Northern Spain
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Duration 11 days
Destination Europe
Company Insight Vacations
Availability Only on 25 September 2025. Other dates available at seasonal surcharge
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What's Included?
- 11 day tour departing Rome returning to Venice
- PLUS add international flights & Comprehensive Travel Insurance and SAVE $500* per booking in-store with Bundle + Save
- 10 nights accommodation at highly rated hotels in desirable locations offering superb service, superior rooms with comfy beds to rest in
- 10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch with Wine, 1 Dinner, 2 Dinners with Wine
- Tour Highlights:
- Meet locals in Gijon for a delicious farm to table meal of locally sourced produce that has been prepared just for you
- Madrid Prado Museum Visit with an Art Historian
- Barcelona Sagrada Familia Visit
- Barcelona City Tour
- Madrid City Tour
- Visit the Holy Cave of Covadonga in Picos de Europa
- Visit Picos de Europa National Park
- San Sebastian City Tour
Availability
- Only on 25 September 2025. Other dates available at seasonal surcharge
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HIGHLIGHTS:
Welcome - Madrid - Madrid of the Bourbons - Through the Guadarrama Mountains - Santiago de Compostela - Saintly Santiago de Compostela - Along the Costa Verde - Oviedo - Picturesque Santillana del Mar and on - Santander - Bilbao - San Sebastian - Pamplona and on - Barcelona - Depart for Madrid
Day 1 Welcome to Madrid.
Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner in a local restaurant and enjoy an evening of delicious food and wine.
Day 2 Madrid of the Bourbons.
Enjoy sightseeing with your Local Expert as they take you along the main historical areas in the capital of Spain, known as Madrid of the Bourbons. Your drive continues through the Old Quarter, discovering the origins of the city. Learn about the growth of this city, from humble beginnings to a thriving European metropolis. A highlight of your escorted journey will be to visit the Prado Museum. Discover countless works by Velazquez, Goya, Titian, Rubens and others as you are guided by a local art historian. Gain new perspective on classic artworks as your art historian shares historic anecdotes and provides new insights into the Prado's collection. The afternoon is free for you to relax at a cafe or shop in the boutiques.
Day 3 Through the Guadarrama Mountains to Santiago de Compostela.
Journey through the Guadarrama Mountains to the infinite horizons of Old Castile and pass the impressive Castillo de la Mota. Continue past historic Tordesillas, and on to Santiago de Compostela.
Day 4 Saintly Santiago de Compostela.
Explore Santiago de Compostela with Insight Choice. Choose to join a city tour with a Local Expert and visit the cathedral, festooned with architectural frills. Alternatively, embark on a scenic walk along the Way of St. James, through scenic parks and gardens. Relax during your free time, or explore the narrow streets and old city squares.
Day 5 Along the Costa Verde to Oviedo.
Pass through the ancient forests of Galicia and cross to the Green Coast of Asturias - one of Spain's most beautiful, named after the color of the sea and the pine and eucalyptus trees that line the shore. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER� Experience for lunch. Very popular with locals, enjoy a homemade meal and learn about traditional cider product, including a tasting. Your route reveals glorious coastal vistas before turning inland to travel through old villages and deep valleys en route to Oviedo. Continue on to Oviedo where a Local Expert will show you the 9th century churches built when the city was the capital of Christian Spain. Visit the Cathedral of the Holy Savior in the stately square of Plaza Alfonso II. Admire the incredible altarpiece, one of the finest in Europe.
Day 6 Picturesque Santillana del Mar and on to Santander.
Visit the Holy Cave of Covadonga, a shrine to Pelayo, who achieved the first Christian victory over the Moors in 722. See the unique Roman bridge in Cangas de Onis as you head into the foothills of the Picos de Europa, a national park boasting spectacular mountain and gorge scenery. Enjoy views of the Costa de Cantabria while traveling to Santillana del Mar, arguably the most beautiful village in Spain. Stroll through the rustic cobblestone streets, admiring stone houses decorated with carved, heraldic symbols and reach the delightful church square. Continue on to the sophisticated beach resort of Santander where you have free time in the evening to enjoy this luxurious hotel.
Day 7 Bilbao, Costa Vasca and San Sebastian.
In nearby Bilbao, admire the striking modern architecture of the Guggenheim Museum, one of the world's most spectacular buildings. Enjoy the views as you are driven along part of the Costa Vasca, dotted with small coastal fishing villages and pause in the seaside city of Getaria to see 'El Raton', the mouse-shaped rock. Continue to San Sebastian and admire its beauty as you walk with your Local Expert through the Old Quarter to see the Plaza de la Constituction.
Day 8 San Sebastian, Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast.
Enjoy a day at leisure to stroll along San Sebastian's boardwalk and with the city harbor filled with fishing boats and pleasure crafts, you can enjoy several sporting activities on its large sandy beach. Perhaps you'll want to explore the nearby French villages of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, also known as Little Paris, and Biarritz. You could also stroll along the promenade of the famous La Concha Bay or enjoy the boutiques of the Old Town
Day 10 Pamplona and on to Barcelona.
Journey to the famed town of Pamplona, known for its Running of the Bulls festival. With time free for you to explore, take a stroll to the famous Estafeta Street or visit Cafe Iruna, immortalized by Ernest Hemingway in his novel 'The Sun Also Rises.' Your travels continue to Barcelona, the vibrant capital of Catalonia, a land that retains its own distinctive language, culture and traditions.
Day 10 Barcelona, the City of Gaudi.
Wake up ready to embrace the city's artistic heritage. Join a Local Expert and drive along the Passeig de Gracia, adorned with elegant wrought-iron street lamps and the most flamboyant Modernist buildings. Continue through the Eixample district to behold Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia. As you venture inside, look above to see its giant, tree-like pillars and spectacular vaulting. Admire the wonderful rainbow of the incredible stained-glass windows. With the afternoon at leisure, you are free to relax or continue your exploration on your own. In the evening, join your Travel Director and newfound friends at a local restaurant. Raise your glass and toast your travels during dinner.
Day 11 Depart for Madrid.
Today, bid farewell to your journey across Spain and Portugal as you transfer from Barcelona to Madrid.
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Departure dates and Pricing
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 25th September, 202525/09/2025 | -01/01/1970 | - | Ask an expert | Enquire » |
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