2025 STUDY TRIP: NORTHERN SPAIN
Santiago de Compostela to Oviedo: Following in the footsteps of Archer Huntington
Saturday, May 3rd — Wednesday, May 7th
Preliminary itinerary
DAY 1: Saturday, May 3rd
AM
Independent arrivals in Santiago de Compostela
Safe travels
PM
5:00 Departure from Hotel Monumento de San Francisco
5:00 Walking tour and visit to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela including its famous 12th-Century Pórtico de la Gloria, and its 16th-century cloister, as well as a viewing of a Botafumeiro ritual and a visit to the old town to enjoy artisan shops
7:00 Welcome drinks (Copa de bienvenida) at the Parador de los Reyes Católicos
Dinner at leisure
DAY 2: Sunday, May 4th
AM
9:00 Departure from the Hotel Monumento de San Francisco
10:30 Private boat ride through the Canons of the River Sil and Ribiera Sacra to view cliffside monasteries from the river
PM
1:00 Vineyard tour and wine tasting at Pazo de la Cuesta, followed by private luncheon hosted by Manuel Bellod
4:00 Guided visit to Monforte de Lemos: Colegio Escolapios, Xudaría and Casco Antiguo (Old Town)
8:30 Private Dinner at A Noiesa, a traditional Casa de comidas
DAY 3: Monday, May 5th
AM
9:00 Departure from Hotel Monumento de San Francisco
10:00 Private visit to the Marta Ortega Pérez (MOP) Foundation: Contemporary center for design
11:15 Guided tour Torre de Hércules, the oldest lighthouse in the world, and historical Plaza de María Pita
PM
1:30 Private Lunch at Ferpel Gastronómico (Michelin Star)
4:15 Private visit to Palacio La Quinta de Selgas and gardens
7:30 Arrival to Eurostarts Hotel de la Reconquista (check-in)
8:30 Private Dinner at Sidrería Ovetense
DAY 4 Tuesday, May 6th
AM
9:50 Departure from Hotel de La Reconquista
10:00 Private visit to the Cathedral complex of San Salvador, the ninth-century Cámara Santa housing astonishing bejeweled relics, and the Cathedral Museum
11:30 Guided visit of Museo del Bellas Artes de Asturias: Famous apostolate of El Greco, known as the Apostolate of the Marqués de San Feliz
PM
1:00 Lunch at Casa Fermin, tasting of the gastronomía asturiana
3:30 Board Meeting at private room in the Eurostars Hotel de la Reconquista
6:00 Private visit to Palacio del Marqués de San Feliz (Palacio del Duque del Parque)
Dinner at leisure
DAY 5 Wednesday, May 7th
AM
10:00 Departure from the Hotel Reconquista
10:15 Visit to the Prerrománico historic sites around Oviedo: San Julián de Prados, Santa María de Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo
PM
12:00 Official ceremony announcement of the jury decision of the 2025 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities (the Hispanic Society was the 2017 recipient of the Princess of Asturias Award) (OPTIONAL)
1:30 Private luncheon with members of the Princesa de Asturias jury hosted by Teresa Sanjurjo, Director of la Fundacion Princesa de Asturias at the historic palace of Ruaquince
5:00 Special visit to a private collection *photography not permitted*
6:30 Private tour of the Centro Niemeyer by Carlos Cuadros Sotos, Director
8:00 Farewell dinner at el Real Balneario de Salinas (Michelin star)
Thursday, May 8th [Extra day in Madrid]
Independent departure to Madrid
Safe travels
PM
5;30 Private visit to the Fundación María Cristina Masaveu Peterson
8:00 Cocktail hosted by Ambassador James Costos and the Honorable Michael Smith at their residence in Madrid
*Itinerary subject to change*
Accommodation Recommendations:
In Santiago de Compostela, we will be meeting up daily near the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Half of the group will reside in the Hotel Monumento San Francisco, which has since run out of available rooms. We also recommend Hotel Palacio del Carmen, Autograph Collection which is equally close to the cathedral. You can make a booking at Hotel Palacio del carmen in our room block via this link. Please book accommodations around this area from Saturday May 3rd to Monday May 5th.
For our time in Oviedo, please email Francisco at recepcion@eurostarshoteldelareconquista.com to book a room in our block at the Eurostars Hotel de la Reconquista from May 5th to May 8th.
Travel Recommendations:
Please plan to arrive in Santiago de Compostela by midday on Saturday, May 3rd. There are flights and trains from Madrid to Santiago.
We will be traveling as a group until the final official day of the trip, Wednesday May 7th, terminating in Oviedo.
On Thursday May 8th, you can either depart to your next destination or fly from Oviedo to Madrid to join us for the extra activities that afternoon and evening.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email wright@hispanicsociety.org or figueroa@hispanicsociety.org
