Northern Spain and Galicia
All in a grand 11 day Tour

Departure from Barcelona

Compare with the 9-day version . Add Portugal & Morocco

Departure: Weekly on Fridays ( April - October) . Tour Code :(C-05/199)

 

Day 1 . BARCELONA - ZARAGOZA - MADRID - Friday
Departure from Barcelona at 8.00 a.m. to Zaragoza. Time at leisure to visit the “Basilica del Pilar“ consecrated to the "Holy Virgin of Pilar", patroness not only of this town but of all Spanish-speaking countries. Continue to Madrid. Overnight.

Day 2 . MADRID - BURGOS - SAN SEBASTIAN - Saturday
Breakfast and departure to Burgos. Lunch and departure to San Sebastián. Dinner and overnight.

Day 3 . SAN SEBASTIAN - BILBAO - CASTRO URDIALES -SANTANDER
Sunday
Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing and departure to Bilbao. Short panoramic and drive to Castro Urdiales. (Lunch not included. Continue to Santander. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 . SANTANDER - SANTILLANA - COVADONGA - OVIEDO - Monday
Breakfast and departure to Santillana and Covadonga. Sightseeing and lunch. Departure to Oviedo. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5 . OVIEDO - GIJON - LUGO - Tuesday
Breakfast and departure to Gijón. Panoramic sightseeing (Lunch not included.) Continue to Lugo. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6 . LUGO - LA CORUÑA - SANTIAGO - Wednesday
Breakfast. Departure to La Coruña. Panoramic sightseeing. Free time. Optional tour to the Rias Altas. Departure to Santiago. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7 . SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - Thursday
Breakfast, lunch and overnight. Morning sightseeing tour of the monumental city. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 8 . SANTIAGO - RIAS BAJAS - LA TOJA - VIGO
Breakfast in Santiago. Trip through the most charming area of the gallician Rías Bajas in order to reach La Toja Island. Time at leisure. Continue to Vigo. Dinner and overnight.

Day 9 . VIGO - PUEBLA DE SANABRIA - MADRID - Friday
Breakfast and departure to Orense and Puebla de Sanabria. Lunch is included . At the Parador then on to Madrid where our local rep will meet you at the terminal & escort you to your hotel.

Day 10 - Tour Madrid & The Royal Palace (B) - Saturday
Our local rep will escort you from the hotel to the start of the : Group tour: Half day tour of the beautiful ROYAL PALACE, one of the best-preserved in all of Europe, is a fine example of 18th-century domestic regal architecture. It has enormous cultural and political symbolism as well. As the embodiment of Madrid as the capital of the Spanish realms, it is the site of glittering official receptions, royal audiences, gala dinners, and treaty signing ceremonies, as well as the presentation of credentials by diplomats to His Majesty the King.

Our visit will include the Principal staircase, the chambers of the Alabarderos, columns, throne, Gasparini, and Carlos III; the porcelain room; the Gala Dining Room; the Museum of Silver; the Museum of Musical Instruments; the Principal Courtyard; the Royal Chapel; and the New Rooms

The tour will conclude at the tour terminal, Oriente Square, Madrid. Our local rep will escort you to your hotel

Day 11 . MADRID -Sunday
After Breakfast , our local rep will assist with your transfer to Madrid Barajas Airport. Bon Voyage & Hasta Luego

August 15 departure will change overnight in San Sebastian to Bilbao.

Inclusions :

• Guided sightseeing as per itinerary including all entrance fees.
  
  
• English speaking Escort during the whole trip.
  
  
• Transfers in Madrid as per itinerary.
  
  
• Air conditioned deluxe motor coach.
  
  
• Daily breakfast, rest of meals as posted
  
  
• Porters.
  
  
• Hotel accommodation as per itinerary , including tax
  
  
• Travel bag presented in Spain.