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Itinerary
Day – 01 : Welcome to Spain
- Upon arrival at the airport, we shall be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Evening Free time. Overnight in Barcelona.
Day – 02 : Barcelona Sightseeing
- Today we will get to know Barcelona, an impressive city right on the Mediterranean Sea. Our visit includes an informative city tour with a local expert (note: If the group has fewer than fifteen people, explanations can be given by our guide.) We also visit the city’s historic central area with its Gothic neighbourhood dating back to the Middle Ages. We will visit the area where the Olympic Games took place. It will be possible to see and photograph La Sagrada Familia basilica; the masterpiece designed by the architect Gaudí. Subsequently, we include the entry ticket to “Poble Espanyol” (meaning “Spanish Village”). This open air architectural museum is situated in one of the most emblematic areas of Barcelona. Be delighted by the best Spanish craftsmanship and discover the architectural styles, traditions and folklore of the different communities in Spain. Free time to explore the city on your own. In the evening we provide transfer to Las Ramblas and Plaza Catalunya area. Overnight Barcelona.
Day – 03 : Barcelona to Pamplona
- The feisty former capital of Navarre takes centre stage today. We follow in the footsteps of thousands of exhilarated runners and hot-blooded bulls, see Pamplona’s ancient city walls and Plaza del Castillo, the heart of the city where markets, tournaments and even bullfighting has taken place.
Day – 04 : Pamplona – San Sebastián – Bilbao – Santander
- Today, we journey to the sophisticated culinary capital of San Sebastián. See the beautiful Bahía de la Concha beach or stroll along la calle 31 de Agosto in the Old Town. Our next stop is Bilbao to view the modern Guggenheim Museum, designed by talented architect Frank Gehry. We arrive in Santander later this evening for a two-night stay.
Day – 05 : Santander Free Day
- Spend the day at leisure in elegant Santander. Relax on the sun-kissed shores of one of the nearby playas, amble through the charming Old Town or perhaps join an Optional Experience to the coastal town of Comillas, with its cobbled streets. Here you will explore Gaudí’s El Capricho, built in the late 19th century as a summer villa, then carry on to Santillana del Mar to visit the museum dedicated to the impressive UNESCO-listed Altamira Caves.
Day – 06 : Santander – Picos de Europa – Covadonga – Oviedo
- Spectacular scenery awaits today as you travel through the dramatic Picos de Europa which sits between two main pilgrim routes along which you will encounter several quaint historic market towns. Visit the grotto of ‘Our Lady of Covadonga’, a famous Marian pilgrimage site, and the pink-hued basilica made from the marble of the surrounding hills. Later we’ll ‘Connect With Locals’ and enjoy a traditional ‘Be My Guest’ lunch and cider tasting with the Castañón family at their Cider Mill. This evening is free for you to explore Oviedo at leisure.
Day – 07 : Oviedo – Luarca – Santiago de Compostela
- The Asturian fishing village of Luarca is our first stop today. Soak up its seafaring atmosphere en route to the pilgrim city of Santiago de Compostela, renowned as the end of the ‘camino’ pilgrimage route that has its origins dating as far back as the 9th century.
Day – 08 : Santiago de Compostela Sightseeing
- Join a ‘Local Specialist’ who will share insights into the ‘Way of Saint James’ and explain why thousands of people attempt the life-changing pilgrimage annually. Visit the vast Cathedral, reputed to be the final resting place of Saint James the Great, and the Praza do Obradoiro, a square dominated by four architectural styles. Consider an Optional Experience to the Rías Baixas for soul-stirring views of the Galician coast. The region has long waterways stretching inland that are said to be the mark left by God’s hand when he cleansed himself after creating the world.
Day – 09 : Santiago de Compostela – Zamora – Salamanca
- Journey through the lush Galician landscape and Castile-Leon to Zamora, a veritable open-air museum of Romanesque art. We continue to Salamanca – its golden-hued façades providing an air of mystery and majesty. We join a ‘Local Specialist’ for a sightseeing tour including views of Spain’s oldest university and the Cathedral, as well as a walk through the imposing Plaza Mayor, built in the Spanish Baroque style.
Day – 10 : Salamanca – Madrid Sightseeing
- Travelling east, we arrive in the fiery Spanish capital, Madrid, for an afternoon of sightseeing with a ‘Local Specialist’. ‘Dive Into Culture’ and visit the Prado Museum, which houses the largest collection of European art in the world. Then, see the Royal Palace, Gran Vía and the neoclassical Cibeles Fountain that has become an iconic symbol for the city of Madrid. Tonight, join your Travel Director and fellow companions for a memorable Farewell Dinner with wine, toasting to a magnificent journey through northern Spain.
Day – 11 : Final Departure
- After Breakfast, check out. Proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.
Inclusions :
√ 01 Nights hotel accommodations in Madrid.
√ 02 Nights hotel accommodations in Barcelona.
√ 01 Nights hotel accommodations in Pamplona.
√ 02 Nights hotel accommodations in Santander.
√ 01 Nights hotel accommodations in Oviedo.
√ 02 Nights hotel accommodations in Santiago de Compostela.
√ 01 Nights hotel accommodations in Salamanca.
√ Meal : As per Plan.
√ Barcelona Sightseeing.
√ Barcelona to Pamplona.
√ Pamplona – San Sebastián – Bilbao – Santander.
√ Santander – Picos de Europa – Covadonga – Oviedo.
√ Oviedo – Luarca – Santiago de Compostela.
√ Santiago de Compostela Sightseeing.
√ Santiago de Compostela – Zamora – Salamanca.
√ Salamanca – Madrid Sightseeing.
√ Transfer from Airport-Hotel-Airport.
Exclusions :
× Meal Which is not included.
× Guest Insurance.
× Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
× Personal Expenses.
× All Entry fees.
× Air Fare / Train Fare.
× VISA
× Local Tax