8-Day Northern Spain & Green Coast Guided Circuit
Madrid to Bilbao, Spain
Tour Overview
An extraordinary multi-day guided coach tour exploring the emerald north of Spain. Discover medieval Tordesillas, León’s stained glass cathedral, cider traditions of Oviedo, the mystical Picos de Europa in Covadonga, medieval Santillana del Mar, coastal Santander, and the avant-garde culture of Bilbao.
Route Stopovers & Destinations
Daily Itinerary Breakdown
Madrid to Tordesillas & León
Depart Madrid; explore the royal history of Tordesillas. Arrive in León for welcome dinner.
Gothic Jewels of León & Puerto de Pajares
Tour León Cathedral stained glass; cross the Cantabrian mountains into Asturias.
Oviedo Historical Walk & Cider Tasting
Guided walking tour through Oviedo Old Town and pre-Romanesque monuments.
Picos de Europa & Holy Sanctuary of Covadonga
Ascend to the glacial lakes of Covadonga and visit the sacred cave chapel.
Santillana del Mar & Altamira Heritage
Cobblestone walk in Santillana del Mar and visit to the Altamira Cave museum.
Santander Bay & Peninsula de la Magdalena
Scenic drive along the bay of Santander with fresh seafood tasting.
Arrival in Bilbao & Guggenheim Masterpiece
Private tour of Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum and Basque pintxos crawl.
Bilbao Farewells
Breakfast, morning market exploration, and transfers to airport or onward journey.
What’s Included in This Package
Balance payable 30 days prior to tour.