16 May 2027
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£2,236pp
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Escorted tour
Historic Paradores of Northern Spain with Flights – 8 Days
Santander, Santiago and León, staying in three historic paradores, with flights.
8 days
From £2,236 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 8-day holiday explores Spain's green north while staying in three of its historic paradores. Return flights to Bilbao are included, and a tour director escorts the group, which numbers between sixteen and twenty-four. You stay seven nights in four-star paradores, with breakfast daily and four dinners.
From the parador at Limpias you visit Santander and the medieval village of Santillana del Mar, then follow the Asturian and Galician coast to Vilalba, where the parador sits partly within a 15th-century tower.
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You visit Santiago de Compostela and its cathedral, with an optional trip to A Coruña, then travel via Lugo and León to Santo Domingo de la Calzada on the Camino, with an optional visit to Burgos.
The physical rating is low. This holiday suits travellers who want history and comfort in unusual surroundings.
Trip highlights
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Parador de Limpias (Days 1–2)
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Santillana del Mar (Day 2)
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The Asturian coast (Day 3)
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Santiago de Compostela (Day 5)
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León (Day 6)
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Santo Domingo de la Calzada (Day 7)
Your route
11 stops from Bilbao to Santo Domingo
- Bilbao Days 1 & 8
- Limpias Days 1–2
- Santander Day 2
- Santillana del Mar Day 2
- Gijón Day 3
- Oviedo Day 3
- Vilalba Days 3–5
- Santiago Day 5
- Lugo Day 6
- León Day 6
- Santo Domingo Days 6–7
Why choose this tour
Three historic paradores. Flights and four dinners included.
Best suited to
- Travellers who value comfort
- History lovers
- Couples
- First-time visitors to northern Spain
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom
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Day 1 · Bilbao, Limpias Limpias
Fly to Spain.
- Hotel
- Parador de Limpias
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Santander, Santillana del Mar Santander
A medieval village.
- Hotel
- Parador de Limpias
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Asturias, Vilalba Vilalba
Along the coast.
- Hotel
- Parador de Vilalba
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Vilalba, A Coruña Vilalba
A day at leisure.
- Hotel
- Parador de Vilalba
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Santiago de Compostela Santiago
The pilgrim city.
- Hotel
- Parador de Vilalba
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Lugo, León, Santo Domingo de la Calzada Santo Domingo
Roman walls.
- Hotel
- Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Burgos Santo Domingo
An optional visit.
- Hotel
- Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Bilbao, United Kingdom Fly home
Fly to the UK.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Limpias (2 nights) Parador de Limpias
- Vilalba (3 nights) Parador de Vilalba
- Santo Domingo de la Calzada (2 nights) Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights to Bilbao and transfers
- Accommodation 7 nights in four-star paradores
- Meals 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Coach travel throughout
- Tours of Santander, Santillana del Mar and Santiago
- Visits to Lugo and León
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 6 lunches and 3 dinners
- Optional excursions
- Tips
- 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 a beach holiday
- You want to arrange your own flights
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1, 3 and 6–7
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Spain
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Departures & prices
From £2,236 per person, including flights. 10 upcoming departures.
Flights from UK airports.
23 May 2027
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£2,312pp
Flights from UK airports
06 Jun 2027
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£2,402pp
Flights from UK airports
20 Jun 2027
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£2,389pp
Flights from UK airports
29 Aug 2027
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£2,582pp
Flights from UK airports
05 Sept 2027
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£2,326pp
Flights from UK airports
12 Sept 2027
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Not sold tour only on this date
£2,339pp
Flights from UK airports
19 Sept 2027
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Not sold tour only on this date
£2,312pp
Flights from UK airports
26 Sept 2027
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Not sold tour only on this date
£2,339pp
Flights from UK airports
17 Oct 2027
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Not sold tour only on this date
£2,258pp
Flights from UK airports
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.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights from the UK and transfers are included.
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.
What is a parador?
A state-run hotel in a historic building such as a castle, monastery or manor house.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily and four three-course dinners.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available on request.
Who looks after the group?
A tour director escorts 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