Portraits of Green Spain, Cantabria, the Basque Coast & Andorra

Portraits of Green Spain, Cantabria, the Basque Coast & Andorra

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Portraits of Green Spain, Cantabria, the Basque Coast & Andorra

10 Days Starting in Plymouth, UK and ending in Paris, France

Visiting: Santander, Suances, Santillana del Mar, Picos de Europa, San Sebastián, Barcelona, Andorra, Andorra la Vella, Paris

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

egs

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the lush landscapes and vibrant cultures of Green Spain, Cantabria, the Basque Coast, and Andorra. This tour offers a unique blend of breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural experiences. Begin your adventure with a scenic ferry crossing to Santander, followed by a stay in the charming coastal town of Suances. Explore the medieval allure of Comillas and Santillana del Mar, and marvel at the dramatic peaks of the Picos de Europa. Discover the cosmopolitan charm of Santander and the picturesque bay of San Sebastián. Continue to Andorra, where you'll be enchanted by its rugged countryside and quaint mountain villages. The tour also includes a visit to the bustling city of Barcelona, where you can wander along the iconic Las Ramblas. With comfortable accommodations and guided excursions, this tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Spain's hidden gems.

Highlights

  • A stunning tour combining the mountain country of Andorra and the dramatic scenery and coastline of Cantabria and the Basque region.

  • See the spectacular natural scenery of Spain from the sweeping, shell-shaped bay of San Sebastián to Andorra’s picturesque countryside.

  • Visit the bustling Barcelona, where you can explore the city’s most famous sights and stroll along the lively Las Ramblas.

  • Explore the picturesque village of Comillas and the medieval town of Santillana del Mar.

  • Experience the breathtaking mountain range of Picos de Europa, with peaks rising to 8500 feet.

  • Discover the beautiful city of Santander, with its wide boulevards and stunning waterfront promenade.

  • Enjoy a countryside tour of Andorra, visiting the timeless villages of Encamp, La Massana, and Escalades.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Santander, Spain

Location: Santander

Accommodation: Overnight Crossing

Regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Portsmouth/Plymouth for the overnight crossing to Santander.
Please note: When you board the ferry at Portsmouth/Plymouth you will require a small overnight bag containing any essential items such as medication. Please note that this small bag (no larger than a small rucksack) is counted as part of your overall luggage allowance.

Day 2

Location: Suances

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Gran Hotel Suances

Meals Included: Dinner

Arrival in Santander then travel to Suances, northern Spain, for a four-night stay.

Day 3 : Comillas & Santillana del Mar

Location: Santillana del Mar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Gran Hotel Suances

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today’s included excursion takes us first to the picturesque village of Comillas, with its medieval square and quaint old churches, then to Santillana del Mar, one of the prettiest little towns in Spain. The mansion houses, adorned with their coats of arms, and the many quaint little shops, all combine to rekindle the medieval past.

Day 4 : Free Time or Picos de Europa

Location: Picos de Europa

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Gran Hotel Suances

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join our optional full-day tour to the Picos de Europa, one of the most breath-taking mountain ranges on the Iberian Peninsula, with peaks rising to a spectacular 8500 feet. There is an abundance of wildlife within this mountain range and Cantabrian Brown Bear and also Wolves live in the remoter regions and have often been sighted. We pause at Potes, a small ancient village with old balconied houses lining the river. It is situated in the broad Valle de Liébana, whose fertile soil yields prime crops of walnuts, cherries and grapes. The traditional village cuisine includes game stews and Cocido Lebaniego (chickpea casserole). There is also a potent spirit called Orujo, which is made in the town. To make the most of your visit into the Picos de Europa why not take a ride aboard the Fuente De cable car (at extra cost, approx €17 per person). The cable car takes visitors into the mountains to an altitude of 1450 metres in just 4 minutes. Overcoming a drop of 750 metres, the cable car travels at approximately 10 metres per second! At the upper station you will be able to see the fantastic scenery of the surrounding area (weather permitting).

Day 5 : Santander

Santander, Spain

Location: Santander

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Gran Hotel Suances

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Our excursion takes us to the beautiful city of Santander, with its wide boulevards and stunning waterfront promenade. This beautiful seaside city has a lot to offer its visitors. It is a modern city and is regarded as one of the loveliest on the Spanish Coast. Santander is a very popular destination for tourists due to its cultural heritage, exceptional buildings, cosmopolitan style and seaside attractions. There is plenty to keep you occupied. Perhaps take a stroll along one of the sandy beaches, explore the lively city centre or visit one of the interesting museums. The choice is yours.

Day 6 : San Sebastián

Location: San Sebastián

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5-star Holiday Inn Andorra La Vella

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We leave Cantabria and head east to the beautiful Basque town of San Sebastián, set on a sweeping, shell-shaped bay with its charming old quarter and Belle Epoque style. The local tapas bars are a true delight. Continue to Andorra for a three-night stay.

Day 7 : Barcelona

Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
Barcelona

Location: Barcelona

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5-star Holiday Inn Andorra La Vella

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we travel into the centre of Barcelona, Spain’s second largest city, one of the Mediterranean’s busiest ports and the capital of the province of Catalonia. During the day, why not join our optional Barcelona sightseeing tour to introduce you to the famous sights such as the unusual scenery of the Eixample district as well the huge Olympic stadium, scene of the great athletic achievements in 1992. Later, perhaps spend time exploring the bustling Las Ramblas, the iconic street in the centre, which runs from the Plaza de Catalunya to the Christopher Columbus monument near the harbour at Port Vell. Here you can relax in one of the cafes, browse the market stalls and see the mime artists. From here you will be ideally situated to explore the “Barri Gotic”, or Gothic Quarter in the centre of the Old Town, where some of buildings date back to medieval and Roman times.

Day 8 : Andorra Countryside Tour

Andorra, Spain
Andorra, Spain

Location: Andorra

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5-star Holiday Inn Andorra La Vella

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy an included countryside tour of Andorra. The rugged landscape of towering peaks, lush green meadows and deep gorges is dotted with remote mountain villages. Visit the timeless villages of Encamp, La Massana and Escalades.

Day 9

Location: Andorra la Vella

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast

We head north to our overnight hotel in the Paris area.

Day 10

The Pont Alexandre III, Paris
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris
The Pont Alexandre III, Paris
Arc de Triomphe, Paris
Paris, France

Location: Paris

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Meals
    8 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 7 dinners

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is provided as detailed in the itinerary.

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.

  • Fully Guided

    The tour is fully guided.

  • International Travel

    International travel is included.

  • Transport

    Transport is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions such as the full-day tour to the Picos de Europa and the Barcelona sightseeing tour are not included.

  • Cable Car Ride

    The Fuente De cable car ride in Picos de Europa is not included and costs approximately €24 per person.

Accommodation

In Cantabria, you will stay for four nights at the 4-star Gran Hotel Suances, featuring a lobby bar, restaurant, and outdoor swimming pool. In Andorra La Vella, enjoy a three-night stay at a minimum 4-star hotel. Overnight stays in the Paris area will be in city-style hotels, and ferry accommodation includes en suite inside cabins.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with air-conditioned motorcoach transport, including travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK. The tour also includes an overnight ferry crossing to Santander, with coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    In Cantabria, you will stay for four nights at the 4-star Gran Hotel Suances, which is within walking distance of the beach and features a lobby bar, restaurant, and an outdoor swimming pool. In Andorra La Vella, you will stay for three nights at a minimum 4-star hotel. There is also an overnight stay in a city-style hotel in the Paris area, and accommodation on the overnight ferry will be in en suite inside cabins.

  • Are meals included during the tour?

    Meals are included as detailed in the itinerary. However, meals are not included on board the overnight ferry.

  • What kind of transport is used during the tour?

    The tour includes travel by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach. Additionally, there is an overnight ferry crossing from Portsmouth/Plymouth to Santander.

  • Is there an optional excursion available during the tour?

    Yes, there is an optional full-day tour to the Picos de Europa, where you can take a ride aboard the Fuente De cable car for an additional cost.

  • What can I expect to see during the Andorra countryside tour?

    During the Andorra countryside tour, you will see a rugged landscape of towering peaks, lush green meadows, and deep gorges, dotted with remote mountain villages. You will visit the timeless villages of Encamp, La Massana, and Escalades.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

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

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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