Spain - Following the Pilgrims to the Edge of the World

MADRID – BURGOS – PAMPLONA – SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – SANTANDER – SANTILLANA DEL MAR – COMILLAS – OVIEDO – LA CORUÑA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – ASTORGA – SEGOVIA – MADRID

Included in the price:

• 7 nights’ accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels
• 7 breakfasts
• Transportation throughout the itinerary
• Russian-speaking guide
• Group transfer upon arrival and departure (08:00–20:00 included; 20:05–08:00, an additional €20 per person; private transfer, an additional €40 per car

Note: If travelers arrive earlier than Saturday or extend their stay after the tour, group transfers are not included. A private transfer must be booked, with pricing available upon request and depending on the hotel’s location.

Not included in the price:

• Flights (we will assist in finding the most convenient and affordable options)
• Radio guide (€15 per person, paid in cash to the guide)
• Personal expenses
• Medical Insurance

Program:

Day 1. Saturday. Departure to Barcelona (International flight)

Arrival in Madrid. After completing formalities and collecting luggage, meet with a representative of our company. Transfer to the hotel and check-in.

Note: Hotel check-in is available from 15:00 on Saturday. The tour program starts on Sunday.

Day 2. Sunday. Madrid – Burgos – Pamplona

Breakfast. Departure to Burgos, the capital of the medieval Kingdom of Castile. Walking tour through the historic center, including an external view of Burgos Cathedral and a visit to the Carthusian Monastery. Continue to Pamplona, the capital of Navarre, famous for the San Fermín festival dedicated to bullfighting. City tour, featuring Ernest Hemingway’s iconic locations from his novel The Sun Also Rises (Estafeta Street, the Bullring, Castle Square).

Check-in at the hotel.

Day 3. Monday. Pamplona – San Sebastian – Bilbao – Santander

Breakfast. Transfer to San Sebastian, a resort city and the venue for the famous film festival. City tour, including a visit to Mount Igueldo for breathtaking views of the city and La Concha Beach. In the afternoon, travel to Bilbao, the largest city and port of the Basque Country, showcasing its transformation from an industrial hub to a vibrant modern city. Sightseeing tour with a stop at the Guggenheim Museum of Contemporary Art. Continue to Santander, the capital of Cantabria.

Check-in at the hotel.

Day 4. Tuesday. Santander – Santillana del Mar – Comillas – Covadonga – Oviedo

Breakfast. Begin with a panoramic bus tour of Santander, followed by a stroll through the scenic Magdalena Peninsula Park, home to the summer palace of Spanish kings from the 19th century. Continue to Santillana del Mar, a perfectly preserved medieval town designated as a national heritage site. Next, visit Comillas to admire its modernist architecture, including Gaudí’s famous “El Capricho” (The Caprice). Proceed to Covadonga, a memorial and sanctuary marking the origins of the Reconquista. Visit the Basilica and the Holy Cave before heading to Oviedo. Check-in at the hotel.

Day 5. Wednesday. Oviedo – La Coruña – Santiago de Compostela

Breakfast. Take a short walk through the historic center of Oviedo, the capital of Asturias and the birthplace of modern Spanish statehood. Oviedo is also the starting point of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Depart for La Coruña, a port city in Galicia, where we’ll stop at the Tower of Hercules, the world’s oldest operational lighthouse. End the day in Santiago de Compostela, home to the Cathedral housing the relics of Saint James, a major pilgrimage destination. Check-in at the hotel.

Day 6. Thursday. Santiago de Compostela – Astorga – Segovia

Breakfast. Depart for Astorga, a monumental city dating back to Roman times. Visit the grand Episcopal Palace designed by Antoni Gaudí, a hallmark of the city, which is also known for its chocolate production. Continue to Segovia, one of the most important historic cities of medieval Castile. Explore the iconic Alcazar Castle, central to Castilian history, and the impressive Roman Aqueduct, one of the city's symbols. Check-in at the hotel.

Day 7. Friday. Segovia – Madrid

Breakfast. Travel to Madrid for a comprehensive city tour, combining bus and walking segments. Drive along the iconic boulevards of Prado and Recoletos, see the famous Cibeles Fountain and Alcalá Street, and stop at Columbus Square. Discover the bustling Gran Vía, Spain Square, and explore the historical Madrid of the Austrians, including landmarks like the Royal Palace and Puerta del Sol. Enjoy free time to visit the Prado Museum or Thyssen Museum (optional, tickets not included). Check-in at the hotel.

Day 8. Saturday. Departure from Madrid (International flight)

Breakfast. Transfer to Madrid airport. End of the tour.

Price per person in a DBL room:

• SGL Supplement: €1299
• Extra Bed: €909

Important Notes:
The company reserves the right to modify the program, timings, and sequence of visits to the listed attractions.