GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ON SELECTED SUNDAYS.
Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.
Meal: No Meal
Breakfast at the hotel. Presentation at our office at Estación del Norte for the Highlights city tour of Barcelona. A half-day sightseeing tour around Barcelona will allow you to discover the history of the city while visiting some of the most important places in a comfortable and easy way. The first part of the visit consists of 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, among other interesting places. Later we will take our bus to start with a panoramic tour around the rest of the city. We will head towards the Mountain of Montjuic, the main scenery of the Olympic Games in 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). 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. 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 at Estació del Nord, and we will end the tour.
Afternoon is at leisure to enjoy this wonderful city and surroundings. Accommodation at the hotel.
(*) If the visit Barcelona could not be carried out for technical reasons, it would be replaced by the Barcelona City Tour 1-day Tourist Bus.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Barcelona “Sants” train station to depart by high-speed train to Zaragoza. Arrival in Zaragoza and meeting with the guide to continue towards San Sebastián., one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of this elegant and gentrified city whose landscape is dominated by the Bay and La Concha Beach. 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 Biarritz and San Juan de Luz, already in French territory. Accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast and departure to Bilbao for some free time on the esplanade of the Guggenheim Museum to admire this modern work of architecture. We will continue towards Castro Urdiales, a typical fishing village where we will have free time. Departure to Santander, a port city nestled between the sea and the mountains, with numerous beaches, such as El Sardinero, one of the best known. Guided tour with a local guide to thoroughly explore this beautiful city. Accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. 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. Continue to Covadonga, where we will have free time to visit the Sanctuary and the grotto with the image of the Virgin. 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. Accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast and 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”. Departure to Lugo and free time to contemplate the Roman vestiges that it still conserves as its walls, declared a World Heritage Site. Continuation to Santiago de Compostela, whose ancient city is a World Heritage Site, and one of the most important monumental centres in Spain, centre of Christian pilgrimage and end of the Camino de Santiago, originally built by the Roman Empire. Accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast
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. Accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast. Departure to the most picturesque area of the Galician Rías Bajas (Spanish fjords). 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. Arrival in Porto and accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. 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. 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. Accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast
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. Continuation to Salamanca, monumental university city, declared a World Heritage Site. Overnight at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Ávila and free time to get to know this historic walled city. After lunch (not included), continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Madrid’s airport.
Meal: Breakfast
Guided city tour with local guides in Barcelona, Madrid, Santander, Santiago de Compostela (Cathedral entrance included) and Porto (including Douro Cruise and Wine Tasting) / Tour director throughout the journey / Transportation in luxury coach / Accommodation at selected hotel class / Daily breakfast / Transfers as per itinerary / High speed train Barcelona-Zaragoza (tourist class) / Travel insurance.
International Airfare
Visas
Meals other than those specified in the itinerary
Beverage during meals.
Personal expenses.
Any expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tipping.
Hotels Used OR Similar
Superior Plus
Barcelona - Catalonia Barcelona Plaza / Evenia Rosselló or similar
San Sebastián - Palacio de Aiete or similar
Santander - Hotel Santemar or similar
Oviedo - Sercotel Oviedo or similar
Santiago de Compostela - Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar
Porto- HF Ipanema Porto / BessaHotel Boavista / Vila Galé Porto / Cristal Porto or similar
Salamanca - Catalonia Plaza Mayor or similar
Madrid - NH Manzanares / Aloft or similar
(*) During the stay in Barcelona, Madrid and on the high-speed train journey to Madrid, tour escort service is not available.
(*) If the visit to Barcelona could not be carried out for technical reasons, it would be replaced by the Barcelona City Tour 1-day Tourist Bus.
(*) Barcelona and Porto Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ON SUNDAY.
Optional excursions are available on request.