Explore Northern Spain and Galicia from Barcelona. Enjoy guided tours, scenic landscapes, a Duero River cruise, and wine tasting. End in Madrid’s historic streets.
Barcelona
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport - Meet and greet at the airport. Transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Accommodation at the hotel.
Barcelona
Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) - Begin with a guided walking tour through the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter, the city’s oldest area. Highlights include Cathedral Square, The Cathedral, the Old Jewish Quarter, and Plaça Sant Felip Neri.
Arc de Triomf - Next, take a bus for a panoramic tour of the city.
Montjuic Castle - Head to Montjuic Mountain, the main site of the 1992 Olympic Games. View the Olympic stadium from the bus and enjoy panoramic city views via the aerial tramway (weather permitting).
Plaça d’Espanya - Return to the bus and head back to the city center, passing through España Square, the twin Venetian towers, the MNAC, and the Las Arenas shopping center, formerly a bullring.
Passeig de Gracia - Drive along the elegant Passeig de Gràcia Street, home to two of Gaudi’s masterpieces (Casa Batlló and Casa Milà “la Pedrera”). The tour concludes at Estació del Nord.
Barcelona - Zaragoza - San Sebastian
Zaragoza - Transfer to Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by AVE high-speed train to Zaragoza. Free time in Zaragoza.
San Sebastian - Donostia - In the afternoon, continue to San Sebastian, a renowned tourist destination known for its International Film Festival.
San Sebastián
La Concha Beach - Enjoy a panoramic tour of this elegant city, dominated by the Bay and La Concha Beach.
Monte Igueldo - Ascend Mount Igueldo for a magnificent view of the city. The rest of the day is free. In the afternoon, consider an optional visit to the picturesque villages of Hondarribia and San Juan de Luz in French territory.
San Sebastian - Bilbao - Castro Urdiales - Santander
Bilbao - Depart for Bilbao and enjoy free time at the Guggenheim Museum esplanade to admire its modern architecture.
Castro Urdiales - Continue to Castro Urdiales, a typical fishing village, with free time to explore.
Santander - Head to Santander, a port city with numerous beaches, including the well-known El Sardinero. Free time to explore this elegant city.
Santander - Santillana - Covadonga - Oviedo
Santillana del Mar - Depart for Santillana del Mar, a town rich in historical and artistic value, home to architectural treasures like the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, a Romanesque jewel.
Covadonga - Continue to Covadonga for free time to visit the Sanctuary and the grotto with the Virgin’s image.
Oviedo - In the afternoon, depart for Oviedo, located on hills at the foot of Naranco. Known for its beautiful pedestrian streets and World Heritage monuments, including the Cathedral, a significant Asturian Gothic work.
Oviedo - Mondoñedo - Lugo - Santiago de Compostela
Mondonedo - En route to Lugo, stop in Mondoñedo. Free time to visit its 12th-century cathedral and try the “Mondoñedo cake”.
Lugo - Continue to Lugo and enjoy free time to see its Roman vestiges, including its World Heritage walls.
Santiago de Compostela - Proceed to Santiago de Compostela, a World Heritage Site and major monumental center in Spain, known for Christian pilgrimage and the Camino de Santiago, originally built by the Roman Empire.
Santiago de Compostela
Praza do Obradoiro - Breakfast at the hotel. City tour of Santiago, including Plaza del Obradoiro and its Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to Apostle Santiago el Mayor. The rest of the day is free to explore this university city.
Santiago de Compostela - Rias Bajas - La Toja - Porto
Isla de la Toja - Travel through splendid landscapes to the island of La Toja, famous for its spa and natural wealth. Free time and continue through the Arosa estuary towards Portugal.
Porto - Arrival and accommodation.
Porto
Porto - Panoramic tour of Porto, a World Heritage Site, featuring the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, and the Church of Santa Clara.
Porto - Ciudad Rodrigo - Salamanca
Ciudad Rodrigo - Breakfast. Depart towards the Spanish border. Stop at Ciudad Rodrigo, a beautiful town with medieval walls and a dominating fortress.
Salamanca - Continue to Salamanca, a monumental university city and World Heritage Site.
Salamanca - Ávila - Madrid
Avila - Depart for Ávila and enjoy free time to explore this historic walled city.
Madrid - Continue to Madrid. Arrival and hotel accommodation.
Madrid
Madrid - Morning panoramic city tour of Madrid, exploring its medieval origins, including the Arabic fortress in Barrio de la Morería, known for its historical buildings. Drive through the Hapsburg district with Renaissance and Baroque buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa. See the Bourbon Madrid with Charles III’s town planning, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains, and Puerta de Alcalá. Admire 19th-century works like the Prado Museum. Explore contemporary Madrid, including Gran Vía, Castellana, Salamanca district, Plaza Castilla, and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas, Las Ventas Bullring, and Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. The afternoon is free to explore the city’s wonders.
Puerta del Sol - Puerta del Sol
Plaza Mayor - Plaza Mayor
Plaza de la Villa - Plaza de la Villa
Royal Palace of Madrid - Royal Palace
Cibeles Fountain - Cibeles
Puerta de Alcala - Puerta de Alcalá
Prado National Museum - Prado Museum
Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas - Las Ventas
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium - Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
- Travel insurance
- Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)
- Entrance to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Duoro cruise and wine tasting in Porto
- Guided city tour with local guides in Barcelona, Madrid, San Sebastian, Santiago and Porto
- Transportation in air conditioned deluxe motor-coach
- Transfer from station to city center in Zaragoza
- Breakfast
- 12 nights accommodation at selected class hotel
- High speed AVE train Barcelona-Zaragoza (tourist class)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Discover both the North from Spain and Portugal with our complete itinerary of 14 days. Your trip will start in Barcelona, where you will discover the most emblematic corners from the Catalan city with our guided tour called “Barcelona Highlights”. In your path along the Spanish North you will end up being fascinated by its beautiful landscapes from the mountain and the coast. In Portugal, you will go down the Duero’s river with an impressive cruise and you will end your experience in one of the best wine stores with wine tasting included. Lastly, in Madrid you will get to know the Spanish Capital with a panoramic guided tour along its beautiful streets with Renaissance and Baroque buildings.
- There is no bathroom on the coach.
- Prices for 1, 2 and 3 people are for a single, double and triple rooms respectively.
- Hotel grades in Spain differ to those used in other Western countries, but typically ‘superior-grade’ hotels are of a 4-star standard.
- Maximum of 3 people per room.
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase.
- Minimum 2 people per departure is required. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.
- During the stay in Barcelona, Madrid and on the high speed AVE train journey to Madrid tour escort service is not available.
- If the visit in Madrid and/or Barcelona could not be carried out for technical reasons, it would be replaced by the Madrid and/or Barcelona City Tour 1-day Tourist Bus.
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.
