Madrid and North of Spain
English peninsula ∙
DURATION
4 days
PLACES
Vitoria Gasteiz | Bilbao | Covadonga | Leon | Madrid | Oviedo | Santander | Santillana del Mar
from $ 329.00
Madrid and North of Spain
Bilbao, Covadonga, Oviedo, Santander, Santillana Del Mar, Leon, Foronda Service Area, MadridDay 1
Start
Day 1 -
Welcome to Europamundo! Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.
Day 2 - Madrid -Tordesillas -Leon -Oviedo
Day 2 - Madrid -Tordesillas -Leon -Oviedo
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Leon, Oviedo city tour.
We will leave in the early morning and cross Castilla and Leon. We will have a stop in TORDESILLAS to learn the history of this small town and have coffee at its main square. Then we will continue on to LEON, a historic city on the Way of St James, where we will have time for lunch and to see the fantastic Gothic cathedral.
After that, we will cross the Cantabrian Range mountains on our way to Asturias. Arrival in OVIEDO in the mid-afternoon. We will include (occasionally on Tuesday mornings) an hour-and-a-half visit of the city with a local guide in which we will visit its 9th century cathedral, Calatrava Congressional Palace, Campoamor Theatre and Calle de la Rua.
We will leave in the early morning and cross Castilla and Leon. We will have a stop in TORDESILLAS to learn the history of this small town and have coffee at its main square. Then we will continue on to LEON, a historic city on the Way of St James, where we will have time for lunch and to see the fantastic Gothic cathedral.
After that, we will cross the Cantabrian Range mountains on our way to Asturias. Arrival in OVIEDO in the mid-afternoon. We will include (occasionally on Tuesday mornings) an hour-and-a-half visit of the city with a local guide in which we will visit its 9th century cathedral, Calatrava Congressional Palace, Campoamor Theatre and Calle de la Rua.
Day 3 - Oviedo -Covadonga -Santillana -Santander
Day 3 - Oviedo -Covadonga -Santillana -Santander
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Fantastic landscapes. Altamira National Museum. Panoramic city tour of Santander.
We will travel to Picos de Europa. We will visit Basílica de COVADONGA, which is surrounded by beautiful scenery. Then, we will resume our journey following the coastline to SANTILLANA, one of Spain’s most beautiful towns, and we will visit its well-preserved medieval quarter. We will also visit the National Museum and Research Centre of ALTAMIRA (ticket included) located in the vicinity of this town. We will later travel to SANTANDER, the region’s capital, a coastal city with amazing views and beaches. We will explore and learn about this elegant city and beautiful bay on the included panoramic city tour.
NOTE: On some high occupancy dates (especially in summer from May to mid September), some groups can be accommodated in Bilbao.
We will travel to Picos de Europa. We will visit Basílica de COVADONGA, which is surrounded by beautiful scenery. Then, we will resume our journey following the coastline to SANTILLANA, one of Spain’s most beautiful towns, and we will visit its well-preserved medieval quarter. We will also visit the National Museum and Research Centre of ALTAMIRA (ticket included) located in the vicinity of this town. We will later travel to SANTANDER, the region’s capital, a coastal city with amazing views and beaches. We will explore and learn about this elegant city and beautiful bay on the included panoramic city tour.
NOTE: On some high occupancy dates (especially in summer from May to mid September), some groups can be accommodated in Bilbao.
Day 4 - Santander -Bilbao -Madrid
Day 4 - Santander -Bilbao -Madrid
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Bilbao. Wine Museum in La Rioja. Santo Domingo de la Calzada.
We will follow the motorway along the Cantabrian coast; some of the scenery we will go through as we travel between the mountains and the sea is of special beauty. BILBAO. We will arrive in the Bask Country’s largest city and, upon arrival, we will go on a short tour of the city with a local guide which will cover: Guggenheim area, old quarter, Cathedral… then there will be free time for some “pintxos”. After lunch, we will leave Bilbao and head to Madrid where we will be arriving at around 21.00h.
Note: In case the group is small, the portion of the trip from Bilbao to Madrid may be done by train or regular transport.
We will follow the motorway along the Cantabrian coast; some of the scenery we will go through as we travel between the mountains and the sea is of special beauty. BILBAO. We will arrive in the Bask Country’s largest city and, upon arrival, we will go on a short tour of the city with a local guide which will cover: Guggenheim area, old quarter, Cathedral… then there will be free time for some “pintxos”. After lunch, we will leave Bilbao and head to Madrid where we will be arriving at around 21.00h.
Note: In case the group is small, the portion of the trip from Bilbao to Madrid may be done by train or regular transport.
Day 4 -
End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.
Tour Includes
General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
Includes arrival transfer
City tour in: OVIEDO, SANTANDER, BILBAO
Ticket admission: National Museum of Altamira caves in Santillana
Planned Hotels
Praga
Antonio Lopez 65 CP 28019 MADRID
Madrid, 28019 - Spain
Puerta De Toledo
Glorieta De La Puerta De Toledo, 4
Madrid, 28005 - Spain
Elba Madrid Alcala
Alcala 476 CP 28027
Madrid, 28027 - Spain
Chamartin The One
Agustín de Foxá s/n
Madrid, 28036 - Spain
Ac Marriott Oviedo Forum
Pza. De Los Ferroviarios, 1
Oviedo, 33003 - Spain
Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza
Boulevar de la Ronda Sur, s/n
Oviedo, 33008 - Spain
Exe Oviedo Centro
Calle de Pepe Cosmen, 1
Oviedo, 33001 - Spain
Gran Hotel Victoria
C/ Maria Luisa Pelayo 38
Santander, 39005 - Spain
Hotel Santemar
Joaquin Costa, 28 Cp 39005 Santander
Santander, 39005 - Spain