A superb tour taking in some of the most scenic regions of Spain and the fantastic cities and attractions within them. Visit the stunning region of Cantabria, famous for the Picos de Europa national park and picturesque coastal towns and villages. We continue to the historical walled town of Avila where you will stay for four nights, whilst enjoying excursions to Segovia and Madrid.
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Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Plymouth for the overnight crossing to Santander.
We disembark in Santander and head to our resort for the next four nights.
Enjoy our included excursion through the Picos de Europa. Home to some of the best scenery in Spain and three limestone massifs we will explore this fantastic mountain range. Why not take the Fuente De cable car rising over 753 metres and giving unparalleled views across the mountain range.
Our optional excursion takes us to the resort of Santander, with its wide boulevards and waterfront promenade. Santander is the capital city of the Cantabria region. Enjoy walks along the Paseo de Pereda promenade and marvel at the Palacio de la Magdalena which was once the royal summer residency and lies at the mouth of the Bay of Santander. Visit atmospheric plazas, belle-epoque buildings and stunning beaches.
with an extra experience
We continue to Altamira Caves which features prehistoric paintings of bison, horses and deer. In order to preserve the paintings it was decided in 2002 that visitors would see replicas, but this is still worth the visit.
We leave the mountains and coastal resorts of Cantabria behind and continue to the region of Castile & Leon. Home to historic towns and cities we arrive in the beautiful walled town of Avila, which will be our base for the next four nights.
We return to Avila in the afternoon where you will have time at leisure to explore this preserved, medieval town. Surrounded by a wall with 88 watchtowers and more than 2500 turrets, it is a fine example of a preserved medieval bastion.
Madrid Sightseeing can be pre-booked to secure your place.
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This Spanish city is packed with history and has a wide variety of attractions to enjoy. During this optional excursion, take the chance to visit some of the city’s most famous sights, such as the Old Cathedral, the Tower del Clavero, the Plaza Mayor and much more.
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It is time to leave Spain behind and start our journey back towards the UK. We will cross the border into France and overnight in the Bordeaux area.
We continue our journey through France to the Paris area for our last overnight.
Return home.
You will stay for four nights in Cantabria at the 4-star Hotel Torresport in Torrelavga, followed by four nights in Avila at the
4-star Serchotel Cuatro Postes.
Overnight stays in France will be in city-style hotels.
