Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Madrid to Soria
Madrid to Soria- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast at DWO Ábaster)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel & Spa Convento San Francisco)
Optional Activities
- Visit Santo Domingo church (12th-century)
- Explore Duero River canyon
- Taste Soria's black truffles and torreznos at local restaurants
- Sample cordero asado lamb with Ribera del Duero red wine
- Watch sunset from Mirador de los Cuatro Vientos
Landmarks Santo Domingo Church Duero River Mirador de los Cuatro Vientos 
- Day 2
Soria to Pamplona
Soria to Pamplona- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast at Hotel Luze El Toro)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Líbere Pamplona Universidad)
Optional Activities
- Stroll Calle del Laurel in Logroño
- Sample pintxos and local Tempranillo wine in Logroño bodegas
- Visit Bar Soriano in Logroño for mushroom pintxos
- Explore Plaza del Castillo in Pamplona
- Visit Café Iruña in Pamplona
- Try tortilla de patatas at Zanpa in Pamplona
- View the city from Baluarte del Redín viewpoint
- See bull statues commemorating San Fermín festival
Landmarks Calle del Laurel La Rioja Wine Region Plaza del Castillo Café Iruña Baluarte del Redín 
- Day 3
Pamplona to Bilbao
Pamplona to Bilbao- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels)
Optional Activities
- Relax at La Concha beach in San Sebastián
- Explore San Sebastián's elegant architecture
- Visit the fortress atop Mount Urgull in San Sebastián
- Stroll San Sebastián's scenic promenades
- Visit Museo San Telmo in San Sebastián
- Explore Bilbao's historic quarter
- Sample local pintxos in Bilbao bars and restaurants
- Visit Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
Landmarks La Concha Beach Mount Urgull Museo San Telmo Guggenheim Museum 
- Day 4
Bilbao
Bilbao- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels)
Optional Activities
- Visit Guggenheim Museum (admission paid on site)
- Explore Casco Viejo (Old Town)
- Visit Santiago Cathedral
- Shop in local boutiques in Casco Viejo
- Relax in a café with city views
- Enjoy pintxos at bars throughout Casco Viejo
- Stroll across Zubizuri bridge
- Picnic at Doña Casilda Park
- Watch sunset at Doña Casilda Park
- Try Tarta de queso (Basque cheesecake)
- Visit Bascake café for homemade cheesecakes
Landmarks Guggenheim Museum Casco Viejo Santiago Cathedral Zubizuri Bridge Doña Casilda Park Bascake 
- Day 5
Bilbao to Gijón
Bilbao to Gijón- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet or continental breakfast at Munna Hotel Boutique)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Silken Ciudad Gijón)
Optional Activities
- Explore La Magdalena peninsula and palace in Santander
- Visit Altamira Cave (prehistoric paintings)
- Explore San Vicente de la Barquera
- Visit Medieval Castle near San Vicente de la Barquera
- Dine at Restaurante El Bodegón in San Vicente de la Barquera
- View Picos de Europa mountains
- Sample sidra (apple cider) in Gijón
- Attend Fiesta de la Sidra Natural festival in Gijón
Landmarks La Magdalena Peninsula Altamira Cave San Vicente de la Barquera Medieval Castle Picos de Europa Restaurante El Bodegón 
- Day 6
Gijón
Gijón- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet or continental breakfast at Munna Hotel Boutique)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Silken Ciudad Gijón)
Optional Activities
- Stroll the Atlantic Botanical Garden
- Visit Laboral University art exhibitions and theater
- Explore Cimadevilla district
- Enjoy coffee in a café in Cimadevilla
- Climb Elogio del Horizonte statue for panoramic views
- Explore Gijón's beaches
- Experience Gijón's sidra culture
- Attend Fiesta de la Sidra Natural festival
Landmarks Atlantic Botanical Garden Laboral University Cimadevilla Elogio del Horizonte Playa de Poniente Spiaggia di San Lorenzo - Day 7
Gijón to León
Gijón to León- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at NH Collection León Plaza Mayor)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Collection León Plaza Mayor)
Optional Activities
- Trek through Las Ubiñas-La Mesa Natural Park
- Explore traditional mountain villages
- See Bronze Age cave paintings
- Hike through plateaus and gorges
- Sample fabada asturiana (Asturian stew)
- Try Cabrales sheep cheese
- Enjoy apple cider
- Visit León's Gothic cathedral
- Explore Barrio Húmedo district for tapas
- Dine at Casa Mando for steaks and red wine
Landmarks Las Ubiñas-La Mesa Natural Park Luna Reservoir Peña Ubiña Mountain Range León Gothic Cathedral Basilica of San Isidoro Gaudí's Casa Botines Barrio Húmedo Casa Mando - Day 8
León to Madrid
León to Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet or continental breakfast at The Social Hub Madrid 4 star)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Social Hub Madrid 4 star)
Optional Activities
- Explore Sahagún on the Way of St. James
- Visit churches and monasteries in Sahagún
- Explore Valladolid's cultural scene
- Visit Valladolid's palaces
- Visit Royal Palace of Madrid
- Explore Prado Museum
- Visit Plaza Mayor
- Stroll Gran Vía
- Sample patatas bravas
- Try jamón ibérico
- Try tortilla de patatas
- Sample churros with hot chocolate
- Explore Mercado de San Miguel
- Eat at Casa Labra for fried cod and croquettes
- Dine at La Bola for cocido madrileño stew
- Dine at Sobrino de Botín, the world's oldest restaurant
- Explore Malasaña district for dining and nightlife
Landmarks Sahagún Valladolid Royal Palace Prado Museum Plaza Mayor Gran Vía Mercado de San Miguel Casa Labra La Bola Sobrino de Botín Malasaña District 
- Day 9
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet or continental breakfast at The Social Hub Madrid 4 star)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Social Hub Madrid 4 star)
Optional Activities
- Visit Plaza de Cibeles
- See Fuente de Cibeles fountain
- Visit Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (admission paid on site)
- Explore Puerta del Sol
- Visit Royal Palace of Madrid (admission paid on site)
- Explore Royal Gardens
- Browse Mercado de San Miguel
- Browse Mercado de San Antón
- Sample regional specialties at markets
Landmarks Plaza de Cibeles Fuente de Cibeles Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Puerta del Sol Royal Palace of Madrid Royal Gardens Mercado de San Miguel Mercado de San Antón 
- Day 10
Madrid (Departure)
Madrid (Departure)
