Northern Spain

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Go beyond the normal northern Spain trip and immerse yourself in the region’s distinctive culture and history. On this trip, you’ll trace the footsteps of pilgrims, witnessing breathtaking landscapes and timeless traditions.

Availability

From 28/03/2026 to 06/10/2026

What's included

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver.
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted.
All porterage and restaurant gratuities.
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes.
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals.
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing.
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys).
Optional Experiences and free time.
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
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Itinerary

  • Day 1 Welcome to Barcelona Trace the treasures of the north on this grand expedition from Barcelona to Madrid, easing yourself into la buena vida as only the Spaniards can. Take the day to delve into centuries of history and the cosmopolitan culture of Barcelona, rambling up Las Ramblas, people-watching in Pla?a de Catalunya and admiring the whimsical architecture of Gaud?. This evening, you'll meet with your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a Make Travel Matter(R) Welcome Reception at Mescladis, followed by an evening drive to see the city's iconic sights.
  • Day 2 Discover Vibrant Barcelona Consider joining a morning Optional Experience to Montserrat, where you can visit the mountaintop monastery and the shrine of the Black Madonna, known in Catalonia as La Moreneta. Return to Barcelona for a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Admire Gaud?'s stunning architecture along Passeig de Gr?cia and take in the exterior of his unfinished masterpiece, La Sagrada Fam?lia. See the seaside monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus before taking time to explore Barcelona's barrios at your own pace.
  • Day 3 Journey to Pamplona The feisty former capital of Navarre takes centre stage. We follow in the footsteps of thousands of exhilarated runners and hot-blooded bulls today. See Pamplona's ancient city walls and Plaza del Castillo, the heart of the city where markets, tournaments and even bullfighting have taken place.
  • Day 4 Off to Culinary San Sebasti?n Today, we journey to the sophisticated culinary capital of San Sebasti?n. See the beautiful Bah?a de la Concha beach or stroll along la calle 31 de Agosto in the Old Town.
  • Day 5 San Sebasti?n Your Way Enjoy a day at leisure to stroll along San Sebasti?n's boardwalk and with the city harbour filled with fishing boats and pleasure crafts, you can enjoy several sporting activities on its large sandy beach. Perhaps you'll want to explore the nearby French villages of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, also known as Little Paris and Biarritz. Maybe stroll the promenade of the famous La Concha bay or enjoy the boutiques of the Old Town?
  • Day 6 Scenic Landscapes, Quaint Towns and Oviedo Connect with Locals Your journey continues to Bilbao, where you'll view the Guggenheim Museum, designed by architect Frank Gehry. Spectacular scenery unfolds as you pass the Picos de Europa and drive through charming market towns. Visit the grotto of Our Lady of Covadonga, a famous Marian pilgrimage site, and admire the basilica crafted from the marble of the surrounding hills. Later, you'll connect with locals during a traditional dinner and cider tasting at a Be My Guest experience hosted by the Casta??n family at their cider mill.
  • Day 7 Pilgrimage to 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 8 Explore Santiago de Compostela 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 Plaza do Obradoiro, a square dominated by four architectural styles. Consider an Optional Experience to the R?as 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 9 Onwards to Artistic Zamora and 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 fa?ades 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 Venture to Stylish Madrid Dive Into Culture 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 one of the largest collections of European art in the world. Then, see the Royal Palace, Gran V?a 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 Adi?s Madrid For now, it's a fond hasta luego to your newfound friends as our Spanish adventure comes to an end. Dining Summary
  • 4 - Dinner
  • 10 - Breakfast Be My Guest Oviedo: Say salut to traditional Asturian cider and enjoy a local Be My Guest dinner and cider tasting with the Casta??n family at their Cider Mill near Oviedo. Dive Into Culture Madrid: Visit the Prado Museum in Madrid, where you'll have time to admire its extraordinary collection of European art dating from the 12th to early 20th centuries. Iconic Experience Barcelona: With your Local Specialist, see Las Ramblas and the elegant Passeig de Gr?cia to take in some of the city's finest Modernist architecture. Journey past the beautiful fa?ades of the Eixample district to see the exterior of Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Fam?lia Pamplona: Spend time exploring this city, known for its annual Running with the Bulls festival. Luarca: Stop along the Way of Saint James at Luarca to appreciate the natural setting and historic charm of this quaint fishing village. Santiago de Compostela: Join a Local Specialist on a visit to Praza do Obradoiro and admire the cathedral fa?ade festooned with architectural frills. Zamora: See the cathedral of Zamora and the 12th-century Church of Mary Magdalene during an orientation with your Travel Director. Salamanca: See the handsome arcaded Plaza Mayor, the honey-coloured cathedral and the 16th-century university buildings as you explore the city with a Local Specialist. Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Specialist. Visit the Old Town, travelling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the Cibeles fountain, Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace. San Sebasti?n: Stroll through San Sebasti?n's golden-hued Old Town and see the iconic Bah?a de la Concha beach. Bilbao: See the architectural landmark Guggenheim Museum. Picos de Europa: Admire the stunning lush scenery and distant rocky peaks of the Picos de Europa. Picos de Europa: Visit the holy cave of Covadonga and see the tomb of Pelayo, the first King of Asturias, who is celebrated for winning the Battle of Covadonga. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER(R) Barcelona: In Barcelona, the talented team at Mescladis, an initiative promoting work opportunities to people victim from social exclusion, introduces us to local and seasonal flavours during our Welcome Dinner. Your experience supports UN Global Goal 4 Quality Education and 10 Reduced Inequalities. Must-see Highlights Explore Barcelona, Santiago de Compostela, Salamanca and Madrid Discover Pamplona, San Sebasti?n, Bilbao and Oviedo Visit the Holy Cave of Covadonga, the fishing village of Luarca, St. James Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela and the Prado Museum in Madrid View La Sagrada Fam?lia in Barcelona, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Cathedral and University of Salamanca
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