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Northern Spain (Classic, End Madrid)

11 days
Start and end in Madrid
4.1
11 traveler reviews
Northern Spain (Classic, End Madrid) - Insight Vacations
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Dine with locals in Madrid
  • Tour Prado Museum with an art expert
  • Explore Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
  • Admire Guggenheim Museum's architecture
  • Discover Gaudí's Sagrada Família

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Madrid
  2. Day 2 Madrid of the Bourbons
  3. Day 3 Through the Guadarrama Mountains to Santiago de Compostela
  4. Day 4 Saintly Santiago de Compostela Relaxed Start
  5. Day 5 Along the Costa Verde to Oviedo Relaxed Start
  6. Day 6 Picturesque Santillana del Mar and on to Santander
  7. Day 7 Bilbao, Costa Vasca and San Sebastián Relaxed Start
  8. Day 8 San Sebastián, Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast Relaxed Start
  9. Day 9 Pamplona and on to Barcelona
  10. Day 10 Barcelona, the City of Gaudí
  11. Day 11 Depart for Madrid
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What's Included

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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

753

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.1
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
    Good
    3.9
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  • RK
    · May 26th, 2025
    Great experience, a very well organised trip. Marcos, the trip director, is a top professional, I have never seen a better guide! 👍👍👍 I highly recommend!
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    We very much agree that a great Travel Director is essential to the overall enjoyment and comfort of our guests on any of our trips. It is for this reason that we take great care to select our team members for the passion they have for travel and the in... Show more
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • Northern Spain (Classic, End Madrid) reviewer 2
    · October 22nd, 2024
    We chose Insight because we had traveled with them to Switzerland pre Covid an were impressed the tour - HOWEVER.Standards and inclusions have declined since then - e.g. "flourishes' are now a coffee or biscuit instead of pre Covid - entrance to the St Bernard dog breading facility. Hotels are no longer in the middle of the action and in some cases were not even on the town map (similar to Cosmos hotel locations). You had to negotiate a flight of steps to get into some hotels, and one we had to walk in a traffic lane to get into the bus. We will no longer travel with Insight as the value for the top price we paid for the tour is not worth it - choose Cosmos instead and save a motza!!
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    We sincerely thank you for sharing your valuable feedback and ratings with us and apologise for any shortcomings you encountered during your tour. We understand how much time and effort goes into planning a holiday, and it's disappointing when it... Show more
    Trip date: September 2024
  • AF
    · June 22nd, 2023
    A truly amazing trip!
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback during your recent trip. We hope you had the chance to immerse yourself in the local culture during your trip to Spain and enjoyed the warmth and hospitality of the locals, the delicious cuisine and the country's rich... Show more
    Trip date: June 2023
  • GH
    · May 27th, 2023
    Nice hotels, tours sometimes seemed rushed. Too much time trying to find a place to eat.
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    Thank you for your fantastic feedback during your time in Spain. We also appreciate your comments that you felt you would have preferred to say longer at specific destinations; however, exploring so many captivating destinations briefly can be quite an... Show more
    Trip date: May 2023
  • G
    · October 8th, 2019
    The tour was a relaxed pace, not too rushed which was nice & the start times in the morning were not too early which was nice as that makes the tour feel more like a vacation. The sights and inclusions were really good and there was no hard sell to take then up by the tour director. The tour took in a not so travelled route of Spain, but none the less the scenery was stunning and beautiful. I wish in some areas we could have spent more time, but not too worry next time.
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    Trip date: September 2019
  • JW
    · September 28th, 2019
    Best vacation of my life. Excellent itinerary, comfortable tour bus, and top-notch guide (shoutout to Angela). This trip is a great balance of fun, history, and amazing food. Each destination also has incredibly knowledgable local guides that really bring everything to life. Great customer service too. I booked another tour with Insight while on this trip and was able to set the whole thing up 3 days before departure. I have travelled all over the world, and Insight is the way to go.
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    We are delighted to learn that your time on the road with Insight Vacations was a memorable one. Furthermore, we are extremely proud to hear that Angela helped set the perfect tone for a memorable holiday. Similarly, we are very happy to learn that you... Show more
    Trip date: September 2019
  • C
    · March 7th, 2019
    Fantastic experience with Insight Vacations. I loved all the included experiences and how the trip was seemless. I felt myself more relaxed each day. The relax starts were such an added bonus to our vacation.The hotels were lovely and close to everything in each city. Our travel director was amazing. She made sure we had the best experience each and everyday. As well help us a lot on our down time. I would recommend Insight vacations to all my friends and family. You really do travel in style with their coaches and accommodations. I am a true believer of “you get what you pay for”! Thank you Insight and I cannot wait for my next journey in 3 weeks with you!
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    We are elated to learn that your experience in Spain with Insight Vacations exceeded your expectations. We are especially pleased to hear that your Travel Director and Coach Driver’s dedication and knowledge allowed for an amazing atmosphere throughout... Show more
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    Trip date: July 2018
  • Northern Spain (Classic, End Madrid) reviewer 8
    · November 1st, 2018
    Simon made sure everyone had a great time. He...
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    Thank you so much for sharing this with us. We are very happy to learn that you enjoyed every bit of your Insight Vacations experience in Spain; from our very knowledgeable and attentive staff to our wide-ranging itinerary. Most of all, we are extremely... Show more
    Trip date: June 2018
  • VB
    · October 15th, 2018
    Northern Spain was a great experience. Beautiful countryside. Diverse people. Interesting and wonderful food experience. We totally appreciated how different the North Spain is from the south.
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing this with us. We are very happy to learn that you enjoyed your complete experience in Spain with Insight Vacations. Moreover, we truly look forward to journeying with you again soon.
    Trip date: October 2018
  • BB
    · July 21st, 2018
    This was a great trip. The only downside was...
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    Trip date: June 2018

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11 days
Northern Spain (Classic, End Madrid)
From Madrid to Madrid

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    Asked on February 22nd, 2025

    What hotels will we be staying at?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten February 2025

      Hotel lists are provided with the sample itinerary; however, specific hotels can change and any updates will be sent prior to the start of the tour.

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      The luggage size cannot exceed 76x46x25 cm and must weigh no more than 23 kg.

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      The tour includes daily breakfast, some lunches and dinners as specified in your itinerary.

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      Room upgrades to balcony or terrace are subject to hotel availability and cannot be guaranteed.

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      The average group size is 33 guests with a maximum of 40 guests.

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      Complimentary transfers from the airport are available on the first day of the tour.

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