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Madrid and North of Spain
Discover Madrid and northern Spain on a five-day escorted tour featuring historic León, Oviedo, Covadonga, medieval Santillana del Mar, coastal Santander and Bilbao, with four hotel nights and guided sightseeing.
Madrid → MadridMadrid → Tordesillas → León → Oviedo → Covadonga → Santillana del Mar → Santander → Bilbao → Madrid
A CLOSER LOOK
Your journey, at a glance.
Discover the charm of Madrid and the spectacular landscapes of northern Spain on this five-day escorted tour. Travel across the historic regions of Castile and León, visit the Gothic city of León, and explore Oviedo, the cultural heart of Asturias. Experience the mountain scenery of the Picos de Europa and visit the Basilica of Covadonga before continuing to Santillana del Mar, a beautiful medieval village near the Altamira Cave Museum. In Santander, enjoy a guided panoramic tour of the elegant coastal city, with its beaches, gardens and dramatic cliffs. Continue along the Cantabrian coast to Bilbao, where contemporary architecture and Basque culture meet. The itinerary combines historical towns, scenic drives, guided sightseeing and time at leisure, ending back in Madrid after five memorable days in Spain.
DAY BY DAY
Moments along the way.
01DAY 1Welcome to Madrid+
Welcome to Madrid. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy some free time to begin exploring Spain's capital. Tour information will be provided during the afternoon, either directly or through the information board at the hotel reception. Standard hotel check-in is usually around 2:00 p.m.; early arrival may require an additional night.
02DAY 2Madrid – Tordesillas – León – Oviedo+
Depart Madrid in the morning and cross the plains of Castile and León. Stop in Tordesillas for time around the main square before continuing to León, where you can enjoy lunch and explore the historic centre, including the impressive Gothic cathedral from the outside or independently. Continue across the Cantabrian Range to Oviedo. A local guide will introduce the city's cathedral, Calatrava Palace, Campoamor Theatre and Calle de la Rua during an approximately 1.5-hour tour. End the day with a traditional Asturian dinner in a typical cider house.
03DAY 3Oviedo – Covadonga – Santillana del Mar – Santander+
Travel through the landscapes of northern Spain towards the Picos de Europa and visit the Basilica of Covadonga, set among the mountains. Continue along scenic roads to Santillana del Mar, known for its preserved medieval streets, historic houses and collegiate church. Visit the nearby Altamira Cave Museum, where admission is included. Later, arrive in Santander for a guided panoramic tour, exploring the city's elegant waterfront and landmarks such as Pereda Gardens, Centro Botín and Cathedral Square. The excursion continues towards Magdalena Peninsula, Sardinero Beach, Piquío Gardens and Cabo Mayor Lighthouse, subject to the scheduled programme.
04DAY 4Santander – Bilbao – Madrid+
Depart Santander and travel along the Cantabrian coast towards Bilbao, the largest city in the Basque Country. Discover its main avenues, contemporary urban areas and riverside districts during a local-guided panoramic tour. The sightseeing programme concludes near the Guggenheim Museum, providing free time to enjoy the surroundings, have lunch or visit the museum independently. In the afternoon, continue towards Madrid, with arrival scheduled for approximately 8:30 p.m.
05DAY 5Departure from Madrid+
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before the tour concludes. Standard hotel check-out is usually around 10:00 a.m. Guests with later departures can generally leave their luggage at reception and explore Madrid independently before continuing to the airport or their next destination.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The details that matter.
Included
- Four nights of hotel accommodation.
- Hotel breakfast as specified in the itinerary, excluding the arrival day.
- Arrival transfer to the hotel in Madrid as described in the tour itinerary.
- Ground transportation throughout the itinerary, with the mode subject to operational arrangements.
- Accompanying tour guide during included tour services.
- Local-guided city tour of Oviedo, approximately 1.5 hours.
- Traditional Asturian dinner at a typical cider house in Oviedo.
- Visit to the Basilica of Covadonga.
- Admission to the Altamira Cave Museum.
- Local guided panoramic sightseeing tour of Santander.
- Local-guided panoramic sightseeing tour of Bilbao.
- Basic travel assistance insurance under the operator's applicable conditions.
Not included
- International flights to and from Spain.
- Visa fees and passport-related expenses.
- Departure transfer from the Madrid hotel to the airport, unless separately confirmed or booked.
- Extra hotel nights before or after the scheduled tour.
- Early hotel check-in or late check-out.
- Lunches and any dinners not specifically included in the itinerary.
- Optional entrance tickets, including admission to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
- Personal expenses, shopping, laundry and minibar charges.
- Tips and gratuities not specifically included.
- Single-room supplements or other accommodation upgrades, where applicable.
- Optional excursions and activities not listed among the included services.
- Any service not expressly listed in the confirmed booking.
Good to know
This is a land-based tour; international flights are not included in the published starting price unless separately confirmed.
The tour starts and finishes in Madrid, with four hotel nights in the base itinerary.
Breakfast is included as specified by Europamundo; the first tour day does not include breakfast.
A traditional Asturian dinner is scheduled for Day 2 in Oviedo.
Admission to the Altamira Cave Museum is included; admission to the Guggenheim Museum is not specified as included.
The order and timing of visits may be adjusted by the tour guide for operational reasons.
Certain route sections may use alternative transport depending on passenger numbers.
The published starting price is subject to departure-date availability, room configuration and the final supplier quotation.
Hotel names and assignments should be checked in the final booking documentation.