Northern Splendour from Barcelona | Guided Group Tour | 8 Days

DAY 1:                                BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – PAMPLONA

Depart Barcelona from the bus terminal at Catalonia Barcelona 505 Hotel (Carrer de Muntaner, 505) at 08:00 am to Zaragoza. The exact details will be on your voucher. Please be there no later than 07:45 am unless otherwise stated on your voucher. 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. (D)

Note, departures in 2026: JUL 12, will stay overnight in a city near Pamplona instead of Pamplona. 

DAY 2:                                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 3:                                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 4:                                OVIEDO – LA CORUNA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Breakfast at your hotel. Depart for Galicia, arriving in the elegant coastal city of La Coruña, where you’ll enjoy a brief panoramic tour. Continue to Santiago de Compostela, one of the world’s most revered pilgrimage destinations. On arrival, take a guided city tour featuring the iconic Plaza del Obradoiro and the magnificent Cathedral-both the spiritual and artistic heart of Santiago. Dinner and accommodations. (B, D)

DAY 5:                                 SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Breakfast at your hotel. Free day with the possibility of joining one of our optional excursions. Dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 6:                                 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 7:                                 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 8:                                 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. End of our services upon arrival into Madrid city centre. No hotel drop off. You will need to make your own way to the hotel. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

PAMPLONA: NH Pamplona Iruña Park

**Note, departures in 2026: JUL 12, will stay overnight in a city near Pamplona instead of Pamplona.

SANTANDER: Santemar Hotel

OVIEDO: Iberik Santo Sunday Plaza

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA: Oca Puerta Del Camino

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

LEON: Abad San Antonio

INCLUDES:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 7 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Touring with Multilingual speaking guide
• Sightseeing tour with local guide in 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.