Fly-drive and rail 14 nights / 15 days
DAY NINE
Catch a train northwest across the depth of the country passing the undulating lands of the ancient provinces of Aragon and Navarre , crossing the Ebro valley near Zaragoza and then entering the Basque country to reach San Sebastián . The journey time is about 6 hours . In San Sebastian stay at the beautiful 19th Century Villa Soro , surrounded by pristine gardens and lawns .
DAY TEN
San Sebastian is an elegant , cosmopolitan seaside resort set on a beautiful bay a few miles away from the French border . Soak up the unique Basque culture , and perhaps dine in one of the Michelin-starred restaurants which all serve innovative Spanish cuisine . Be sure to visit La Concha beach and the old-town with its lively tapas bars . The town is host to festivals of jazz , theatre , classical music and film in the summer months .
DAY ELEVEN
This morning you leave San Sebastian , first collecting a hire-car for the drive two hours southwest to Lerma just south of Burgos , a historically important city which is an important stop on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela . Spend one night at the Parador de Lerma , an impressive 17th Century Ducal Palace overlooking the town ’ s main square .
DAY TWELVE
Continue following the route of St James as you drive two hours westwards to the mediaeval walled city of León , whose 13th Century cathedral is renowned for its stunning stained glass . Stay at the historic NH Collection Plaza Mayor Leon hotel for one night .
DAY THIRTEEN
Your final city on this grand tour is Santiago de Compostela , the Galician capital and a drive through stunning green scenery of about three and a half hours . You spend two nights at the relaxing A Quinta Da Auga Hotel Spa Relais & Chateaux , which is located just outside the city centre .
DAY FOURTEEN
Santiago de Compostela ’ s main sight is the majestic cathedral , which is the supposed resting place of St James the Apostle , but there are many other historic buildings located throughout the city . It is well-worth driving westwards to the Atlantic coast , where you can enjoy the stunning scenery of the Rias Baixas inlets for which Galicia is known and the excellent shell-fish and white wine .
DAY FIFTEEN
Return your hire car to the airport and catch your return flight from Santiago de Compostela to the UK .
Barcelona
Leon cathedral
PRICES Prices from £ 2,820 per person based on two people sharing
WHAT ’ S INCLUDED
• Flights with Easyjet London Gatwick to Seville , Santiago de Compostela to London Gatwick
• Second class rail travel from Cordoba to Madrid , Madrid to Barcelona and Barcelona to San Sebastian
• Type C hire-car for eight days ( three days in Andalucía and five days in northern
Spain )
• Accommodation with bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a standard
double room as follows : Two nights at Corral del Rey in Seville One night at Hotel Alhambra Palace in Granada One night at Hotel Las Casas de la Judería in Córdoba Two nights at Hotel Urban in Madrid Two nights at Grand Hotel Central in Barcelona Two nights at Villa Soro in San Sebastián One night at Parador Hotel in Lerma One night at the NH Collection Plaza Mayor León Two nights at A Quinta Da Auga Hotel Spa in Santiago de Compostela
First class rail travel also available . Flights from Santiago de Compostela do not operate every day of the week .
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