From Madrid to Barcelona through the North.

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  • From Madrid to Barcelona through the North.
  • Madrid views, with Almudena cathedral
  • Gran Via street by night, Madrid
  • Puerta de Alcalá (Alcala Gate), Madrid
  • Sunset over Santiago de Compostela
  • Baroque facade of Santiago de Compostela cathedral
  • Stone stairs, Santiago de Compostela
  • Picos de Europa landscape, Asturias
  • San Lorenzo beach, Gijón
  • Gijón marina
  • Magdalena Palace, Santander
  • Sardinero beach, Santander
  • Santander by night
  • Guggenheim museum, Bilbao
  • Bilbao's architecture, near the ría
  • Old Quarter of Bilbao
  • San Sebastian panorama
  • Sann Sebastian City Hall
  • San Sebastian beach
  • Güell Park, designed by Gaudí
  • The Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece, Barcelona
  • Tibidabo hill and the Church of the Sacred Heart, Barcelona

From Madrid to Barcelona through the North.

Trip duration: 15 days
Madrid - Santiago de Compostela - Gijon - Santander - Bilbao - San Sebastián - Barcelona
This great trip starts in Madrid and ends in Barcelona. But to accomplish this, you will go all over the less touristy north, crossing Spain from west to east. You'll find regions that will fascinate you, like Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque country. A different Spain for a different trip, where by greenery and good food prevail.

On this trip you will visit:

- Madrid, another city that never sleeps, you'll always have to decide between three or four different plans. You can visit the Prado museum, one of the most important ones in the world, and take in the pretty sights and the great environment on the streets, bars and plazas. You will discover a restless city.

- Santiago de Compostela: the land of witches and magic, but also the sacred place for pilgrims as it illustrates the end of the Camino de Santiago. Here you will find a city with a very special atmosphere full of contrasts and people from all over the world.

- Gijón: Asturias' main city. A lively city full of beaches, cliffs and green mountains, Gijón is the perfect place to enjoy the beach, the food and the local cider.

- Santander: another picturesque little city with small palaces, unspoiled beaches and plenty of typical food choices to try.

- Bilbao will surprise you with its dynamism and vitality, with its museums such as the Guggenheim and its spectacular old town, the perfect place to relish the typical pintxos.

- San Sebastián: you will be immersed in one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, an elegant reminder of past times. Its home of one of the most beautiful city beaches in the world.

- Barcelona, the most visited city in the country. You will discover emblematic monuments such as the Sagrada Familia cathedral or the Parque Güell on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. This unique city boasts an incomparable charm and atmosphere, great food and people. You cannot miss it!

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 Madrid
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Start your trip! Depending on what time you arrive, you may be able to explore Madrid in depth or simply get your bearings. Take a stroll or go out for dinner and a refreshing drink. You deserve a rest after your travels!
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 Madrid
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 Madrid & Santiago
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 Santiago de Compostela
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 Santiago & Gijón
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 Gijón
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 Gijón & Santander
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 Santander
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 Bilbao
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 Bilbao & San Sebastián
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 San Sebastián
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 San Sebastián & Barcelona
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 Barcelona
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 Barcelona
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 Barcelona
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What is and is not included in this Trip


INCLUDED


  • Accommodation: 14 nights' accommodation, with breakfast in the places that include it.

  • Transportation: 6 bus tickets between the cities of the trip (in case of no availability train tickets will be provided).

  • Extras: Entrance tickets and selected activities (pending confirmation by providers).

  • Travel Guide: Written by Nomads Spain and recommended by locals, with useful info and tips of every place to visit during your trip.


NOT INCLUDED


  • Meals: Except for breakfast, when included.

  • Other transportation, transfers, tickets or activities not mentioned on the Trip Inclusions..
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