Northern Spain Signature Drive

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aerial view of urdaibaia and cantabrian coast

The best of Spain's beautiful northern coast...

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camino sign to santiago de compostela

... On three memorable weeks of discovery

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harvesting grapes in la rioja

Explore from the vineyards of La Rioja...

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shepherd with his flock picos de europa

To the mountains of the Picos de Europa...

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praia esteiro on the galician coast

Along a coast of idyllic beaches...

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pilgrim sitting in front of santiago cathedral

... To reach the pilgrim city of Santiago

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pinxtos bar in san sebastian

This is a trip for food lovers...

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serving red wine in rioja vineyard

With Spain's best wine, from Rioja to Galicia...

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camino del norte asturias coast

... Walked off on stunning trails

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architectural hotel in rioja

Expect memorable places to stay...

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mountain guide in the picos de europa

Lovely local Pura Aventura guides...

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valdeon village in the picos de europa

And glorious views you'll never forget...

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Our ultimate northern Spain experience, from San Sebastián to Santiago. Blend guided and independent discovery from beautiful mountains to idyllic Atlantic beaches, sunny vineyards to cities steeped in history. If you only go once, let's make it special.

  • Ultimate Northern Spain
  • Idyllic beaches
  • Mountain views
  • Vibrant fishing towns
  • Incredible food & wine
  • Camino pilgrim culture
  • Local Pura guides
  • Insider knowledge
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

20 nights in first-class hotels

All breakfasts

2 x lunches

3 x dinners

Rental car

Guided activities as described

GPS tracks for self-guided walks


Guided Activities

Private San Sebastián pintxos tour

Shared winery visit

Shared salt pans 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

Travel to San Sebastián


Your northern adventure begins in the elegant Basque city of San Sebastián, an hour or so east of Bilbao. Stroll along the seafront and in the old town before meeting your guide to explore the informal eating scene that is so famous in these parts: pintxos. These are small works of bread-based culinary art, a Basque version of tapas if you will.

Day 2

Discover San Sebastián with our help


Day 3

Hike on the coast as you head west


Day 4

Peek at cave art and walk in a painted forest


Day 5

Slow down in a typical Basque fishing town


Day 6

Travel to the vineyards of La Rioja


Day 7

Immerse yourself in Rioja's wine culture


Day 8

Visit a salt pan en route to Bilbao


Day 9

Discover Bilbao by bike and on foot


Day 10

Travel to the Picos de Europa mountains


Memorable moments you can look forward to...

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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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Order...

Wine the Basque way

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Breathe in...

Fresh sea air

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Potter around...

In traditional fishing towns

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Stroll...

Through grape-laden vineyards

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Catch a glimpse...

Of grape harvesters at work

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Say yes...

To another glass of Rioja

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Drink in...

Views of vines, villages & castles

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Hike...

Along Camino trails

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Tuck in...

To breakfast with a view

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Have a giggle...

At Haro's street art

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Go to sleep...

In an architectural wonder

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Linger...

Over delicious local cuisine

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Visit...

Spain's oldest salt pans

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Indulge...

On a special tasting menu lunch

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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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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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