8-day Spain Tour: Northern Spain And Galicia From Madrid

Itinerary

Day 1: Madrid - Zaragoza - San Sebastian

Stop At: Zaragoza, Spain
Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: San Sebastian - Donostia, San Sebastian - Donostia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, it’s one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Panoramic city tour of this marvel style bourgeois city, seeing the extraordinary landscape dominated by the bay and the magnificent La Concha beach.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Palacio de Aiete

Day 2: San Sebastian - Bilbao - Castro Urdiales - Santander

Stop At: Monte Igueldo, Plaza del Funicular, 4, 20008 San Sebastian - Donostia Spain
We will approach Mount Igueldo, to contemplate the marvelous views of the city and then proceed towards Bilbao.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bilbao, Bilbao, Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country
Panoramic driver in Bilbao and free time on the esplanade where The Guggenheim Museum is located in order to admire this modern architectural building. Proceed to the old fishing village “Castro Urdiales”.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Castro Urdiales, Castro Urdiales, Cantabria
Visit the old fishing village "Castro Urdiales".
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Santander, Santander, Cantabria
Departure to Santander, a port city located between the sea and the mountains, well known for its Sardinero Beach, one of the best known beaches in Spain. Free time to stroll through this elegant city.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Santemar

Day 3: Santander - Santillana - Covadonga - Oviedo

Stop At: Santillana del Mar, Santillana del Mar, Cantabria
Departure to Santillana, it’s one of the most important historical artistic towns in Spain. It contains architectural treasures such as the Collegiate of Santa Juliana, a Jewel of the Romanesque Arquitecture in Cantabria.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Covadonga, Covadonga, Cangas de Onis, Asturias
Continue to Covadonga, where you will have free time to see the Sanctuary and the Grotto where you will see the patroness of Asturias our Lady of Covadonga.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Oviedo, Oviedo, Asturias
In the afternoon, departure to Oviedo, where you will see on a series of hills the beauty of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, Jewel of the pre Romanic Asturian architecture. Free time to explore Oviedo, many of their streets are pedestrian, where you will be able to see World Heritage sites like The Cathedral, a splendid example of gothic asturian architecture.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ayre Hotel Ramiro I / Oca Santo Domingo Plaza

Day 4: Oviedo - Lugo - A Coruña

Stop At: Lugo, Lugo, Province of Lugo, Galicia
Drive to the Galician region. Arrive to Lugo. Free time to be able to contemplate the Roman remains that still retains like its walls, declared World Heritage.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: La Coruna, La Coruna, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Continuation to La Coruña. Brief panoramic driver through the main avenues of this fabulous town driving by the Marine Avenue to admire the elegance of this city with the typical Galician architecture of glass house galleries. Brief stop in one of the wonders of the world the oldest working lighthouse the “Tower of Hercules” dating back from the roman period. Afternoon at leisure where you can assist an optional tour to the Rias Altas.
Duration: 2 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Tryp Coruña

Day 5: La Coruña - Santiago de Compostela

Stop At: Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Departure to Santiago de Compostela declared World Heritage as it is one of the most important center of Christian Pilgrimages in Spain as the end of the Camino de Santiago route built during the Roman Empire. City tour where we will see the main square called Obradoiro and also the Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. Balance of the day at leisure to explore the narrow cobblestone streets and get the feel of the student atmosphere.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Tryp Santiago

Day 6: Santiago de Compostela - Rias Bajas - La Toja - Vigo

Stop At: Rías Baixas, Spain
Departure towards one of the most marvelous areas of Galicia, the Rias Bajas (Spanish Fjords).
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Isla de la Toja, Isla de la Toja, O Grove, Province of Pontevedra, Galicia
Driving through this magnificent landscape we will arrive to La Toja Island, universally known for its spa. Free time and continue to the Ria de Arosa, passing through Pontevedra to arrive to Vigo, situated in the middle of the Rias Baixas.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Vigo, Vigo, Province of Pontevedra, Galicia
Accomodation in Vigo

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Tryp Los Galeones

Day 7: Vigo - Viana do Castelo - Braga

Stop At: Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo District, Northern Portugal
Departure to the Portuguese border. Arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Afterwards, continue to Porto. Short stop and continue to Braga
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Braga, Braga, Braga District, Northern Portugal
Accomodation in Braga

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Melia Braga

Day 8: Braga - Salamanca - Madrid

Stop At: Salamanca, Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and Leon
Departure to the Spanish border to arrive to Salamanca. Short stop and free time in this University City (World Heritage) of great architectural and artistic wealth. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE


Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.