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Northern Spain
Tour Description:
Go beyond the normal northern Spain trip and immerse yourself in the region’s distinctive culture and history. On this trip up north, you’ll trace the footsteps of pilgrims, admire the architectural talents of Frank Gehry and relax on the sunny shores of Santander.
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Dates & Pricing
| Saturday 11 May 24 — Tuesday 21 May 24 | Starting at $2,835 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 25 May 24 — Tuesday 04 Jun 24 | Starting at $2,835 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 22 Jun 24 — Tuesday 02 Jul 24 | Starting at $2,835 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 06 Jul 24 — Tuesday 16 Jul 24 | Starting at $2,925 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 20 Jul 24 — Tuesday 30 Jul 24 | Starting at $2,813 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 03 Aug 24 — Tuesday 13 Aug 24 | Starting at $2,813 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 17 Aug 24 — Tuesday 27 Aug 24 | Starting at $2,903 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 31 Aug 24 — Tuesday 10 Sep 24 | Starting at $2,948 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 14 Sep 24 — Tuesday 24 Sep 24 | Starting at $3,038 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 28 Sep 24 — Tuesday 08 Oct 24 | Starting at $3,038 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 29 Mar 25 — Tuesday 08 Apr 25 | Starting at $3,425 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 12 Apr 25 — Tuesday 22 Apr 25 | Starting at $3,425 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 26 Apr 25 — Tuesday 06 May 25 | Starting at $3,425 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 10 May 25 — Tuesday 20 May 25 | Starting at $3,425 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 24 May 25 — Tuesday 03 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,425 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 07 Jun 25 — Tuesday 17 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,425 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 21 Jun 25 — Tuesday 01 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,425 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 05 Jul 25 — Tuesday 15 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,775 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 19 Jul 25 — Tuesday 29 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,650 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 02 Aug 25 — Tuesday 12 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,650 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 16 Aug 25 — Tuesday 26 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,650 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 30 Aug 25 — Tuesday 09 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 13 Sep 25 — Tuesday 23 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 27 Sep 25 — Tuesday 07 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,575 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
ITINERARY
ITINERARYWelcome 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 Plaça de Catalunya and admiring the whimsical architecture of Gaudí. This evening, you’ll meet with your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Make Travel Matter® Welcome Reception at Mescladis, followed by an evening drive to see the city's iconic sights.
Discover Vibrant Barcelona
Join our Local Specialist today as we take in the Gaudi architecture of Passeig De Gracia before admiring the exterior of his unfinished La Sagrada Familia. Later, we pay tribute to Christopher Columbus as we pass the seaside monument that bears his name. Spend the rest of the day on your own to explore the city’s enchanting barrios. Consider joining an Optional Experience to the mountain-top monastery of Montserrat to see the shrine of the Black Madonna - affectionately known in Catalonia as La Moreneta.
Journey to Pamplona
The feisty former capital of Navarre takes center 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.
Off to Culinary San Sebastián and on to Santander
Today, we journey to the sophisticated culinary capital of San Sebastián. See the beautiful Bahía de la Concha beach or stroll along la calle 31 de Agosto in the Old Town. Our next stop is Bilbao to view the modern Guggenheim Museum, designed by talented architect Frank Gehry. We arrive in Santander later this afternoon for a two-night stay.
Sophisticated Santander Your Way
Spend the day at leisure in elegant Santander. Relax on the sun-kissed shores of one of the nearby beaches, amble through the charming Old Town or perhaps join an Optional Experience to the coastal town of Comillas, with its cobbled streets. Here you will explore Gaudí's El Capricho, built in the late 19th century as a summer villa, then carry on to Santillana del Mar to visit the museum dedicated to the impressive UNESCO-listed Altamira Caves.
Scenic Landscapes, Quaint Towns and Oviedo Connect with Locals
Spectacular scenery awaits today as you travel through the dramatic Picos de Europa which sits between two main pilgrim routes where you will encounter several quaint historic market towns. Visit the grotto of 'Our Lady of Covadonga', a famous Marian pilgrimage site, and the pink-hued basilica made from the marble of the surrounding hills. Later we'll Connect With Locals and enjoy a traditional lunch and cider tasting at our Be My Guest experience with the Castañón family at their Cider Mill. This evening is free for you to explore Oviedo at leisure.
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.
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 Rías 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.
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 façades 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.
Venture to Stylish Madrid Dive Into Culture
Traveling 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 Vía 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.
Adiós Madrid
For now, it's a fond hasta luego to your newfound friends as our Spanish adventure comes to an end.
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