Grand Tour of Northern Spain

North coast, Picos de Europa & the interior - NC6

Northern Spain Fly-drive or Ferry-drive
14 Nights From £1,650
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Tour Highlights
  • The ways of St James, steeped in history

  • Monumental Leon; Cathedral & San Marcos

  • Spain’s best surf-washed beaches

  • Lofty peaks, high plains, verdant hills

  • World class food & wonderful wines

  • Fly or Ferry – the choice is yours

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Overview

A circular route following the pilgrim paths towards and away from Santiago. You’ll find surf washed beaches and high arid plains, Cathedral cities and tiny villages lost in time, lofty snow capped mountains and soft rolling hills – the stark contrasts which make touring in northern Spain so exciting!

Tour Highlights
  • The ways of St James, steeped in history

  • Monumental Leon; Cathedral & San Marcos

  • Spain’s best surf-washed beaches

  • Lofty peaks, high plains, verdant hills

  • World class food & wonderful wines

  • Fly or Ferry – the choice is yours

Constant throughout are a sense of tradition, superb food & wine and a friendly welcome wherever you go.

The full tour takes two weeks but you can do as little, or as much, as you like.

Holiday Code: NC6


Itinerary


Day 4 & 5– Western Asturias

  • Cudillero & Luarca; pretty fishing villages to explore

  • Beautiful beaches & breathtaking cliff-top coastal walks

  • Celtic tradition; bagpipes and ancient settlements

  • National Park of Somiedo – you might see bears!

  • Futuristic Niemeyer Centre in Avilés

Day 4 & 5 – Western Asturias

Day 6 & 7– El Bierzo

  • Historic crossroads; Camino de Santiago & Via de Plata.

  • Up and coming reds made from the local Mencia grape

  • Knights Templar Castle at Ponferrada

  • Las Medulas, undulating red rock formations

  • El Bierzo, lost in time, steeped in history

Day 6 & 7 – El Bierzo

Day 8– León

  • Santa Maria Cathedral. Gothic style with stunning stained glass

  • Founded in 29 BC. Europe’s first parliament city

  • Tapas & fine dining in ‘the wet zone’ in Leon old-town

  • Monastery of San Marcos plateresque renaissance architecture

Day 8 – León

Days 9 to 11– Picos de Europa

  • Activities for all; spectacular mountain scenery

  • Wildlife; butterflies to birds of prey, bears too!

  • Make a pilgrimage to Santo Toribio

  • Fuente De cable car whisks you up to 1800m

  • Potes, Cangas and Arriondas, historic yet full of life

  • Local mountain gastronomy, cider & Orujo

Days 9 to 11 – Picos de Europa


& why not...

  • Go your own way, the tour can be tailor-made to suit your time and travel arrangements

  • Ask about superior rooms, a larger car or better cabins on the ferry

  • or more economical options if you're on a budget

  • Add a stop in Bilbao, La Rioja or Galicia

  • Or head further south into Castilla y León

  • Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!

& why not...


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What's Included

  • Accommodation in our listed hotels – 2 sharing 1 std. double ensuite, B&B (unless specified)

  • Economy 4-door car hire (talk to us about upgrades)

  • or ferry crossings with Brittany Ferries (vehicle + 4 berth outside cabin, exclusive use)

  • Guide to Northern Spain

  • Restaurant guide covering all regions en-route

  • Instructions to find all accommodation

What's Excluded

  • Flights – but we are able to advise

  • One-way car hire charges, where applicable (see your quote email)

  • The following car hire extras – these can be added at pick-up point

    • extra driver, child seats, GPS

  • Garage parking where applicable (mostly city stops) – please ask us about parking charges

  • Local tourist taxes (where applicable)


Travel Details

Getting There

A circular route, this itinerary has excellent access by air and sea. See your flight options in the table below:

PLEASE NOTE Flights are not included and some flights are seasonal.

Ferry: If you wish to bring your own car, classic car or motorbike we can include the ferry crossings as part of the package - see timetables below:


Flight Options

Choose your preferred UK airport and then select from possible destinations to see airline providers.

Getting Around

For passengers travelling by air we will include a hire car as part of the package. Normally we include a 4 door economy class car but please let us know if you would like something different.

For those coming on the ferry you will use your own vehicle but in either case we will provide full instructions to arrive at each hotel, complete with GPS, as well as a map of the area.


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