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Historic Paradors of Hidden Spain
Stay in three delightful paradors and discover a spectacular backdrop of ocean and mountains in one of Spain’s most fascinating corners.
Santiago de Compostela
Santillana del Mar, Cantabria Day One – Fly to Spain Arrive in Bilbao, where our coach will transfer to your first Parador - the 20th-century palace of Limpias, in its riverside, parkland setting. Settle in to your splendid surroundings, perhaps taking a stroll along the river to enjoy the views or making use of the Parador’s amenities, which include indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool. Dinner will be served in the Parador’s dining room, this evening.
Day Two – Included tour to Santander
and Santillana del Mar Today your first included tour takes you to the regional capital, Santander. Take in the views from the Magdalena Peninsula, head to the fishing port or watch the ebb and flow of daily life in this elegant and sophisticated city-resort from a seat in a pavement café or tapas bar. You’ll also make the short journey to nearby Santillana del Mar, a picture-postcard-perfect medieval village. After a wonderful day, return to Limpias for a second evening, choosing perhaps to dine in the hotel or in the village.
Day Three – Included excursions to Asturias
and Galicia Re-board the coach, today, and journey along the stunning Asturian coast, where views of the Bay of Biscay shoreline compete with those of the towering Picos de Europa mountains. Break up your scenic journey with visits to beautiful coastal Gijón, and to the nearby Asturian capital, Oviedo. Late this afternoon, you’ll reach the heart of green Galicia and your second Parador. Partly housed in a restored 15th-century tower, and an ideal base for discovering Galicia’s cities and stunning coast, the Parador de Vilalba is built on the site of a former castle, in a quiet village on the route of the Camino de Santiago. Enjoy dinner this evening, and perhaps take a stroll through the old town.
Day Four – Included visit to Santiago de
Compostela Today you’ll travel the short distance into ancient Santiago de Compostela, the destination at the end of the Camino, and one of Spain’s most beautiful cities. A
Available May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2023
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• Bristol £1,545 • Gatwick £1,495 • Manchester £1,565
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• Burgos (half day) – from £40 Room for Sole Use from £269
Please note: On arrival the transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour. On departure the transfer time from your hotel to the airport is approximately two hours and 20 minutes.
Bay of Biscay
A Coruña Vilalba
Santiago de Compostela Santillana del Mar Limpias
Santander Burgos
Lerma Bilbao
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Whether it’s unique included holiday experiences or extra-special hotels, these tours fulfil the ultimate wish-list dreams.
• Stays in historic parador hotels, all with echoes of royalty and nobility • Enjoy fashionable Santander • Visit Sanrillana del Mar - One of Spain’s prettiest villages • Catch a glimpse pf the towering Picos de
Europa mountains • Visit relaxed Gijon and historic Asturian capital Oviedo • Walk in pilgrims’ footsteps in ancient
Santiago de Compostela and riverside Leon • Discover the fine historic port of A Coruna • Spend a day at leisure in the ducal surroundings of exquisite Lerma • Seven nights’ carefully chosen four-star bed and breakfast Parador accommodation • Four dinners • Return flights to Bilbao, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
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Parador de Lerma A Coruña Magdalena Palace, Santander
marvellously preserved Romanesque cathedral lies at the city’s heart, perhaps the earliest-ever tourist destination for those who, in medieval times, first followed the route to Santiago. After a marvellous day, you’ll return to Vilalba for the evening. Day Five – Included visit to A Coruña On this delightfully contrasting day, you’ll head to beautiful, rugged Galicia. Dotted with hidden coves and fjord-like rias reminiscent of Devon or Ireland, complete with tiny beaches and sleepy fishing ports, the Galician coast is a delight, epitomised by the historic port of A Coruña, or La Coruña as it’s sometimes known. Set on a peninsula fringed on one side by glorious Atlantic beaches, and on the other by a sheltered bay and deep water harbour, A Coruña is a wonderful place to wander and enjoy delicious Galician tapas and seafood, perhaps washed down with a glass of chilled white wine.
Day Six – Travel via Lugo and León to Lerma
Bidding farewell to Vilalba, today you’ll re-board the coach and head back along the route of the Camino into the sun-baked province of Castilla y León. Highlights today will include visits to Galician Lugo, still enclosed by its intact Roman wall, and to the historic university city of León. See León’s majestic cathedral and fine old town, and perhaps take lunch in one of its many tapas bars and cafés. This afternoon, you’ll continue on to your final Parador, housed in a splendid, 17th-century ducal palace, and offering accommodation fit for a king. Boasting an atmospheric restaurant and a secluded inner courtyard, the Parador de Lerma dominates the small town of Lerma from its position overlooking the Plaza Mayor. Dinner is served on both nights of your stay. Day Seven – Optional visit to Burgos Today you’re free to enjoy the delights of Lerma, but you may wish to join our optional excursion and explore one of Spain’s most enthralling cities. For centuries Burgos was the capital of Old Castille, and it was also once home (nearly a thousand years ago now) to the legendary warrior leader El Cid. This beguiling place has no shortage of tapas bars and restaurants in which to enjoy lunch, as you’ll discover after your introductory tour. Day Eight – Fly back to the UK Bid farewell to your hosts, and transfer back to Bilbao airport to catch your flight home, at the end of a fascinating week in Northern Spain.
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Housed in historical properties and offering unique and unrivalled accommodation, this eight-day tour encompasses three of the finest Paradors in Northern Spain.
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Set in beautiful parkland, with gardens, a tennis court, indoor and outdoor seasonal pools, a gym and sauna, this Parador offers comfortable rooms and garden-view dining. Parador de Lerma, Lerma HHHH Half-board nights 6-7
This 17th-century palace, with furnishings and atmosphere to match, has a secluded inner courtyard, two restaurants, one serving delicious tapas, and rooms offering comfort and traditional style.
Parador de Limpias Parador de Vilalba
Tucked away in an old quarter, this Parador boasts a tapas bar, café and a more formal restaurant, a quiet garden area and terrace, as well as traditional, comfortable rooms.
Parador de Lerma
