With this Northern Spain Tour from Barcelona you will have a journey full of contrasts and surprises. You can get to know from fabulous islands, bays, beaches and mountains, to big cities such as Bilbao, Santander, SAntiago de Compostela or La Coruña.
- 1st Day (Sunday) BARCELONA - ZARAGOZA - SAN SEBASTIAN
In the morning we will depart from Barcelona to Zaragoza, the city of Francisco de Goya. Upon arrival, we will take a brief stop to admire the impressive Basilica and then continue to San Sebastian. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- 2nd Day (Monday) SAN SEBASTIAN - BILBAO - SANTANDER
After breakfast we will leave for Bilbao , where we will take a short break to see the iconic and modern Guggenheim Museum from the outside, designed by the famous architect Frank Gehry. Then we will continue on our way to Santander . We will have free time in the city during the afternoon. At night, dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
- 3rd Day (Tuesday) SANTANDER - SANTILLANA DEL MAR – COVADONGA- OVIEDO
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will take the route that takes us to Santillana del Mar, the main tourist center of Cantabria. Here we will make a stop to visit some of the most beautiful and iconic places in this attractive town.
Then we will go to the Picos de Europa, crossing the amazing landscapes of the Cantabrian Mountains. We will thus arrive at Covadonga, a place known for its parish and Sanctuary, which we will have free time to visit.
Next, we will continue our journey to Oviedo, a small medieval town of great historical value. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
- 4th Day (Wednesday) OVIEDO - LA CORUÑA
Breakfast. We will leave in the morning on the way to La Coruña , a beautiful city located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, where we will enjoy a panoramic tour of the main avenues.
In the afternoon, we will have the option of taking a tour to the Rías Altas , making stops in small towns such as Pontedeume and Ortigueira, among others. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
- 5th Day (Thursday) LUGO - LA CORUÑA
Breakfast. We will leave in the morning on the way to La Coruña, a beautiful city located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, where we can enjoy its fabulous beaches, as well as a tour of the historic centre.
In the afternoon, we will have the option of taking a tour to the Rías Altas, making stops in small villages such as Pontedeume and Ortigueira, among others. Dinner and overnight.
- 6th Day (Friday) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RÍAS BAJAS – VIGO - OPORTO
During our sixth day of the Northern Spain Tour from Barcelona, after breakfast we will head towards the Rias Bajas, characterized by the beauty of its natural landscapes and its picturesque fishing villages. We will cross incredible landscapes: Isla de La Toja, Ría de Arousa and Pontevedra. Then we will stop in O Grove, and those who wish can enjoy, optionally, a catamaran ride with a mussel and ribeiro wine tasting.
We will continue our journey to Vigo, the largest city in Galicia, where we will have free time. In the afternoon, we offer an optional tour to Santa Tecla and Valença do Miño, crossing the border with Portugal.
Finally we will arrive at our last destination of the day: Porto. Accommodation at the hotel.
After breakfast we will visit Oporto, a city declared World Heritage Site, where we will take a panoramic tour to see the Cathedral, the Santa Clara Church, among other sites, ending the visit with a Port wine tasting in a local winery.
Accommodation at the hotel.
- 8th Day (Sunday) PORTO – SALAMANCA – MADRID
After breakfast, we will leave for Salamanca, where we will take a brief stop so that you can visit the Old Town and the Plaza Mayor on your own.
Then we will take the trip back to Madrid, where our Northern Spain Tour from Barcelona will end at approximately 6:00 p.m.
