North of Spain & Portugal: 8-day Guided Tour from Barcelona

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1(Sunday) BARCELONA - ZARAGOZA - PAMPLONA (490 km)⌄

   Departure from Barcelona at 7:45 a.m. 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 known for the San Fermín festivities and its charming old town. Dinner and accommodations.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: NH Pamplona Iruña Park or similar **** hotel

2. 2(Monday) PAMPLONA - SAN SEBASTIAN - BILBAO - SANTANDER (290 km)⌄

   Breakfast. Departure towards San Sebastian, one of the most elegant cities in northern Spain. Short panoramic tour of San Sebastián and ascent of Mount Igueldo to enjoy the beautiful views over the bay. We then continue to Bilbao, capital of the province of Biscay, with a brief stop to admire the avant-garde Guggenheim Museum building. The Journey then continues on to Santander. Dinner and accommodations.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Santemar hotel, or similar ****hotel

3. 3(Tuesday) SANTANDER - SANTILLANA - COVADONGA - OVIEDO (230 km)⌄

   Breakfast. Departure to Santillana del Mar, recognized as a National Monument. The journey continues through beautiful landscapes to reach Covadonga, where we will have free time to visit the Sanctuary. Arrival in Oviedo. Dinner and accommodations.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza or similar **** hotel

4. 4(Wednesday) OVIEDO - LA CORUÑA - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (365 km)⌄

   Breakfast. Departure towards Galicia to arrive in the stately city of La Coruña. Brief panoramic tour of the city. We then continue on to Santiago de Compostela, arrival and city tour of this important pilgrimage centre, including the iconic Plaza del Obradoiro and the majestic Cathedral, the spiritual and artistic heart of Santiago. Dinner and accommodations.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Oca Puerta del Camino or similar **** hotel

5. 5(Thursday) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA⌄

   Breakfast. Free day with the possibility of joining one of our optional excursions, such as the visit to Finisterre. Dinner and accommodations.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Oca Puerta del Camino or similar

6. 6(Friday) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA -RIAS BAJAS - VIGO (160 km)⌄

   Breakfast and departure 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 catamaran tour to see an oyster and mussel farms, including a tasting of mussels and Ribeiro wine. We then continue to Vigo. Free time. Optional excursion to Santa Tecla. Accommodations.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Los Galeones Affiliated by Meliá Hesperia Vigo Eurostars Mar de Vigo o similar **** hotel

7. 7(Saturday) VIGO - LEON (390 km)⌄

   Breakfast. Departure towards the inland region of Castilla y León, arriving in León, a historic city with a remarkable artistic heritage. Free time to visit its Gothic cathedral or stroll through the old town. Dinner and accommodations.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Abad San Antonio or similar **** hotel

8. 8(Sunday) LEON-SALAMANCA-MADRID (425 km)⌄

   Breakfast. Departure for Salamanca. Brief stop and free time to explore the old town and its famous Baroque-style Plaza Mayor. We then continue to Madrid. Arrival and end of our services

   Meals: Breakfast