Madrid, Northern Spain and Vasco Country (2025)

Day 1: Madrid

Day 2: Madrid

Day 3: Madrid - Leon - 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.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.

Day 4: Oviedo - Covadonga - Santillana del mar - Santander

We will travel to Picos de Europa. We will visit Basílica de Covadonga which is surrounded by beautiful scenery. We will resume our journey following the coastline to SANTILLANA, one of Spain’s most beautiful towns, and we will visit its well-preserved medieval quarter. We visit the National Museum and Research Centre of ALTAMIRA (ticket included) located in the vicinity of this town. We will later travel to SANTANDER, the region’s capital city, a coastal city with amazing vistas and beaches. We include panoramic city tour to discover this elegant city and its beautiful bay. NOTE: On some high difficulty dates (especially in summer from July to mid September), some groups can be accommodated in Bilbao.

Day 5: Santander - Bilbao - Guernica - San sebastián

Day 6: San sebastián - Burgos - Madrid

In the morning, we’ll start by enjoying breathtaking views over the San Sebastián Bay from Mount Igueldo, followed by a visit to the Miramar Palace and its lovely gardens. Afterward, you´ll have some free time to relax on the city’s large beach or take a leisurely stroll along its boulevards. We suggest having lunch in the old town, famous for its “pintxos” bars. Early in the afternoon, we’ll head towards Castile, traveling along a highway with stunning scenery. Our next stop will be Burgos, where we´ll spend some time exploring the historic center, highlighted by the Burgos Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece. We’ll then continue our journey to Madrid, arriving by the end of the day.

Day 7: Madrid

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