10-Day Spain Tour: Northern Spain and Galicia from Madrid | La Vacanza Travel

10-Day Spain Tour: Northern Spain and Galicia from Madrid

Duration: 10 days
Destination: Spain, Comunidad de Madrid, Madrid
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  • 10 days
  • Madrid
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Travel to the most emblematic places from the North of Spain and Oporto with our 10-day itinerary, which starts and finishes in the Spanish capital. Taste the flavor of the Spanish North and try the famous “Mondoñedo Cake”, which with any doubt will leave you with a very good taste in your mouth. During your trip along the Iberic Peninsula, you will see breathtaking views from its landscapes, where the mountain and the sea collide. Even you will visit important architectonic monuments like the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela!

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.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Palacio de Aiete

Day 2: San Sebastian

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: 2 hours

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: Palacio de Aiete

Day 3: San Sebastian - Bilbao - Castro Urdiales - Santander

Stop At: Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Abandoibarra Et. 2, 48001 Bilbao Spain
Breakfast and departure to Bilbao for some free time on the esplanade of the Guggenheim Museum to admire this modern work of architecture.
Duration: 2 hours

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: Santemar Hotel

Day 4: 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, Covadonga, Cangas de Onis, Asturias
Continue to Covadonga, where we will have free time to visit the Sanctuary and the grotto with the image of the Virgin.
Duration: 1 hour

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: 3 hours

Stop At: Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador of Oviedo, Pl. Alfonso II el Casto, s/n, 33003 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
Catedral de Oviedo
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:

Accommodation included: AC Oviedo Forum or Exe Oviedo

Day 5: Oviedo - Mondoñedo - Lugo - Santiago de Compostela

Stop At: Mondonedo, Mondonedo, Province of Lugo, Galicia
Departure towards the Galician region. 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: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá

Day 6: Santiago de Compostela

Stop At: Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
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: 3 hours

Stop At: Praza do Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Plaza del Obradoiro
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela, Praza do Obradoiro S/N, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
Entrance included to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá

Day 7: Santiago de Compostela - Rias Baixas - 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: 2 hours

Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Arrival in Porto and accommodation
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

Accommodation included: NH Fenix Ipanema, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto

Day 8: 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: 2 hours

Stop At: Church of Santa Clara, Largo Primeiro de Dezembro, Porto 4000-404 Portugal
Visit the exterior of Church of Santa Clara
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Douro River
Then 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: NH Fenix Ipanema, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto

Day 9: Porto - Ciudad Rodrigo - Salamanca

Stop At: Ciudad Rodrigo, Ciudad Rodrigo, Province of Salamanca, Castile and Leon
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: 2 hours

Stop At: Salamanca, Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and Leon
Continuation to Salamanca, monumental university city, declared a World Heritage Site.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Catalonia Plaza Mayor

Day 10: 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 and arrival to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICES
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • Guided city tour with local guides in Santiago, San Sebastián and Porto
  • Entrance to Cathedral in Santiago, Duoro cruise and wine tasting in Porto
  • Bilingual tour escort during the tour (English and Spanish)
  • Transportation in air conditioned deluxe motor-coach
  • Travel insurance
  • 9-night accommodation
  • 9x Breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 9 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge, providing they do not occupy a seat on the bus. Please note, any expenses incurred at the hotel (ie. cot, meals, etc) should be paid directly to the hotel
  • There is no bathroom on the coach
  • Hotel grades in Spain differ to those used in other Western countries, but typically 'superior-grade' hotels are of a 4-star standard.
  • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase.
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Hotel NH Madrid Ribera del Manzanares, P.º de la Virgen del Puerto, 57, Arganzuela, 28005 Madrid, Spain


Departure Time

08:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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

Duration

10 days


User's Reviews

chingchuliang

29 Jan, 2020

We had absolutely happy 8 days with our tour guide, Jose, and the others. The group from different countries but feel like a family. Jose has a happy, positive, and considerate personality. We enjoyed very much with his guide. He made the trip very memorable.

mis04nietas

08 Aug, 2019

Julia travel are one of the best choises i've made in my travels trough Europe, the guides are extremelly knowledgeable and speak many languages I know beacuse i manage about four myself

marife l

24 Jun, 2022

Se puede planificar una estupenda ruta por estos lugares tranquilos ideal para el descanso y actividades para todas las edades

mafeangulitaq

27 Mar, 2022

Mi familia lenguas seña muy poco porque tuyo pareja si verdad pero comunidad muy poco diferente positivo importa poco a poco aprender España comunidad si claro tuyo pareja Galicia en casa

littlejorge

08 Jul, 2019

Não deixe de viajar ao norte da Espanha os países bascos. Muito diferente do sul em sua natureza e os lugares são formidáveis a começar por San Sebastian.

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Encontrar si mi familia España mejor pero Colombia final otra España en casa quedó mi marido en.casa mi hija cuidado

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