Green Spain - Cantabria And The Picos De Europa Mountain Range
- Duration: 10 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TBAR8112
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
10 days
10 Days
Tour highlights: Santillana del Mar, Comillas, Castro Urdiales, Bilbao plus a boat trip around Santona Bay.
We take the ferry to Northern Spain and enjoy Cantabria’s stunning coastline, range of historic villages & ports and the beautiful Picos de Europa Mountains. The Hotel Olimpo in the coastal village of Isla, in a stunning area of breathtaking beauty. The village has two beaches, and all rooms boast wonderful views of the sea, mountains, or surrounding area. Whilst at the hotel there is free water and house wine with evening meals and on one evening a wine tasting!
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Sunday We journey to Plymouth and board the 16:45 Brittany Ferry for the 21-hour crossing to Santander. We have included an inside cabin on board and there are restaurants, bars, a spa, Wi-Fi
and even an outdoor pool, weather permitting.
Monday We arrive into Santander at 14:00 and make the short journey to our hotel in Isla where we are met with a welcome drink and canapes.
Tours at Resort plus, there will be TWO FREE DAYS to enjoy the resort
A | We travel to the world heritage mediaeval village of Santillana del Mar where most houses were built between the 14th and 18th centuries, and all can be explored by foot. Later we stop in Comillas, one of the most beautiful towns in Cantabria with cobbled streets, open squares and two beaches.
B | A full day in the Picos De Europa Mountain Range. First, we make a stop in San Vincente de la Barquera, a picturesque town on the coast with the astonishing backdrop of the Picos de Europa. Then we follow the River Deva Valley up into the mountains and visit the town of Potes, a mediaeval town with traditional buildings, wooden balconies and surrounded by mountains.
C | To the traditional fishing village of Castro Urdiales with its pretty harbour and attractive centre, before we visit Santona. We take a boat trip around the pretty bays with beautiful views of the region.
D | We spend the day in Bilbao which has the internationally renowned Guggenheim Museum. There is also a historic quarter with seven pedestrianised streets running perpendicular to the river.
Monday We make our way to Santander and board the 17:00 ferry for the return journey. Again, an inside cabin is provided.
Tuesday We arrive into Plymouth at 14:00 and make the journey home.
Holiday Inclusions
Price Includes:- Return coach travel
- Channel crossings
- Home pickup & drop off service (see here for details.)
- Tours as indicated (including a boat trip)
- Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal and a cabin on the ferry
PLEASE NOTE: Breakfast and evening meals are included in resort but not on the ferry. Onboard there is a choice of three restaurants, a café, a self-service restaurant and an à la carte option.
Hotel Information
Hotel Olimpo
4-star hotel with great facilities.
AC | MINI BAR | GYM
www.hotelolimpo.es/en/
Cabin Upgrades: Supplements:
2 x outside cabin with window +£35pp
Single (inside cabin on ferry) +£226
Single (outside cabin on ferry) +£726
The standard price includes an inside cabin (without a window) This year, all bunks will be lower bunks. if you would like an outside cabin with a window, then this is available for a supplementary charge as shown.
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