Northern Spain Signature Drive

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lady with gamoneu cheese in the picos de europa

Give us two weeks to explore across northern Spain...

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panoramic views over galicia coast and white sand beaches

And we'll give you unspoilt Atlantic beaches...

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fisherman mural in finisterre

Vibrant rural culture...

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Unforgettable walks in glorious nature...

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... And the expert company of our lovely guides

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octopus and wine in santiago

There will be great food, and Galician wine...

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traditional inn in liebana valley with view to mountains

Memorable places to stay...

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Local people to try out a bit of Spanish on...

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looking down the galician coast on the camino natural

And plenty of 'this is the life' moments...

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As you explore from Bilbao's iconic Guggenheim...

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finsiterre in galicia

Via traditional fishing villages full of life...

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pilgrim looking out over water in finisterre

... To the pilgrim paths at the end of the Old World

Choose Duration

Extend our 10-day Northern Spain drive, with cultural visits in Bilbao and more time to enjoy the journey. As our special guests, explore from the mountaintops to the Atlantic waves on a remarkable two-week road trip itinerary.

  • More time to explore
  • Bilbao's Guggenheim
  • White-sand beaches
  • Mountain views
  • Vibrant cities
  • Seafood & wine
  • Guided experiences
  • Independent discovery
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

13 nights in first-class hotels

All breakfasts

1 x lunch

3 x dinners

Rental car

Guided activities as described

GPS tracks for self-guided walks


Guided Activities

Private Bilbao pintxos tour

Shared Bilbao bike tour

Guggenheim Museum entrances

Cable car tickets

Full-day Picos de Europa tour

Santiago city tour with cathedral visit


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

Travel to the Picos de Europa mountains


Day 4

Ride the cable car into the highlands


Day 5

Hike the Cares Gorge en route to the coast


Day 6

Discover the Picos de Europa with your guide


Day 7

Walk on the Camino del Norte


Day 8

Explore the coast as you head west


Day 9

Walk in the Oscos Valley


Day 10

Begin exploring the Galician coast


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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Ride...

The cable car into the highlands

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Put your feet up...

In idyllic wildflower meadows

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Eat way too much...

Creamy cave-matured cheese

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Drink...

Asturian cider, the traditional way

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Soak in...

Views you'll never forget

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Feel tiny...

Below a 30m waterfall

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Wake up...

With gorgeous sunrise views

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Be careful...

Where you tread in the forests!

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Style your hair...

The Galician way

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Drive along...

A proper coastal road

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Feel the sea air...

At Galicia's traditional lighthouses

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Call in...

On Spain's most unusual beach

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Enjoy the view...

From the end of the old world

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Take a seat...

On the 'World's Best Bench'

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Sink your toes...

Into idyllic white sand

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Wish...

You could stay here forever

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Spend the night...

In Spain's 'City of Glass'

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Meet the people...

Behind the local traditions

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Linger...

Over Galicia's best seafood

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Arrive...

In Santiago at golden hour

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Feel the energy...

Of Spain's city of pilgrims

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Explore the streets...

With a friendly local guide

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Be wowed by...

Galicia's Cidade da Cultura

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