5-Days in Northeast Spain: Bus Tour from Madrid

Experience some of the most beautiful and unspoiled regions of northern Spain on this 5-day bus tour from Madrid. Visit the great cities of San Sebastian, Bilbao, Oviedo, Gijon, Lugo, and Salamanca.

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Highlights

Experience Spain's northern coast
See Bilbao's iconic Guggenheim Museum
Explore San Sebastian, one of Spain's most elegant and fashionable cities
Pay a visit to Covadonga Santuary
Enjoy a stroll through Salamanca's atmospheric Plaza Mayor
Drive through the Picos de Europa mountains

Description

This 5-day bus tour from Madrid takes you to explore the scenery, culture, and history of Spain’s green and welcoming northern coast. Take in picturesque villages, fishing harbors, and the magnificent Picos de Europa mountains. Visit the shrine of Covadonga. Explore the Basque country, enjoy a city tour of Bilbao, and admire the famed futuristic architecture of an iconic museum. Accommodation each night will be in centrally-located 4-star hotels, providing comfort and convenience throughout your journey. Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Madrid-Zaragoza-San Sebastian (Meals: D) Depart Madrid at 8:00 AM. After a short stop in Zaragoza, continue to San Sebastian, which features one of Europe’s finest in-city beaches. There is a relatively small city center that’s cozy and boasts fine fish restaurants, lots of pintxos bars and top-quality shops. Day 2. San Sebastian-Bilbao-Santillana-Santander (Meals: B, D) Breakfast. Departure to Bilbao. Short panoramic tour to admire the Guggenheim Museum building. Continue to Santillana del Mar, city considered as a National Monument. Short stop and continue to Santander. Dinner and accommodation. Day 3. Santander-Covadonga-Oviedo (Meals: B, D)) Breakfast. Departure through Picos de Europa mountains through Splendid landscapes. Arrival to Covadonga with free time to visit to the Shrine. Continuation to Oviedo, capital city of the Principality of Asturias and the administrative and commercial centre of the region. Arrival to the hotel, dinner and accommodation. Day 4: Oviedo-Gijon-Lugo (Meals: B, D) Visit Gijón for a short panoramic tour before continuing to the seafaring town of Luarca, Ribadeo, and Lugo. Day 5: Lugo-Salamanca-Madrid (Meals: B) Visit Salamanca where you’ll see famous Plaza Mayor and the city’s old quarters. Afterward, complete your excursion with a drive back to Madrid.

Includes

Transportation by deluxe motor-coach
Services of an English-speaking guide
Entrance fees to attractions
Accommodation
Food and drinks (unless specified)
Optional activity costs
Personal expenses
Gratuities

Important Information

Children under 4 years old are free of charge provided no seat is occupied. All their expenses will be directly paid by their parents. For triple room rates, please inquire. For the list of hotel accommodations, please inquire. (Hotels are subject to availability and may be substituted with similar accommodations if not available.)