03 Apr 2027
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Escorted tour
Northern Spain: Madrid, Santiago & San Sebastián – 11 Days
Santiago, the Costa Verde, Bilbao and San Sebastián at a relaxed pace, with a tour director.
11 days
From £3,015
Tour overview
This 11-day tour travels across Spain's green north by coach, at a relaxed pace with several late starts. A tour director escorts the group. You stay ten nights in well-located four-star hotels, with breakfast daily, a farm-to-table lunch and three dinners, including a welcome dinner with wine in Madrid.
After exploring Bourbon Madrid with a local expert, you cross the Guadarrama Mountains to Santiago de Compostela, then follow the Costa Verde to Oviedo with a farm lunch and cider tasting in Asturias.
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You visit the shrine of Covadonga and medieval Santillana del Mar, admire the Guggenheim in Bilbao and spend two nights in San Sebastián, then pass through Pamplona to finish in Barcelona with a farewell dinner.
The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want northern Spain in comfort.
Trip highlights
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Bourbon Madrid (Day 2)
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Santiago de Compostela (Day 4)
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A cider tasting in Asturias (Day 5)
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Santillana del Mar (Day 6)
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Bilbao (Day 7)
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San Sebastián (Day 8)
Your route
12 stops from Madrid to Barcelona
- Madrid Days 1–2
- Tordesillas Day 3
- Santiago de Compostela Days 3–4
- Oviedo Day 5
- Covadonga Day 6
- Santillana del Mar Day 6
- Santander Day 6
- Bilbao Day 7
- Getaria Day 7
- San Sebastián Days 7–8
- Pamplona Day 9
- Barcelona Days 9–11
Why choose this tour
Spain's green north in comfort. Relaxed starts and central hotels.
Best suited to
- Travellers who value comfort
- First-time visitors to northern Spain
- Food and history lovers
- Couples and solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
11 days from Madrid, Spain to Barcelona, Spain
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Day 1 · Madrid Madrid
A welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Madrid Madrid
Bourbon Madrid.
- Hotel
- Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Guadarrama Mountains, Santiago de Compostela Santiago
Across the mountains.
- Hotel
- NH Collection Santiago
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Santiago de Compostela Santiago
A pilgrim city.
- Hotel
- NH Collection Santiago
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Costa Verde, Oviedo Oviedo
The green coast.
- Hotel
- Barceló Oviedo Cervantes
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 6 · Covadonga, Santillana del Mar, Santander Santander
A medieval village.
- Hotel
- Eurostars Real
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Bilbao, San Sebastián San Sebastián
The Guggenheim.
- Hotel
- Barceló Costa Vasca
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · San Sebastián San Sebastián
A day at leisure.
- Hotel
- Barceló Costa Vasca
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Pamplona, Barcelona Barcelona
To Barcelona.
- Hotel
- Labtwentytwo
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Barcelona Barcelona
Gaudí's city.
- Hotel
- Labtwentytwo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 · Barcelona Barcelona
The tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Madrid (2 nights) Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana
- Santiago de Compostela (2 nights) NH Collection Santiago
- Oviedo (1 night) Barceló Oviedo Cervantes
- Santander (1 night) Eurostars Real
- San Sebastián (2 nights) Barceló Costa Vasca
- Barcelona (2 nights) Labtwentytwo
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 10 nights in four-star hotels
- Meals 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
- Coach travel throughout
- Local experts in Madrid, Santiago and Barcelona
- Farm-to-table lunch with cider tasting
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 8 lunches and 7 dinners
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group
- You want an active holiday
- You want most dinners included
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–11 · Lunch: Day 5 · Dinner: Days 1, 3 and 10
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Spain
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Spain?
No, UK citizens can visit Spain visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.
How busy is the pace?
Relaxed, with several late starts and a free day in San Sebastián.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily, a farm-to-table lunch and three dinners.
Are flights included?
No, flights to Madrid and from Barcelona are arranged separately.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available on request.
Who looks after the group?
A tour director travels with the group throughout.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary