5-day Private Tour Northern Spain (from Bilbao or Santiago)

Highlights

• Explore the natural region of northern Spain known as Green Spain
• Guided tours of Santiago de Compostela, Oviedo, Santander, and Bilbao
• Visit Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, El Capricho de Gaudí, Altamira Museum, and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Description

This 5-day tour offers private transportation and guided visits across northern Spain’s Green Spain region, ideal for travellers interested in culture and coastal landscapes.

Day 1: Santiago de Compostela
Your local guide will pick you up at your hotel for a 4-hour walking tour of Santiago de Compostela, including the cathedral. After free time for lunch, your driver will take you to the Costa da Morte on the Galician coast. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 2: From Santiago to Oviedo
Departing from Santiago, your driver will take you along the coasts of Galicia and Asturias, visiting As Catedrais beach, Ribadeo, Mirador La Regalina, and Cabo Vidio Lighthouse. Lunch stop in Cudillero. In Oviedo, a local guide will lead a tour of the old town. Overnight in Oviedo.

Day 3: From Oviedo to Santander
Your driver will collect you in Oviedo and travel to Santander with stops at the Holy Cave of Covadonga and its basilica. Lunch in Llanes. Travel the scenic route through San Vicente de la Barquera and visit El Capricho de Gaudí in Comillas. Overnight in Santander.

Day 4: Santander and Santillana del Mar
Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of Santander and its bay. After lunch, visit the village of Santillana del Mar to explore the Neo-Cave of Altamira at the Altamira Museum. Return to Santander for overnight.

Day 5: Santander to Bilbao
Travel to Bilbao with a driver. A local guide will then lead a city tour including a 4-hour visit to the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. After lunch, free time to visit the 'Hanging Bridge' between Portugalete and Las Arenas. Tour ends with drop-off at your Bilbao hotel.

Includes

• Private sedan or minivan transportation for 5 days
• Spanish- and English-speaking driver
• Four guided walking city tours lasting 3-4 hours each
• Entrance fees to the specified museums and cathedrals
• Driver and transport expenses
• Civil insurance and taxes

Excludes

• Food and drinks
• Accommodation
• Entrance fees not specified in the itinerary
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities

Important Information

• Free cancellation available up to 72 hours before tour start
• Accommodation is not included; you must arrange your own lodging
• Hotel booking advice is available upon request from the tour operator

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring weather-appropriate clothing. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak seasons.