Northern Splendour from Madrid | Guided Group Tour | 8 Days

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Northern Splendour from Madrid | Guided Group Tour

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8 Days
Cities Visited
Madrid, Zaragoza, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Santillana, Covadonga, Oviedo, La Coruna, Santiago de Compostela, Rias Baixas, Vigo, Leon, Salamanca

Group Size:

2 to 50+

Age Range:

0 to 99

Languages: English, Spanish, French

Type: Guided Group Tours, Multi Country Trips

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Tour at a Glance

Experience northern Spain’s rich history, stunning architecture, and scenic landscapes.

Visit Zaragoza’s Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar and explore Pamplona’s historic charm.
Stroll along La Concha Bay in San Sebastian and admire Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum.
Discover Santiago de Compostela’s iconic Plaza del Obradoiro and majestic Cathedral.
Explore León’s Gothic Cathedral and Salamanca’s Baroque Plaza Mayor.

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Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

DEPARTURES TILL 26 MAR 2026	DEPARTURES FROM 27 MAR 2026
DEPARTURES TILL 26 MAR 2026	DEPARTURES FROM 27 MAR 2026
DAY 1: MADRID – ZARAGOZA – SAN SEBASTIAN	DAY 1: MADRID – ZARAGOZA – PAMPLONA
Depart from selected Madrid hotels at approximately 08:15, or the bus terminal located at, Calle Ferraz 3, Madrid, at 08:00a.m. (Check your voucher for exact information regarding your pickup or if you need to make your way to the terminal. Please be at the terminal no later than 07:45). Depart for Zaragoza with a short stop. Continue to San Sebastian for overnight. (D)	Depart from selected Madrid hotels at approximately 8:15 AM, or from the bus terminal at Calle Ferraz 3, Madrid, at 8:00 AM. (Please refer to your voucher for detailed pickup information or instructions if you need to make your own way to the terminal. Be at the terminal no later than 7:45 AM). Depart to Zaragoza. Brief stop and free time to visit the Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, Patroness of the Hispanic world. Continue to Pamplona. Overnight in Pamplona. 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: SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – SANTANDER	DAY 2: PAMPLONA – SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – SANTANDER
Departure to Bilbao, capital of the province of Vizcaya. Short stop to admire the Guggenheim Museum building. Continue to Santander. Free time. Overnight Santander. (B, D)	After breakfast, depart towards San Sebastian, one of the most elegant cities in northern Spain. Free time to stroll along La Concha Bay or enjoy the old town. We then continue to Bilbao, capital of the province of Biscay, with a brief stop to admire the avant-garde Guggenheim Museum building. Continues on to Santander. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B, D)
DAY 3: SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO	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)	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	DAY 4: OVIEDO – LA CORUNA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
After breakfast, departure to region of Galicia. Arrival to La Coruña. Short panoramic tour. Overnight La Coruna. (B, D)	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 5: LA CORUNA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA	DAY 5: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Following breakfast depart to Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy a city tour of this legendary pilgrimage town; Plaza del Obradoiro, Cathedral and more. The remainder of the day is free. Overnight Santiago de Compostela. (B, D)	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 6: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – VIGO – PORTO	DAY 6: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – VIGO
After breakfast, depart for the area of the Spanish Fjords (Rias Bajas), through splendid landscapes: with a brief stop at La Toja Island. Stop at O Grove to take an optional tour on a catamaran and see an oyster and mussel farm, which includes mussel and Ribeiro wine tasting. Continuation to Vigo. Free time. Optional excursion to Santa Tecla. Crossing the Minho River which shares the borders of Spain and Portugal, we will enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Minho until we get to Porto. Overnight Porto. (B)	Depart for the area of the Spanish Fjords (Rias Bajas), through splendid landscapes, with a brief stop at La Toja Island. Stop at O Grove to take an optional tour on a catamaran and see an oyster and mussel farm, which includes mussel and Ribeiro wine tasting. Continue to Vigo with free time. (B, D)
DAY 7: PORTO	DAY 7: VIGO – LEON
Porto is considered as World Heritage city. After breakfast, begin with a panoramic tour to admire the cathedral, Stock Exchange building, St. Clara church. End the tour with a visit to a local wine cellar to enjoy a tasting of the famous “Port wine”. Free time to take an optional cruise down the Douro River. Overnight Porto. (B)	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: PORTO – SALAMANCA – MADRID	DAY 8: LEON – SALAMANCA – MADRID
Following breakfast, departure to the border with Spain and arrival to Salamanca. Free time to walk through this monumental city and its famous Plaza Mayor. Return 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)	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):	ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):
SAN SEBASTIAN: Silken Amara Plaza Hotel	PAMPLONA: NH Pamplona Iruña Park
SANTANDER: Santemar Hotel	Note, departures in 2026: JUL 12, will stay overnight in a city near Pamplona instead of Pamplona.
OVIEDO: Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza Hotel	SANTANDER: Santemar Hotel
LA CORUNA: Exe Coruna	OVIEDO: Iberik Santo Sunday Plaza
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA: Oca Puerta Del Camino	SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA: Oca Puerta Del Camino
PORTO: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia	VIGO: Los Galeones Affiliated by Meliá, or Hesperia Vigo, or Eurostars Mar de Vigo
	LEON: Abad San Antonio

INCLUDES:	INCLUDES:
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle	Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
7 nights accommodation in 4* hotels	7 nights accommodation in 4* hotels
Meals as per itinerary	Meals as per itinerary
Touring with Multilingual speaking guide	Touring with Multilingual speaking guide
Sightseeing tour with local guide in Santiago and Porto	Sightseeing tour with local guide in Santiago
Visit to a wine cellar with a tasting of Porto wine	Entrance fees and local taxes
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.

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