to the reconquering of Spain.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 12

    Once in Oviedo, you will meet with your guide to do a 3 h private walking tour through the old town of Oviedo.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Western coast of Asturias - Santiago de Compostela

    5 stops
  • 13

    We will depart early towards Santiago de Compostela. On our way, we will profit to see some unforgettable landscapes like this one.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14

    this is one of the nicest coastal villages in Asturias

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15

    This coast of Galicia is a spectacle of nature by itself. If the tide is low and if there is availability (the visit must be booked in advance), we shall stop for a free visit to this wonderful place.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Santiago de Compostela

    In the afternoon you will meet your guide in Santiago de Compostela. He will show you the old town. You will love the history of this city and a holy place for Christianity.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela

    You will enjoy visiting this place with your guide and learning more about the history of this gorgeous Cathedral and holy place where pilgrims from all around the world come to visit it.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by EXPLORING CANTABRIA

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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