13-Day Spain Tour: Northern Spain and Galicia from Barcelona | La Vacanza Travel

13-Day Spain Tour: Northern Spain and Galicia from Barcelona

Duration: 13 days
Destination: Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona
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  • 13 days
  • Barcelona
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Overview

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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Barcelona

Stop At: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
Meet and greet at the airport
Take a transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel

Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Superior: Catalonia Barcelona 505
Superior plus: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza

Day 2: Barcelona

Stop At: Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), Mediterranean Seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona Spain
The first part of the visit consists in a guided walking tour through the small and narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter, the oldest part of the city. During this early visit we will see the Cathedral Square, The Cathedral, the Old Jewish Quarter, Plaça Sant Felip Neri, among other interesting places.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Arc de Triomf, Passeig Lluis Companys, 08003 Barcelona Spain
Later we will take our bus to start with a panoramic tour around the rest of the city.

Pass By: Montjuic Castle, Carretera de Montjuic, 66, 08038 Barcelona Spain
We will head towards the Mountain of Montjuic, the main scenery of the Olympic Games in the 1992. We will see the Olympic stadium from the bus and later we will have the opportunity to enjoy the panoramic views of the city riding the aerial tramway (subject to the weather conditions)

Pass By: Plaça d'Espanya, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
At the end, back to the bus, we will leave Montjuic and come back to the city centre passing through España square, the twin Venetian towers, the MNAC and the Shopping centre Las Arenas, build in an old bullring.

Pass By: Passeig de Gracia, Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona, Catalonia
We will pass through the elegant Passeig de Gràcia Street, where there are located two of the most important Gaudi’s buildings (Casa Batlló and Casa Milà “la Pedrera”). We will arrive to Estació del Nord, and we will end up the tour.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Superior: Catalonia Barcelona 505
Superior plus: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza

Day 3: Barcelona - Zaragoza - San Sebastian

Stop At: Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Province of Zaragoza, Aragon
Transfer to Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by AVE, high speed train to Zaragoza. Free time in 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, one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Superior and Superior Plus: Palacio de Aiete

Day 4: San Sebastián

Stop At: La Concha Beach, De la Concha Ibilbidea, San Sebastian - Donostia Spain
Panoramic tour of this elegant and gentrified city whose landscape is dominated by the Bay and La Concha Beach.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Monte Igueldo, Plaza del Funicular, 4, 20008 San Sebastian - Donostia Spain
We will go up to Mount Igueldo, from where we will be able to contemplate a magnificent view of the city. Rest of the day at leisure. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to the picturesque villages of Hondarribia and San Juan de Luz, already in French territory.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Superior and Superior Plus: Palacio de Aiete

Day 5: San Sebastian - Bilbao - Castro Urdiales - Santander

Stop At: Bilbao, Bilbao, Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country
Departure to Bilbao for some free time on the esplanade of the Guggenheim Museum to admire this modern work of architecture.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Castro Urdiales, Castro Urdiales, Cantabria
We will continue towards Castro Urdiales, a typical fishing village where we will have free time.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Santander, Santander, Cantabria
Departure to Santander, a port city nestled between the sea and the mountains and which has numerous beaches, such as El Sardinero, one of the best known. We will have free time to walk around this elegant city.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Superior and Superior Plus: Hotel Santemar

Day 6: Santander - Santillana - Covadonga - Oviedo

Stop At: Santillana del Mar, Santillana del Mar, Cantabria
Departure to Santillana del Mar, one of the towns with the greatest historical and artistic value in Spain, which houses true architectural treasures, such as the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, the most important Romanesque jewel in Cantabria.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Covadonga, 33589 Cangas de Onís, Asturias, Spain
Continue to Covadonga, where we will have free time to visit the Sanctuary and the grotto with the image of the Virgin.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Oviedo, Oviedo, Asturias
In the afternoon departure to Oviedo, located on a series of hills at the foot of the Naranco and which stands out for the beauty of its streets, many of them pedestrian. Its monuments are a World Heritage Site and among them the Cathedral stands out, one of the most important works of Asturian Gothic.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Superior and Superior Plus: AC Oviedo, Exe Oviedo

Day 7: Oviedo - Mondoñedo - Lugo - Santiago de Compostela

Stop At: Mondonedo, Mondonedo, Province of Lugo, Galicia
On the way to Lugo, stop in Mondoñedo. Free time to visit its imposing 12th century cathedral and try the delicious “Mondoñedo cake”.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lugo, Lugo, Province of Lugo, Galicia
Departure to Lugo and free time to contemplate the Roman vestiges that it still conserves as its walls, declared a World Heritage Site.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Continuation to Santiago de Compostela, whose ancient city is a World Heritage Site, and one of the most important monumental centers in Spain, center of Christian pilgrimage and end of the Camino de Santiago, originally built by the Roman Empire.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Superior and Superior Plus: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá

Day 8: Santiago de Compostela

Stop At: Praza do Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Breakfast at the hotel. City tour of Santiago visiting the Plaza del Obradoiro and its Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago el Mayor. Rest of the day at leisure to continue visiting this city with a university and student atmosphere.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Catedral de Santiago, Casablanca, 50022, Zaragoza, Spain
Visit the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Superior and Superior Plus: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá

Day 9: Santiago de Compostela - Rias Bajas - La Toja - Porto

Stop At: Rías Baixas, Spain
Departure to the most picturesque area of the Galician Rías Bajas (Spanish fjords).
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Isla de la Toja, Isla de la Toja, O Grove, Province of Pontevedra, Galicia
Through splendid landscapes, we will arrive at the island of La Toja, universally known for its spa and natural wealth. Free time and continuation through the Arosa estuary on the way to Portugal.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Arrival and accommodation
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Superior: AC Porto
Superior class: Vila Gale Porto, BessaHotel Boavista, NH Fenix Ipanema.

Day 10: Porto

Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Panoramic tour of Porto, considered a World Heritage Site where we will contemplate the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building and the Church of Santa Clara.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Douro Cruises, Av. de Diogo Leite 430, 4430-999 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Enjoy a different perspective of the city along the Douro River on board a Cruise and discover the historical heritage by visiting a well-known Port Wine Cellar with wine tasting included. Rest of the day free.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Superior: AC Porto
Superior Plus: Vila Gale Porto, BessaHotel Boavista, NH Fenix Ipanema.

Day 11: Porto - Ciudad Rodrigo - Salamanca

Stop At: Ciudad Rodrigo, Ciudad Rodrigo, Province of Salamanca, Castile and Leon
Breakfast. Departure towards the Spanish border. Already in Spain, and on the way to Salamanca, stop at Ciudad Rodrigo, a beautiful town surrounded by medieval walls and dominated by its imposing fortress.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Salamanca, Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and Leon
Continuation to Salamanca, monumental university city, declared a World Heritage Site.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Superior and Superior Plus: Catalonia Plaza Mayor

Day 12: Salamanca - Ávila - Madrid

Stop At: Avila, Avila, Province of Avila, Castile and Leon
Departure to Ávila and free time to get to know this historic walled city.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Madrid, Madrid
Continuation to Madrid. Arrival and lodging in the hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Superior: NH Manzanares, NH Madrid Ventas, Princesa Plaza
Superior plus: Princesa Plaza

Day 13: Madrid

Stop At: Madrid, Madrid
Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer.
Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Plaza de la Morería, Pl. de la Morería, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain
Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings

Pass By: Puerta del Sol, 28013 Madrid Spain
Puerta del Sol

Pass By: Plaza Mayor, Centro, Madrid, Spain
Plaza Mayor

Pass By: Plaza de la Villa, Pl. de la Villa, Centro, Madrid, Spain
Plaza de la Villa

Pass By: Royal Palace of Madrid, Calle de Bailen s/n, 28071 Madrid Spain
Royal Palace

Pass By: Cibeles Fountain, Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid Spain
Cibeles

Pass By: Puerta de Alcala, Plaza Independencia 1, 28001 Madrid Spain
Puerta de Alcalá

Pass By: Prado National Museum, Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23, 28014 Madrid Spain
Prado Museum

Pass By: Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Calle de Alcala 237, 28028 Madrid Spain
Las ventas

Pass By: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Avenida Concha Espina 1, 28036 Madrid Spain
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Superior: NH Manzanares, NH Madrid Ventas, Princesa Plaza
Superior Plus: Princesa Plaza

Inclusions
  • Guided city tour with local guides in Barcelona, Madrid, San Sebastian, Santiago and Porto
  • Entrance to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Duoro cruise and wine tasting in Porto
  • Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)
  • High speed AVE train Barcelona-Zaragoza (tourist class)
  • Transfer from station to city center in Zaragoza
  • Transportation in air conditioned deluxe motor-coach
  • 12 nights accommodation at selected class hotel
  • Travel insurance
  • 12x Breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 13 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Catedral de Santiago
  • Entry/Admission - Douro Cruises

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • Near public transportation
  • Maximum of 3 people per room.
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • 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.
  • Infant seats available
  • 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.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain


Departure Time

07:00 AM


Return Details

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Av de la Hispanidad, s/n, 28042 Madrid, Spain

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

13 days


User's Reviews

MariaJesusB_H

11 Jul, 2018

The tour was okay; what made it better were the ideas for extra curriculum activities suggested by Felipe, our guide, not part of the official program, like the mussels in Bayona and the bodega on Oporto.

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