Northern Splendour from Barcelona with Extension | Guided Group Tour | 11 Days

DAY 1:                                BARCELONA

After arrival, you will be transferred from Barcelona airport to your tour hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Barcelona.

DAY 2:                                BARCELONA

Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, enjoy a panoramic city tour featuring Montjuïc Park with its stunning views, the Olympic Ring, the Christopher Columbus Monument, and the historic Gothic Quarter. The afternoon is free for leisure. Overnight in Barcelona. (B)

DAY 3:                                BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – PAMPLONA

Breakfast at your hotel and departure to Zaragoza. Brief stop and free time to visit the Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, Patroness of the Hispanic world. We then continue to Pamplona, a city famous for the San Fermín festivities and its charming old quarter. Dinner and overnight in Pamplona**. (B, D)

**Note, departures in 2026: JUL 10, will stay overnight in a city near Pamplona instead of Pamplona.

DAY 4:                                PAMPLONA – SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – SANTANDER

Breakfast at your hotel. Depart for San Sebastian, one of the most elegant cities in Northern Spain. Free time to stroll along La Concha Bay or enjoy the old town. Continue to Bilbao, the capital of the province of Biscay, with a brief stop to admire the avant-garde Guggenheim Museum building. The journey then continues to Santander for dinner and an overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 5:                                 SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO

After breakfast, depart to Santillana del Mar, a medieval village considered a National Monument. Travel to Covadonga with free time to visit the Shrine. Continue to Oviedo. Overnight Oviedo. (B, D)

DAY 6:                                 OVIEDO – LA CORUNA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
After breakfast, departure to region of Galicia. Arrival to La Coruña. Short panoramic tour. We then continue to Santiago de Compostela for dinner and an overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 7:                                 SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Breakfast followed by a city tour of this renowned pilgrimage destination, featuring the iconic Plaza del Obradoiro and the majestic Cathedral, the spiritual and artistic centrepiece of Santiago. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 8:                                 SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – VIGO

Breakfast and departure for the scenic Rías Baixas region, known as the Spanish Fjords. Enjoy a short stop at La Toja Island before continuing to O Grove, where you can take an optional catamaran cruise to visit oyster and mussel farms, complete with a tasting of fresh mussels and Ribeiro wine. Continue to Vigo for an afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Vigo. (B)

DAY 9:                                 VIGO – LEON

Breakfast before departing for the inland region of Castilla y León. Arrive in León, a historic city renowned for its rich artistic heritage. Enjoy free time to visit the stunning Gothic cathedral or explore the charming old town. Dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 10:                             LEON – SALAMANCA – MADRID 

Breakfast and departure for Salamanca, with a short stop to explore the charming old town and its renowned Baroque Plaza Mayor. Continue to Madrid for an overnight stay. (B)

DAY 11:                             MADRID

Breakfast at your hotel. End of services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

BARCELONA: Catalonia Barcelona 505

PAMPLONA: NH Pamplona Iruña Park

**Note, departures in 2026: JUL 10, will stay overnight in a city near Pamplona instead of Pamplona.

SANTANDER: Santemar Hotel

OVIEDO: Iberik Santo Sunday Plaza

SANTIAGO: Oca Puerta Del Camino

VIGO: Los Galeones Affiliated by Meliá, or Hesperia Vigo, or Eurostars Mar de Vigo

LEON: Abad San Antonio

MADRID: Emperador or Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa

INCLUDES:

• Arrival airport to hotel transfer
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 10 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Touring with Multilingual speaking guide
• Sightseeing tour with local guide in Barcelona and Santiago
• Entrance fees and local taxes

THINGS TO NOTE:

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
• Itinerary is subject to change at any time without notice.
• Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m. Service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.
• Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• Due to special events, tours may stay in a city that is different to what is mentioned on the itinerary.
• In the unusual event that group number is less than 12 people, the Tour Operator reserves the right to operate the tour by minibus or private car with an expert bilingual driver. Local visits to monumental cities will be by official local guides.