6 Day Asturias & Galicia Guided Tour from Madrid (C-261)

About this experience

Discover the beauty and heritage of northern Spain on this 6-day tour from Madrid to Galicia. Begin in León, home to one of Spain’s finest Gothic cathedrals, celebrated for its breathtaking stained-glass windows, and explore its historic landmarks such as the Collegiate Church of San Isidoro and the impressive San Marcos Hostal. Continue to Oviedo, the charming capital of Asturias, before heading west to the elegant coastal city of La Coruña for a panoramic tour. Your journey then leads to Santiago de Compostela, the final destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. Visit the magnificent Cathedral, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, and the beautiful Plaza del Obradoiro. Enjoy free time in the afternoon or join an optional excursion to further explore the region. The adventure continues through the picturesque Galician coast and the Rías Bajas, with a visit to La Toja Island and the fishing village of O Grove, where you can take an optional catamaran cruise with a mussel and wine tasting. From there, travel to Vigo, known for its vibrant port and maritime atmosphere. On the return journey, visit historic León once again and the university city of Salamanca before concluding in Madrid, bringing your northern Spanish experience to a memorable close.

Experience type

Multi day tour

Duration

6 days

Booking in advance

Book at least 1 weeks in advance. Before the tour starts.

Live tour guide

English, Spanish

Categories

Cultural and theme tours · Bus or minivan tour · City tours · Arts and culture · Bus tour · Multiday

What's included

• Accommodation and daily buffet breakfast. • 4 dinners. • Transportation by air conditioned coach. • Multi-lingual tour escort. • Sightseeing tour with local guide in Santiago. • Travel Insurance Accomodation (Hotels or similar) • Oviedo: Iberik Santo Sunday Plaza / Santiago Oca Puerta del Camino • Vigo: Los Galeones Affiliated by Meliá / Hesperia Vigo / Eurostars Mar de Vigo • Leon: Abad San Antonio

What's not included

• Food and drinks, unless specified

Please note

• A minimum of 12 passengers is required to operate the tour. In exceptional circumstances, if the number of registered passengers should fall below the required minimum and in order to maintain our commitment to guaranteed departures, the tour may proceed without a guide, accompanied instead by an expert driver/guide. • Not wheelchair accessible • Animals or Pets NOT allowed • Due to coach capacity limitations, each passenger is allowed one suitcase (maximum 20 kg) and one carry-on bag

Itinerary

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   Day 1

   (Tuesday) MADRID - LEON - OVIEDO (446 kms)

   Departure from our bus terminal at 7:30 a.m. to León. Free time to visit some of the city’s most iconic buildings, such as the Gothic Cathedral – renowned for its magnificent stained glass windows – the Collegiate Church of San Isidoro, and/or the Plateresque façade of the San Marcos Hostal. We then continue to Oviedo. Dinner and accommodations.

2. 2
   Day 2

   (Wednesday) OVIEDO - LA CORUÑA - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (365 km)

   Breakfast. Departure towards Galicia to arrive in the stately city of La Coruña. Brief panoramic tour of the city. We then continue on to Santiago de Compostela, arrival and city tour of this important pilgrimage centre, including the iconic Plaza del Obradoiro and the majestic Cathedral, the spiritual and artistic heart of Santiago. Dinner and accommodations

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   Day 3

   (Thursday) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

   Breakfast. Free day with the possibility of joining one of our optional excursions, such as the visit to Finisterre. Dinner and accommodations

4. 4
   Day 4

   (Friday) SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - RIAS BAJAS - VIGO (160 km)

   Breakfast and departure for the area of the Spanish Fjords (Rias Bajas), through splendid landscapes: with a brief stop at La Toja Island. Stop at O Grove to take an optional catamaran tour to see an oyster and mussel farms, including a tasting of mussels and Ribeiro wine. We then continue to Vigo. Free time. Optional excursion to Santa Tecla. Accommodations.

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   Day 5

   (Saturday) VIGO - LEON (390 km)

   Breakfast. Departure towards the inland region of Castilla y León, arriving in León, a historic city with a remarkable artistic heritage. Free time to visit its Gothic cathedral or stroll through the old town. Dinner and accommodations.

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   Day 6

   (Sunday) LEON - SALAMANCA - MADRID (425 km)

   Breakfast. Departure for Salamanca. Brief stop and free time to explore the old town and its famous Baroque-style Plaza Mayor. We then continue to Madrid. Arrival and end of our services.

Meeting point

VPT Tours & Activities Calle de Ferraz 3, 28008, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ES

Pick up

Pickup is not provided.

Cancellation policy · Twin Room

VPT 2025 -27

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 24–48 hours before departure: 40% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 48–216 hours before departure: 35% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 216–336 hours before departure: 25% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 336–600 hours before departure: 15% cancellation fee.

Cancellation policy · Single Room

VPT 2025 -27

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 24–48 hours before departure: 40% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 48–216 hours before departure: 35% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 216–336 hours before departure: 25% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 336–600 hours before departure: 15% cancellation fee.

Good to know

Operated by VPT Tours and sold by AGORA. Your voucher and booking reference arrive by email straight after payment.