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Post-Convention Tour - Ten days across the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, Galicia and Castile
Payment and Deadlines
Non-refundable $250 due upon registration
Final payment due February 19, 2027
Cancellation
From 20 February until departure, 100% cancellation charge applies
Ankita Johar
271 Waverley Oaks Road
Waltham, MA 02452
Tel: +1 201-721-7568
9 nights' accommodation in San Sebastián, Bilbao, Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela and Madrid
Daily breakfast at the hotel
Private coach throughout the overland route
Tour guide sharing Spain's history, regional cultures, traditions and gastronomy enroute
Basic class AVLO train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant
Lunch in Oviedo on Day 4 and lunch in Santiago De Compostela on Day 5
Guided walking tour of the historical center of San Sebastián visit to Basilica De San Maria del Coro
Visit to the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao
City tour of Santiago de Compostela with Cathedral of Santiago ticket
City sightseeing tour of Madrid
Toledo tour with a local guide, visiting the Cathedral and St Thomas Church
Dinner with a live flamenco show at a typical Tablo on Day 9
Meals and drinks not stated in inclusions
Optional activities taken during free time in San Sebastián, Santander, Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela and Madrid
Entrance fees to sites not listed under What's Included
Any service, transfer, meal or activity not stated in the day-by-day itinerary
— Depart Barcelona after breakfast and travel north through the scenic landscapes of Catalonia, Aragón and the Basque Country.
— Pause in Zaragoza for lunch and a short walk through this historic city
— Your tour guide shares insights into Spain's history, regional cultures, traditions, gastronomy and the changing landscapes along the way.
— Arrive in San Sebastián and check in at your hotel.
— Welcome dinner at a local restaurant
O V E R N I G H T San Sebastián
— Breakfast at the hotel.
—Discover San Sebastian on walking tour through its atmospheric historic center, including the visit Basilica de San Maria del Coro and view of various sites such as Church of San Vicente, Fishing port , Mercado de la Bretxa.
— Afternoon free to explore this wonderful city on your own.
— Evening free for rest and individual enjoyment.
O V E R N I G H T San Sebastián
— Breakfast at the hotel, then depart San Sebastián and travel west along Spain's beautiful coastline.
— Arrive in Bilbao free time for lunch under own arrangement, followed by a visit to the Guggenheim Museum, considered one of the world's greatest architectural expressions. Artists featured include Chagall, Kandinsky, Matisse and Picasso.
— Evening at Leisure. Overnight in Bilbao
O V E R N I G H T B i l b a o
— Travel to Santillana del Mar, one of Spain's most beautiful medieval villages. Stroll its cobbled lanes and view the Romanesque Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana. Lunch at Local restaurant
— Continue to Covadonga with free time to view the Sanctuary and the Patroness of Asturias our lady of Covadonga.
— Afternoon departure to Oviedo, where the hills reveal visit of Saint Maria de Naranco Church, a jewel of pre-Romanesque Asturian architecture.
— Free time in largely pedestrian Oviedo, including World Heritage sites such as the Cathedral, a splendid example of Gothic Asturian architecture.
O V E R N I G H T Oviedo
— Travel west into Galicia, stopping in Mondoñedo to admire its 13th-century cathedral and sample its renowned almond cake. (on own).
— Visit Lugo to see its remarkably preserved Roman walls encircle the old city and stand today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch at local restaurant in Lugo
— Continue journey through Galicia's rolling and verdant landscapes to Santiago de Compostela, the final destination of the Camino de Santiago and a symbol of spiritual pilgrimage.
O V E R N I G H T Santiago de Compostela
— Half day City tour of Santiago visiting the grand Cathedral of Santiago, afterwards view believed to house the remains of St James the Apostle.
— Explore the historic center, view of Plaza del Obrador and the winding medieval lanes.
— Afternoon free for personal discovery: local markets, museums or a quiet moment in a traditional Galician café.
O V E R N I G H T Santiago de Compostela
H I G H - S P E E D T R A I N
— After breakfast, transfer to the station and board AVLO train to Madrid, traversing the country's diverse interior landscapes.
— On arrival in the Spanish capital, transfer to your hotel.
— The rest of the day is yours to begin exploring Madrid's grand boulevards, plazas and neighborhoods.
— Please note guests are responsible to carry their own luggage on the train.
O V E R N I G H T Madrid
— Breakfast at the hotel.
— City sightseeing covering many of Madrid's most famous landmarks, view of Retiro Park, Gran Vía, the bull ring and the Royal Palace.
— Afternoon free so you can continue to explore Madrid on your own.
O V E R N I G H T Madrid
— Breakfast at the hotel.
— Transfer to Toledo for a tour with a local guide, visiting the Toledo Cathedral and St Thomas Church.
— In the evening, enjoy dinner with a live flamenco show at a typical tablao. Savour traditional Spanish cuisine while witnessing the passion and rhythm of authentic flamenco in an intimate setting.
O V E R N I G H T Madrid
— Transfer to the airport under own arrangement
O V E R N I G H T Journey ends