Northern Spain and Galicia from Madrid

Northern Spain and Galicia from Madrid

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Northern Spain and Galicia from Madrid

10 Days Starting and ending in 40.418878,-3.712131

Visiting: Madrid, Donostia-San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela, Rías Baixas, Porto, Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Ávila‎

Tour operator:

Julia Travel

Tour code:

732

Recommended For:

50 plus, Couples, Family-Kids, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 45

Physical rating:

Low, All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

1-99

Special diets catered:

Glutten Free

Tour operated in:
English , Spanish
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Tour Overview

Dive into the north of the Iberian Peninsula with this complete 10-day itinerary aboard one of our air-conditioned coaches departing from the center of Madrid. Along the route through the northern cities and Galicia, you will find splendid green landscapes with its estuaries and fjords, old fishing villages, architectural treasures with a large influence from the Roman Empire and one of the most important centers of Christian pilgrimage in Santiago de Compostela. Moreover, to complete this tour, before returning to Madrid, we will pass through the Portuguese city of O Porto

Highlights

  • The typical Galician city of La Coruña with its beautiful avenues and "The Tower of Hercules" one of the oldest lighthouses in the world.

  • The narrow streets of Santiago de Compostela and its cathedral in the magnificent Plaza del Obradoiro.

  • Visit to the elegant city of San Sebastian in a privileged location before the sea.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Madrid – Zaragoza – San Sebastian
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel

Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information.Depart towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival.

Day 2 : San Sebastian
Location: Donostia-San Sebastian
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of this elegant and gentrified city whose landscape is dominated by the Bay and La Concha Beach. We will go up to Mount Igueldo, from where we will be able to contemplate a magnificent view of the city. Rest of the day at leisure.
In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to the picturesque villages of Hondarribia and San Juan de Luz, already in French territory.

Day 3 : San Sebastian – Bilbao – Castro Urdiales – Santander
Location: Bilbao
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast and departure to Bilbao for some free time on the esplanade of the Guggenheim Museum to admire this modern work of architecture. We will continue towards Castro Urdiales, a typical fishing village where we will have free time. Departure to Santander, a port city nestled between the sea and the mountains and which has numerous beaches, such as El Sardinero, one of the best known. We will have free time to walk around this elegant city.

Day 4 : Santander – Santillana – Covadonga – Oviedo
Location: Santander
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Santillana del Mar, one of the towns with the greatest historical and artistic value in Spain, which houses true architectural treasures, such as the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, the most important Romanesque jewel in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where we will have free time to visit the Sanctuary and the grotto with the image of the Virgin. In the afternoon departure to Oviedo, located on a series of hills at the foot of the Naranco and which stands out for the beauty of its streets, many of them pedestrian. Its monuments are a World Heritage Site and among them the Cathedral stands out, one of the most important works of Asturian Gothic.

Day 5 : Oviedo – Mondoñedo – Lugo– Santiago De Compostela
Location: Oviedo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast and departure towards the Galician region. On the way to Lugo, stop in Mondoñedo; Free time to visit its imposing 12th century cathedral and try the delicious “Mondoñedo cake”. Departure to Lugo and free time to contemplate the Roman vestiges that it still conserves as its walls, declared a World Heritage Site. Continuation to Santiago de Compostela, whose ancient city is a World Heritage Site, and one of the most important monumental centers in Spain, center of Christian pilgrimage and end of the Camino de Santiago, originally built by the Roman Empire. Accommodation.

Day 6 : Santiago De Compostela
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. City tour of Santiago visiting the Plaza del Obradoiro and its Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago el Mayor. Rest of the day at leisure to continue visiting this city with a university and student atmosphere.

Day 7 : Santiago De Compostela – Rias Bajas – Porto
Location: Rías Baixas, Porto
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast. Departure to the most picturesque area of the Galician Rías Bajas (Spanish fjords). Through splendid landscapes, we will arrive at the island of La Toja, universally known for its spa and natural wealth. Free time and continuation through the Arosa estuary on the way to Portugal.

Day 8 : Porto
Location: Porto
Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of Porto, considered a World Heritage Site where we will contemplate the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building and the Church of Santa Clara. Then enjoy a different perspective of the city along the Douro River on board a Cruise and discover the historical heritage by visiting a well-known Port Wine Cellar with wine tasting included. Rest of the day free.

Day 9 : Porto – Ciudad Rodrigo – Salamanca
Location: Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast. Departure towards the Spanish border. Already in Spain, and on the way to Salamanca, stop at Ciudad Rodrigo, a beautiful town surrounded by medieval walls and dominated by its imposing fortress. Continuation to Salamanca, monumental university city, declared a World Heritage Site.

Day 10 : Salamanca – Ávila – Madrid
Location: Ávila‎, Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Ávila and free time to get to know this historic walled city. Continuation to Madrid.

What's Included

  • Panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña.

  • Guided city tour of Santiago de Compostela.

  • Tour escort during the tour

  • Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach

  • Accommodation and daily breakfast

  • Travel insurance.

  • Departure from established central located hotels in Madrid

  • Guided city tour with local guides in San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santiago and La Coruña

  • Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach

  • Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)

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What's Not Included

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  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Our local guides are english speaking

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    We will include meet local health and safety regulations

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Is not possible to join the tour once it has departed but we can always try to adapt for an excepcional situations.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    The company has been trading since 1929

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    There is a cancellation policy indicated for our itineraries

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    We try to avoid any kind of paper documentation in our tours, we keep our buses cleaned daily

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will recieve all necessary documents to travel with us from our Booking and Opwerations Department

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    You will travel with other people who booked the same tour, so you will have the chance to interact with other people from diferent countries and cultures.

Reviews of this Operator

Audrey Brice (Google Reviewer)  

A very enjoyable tour around...

01-Apr-2024

A very enjoyable tour around Park Guell yesterday under the guidance of Raul in excellent English. Great audio system so we could hear Raul no matter how far away we were. Not at all rushed. Very informative and amusing with humorous personal anecdotes.

Barb Agostini (Google Reviewer)  

Did the half day trip...

22-Sep-2019

Did the half day trip from Barcelona to Girona with Julia Tours (left at 8am and back around 2:20pm). Bus was comfy and air conditioned. Left on time. Our tour guide was friendly and showed us around and we had a good amount of free time. Plus if you’re a GOT fan, you’ll get to see some spots from the show.

Janaya Williams (Google Reviewer)  

Our tour of Sagrada Familia...

22-Mar-2024

Our tour of Sagrada Familia was amazing! Olga was our guide and she was absolutely incredible!! She was extremely knowledgeable about the site and was so pleasant to listen to discuss all the details and history. Love learning about the ins and outs and the story behind every detail.

Kyle Mundon (Google Reviewer)  

This was the only place...

11-Oct-2023

This was the only place I could find last-minute tickets to see Sagrada Familia. It was more expensive than the tickets directly from the basilica (which were sold out), but it included a guided tour. I opted to add the tower access in as well, which is about €15 more than just the guided tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate. They have to deal with a lot of other people in the area, and to still be able to communicate effectively is impressive. I can't remember the guides name, but she had blue hair, so definitely easy to keep track of in the crowd of thousands inside the basilica. I didn't deal with any disrespect or lack of professionalism, as other reviews have mentioned. Everyone I interacted with was very kind and took time to explain things. FYI, if you're afraid of heights or claustrophobic, the tower is not for the faint of heart!

April Hamilton-West (Google Reviewer)  

Una is absolutely the best...

29-Jul-2023

Una is absolutely the best tour guide ever! Knowledgeable. Energetic. And a delight to be around her. She kept everyone engaged and we all walked away with much more than La Sagrada Familia knowledge. We learned architecture, Gaudi history, and she pointed out things most would miss. Thank you, Una!

FamilyTravel18 (Google Reviewer)  

We took the 30 person...

01-Aug-2023

We took the 30 person catamaran, and had a fantastic time. They stop the boat after about an hour and let the guests swim for half an hour, which is refreshing. There are no pool toys, as advertised, however. Remember to grab a life jacket to swim in the ocean. The boat needs more life jackets available on deck.

Lily T (Google Reviewer)  

Had a great experience with...

18-Mar-2024

Had a great experience with Julia Travel for both the Prado Museum and Sagrada Familia! Easy to find the meeting spots and extremely informative.

Nikos Emmanouilidis   United Kingdom

Portugal and Andalucia from Madrid

25-Mar-2024

I had a really great time in two wonderful countries. The team was very professional. Thank you!!

Somya Gupta (Google Reviewer)  

The tour was good overall...

28-Oct-2023

The tour was good overall ! We visited the Park Guell first and then Sagrada Familia.In hindsight, I wish I had more time in the park and felt that was a bit rushed. I would like to have spent atleast another hour or two by myself but I also understand that in a tour, you have a limited time and things are as per the schedule. Since, Sagrada Familia was the second stop, I took my time to abroad the place and the museum so, Yay ! This tour is a great option for anyone looking to cover highlights of both places and offers what it promises. Be prepared for a big crowd regardless of any time of the year because these places are popular for a good reason and absolutely worth it too !

Werner Barnard (Google Reviewer)  

We did not have a...

15-Feb-2024

We did not have a great experience on the Montserrat tour on 14/2/2024. The guide arrived late at the Church and they were busy. Rest of the day was good and Montserrat provided great pics

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    Julia Travel requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 21 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of julia travel charges.

    Up to 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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