Madrid and North of Spain (English peninsula)

León, Oviedo, Covadonga, Santillana del Mar, Santander, Bilbao, Foronda Service Area, Madrid
5 Days

MADRID

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.

MADRID / LEóN / OVIEDO

We’ll leave early in the morning and cross Castile and León, making a stop in Tordesillas to learn about the town´s history and enjoy a coffee at its main square. We´ll then continue to León, where we’ll have time for lunch and to visit the stunning Gothic cathedral in this historic city on the Camino de Santiago. Afterward, we´ll cross the Cantabrian Range on our way to Asturias, arriving in Oviedo in the evening. In Oviedo, we´ll include a one-and-a-half-hour city tour with a local guide, either in the evening or the next morning. During the tour, we´ll visit the 9th-century cathedral, the Congress Palace of Oviedo, Campoamor Theatre, and Calle Rúa. A traditional Asturian dinner will be included in typical cider house.Note: If the number of travelers from Madrid to León is very limited, the trip might be carried out by train or regular transportation, missing the stop in Tordesillas.

OVIEDO / COVADONGA / SANTILLANA DEL MAR / SANTANDER

We’ll travel to the Picos de Europa (Peaks of Europe). Our journey will begin with a visit to the Basilica of Covadonga. From there, we´ll follow the coastline to Santillana, one of Spain’s most beautiful towns with an intact medieval quarter. We´ll also visit the Altamira Cave Museum (tickets included), located nearby. Later, we’ll head to Santander, the capital of the region, a coastal city offering stunning views of both mountains and beaches. A panoramic tour with a local guide is included, allowing us to explore this elegant coastal city and its beautiful bay.

SANTANDER / BILBAO / FORONDA SERVICE AREA / MADRID

We’ll follow the motorway along the Cantabrian coast, passing through stunning landscapes where mountains meet the sea. Our journey will lead us to Bilbao, the largest city in the Basque Country. There, we´ll embark on a brief city tour with a local guide, exploring highlights such as the Guggenheim area, the old quarter, and the Cathedral. Following the tour, you´ll have free time to savor authentic "pintxos". We´ll continue towards Madrid. Arrival in the evening, around 08:00 p.m. Note: Depending on the number of passengers, the journey from Bilbao to Madrid may be conducted by either regular coach or train service.

MADRID

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

PRAGA

Address: Antonio Lopez 65 CP 28019 MADRID

Postal Code: 28019

IBERIK SANTO DOMINGO PLAZA

Address: Boulevar de la Ronda Sur, s/n

Postal Code: 33008

AC HOTEL FORUM OVIEDO BY MARRIOTT

Address: Pza. de los Ferroviarios, 1

Postal Code: 33003

HOTEL SANTEMAR

Address: JOAQUIN COSTA, 28 CP 39005 SANTANDER

Postal Code: 39005

  • Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in: Oviedo, Santander, Bilbao
  • Experiences: Tasting of a typical menu in a cider house in Oviedo
  • Ticket admission: National Museum of Altamira caves in Santillana
  • 1 Dinner Included in: Oviedo

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De $720

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