Day 1 – UK to Isla

Scheduled flight to Santander – 40 minute transfer with our tour manager in our private executive coach to the 4* Olimpo Hotel at Playa de Isla.

Day 2 – Guggenheim Museum at Bilbao & Castro Urdiales

Guided tour of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, designed by the renowned American architect Frank O. Gehry and displaying a wonderful collection of modern and contemporary art – travel the scenic coastal road to the fishing town of Castro Urdiales for free time or to visit the Santa Maria Church which is located on a high promontory above the port.

Day 3 – Picos de Europa, Potes & Fuente Dé Cable Car

The beautiful Picos de Europa mountain range were reputedly christened the ‘Peaks of Europe’ by returning sailors for whom this was often the first sight of their homeland – Potes is a small ancient town with old balconied houses lining the river and a main square dominated by a 15th century defensive tower – option of taking the 900 metre ascent up the Fuente Dé Cable Car (subject to favourable weather conditions) from where you are rewarded with spectacular panoramic views across the Picos’ peaks and valleys.

Day 4 – Santillana del Mar & Comillas

Santillana del Mar, one of the prettiest towns in Spain, established around a monastery and is surrounded by an ensemble of 15th to 17th century golden stone houses and you may choose to visit the Romanesque La Colegiata Church or explore the rustic Plaza Mayor – the pretty resort of Comillas is famed for its unusual buildings designed by Catalan Modernista architects Antonio López y López.

Day 5 – Santander

Spend the morning exploring Cantabria’s capital, Santander – transfer to Santander Airport for our flight back home.

Four nights on half board basis (including all house wine and mineral water) at the 4* Olimpo Hotel at Playa de Isla. Located on a promontory in a huge estate and with direct access onto private beaches, the hotel is ideally situated to explore Cantabria and the Picos Mountains. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis court and a sauna. All rooms are en suite.

Single room supplement £59

Insurance

Entrance fees to places of interest

Optional Fuente Dé Cable Car

Remember this itinerary is just our suggestion. Tailor make this tour exclusively for your group to suit your members’ budget or preferences. You could:

• have fewer or different excursions
• for more (or fewer) days
• include all entrance fees and gratuities