8-Day Northern Spain Tour from Barcelona

departure from Barcelona and end in Madrid

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Language
Spanish, English
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Free! cancellation 15 days before

Highlights

  • Travel from Barcelona to Madrid in 8 days through the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia, including Santiago de Compostela.

Description

Leave Barcelona for the green side of Spain on this northern Spain tour from Barcelona. Between the Basque Country and Galicia, discover seaside cities, Cantabrian landscapes and Santiago de Compostela's historic centre. The 8-day northern Spain itinerary continues through León and Salamanca before ending in Madrid.

  • 8 days · 7 nights
  • 4-star hotels
  • Daily breakfast
  • Escort guide

DAY 1 (Sunday) Barcelona – Zaragoza – Pamplona

At 07:45, we will depart from Barcelona towards Zaragoza, the city of Francisco de Goya. Here, we will make a short stop to admire its splendid Basilica before continuing our journey to Pamplona, where we will stay overnight.

DAY 2 (Monday) Pamplona – San Sebastián – Bilbao – Santander

After breakfast, we will head to San Sebastián, one of the most elegant cities in Northern Spain. A short panoramic tour and a trip up Mount Igueldo will offer views over the bay. We will then continue to Bilbao, the capital of Biscay, where we will make a brief stop to admire the iconic and modern Guggenheim Museum from the outside, designed by the famous architect Frank Gehry. Afterwards, we will continue on to Santander. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 3 (Tuesday) Santander – Santillana del Mar – Covadonga – Oviedo

After breakfast at the hotel, we will take the route towards Santillana del Mar, the main tourist centre of Cantabria. We will stop here to explore some of the most beautiful and iconic spots of this charming village.

We will then head towards the Picos de Europa, crossing the breathtaking landscapes of the Cantabrian Mountains. We will arrive in Covadonga, a place renowned for its parish church and Sanctuary, both of which you will have free time to visit.

We will then continue our journey to Oviedo, the capital of Asturias, with a rich historic heritage. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 4 (Wednesday) Oviedo – La Coruña – Santiago de Compostela

Breakfast. In the morning, we will depart towards La Coruña, a beautiful city located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, where we will enjoy a panoramic tour of its main avenues.

We will then continue to Santiago de Compostela for a guided visit with a local guide, including Obradoiro Square and views of the Cathedral. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 5 (Thursday) Santiago de Compostela

Optional excursion · Finisterre

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day in Santiago de Compostela, with the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Finisterre. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 6 (Friday) Santiago de Compostela – Rías Bajas – Vigo

After breakfast, we will travel through the scenery of the Rías Baixas, making a brief stop on La Toja Island before continuing to O Grove.

Optional Catamaran cruise in O Grove

An optional catamaran cruise offers a look at oyster and mussel farming, with a tasting of mussels and Ribeiro wine.

We will continue to Vigo, with free time.

Optional Visit to Santa Tecla

You may join an optional visit to Santa Tecla.

Overnight stay in Vigo.

DAY 7 (Saturday) Vigo – León

After breakfast, we will head towards the interior of Castile and León, arriving in León, a historic city with remarkable artistic heritage. Free time to visit its Gothic cathedral or stroll through the old town. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 8 (Sunday) León – Salamanca – Madrid

After breakfast, we will depart for Salamanca, where we will make a short stop so you can explore its old town and Main Square at your own pace.

We will then continue our journey to Madrid, where we will end the tour through Northern Spain from Barcelona.

Included

  • Guided tour of Santiago de Compostela.
  • Escort guide.
  • Transportation by motor coach.
  • Daily buffet breakfast and 3 dinners.
  • 7 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels.
  • Transportation of one suitcase per person (20 kg) and one small handbag.
  • Travel insurance (See coverage)
  • Municipal taxes.

Not included

  • Optional excursions.
  • Anything not specified in the included section.

Price & Payment

Single Room

Adult
1570 €

Double Room

Adult
1205 €

Triple Room

Adult
1205 €
Child
(age 4-7)
903.75 €
  • Pay comfortably in 2 installments! When booking you will pay 20% and the remaining amount up to 30 days before departure.
  • This payment method is applied to reservations whose departure date is greater than 30 days from the reservation date. With less than 30 days the full amount will be charged.
  • Please note that the price of the tour may vary according to the selected date.

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Accommodation

The tour includes 7 nights in 4-star hotels.

Our hotels are carefully chosen.

The following hotels or similar are planned:

  • Pamplona: Albret
  • Santander: Hotel Santemar
  • Oviedo: Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza
  • Santiago de Compostela: Oca Puerta del Camino
  • Vigo: Los Galeones Affiliated by Meliá, Hesperia Vigo, Eurostars Mar de Vigo
  • León: Abad San Antonio

In the exceptional case of unavailable hotels, they will be replaced by hotels of a similar category. We will confirm the final hotels with you prior to tour departure.

Nights by city: Pamplona (1), Santander (1), Oviedo (1), Santiago de Compostela (2), Vigo (1), León (1).

Optional excursions

These activities are not included in the tour price. You can add them when booking or book them directly with the tour assistant at your destination.

They require a minimum number of participants and are subject to local conditions, such as the weather, attraction opening times and local events.

Additional details

  • The tour includes in the price a visit with an official guide to the most important cities.
  • Visits are always guaranteed in Spanish, although they may exceptionally be done in Spanish and a second language simultaneously.

Cancellation

Cancellation up to 15 days before the date of the activity: no charge & 100% refund / Between 15 and 11 days: 95 % refund/ Between 10 and 3 days: 85 % refund / Less than 3 days, late arrival or no show: no refund will be provided.

Starting point

The guide will be waiting for you at Catalonia 505 hotel, Carrer de Muntaner, 505.
8-Day Northern Spain Tour from Barcelona
from 1.205 €

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Customer Reviews

8.5/10
4 reviews
It exceeded our expectations.
23/07/2023
It's an excellent option to explore Northern Spain and Portugal. The hotels are good and the guides always have the best attitude. Excellent service! The driver is very friendly and cautious. I have already booked a new tour. We loved it!
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Sebastian
Guernsey Guernsey
Totally recommended
02/10/2024
Excellent hotels. The guide is very sweet, empathetic, affectionate, attentive to all the passengers and all the details, perhaps a little inexperienced on the route. In Porto, the guide was not in the same hotel as the group, nothing important happened, as far as I know, but if something had happened who would solve it?
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Norma I
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
Okay
07/05/2023
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Martha
Argentina Argentina
Excellent tour, very good guide and the hotels were great.
03/08/2022
The dinners are a little fair because of the lack of variety. Everything else very good!!!!
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Jorge
Spain Spain
from 1.205 €
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FREE! CANCELLATION 15 DAYS BEFORE

Cancellation minimum 15 days before the date of the activity: no charge & 100% refund / Between 15 and 11 days: 95 % refund/ Between 10 and 3 days: 85 % refund / Less than 3 days, late arrival or no show: no refund will be provided. If you need to cancel your booking, please, email us at info@nattivus.com.