10-Day Tour to Northern Spain and Galicia

10 days (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Dive into the north of the Iberian Peninsula with this complete 10-day itinerary aboard one of our air-conditioned coaches departing from the center of Madrid. Along the route through the northern cities and Galicia, you will find splendid green landscapes with its estuaries and fjords, old fishing villages, architectural treasures with a large influence from the Roman Empire and one of the most important centers of Christian pilgrimage in Santiago de Compostela. Moreover, to complete this tour, before returning to Madrid, we will pass through the Portuguese city of Porto.

What's Included

Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)
Entrance to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Duoro cruise and wine tasting in Porto
Travel insurance
9-night accommodation at A class
Guided city tour with local guides in Santiago, San Sebastián and Porto
Departure from established central located hotels in Madrid
Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach
Breakfast (Optional[9])
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Madrid
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Madrid-Zaragoza-San Sebastian

    1 stop
  • 1
    Zaragoza

    Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information.Depart towards Zaragoza. 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, one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Accommodation.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    San Sebastian

    1 stop
  • 2
    Donostia - San Sebastian

    Breakfast at the hotel. 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. Accommodation.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    San Sebastian-Bilbao-Castro Urdiales-Santander

    1 stop
  • 3
    Bilbao

    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. Accommodation.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Santander-Santillana del Mar- Oviedo

    1 stop
  • 4

    Breakfast at the hotel. 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. Accommodation.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Oviedo-Lugo-Santiago de Compostela

    1 stop
  • 5
    Lugo

    Breakfast and 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. Accommodation.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 6

    Santiago de Compostela

    1 stop
  • 6
    Santiago de Compostela

    Breakfast at the hotel. 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. Accommodation.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 7

    Santiago de Compostela - Porto

    1 stop
  • 7
    Santiago de Compostela

    Breakfast. 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 8

    Porto

    1 stop
  • 8
    Porto

    Breakfast at the hotel. 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. 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. Accommodation.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 9

    Porto- Ciudad Rodrigo - Salamanca

    1 stop
  • 9

    Breakfast. 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. Overnight at the hotel.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 10

    Salamanca-Avila-Madrid

    1 stop
  • 10
    Avila

    Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Ávila and free time to get to know this historic walled city. Continuation to Madrid.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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