Discover the lesser-known aspect of Basque Country. Explore the Belle Epoque world of towns and villages across the Spain-France border. Start in Bilbao, best known for its Guggenheim Museum, an architectural landmark with innovative design. Be blown away by the rich history, the food, and shopping in San Sebastian.
Prices
Prices are per person and exclude international flights.
| 2 travelers | 4 travelers | 6 travelers |
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| Comfort | $2600.00 | $2400.00 | $2100.00 |
| Comfort | 2600 | 2600 | 2400 | 2400 | 2100 | 2100 | 2100 | 2100 | 2100 |
Our private trips are fully customizable and can start on any date.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1
Bilbao
Take a Bilbao city tour and see the Guggenheim Museum, an architectural landmark with an audacious configuration
Day 2
San Sebastian
Enjoy one of the best views of the town at Urgull hill top. Explore old town of San Sebastian
Detailed Itinerary
Bilbao
Day 1: Take a Bilbao city tour and see the Guggenheim Museum, an architectural landmark with an audacious configuration
Take a stroll through the narrow streets of Casco Viejo's Old Town. Take a tour of Plaza Nueva square, the historic center of Bilbao. Explore old romantic buildings, beautiful churches, the Catedral de Santiago de Bilbao or Santiago Cathedral, and numerous restaurants and bars while walking or driving.
Late Lunch
Visit the Guggenheim Museum, a monument to modernism, and admire its unique architecture, which features a spiral ramp that rides to a domed skylight. The Nervion River, which runs through Bilbao and the Cantabrian Sea, is where it was built
Drive to San Sebatian
Dinner
Return to hotel, spend the night in San Sebastian
San Sebastian
Day 2: Enjoy one of the best views of the town at Urgull hill top. Explore old town of San Sebastian
After breakfast, walk through town towards the top of Urgull Hill, one of the best views in town. Dominating the top of Urgull hill is a Sacred Heart Christ statue overlooking San Sebastian. It will take 30 minutes to hike up through the hill's woods to the statue.
On the way back from the hill, walk and visit San Sebastian's old town, starting with the Basilica of Santa Mara del Coro. The Basilica, a Baroque building from the 18th century, presides over Calle Mayor in San Sebastián's Old Town (Parte Vieja). Stroll through Parte Vieja's pedestrian-friendly streets are flanked by centuries-old buildings that house a plethora of restaurants, shops, and bars. It is regarded as the top nightlife spot in San Sebastian, and also the ideal place to grab pintxos (the local term for light bites, similar to tapas)
Lunch
In the afternoon, take a break at La Concha Beach, which is located just a stone's throw away from Parte Vieja. Situated southwest of Parte Vieja, the beach stretches about a mile wide and offers spectacular views of Monte Urgull, Monte Igueldo and Santa Clara Island. The beach is bordered by La Concha Promenade, a beautiful architecture walkway.
Drive back for one hour to Bilbao
End of the tour