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Deluxe Art and Nature of Green Spain Tour by Self Drive with some meals

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A self drive tour through Green Spain a mosaic of natural purity and historic village. Art is intertwined with nature for example, the

world-renowned Guggenheim Museum...

General Overview

Country: Spain Type: Self Drive Tour

Region: Basque Country Theme: Customized Tours and Trip Ideas

City: San Sebastian Group Size: 2 - 6 People

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights Price from: €

Introduction

Reaching from the spurs of the Pyrenees as far as the Galician Rias, the north of Spain is probably one of the most multifarious areas from the point of view of scenery and culture in the peninsula. The common features of Green Spain are a mild, humid climate with areas of remaining untouched natural beauty. The crafts, traditional cuisine, music and dance accompanying the local fairs deeply rooted in each of the historical regions of Green Spain.

It would be a big mistake to imagine Green Spain as a huge extension of pastures, here the visitor will discover rugged mountain scenery in the Picos de Europa and the rural scenery, relaxing silence, and abundance of attractions in Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia. The coast consisting of magnificent beaches -some very well known, others virgin- and it´s cliffs of wild, breathtaking beauty... Green Spain is a mosaic of natural purity and historic village, each with its own personality. Art is intertwined with nature in Green Spain for example, the famous world-renowned Guggenheim Museum. An important architectural structure designed by the North America Architect, Frank Gehry, inaugurated in October 1997. Inside demonstrates Contemporary Art of the 20th century; it is a Titanium Architectural masterpiece.

Day by day itinerary DAY 1: MON SAN SEBASTIAN - Breakfast - Arrival to SAN SEBASTIAN Airport - Pick up your car rental and drive to your hotel in the city centre - Rest of the day free to explore the old quarter of the city & enjoy the beaches - Lunch on your own - Dinner table reservation at a Michelin start restaurant offering fine Basque Cuisine - Overnight in San Sebastian B, DR

DAY 2: TUE SAN SEBASTIAN - EXPLORE THE SPANISH/FRENCH BASQUE COASTLINE - Breakfast - Today on your own you could take a day tripalong the Spanish and French sides of the Basque Coast. - Stop to vist place like Hondarribia, Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Biarritz - Free time for lunch on your own in Biarritz - Return to San Sebastian - Dinner on your own, or see our Tour Addons for private tours like a Tapa tour along the old quarter of San Sebastian, Cooking Class with a Basque Chef, etc... - Overnight in San Sebastian B

DAY 3: WED SAN SEBASTIAN - BILBAO - SANTILLANA DEL MAR - Breakfast - Drive to BILBAO city - Visit on your own the GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (NOTE: Or with a private local guide see our Tour Addons for private tours) - Free time for lunch on your own - Drive along the coast of CANTABRIA ending the day in the noble village of SANTILLANA DEL MAR - Free time before dinner - Dinner in Parador - Overnight in Santillana del Mar B, D

DAY 4: THU SANTILLANA DEL MAR - ARENAS DE CABRALES - COVADONGA - CANGAS DE ONIS - Breakfast - In the morning visit on your own the Replica CAVES OF ALTAMIRA with a museum - Passing through ARENAS DE CABRALES famous for Cabrales cheese - Drive through the picturesque countryside of the PICOS DE EUROPA - Stop in COVADONGA to visit the Basilica - Ending the day in CANGAS DE ONIS - Free time before dinner - Dinner in Parador - Overnight in Cangas de Onis B, D

DAY 5: FRI CANGAS DE ONIS - OVIEDO - COAÑA - RIBADEO - Breakfast - In the morning visit on your own OVIEDO city the capital of ASTURIAS (NOTE: Or with a private local guide see our Tour Addons for private tours) - Free time for lunch on your own - In the afternoon visit the Celtic Hill-fort remains of CASTRO DE COAÑA - Then Crossing over into GALICIA - If it is low ocean tide, stop to visit the interesting rock formation on the BEACH OF THE CATHEDRALS - Ending the day in RIBADEO village - Free time before dinner - Dinner in the Parador - Overnight in Ribadeo B, D

DAY 6: SAT RIBADEO - VIVEIRO - CERVO - A CORUÑA - SANTIAGO - Breakfast - Today follow along the beautiful A MARIÑA & AS MARIÑAS COSTLINES OF LUGO & A CORUÑA - Make the 1st stop of the day in Cervo to visit the SARGADELOS CERAMIC FACTORY & MUSEUM - Then stopping in A CORUÑA city - Free time for lunch on your own - Then before leaving visit on your own A Coruña´s important monuments: TOWER OF HERCULES & CASTLE MUSEUM OF SAN ANTON (NOTE: Or with a private local guide see our Tour Addons for private tours) - In the late afternoon leave by highway for SANTIAGO - Free time before dinner - Dinner table reservation at a Michelin start restaurant offering fine Galician Cuisine - Overnight in Santiago B, DR

DAY 7: SUN SANTIAGO - WALKING DAY TOUR IN THE HISTORIC QUARTER OF THE ANCIENT PILGRIMAGE CITY - Breakfast - Visit on your own the Ethnographic museum of the Galician people, plaza de Abastos market, cathedral & old quarter (NOTE: Or with a private local guide see our Tour Addons for private tours) - Lunch on your own - Rest of the day at leisure to explore the city - Dinner in the Parador´s restaurant - Overnight in Santiago B, D

DAY 8: MON SANTIAGO - DEPARTURE DAY OR TOUR ADD-ON - Breakfast - Drive to Santiago Airport and drop off your car rental. Or extended your vacations down the Galicia coast or to Northern Portugal (See Tour Addons) B

Included

THE TOUR INCLUDES: - 07 nights in double room with Double room in Paradores and Hotels (See Lodging) - Transportation in Renault Scenic for 2 People, Seat Alhambra for 4 People and Mercedes Vito for 6 People (or similar type cars) (See Transportation) - (B) Breakfast Daily except day of arrival - (D) 4 Dinners: 3 course gourmet meals changing the cuisine & wines typical of each region visited. (NOTE: Only included on Half-Board Price Option) - (DR) 2 Dinner Table Reservation at our recommended Michelin Star restaurants (NOTE: Meal not include must order and pay directly at restaurant) - Detailed tour information (Itinerary, Vouchers, etc..) provide online in a private desktop section - Local Taxes

THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE: - Airfare - Optional private tours - Transfers not specified in the itinerary - Entrance fees not specified in the itinerary - Beverages not specified in selected meals - Meals not specified in itinerary - Laundry Expenses - Telephone & Facsimile charges - Excess Baggage charges - Passport & Visa fees - Personal & Travel Insurance - Airport & Departure Taxes - Optional excursions - Room Service - Tips & Gratuities to Tour Director and driver