Bilbao to San Sebastián Signature Drive

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la concha bay in san sebastian

Explore from medieval Bilbao to elegant San Sebastián...

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mutriku harbour on sunny day

Via a coastline of traditional fishing towns...

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laga beach in basque country

Peaceful golden beaches...

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... And bustling produce markets

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guggenheim museum, bilbao

Visit Frank Gehry's famous Guggenheim...

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basque cod traditional food

Enjoy delicious Basque food and wine...

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hotel on basque coast overlooking sea

Stay in memorable small hotels...

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hiking camino del norte trail zumaia flysch coast

... And blend relaxed walks with cultural discovery

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Duration

From Bilbao's medieval old town buzzing with life to the Belle Époque beauty of San Sebastián via a coastline awash with natural treasures and vibrant villages, this is a trip packed with the varied flavour of the Basque country.

  • Guggenheim visit
  • Bilbao like a local
  • Coastal hikes
  • Fresh sea air
  • Basque food & wine
  • Packed with culture
  • Expert guides
  • Special places to stay
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

7 nights in first-class hotels

Hire vehicle

All breakfasts

1 x Pintxos dinner

Guided activities as described

GPS tracks for self-guided walks


Guided Activities

Private Bilbao pintxos tour

Shared Bilbao bike tour

Guggenheim Museum entrances

Private half-day tour on coast


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Travel Guide App with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture


Please note: International travel not included.

Itinerary

Day 1

Meet your guide to explore Bilbao


You begin in Bilbao, reached by train, plane or ferry. Bilbao is the Basque Country's biggest city and home to Frank Gehry's famous titanium-clad Guggenheim. The best way to get to know the city, and to set you up for your travels, is to explore the pintxos bars of the old town with our lovely local guide. Pintxos are small works of bread-based culinary art, a Basque version of tapas if you will.

Day 2

Discover Bilbao by bike and on foot


Day 3

Explore en route to the coast


Day 4

Peek at cave art and walk in a painted forest


Day 5

Slow down in a typical Basque fishing town


Day 6

Hike on the way to San Sebastián


Day 7

Choose how to explore


Day 8

Say goodbye to Spain


Memorable moments you can look forward to...

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Sit back...

With some pintxos in the sun

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Count...

The flowers on Bilbao's puppy

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Hear the stories...

Of your local guides

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Pedal...

To Bilbao's hidden treasures

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Admire...

Gorgeous stained-glass windows

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Soak in...

Views over the city

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Hike...

Along Camino trails

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Make footprints...

In quiet golden beaches

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Breathe in...

Fresh sea air

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Potter around...

In traditional fishing towns

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Tuck in...

To breakfast with a view

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Go for a walk...

In the painted forest

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Mingle with locals...

At weekly produce markets

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Take your pick...

From the best Basque pintxos

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Gaze out...

Over San Sebastián's bay

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Stroll out...

In golden evening light

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Order...

Wine the Basque way

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