Bilbao, Oviedo, La Coruña and Santiago de Compostela are just some of the cities that you will meet with this fantastic Northern Spain trip, departing from Madrid. A perfect 8-day itinerary through Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, the Basque Country and finally Porto, crossing the Portuguese border.
The trip includes all transfers, bed and breakfast in hotels, so you have zero hassles and you can enjoy your holiday as you deserve.
- 1st Day (Sunday) MADRID - ZARAGOZA - SAN SEBASTIAN
We will depart from our terminal in Madrid in the morning for the city of Zaragoza, where we will make a short stop to visit the famous Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar, patron saint of Hispanicity. On our way, we will reach San Sebastian, the historical and cultural pearl of the Basque Country!
We will have free time until dinner time (included). Accommodation in the hotel in san Sebastian.
- 2nd Day (Monday) SAN SEBASTIAN - BILBAO - SANTANDER
Breakfast at the hotel. We will say goodbye to San Sebastian and leave for Bilbao, one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, known mainly for its avant-garde Guggenheim Museum. After a short stop to admire this work from outside, we will return to Santander, a must-see destination!
The afternoon will be free so you can walk its streets to your liking or enjoy its spectacular beaches.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- 3rd Day (Tuesday) SANTILLANA DEL MAR - COVADONGA - OVIEDO
Breakfast at the hotel. We will leave Santander behind and take the route to the city of Santillana del Mar , in Cantabria, considered a National Monument. There we will make a short stop and then continue until we reach Covadonga, where we will have free time to visit its renowned Sanctuary, surrounded by the unique natural environment of the Picos de Europa. Afterwards, we will head to Oviedo, the capital of the principality of Asturias and our last stop of the day.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Oviedo.
- 4th Day (Wednesday) OVIEDO - LA CORUÑA
Breakfast at the hotel. We will leave early to La Coruña, a must-stop city on our tour of Northern Spain. After taking a panoramic tour of its most attractive places, you can enjoy the afternoon free or join an optional excursion to the Rías Altas, where you will visit picturesque coastal villages such as Pontedeume, Betanzos and Ferrol, among others.
We will have dinner and accommodation at the hotel in La Coruña.
- 5th Day (Thursday) LA CORUÑA - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
After breakfast we will leave for Santiago de Compostela, an important pilgrimage center, and undoubtedly one of the most visited cities in Spain. We will tour Santiago with the help of a local guide, on a guided tour that will take us through the Plaza del Obradoiro, the Cathedral, the Rua de Franco and other must-see places in the historic center.
The afternoon will be completely free for you to continue discovering Santiago on your own.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- 6th Day (Friday) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - RIAS BAJAS - VIGO - PORTO
After breakfast we will leave on our way to the Rías Bajas, located on the west coast of Galicia, crossing the fabulous landscapes of the Isla de Toja, the Ria de Arosa and Pontevedra.
We will make a short stop on the Isla de la Toja and continue until we reach O Grove, where we can optionally enjoy a catamaran tour along the estuary, with mussels and wine tasting. In this part of the tour we will offer you an optional tour to Santa Tecla and Valença do Miño, crossing the Portuguese border.
Finally we will head to the city of Porto, our last stop of the day, in neighbouring Portugal. Accommodation in the hotel in Porto.
Breakfast at the hotel. Porto is one of the main cities in Portugal, declared a World Heritage Site, no traveler should miss it! This is why we will take you along with a local guide to discover its emblematic places, such as the Palace of the Stock Exchange, the Cathedral, the Church of Santa Clara, among other interesting places.
To close this day in the best way, we will visit a local winery where you can taste the popular “Port wine”. Accommodation in the hotel in Porto.
- 8th Day (Sunday) PORTO - SALAMANCA - MADRID
On the last day of our Northern Spain tour, after breakfast, we will leave Porto behind crossing the border with Spain and arrive in the city of Salamanca, where we will have free time to visit the old town and the Plaza Mayor, icon of the city. Then we will resume the road to Madrid.
In the afternoon we will arrive in the Spanish capital, where our Northern Spain trip ends.
This tour also has a departure from Barcelona. You can see the complete itinerary here:
Northern Spain Tour from Barcelona.
