Portraits of Green Spain, Cantabria, the Basque Coast & Andorra

Regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Portsmouth for the overnight crossing to Santander.

Evening arrival in Santander then travel to Suances, northern Spain, for a four-night stay.

• Included meals: Dinner

Comillas

Today’s included excursion takes us first to the picturesque village of Comillas, with its medieval square and quaint old churches, then to Santillana del Mar, one of the prettiest little towns in Spain. The mansion houses, adorned with their coats of arms, and the many quaint little shops, all combine to rekindle the medieval past.

• Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Picos De Europa

Join our optional full-day tour to the Picos de Europa, one of the most breath-taking mountain ranges on the Iberian Peninsula, with peaks rising to a spectacular 8500 feet. There is an abundance of wildlife within this mountain range and Cantabrian Brown Bear and also Wolves live in the remoter regions and have often been sighted. We pause at Potes, a small ancient village with old balconied houses lining the river. It is situated in the broad Valle de Liébana, whose fertile soil yields prime crops of walnuts, cherries and grapes. The traditional village cuisine includes game stews and Cocido Lebaniego (chickpea casserole). There is also a potent spirit called Orujo, which is made in the town. To make the most of your visit into the Picos de Europa why not take a ride aboard the Fuente De cable car (at extra cost, approx €17 per person). The cable car takes visitors into the mountains to an altitude of 1450 metres in just 4 minutes. Overcoming a drop of 750 metres, the cable car travels at approximately 10 metres per second! At the upper station you will be able to see the fantastic scenery of the surrounding area (weather permitting).

• Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Santander

Our optional excursion takes us to the beautiful city of Santander, with its wide boulevards and stunning waterfront promenade. This beautiful seaside city has a lot to offer its visitors. It is a modern city and is regarded as one of the loveliest on the Spanish Coast. Santander is a very popular destination for tourists due to its cultural heritage, exceptional buildings, cosmopolitan style and seaside attractions. There is plenty to keep you occupied. Perhaps take a stroll along one of the sandy beaches, explore the lively city centre or visit one of the interesting museums. The choice is yours.

• Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

San Sebastian

We leave Cantabria and head east to the beautiful Basque town of San Sebastián, set on a sweeping, shell-shaped bay with its charming old quarter and Belle Epoque style. The local tapas bars are a true delight. Continue to Andorra for a four-night stay.

• Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Andorra La Vella

Included leisurely day in Andorra La Vella, the country’s capital, where you will find bargains on all kind of goods. Visit the city's Old Town characterized by its stone streets and houses. Visit the Casa de la Vall (House of the Valley) where the Andorran parliament has met since 1702 or stroll down the main street lined with duty free shops.

• Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Barcelona

Today we travel into the centre of Barcelona, Spain’s second largest city and one of the Mediterranean’s busiest ports. It is also the capital of the province of Catalonia. During the day, be sure to join our optional sightseeing tour, taking you past many of the famous sights of the city to ensure that you see all the important places of interest. You can admire the unusual scenery of the Eixample district as well the huge Olympic stadium, scene of the great athletic achievements in 1992. We finish the tour on the bustling Las Ramblas, the iconic street in the centre, which runs from the Plaza de Catalunya to the Christopher Columbus monument near the harbour at Port Vell. Here you can explore the cafes and market stalls, see the mime artists, and from here you will be ideally situated to explore independently the “Barri Gotic”, or Gothic Quarter in the centre of the Old Town, where some of buildings date back to medieval and Roman times.

• Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Encamp

Enjoy an included countryside tour of Andorra. The rugged landscape of towering peaks, lush green meadows and deep gorges is dotted with remote mountain villages. Visit the timeless villages of Encamp, La Massana and Escalades.

• Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

We head north to our overnight hotel in the Paris area.

• Included meals: Breakfast

Return home.

• Included meals: Breakfast