Day 1 Barcelona - Zaragoza - Pamplona (398 km)
Day 2 Pamplona - San Sebastian - Bilbao - Santander (242 km)
Day 3 Bilbao - Santander - Santillana del Mar - Covadonga - Oviedo (189 km)
Day 4 Oviedo - La Coruna (350 km)
Day 5 Santiago de Compostela
Day 6 Santiago de Compostela - Rias Baixas - Vigo (76 km)
Day 7 Vigo - Leon (261 km)
Day 8 Leon - Salamanca - Madrid (403 km)
Day 1:
Barcelona - Zaragoza - Pamplona (398 km)
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
Today, we will drive to Zaragoza. Brief stop
and free time to visit the Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, Patroness of the Hispanic world. Then we will continue to Pamplona, a city known for the San Fermín festivities and its charming old town.
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Zaragoza, SPAIN
The capital city of the Zaragoza province and of the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain.it hosted Expo 2008 in the summer of 2008.The city is famous for its folklore, local gastronomy, and landmarks such as the Basílica del Pilar, La Seo Cathedral and the Aljafería Palace.
Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
This massive basilica in Zaragoza is, accroding to legend, the first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with the original chapel said to be built in 44 BCE. It has been rebuilt numerous times and is now baroque in style.
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Day 2:
Pamplona - San Sebastian - Bilbao - Santander (242 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
Departure towards San Sebastian, one of the most elegant cities in northern Spain. Short panoramic tour of San Sebastian and ascent of Mount Igueldo to enjoy the beautiful views over the bay. We then continue to Bilbao, capital of the province of Biscay, with a brief stop to admire the avant-garde Guggenheim Museum building. The Journey then continues on to Santander.
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San Sebastian, SPAIN
San Sebastian is a popular resort city on the Northern coast of Spain, in Basque Country near the French border. Its idyllic location gives it a perfect oceanic climate, as it doesn't get too hot or cold at any point.
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Bilbao, SPAIN
Bilbao is a municipality and city in Spain, the capital of the province of Biscay in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. Bilbao is located on the Basque threshold, the range between the larger Cantabrian Mountains and the Pyrenees.
Guggenheim Museum
Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum is regarded as a modern architectural marvel, with its exterior decorated live rolling silver waves. It houses some of the best pieces of modern and contemporary art by greats like Pablo Picasso.
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Santander, SPAIN
Santander is the capital of the autonomous community and historical region of Cantabria situated on the north coast of Spain. Santander is housing the headquarters of and is the location of founding of the namesake multinational bank Banco Santander.
Day 3:
Bilbao - Santander - Santillana del Mar - Covadonga - Oviedo (189 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
Today, we will depart for Santillana del Mar, a medieval village and National Monument. Travelling through the splendid landscapes, we will eventually arrive in Covadonga, where we will take time to visit the local shrine. Later, we will continue to Oviedo, where we will eat dinner and check into our hotel for the night.
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Santillana del Mar, SPAIN
Santillana del Mar is a historic town situated in Cantabria, Spain. Its many historic buildings attract thousands of holidaymakers every year. The name actually derives from Santa Juliana (or Santa Illana) whose remains are kept in the Colegiata, a Romanesque church and former Benedictine monastery.
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Covadonga, SPAIN
Covadonga is a village and one of 11 parishes in Cangas de Onis, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northwestern Spain. It is situated in the Picos de Europa mountains.
Santa Cueva de Covadonga
This cave and shrine, nestled between the Picos de Europa mountain range in Northern Spain, is a Catholic holy site and sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary. A beautiful waterfall flows out of the cliff directly under the shrine.
Day 4:
Oviedo - La Coruna (350 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
Today, we will depart for La Coruna to take a brief panoramic tour. We then continue on to Santiago de Compostela.
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La Coruna, SPAIN
La Coruna is a city and municipality of Galicia, Spain. It is the second-largest city in the autonomous community and seventeenth overall in the country. La Coruna is located on a peninsula.
Day 5:
Santiago de Compostela
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
Santiago de Compostela, an important pilgrimage center, where we will see the magnificent Plaza de Obradoiro and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. The afternoon will be free to spend at our own leisure.
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Santiago de Compostela, SPAIN
Santiago de Compostela has its origin in the shrine of Saint James the Great, now the city's cathedral, as destination of the Way of St. James, a leading Catholic pilgrimage route originated in the 9th century.
Praza do Obradoiro
This open, public square in Santiago de Compostela is a great spot to stop for a rest or merely people watch. Once there, your eyes willbe drawn to the exquisite cathedral.
Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
This grand cathedral northwestern Spain is supposedly the burial site of the apostle St. James, built in the Romanesque style of architecture. The exterior is covered with intricate designs of apostles and Biblical scenes.
Day 6:
Santiago de Compostela - Rias Baixas - Vigo (76 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
In the morning, we will enjoy breakfast before traveling through the landscapes of the region of Rias Baixas. We may stop at O Grove to take an optional tour to see the oyster and mussel farms. Afterward, we will continue to Vigo, where we have the option to Sana Tecla.
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Santiago de Compostela, SPAIN
Santiago de Compostela has its origin in the shrine of Saint James the Great, now the city's cathedral, as destination of the Way of St. James, a leading Catholic pilgrimage route originated in the 9th century.
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Rias Baixas, SPAIN
Rías Baixas is the most popular destination located the southwestern coast of Galicia. Discover the best wine from Rías Baixas where it has the wine grape grown with just the right amount of humidity and level of temperature.
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Vigo, SPAIN
Vigo is a city and municipality situated in north-west Spain, in the province of Pontevedra, in the Spanish autonomous community of Galicia, and on the eponymous ria, or bay, on the Atlantic Ocean.
Santa Tecla
Santa Tecla is an archeological site near in northwestern Spain, near the border with Portugal, once the home of a tribe of Iberian Celts.
Day 7:
Vigo - Leon (261 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
Departure towards the inland region of Castilla y Leon, arriving in Leon, a historic city with a remarkable artistic heritage. Free time to visit its Gothic cathedral or stroll through the old town.
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Leon, SPAIN
Leon has a rich history and strong architectural heritage, which makes it popular with tourists and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It also is known for the many festivals it throws, particularly around religious holidays such as Easter.
Day 8:
Leon - Salamanca - Madrid (403 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After a hearty breakfast, we will depart for Salamanca, making a short stop to see the famous Plaza Mayor before we continue to Madrid, where guests will be dropped off to end this tour.
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Salamanca, SPAIN
Salamanca is a major city in Spain that mixes antiquated, medieval architecture with the atmosphere of a college town, with the University of Salamanca leading the way in the teaching of the Spanish language.
Plaza Mayor
Most Spanish cities have a Plaza Mayor, but few are comparable to that of Salamanca. Surrounded by baroque buildings, the centerpiece of this public square is the city hall, with arms of restaurants, cafes, and other shops lining the side.
1-Day Santiago Compostela Tour from Porto
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