INCLUDED QUALITY DINING
A Welcome Reception with light informal meal (WR)Choose from a selection of restaurants on your San Sebastian Dine-Around evening (DA)A celebration dinner with wine at a Barcelona restaurant (CD)10 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 3 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

INCLUDED FIRST CLASS SERVICES
Escorted by a professional Tour DirectorHeadsets for all guided visits and walking toursEnjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroomInsight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterageInsight Traveller Welcome packAirport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 12. (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)

Day 1: DEPART USA
Board your overnight flight (not included).

Day 2: MADRID AT LEISURE
Welcome to Madrid! On arrival at Madrid Airport, your airport transfers leave for the tour hotel at 09:00, 11:00, 13:30 & 16:00. Relax and settle in. This evening you are invited to a Welcome Reception with your Tour Director which includes a welcome drink and a light informal meal.(Welcome Reception)

Day 3: MADRID SIGHTSEEING
Join a local guide for a sightseeing tour along the noble avenues. Drive by the statue of Cervantes’ fictional hero, Don Quixote, in the Plaza de España. Continue past Cibeles Fountain and the Parliament and cross the Puerta del Sol. Visit the Prado Museum, a rose coloured palace housing works by Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Botticelli, Rubens, and many others. Take time out to relax at a café or shop in the boutiques. In the evening, consider joining a dinner of regional Spanish food, complete with wine and music.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 4: MADRID – ZAMORA – SANTIAGO DE
Northwards today through the Guadarrama Mountains to the infinite horizons of Old Castille. See the impressive Castillo de la Motta, conquered by Queen Isabella, before arriving in the fortified town of Zamora, where among the famous 12C Romanesque churches there are good cafés and tapas bars to choose from. Continue north to Santiago de Compostela, founded in 813 when, according to legend, the tomb containing the remains of the Apostle St James was discovered. For dinner this evening, enjoy the freedom of your Dine-Around program, and choose from a selection of restaurants recommended by your Tour Director.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 5: SANTIAGO SIGHTSEEING
In the Middle Ages, Santiago De Compostela was the third most important city for religious pilgrimage after Jerusalem and Rome, attracting pilgrims from all parts of Europe. Remaining as one of Spain’s most remarkable cities, your local guide will acquaint you with its buildings and heritage. The majestic Praça do Obradoiro is one of the world’s finest squares. Gaze upon the impressive façade of the Cathedral, built upon the site of the original basilica erected over the Apostles tomb. This afternoon there is free time to explore the narrow streets and old squares at your leisure.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 6: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – OVIEDO
Get your cameras ready for a scenic drive along the Costa Verde. This Green Coast of Asturias, one of Spain’s most beautiful, is named after the colour of the sea, and the pine and eucalyptus trees that line the shore. Your route reveals glorious coastal vistas before turning inland to the modern town of Oviedo. A local guide shows you the 9th century churches built when the city was capital of Christian Spain. Visit the church of San Julian covered with 1,000 year old wall paintings and the stately square of Plaza Alfonso II, next to the cathedral. Round off the day with an introduction to Northern Spain’s drink of choice in the ‘Boulevard of Cider’.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 7: OVIEDO – SANTANDER
See the unique Roman bridge in Cangas de Onis as you head into the foothills of the Picos de Europa, Spain’s second largest National Park which encompasses 647 square kms of spectacular mountain and gorge scenery. Here visit the holy cave of Covadonga, a shrine to Pelayo, who achieved the first Christian victory over the Moors in 722. Continue to Santillana del Mar, which many writers have called ‘the most beautiful village in Spain.’ Stroll through the rustic cobblestone streets with stone houses decorated with carved heraldic symbols and reach the delightful church square. After time to explore, drive along the corniche road, with views of the Costa de Cantabria to reach the sophisticated beach resort of Santander.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 8: SANTANDER – BILBAO – SAN SEBASTIÁN
Drive to nearby Bilbao to admire the striking modern architecture of the Guggenheim museum, one of the world’s most spectacular buildings. Now a pleasant drive along part of the Costa Vasca, dotted with small coastal fishing villages. Pause in Zumaia at the mouth of the Urola, where you can see ‘el ratón’, the mouse shaped rock. Continue on to San Sebastián, the pearl the pearl of the Cantabrian coast. The city has a harbour filled with fishing boats and pleasure craft and you can enjoy a number of sporting activities on its large sandy beach.(Buffet Breakfast / Dine Around)

Day 9: SAN SEBASTIÁN SIGHTSEEING
Admire the beauty of San Sebastián on a guided walking tour of the Old Quarter. See the numbered balconies of the Plaza de la Constitucion, a reminder of the days when bullfights were held in the square. The afternoon is at leisure to stroll along San Sebastián’s boardwalk or ascend Monte Igueldo for beautiful views of the town and bay. Tonight maybe discover the city’s rich gastronomic tradition?(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 10: SAN SEBASTIÁN – PAMPLONA – ZARAGOZA – BARCELONA
First stop this morning is in Pamplona, the city of the running of the bulls. Perhaps take a stroll to the famous Estafeta Street before moving on past the famous Rioja wine–producing region. Lunch time finds you in the Plaza del Pilar, in the shadow of Zaragoza’s famous Cathedrals. Continue to Catalonia’s vibrant capital, Barcelona.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 11: BARCELONA SIGHTSEEING
Join your local guide in the Plaça Nova in the heart of the Gothic quarter. See the cathedral and walk through the Roman gate to tour the narrow lanes and old squares. Now drive by the lively Rambla and along the Passeig de Gràcia, adorned with elegant wrought-iron street lamps and the most flamboyant Modernist buildings. Continue through the Eixample district to visit Gaudi’s extraordinary, unfinished Sagrada Familia church. Both inside and out, it defies belief! The afternoon is at leisure. This evening, raise your glasses at a finale Celebration Dinner with wine at a local restaurant.(Buffet Breakfast / Celebration Dinner)

Day 12: RETURN TO USA
Your tour ends after breakfast. Departure transfers arrive at Barcelona Airport at 07:00, 09:00 & 11:00. The 09:00 transfer will continue to Madrid, scheduled to arrive early evening.(Buffet Breakfast)

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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
Madrid: Take a guided tour through the famous Prado Museum See the statue of Don Quixote in the Plaza de España, Cibeles Fountain and Puerta del Sol. .Zamora: See the Cathedral and remains of the city walls.Santiago de Compostela: A guided tour of the old town including the impressive Cathedral.Costa Verde: Experience the coastal vistas of Asturias.Oviedo: With a local guide, see 1,000 year old wall paintings in the 9 C church of San Julian; Plaza Alfonso II, cathedral and sample Northern Spain’s ‘Sidra’.Covadonga: Visit the shrine to Pelayo.Santillana del Mar: Visit ‘the most beautiful village in Spain.’Bilbao: See the spectacular modern Guggenheim Museum.Zumaia: See the rock known as ‘el ratón’ (the mouse).San Sebastian: Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Old Quarter including Plaza de la Constitucion.Pamplona: Visit the city of the running of the bulls.Barcelona: Enjoy a walking tour of the Gothic quarter. Admire the modernist buildings of the Passeig de Gracia. Witness Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia church from both the inside and out.Scenic Drives: Costa Verda, Picos de Europa, Costa Vasca Costa de Cantabria, Rioja wine–region.

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