SPAIN
BASQUE COUNTRY
7 Days / 6 Nights
SPAIN “NEW” BASQUE COUNTRY
BILBAO/ VIACAY COAST / BIARRITZ / SAN SEBASTIAn / LA RIOJA / VITORIA/ BILBAO
7 days
For travel agents and companions
June '25: 07, 14, 21 & 28
July '25: 05, 19 & 26
August '25: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30
September '25: 06, 13 & 27
October '25: 04, 11, 18 & 25
November '25: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29
December '25: 06, 13, 20 & 27
January '26: 03, 10, 17 & 24
February’ 26: 07, 14, 21 & 28
March’ 26:07, 14, 21 & 28
INCLUSIONS:
/ Guided visits and panoramic tours according to itinerary (tasting of typical Pintxos in Bermeo, typical sweets in St. Jean-de-Luz and wine tasting in Laguardia)
/ Accompanying multilingual tour guides during the circuit
/ Transportation by air-conditioned luxury bus
/ Accommodation in selected class hotels and daily breakfast
/ Transfers according to itinerary
1st Day (Sat.) BILBAO
Arrival to Bilbao and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Tourist class Hotel: Ilunion Bilbao / Sirimiri / NH Deusto / Petit Palace Arana or similar
Upgrade class Hotel: Barceló Nervion / Ercilla / Occidental Bilbao / Sercotel Gran Bilbao / Silken Indautxu / Zenit Bilbao or similar
2nd Day (Sun.) BILBAO – VISCAY COAST – BILBAO
Breakfast at the hotel. We will tour the Bilbao estuary to discover the interesting industrial past of the city. Once on the coast, we will stop to see the Bizkaia Bridge, a World Heritage Site. Passing by the majestic Butron Castle we will arrive at the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. From the remote viewpoint, we will discover the secrets of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, scene of the famous television series, Game of Thrones. In Bermeo, a typical fishing village, we will stop to discover its charms. Special pintxo tasting included. Finally, in Gernika, we will visit the interesting Casa de Juntas and the famous Tree of Gernika. Completion around 14:30 in Bilbao. Free time.
In the afternoon, guided walking tour of Bilbao including the center with the most important areas and the old town. Overnight at the hotel in Bilbao. (B)
Tourist class Hotel: Ilunion Bilbao / Sirimiri / NH Deusto / Petit Palace Arana or similar
Upgrade class Hotel: Barceló Nervion / Ercilla / Occidental Bilbao / Sercotel Gran Bilbao / Silken Indautxu / Zenit Bilbao or similar
3rd Day (Mon.) BILBAO – BIARRITZ – ST. JEAN DE LUZ – SAN SEBASTIAN
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided visit to Biarritz in the French Basque Country. Summer resort of European royalty, we will discover the best views of the city and its most famous corners. St. Jean de Luz, will be our second stop, where we will walk in this charming coastal town and taste a special typical sweet.
Finally, we will arrive in San Sebastián for a walking tour and later some free time.
Afterwards, we will enjoy the spectacular views from Mount Igueldo. Overnight at the hotel in San Sebastian. (B)
Tourist class Hotel: Sercotel Europa / Sercotel Codina or similar
Upgrade class Hotel: Barcelo Costa Vasca / Silken Amara Plaza / Astoria 7 or similar
4th Day (Tue.) SAN SEBASTIAN
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy this beautiful city. Accommodation at the hotel. (B)
Tourist class Sercotel Europa / Sercotel Codina or similar
Upgrade class Barcelo Costa Vasca / Silken Amara Plaza / Astoria 7 or similar
5th Day (Wed.) SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure.
In the afternoon departure towards Bilbao. Accommodation at the hotel. (B)
Tourist class Hotel: Ilunion Bilbao / Sirimiri / NH Deusto / Petit Palace Arana or similar
Upgrade class Hotel: Barceló Nervion / Ercilla / Occidental Bilbao / Sercotel Gran Bilbao / Silken Indautxu / Zenit Bilbao or similar
6th Day (Thu.) BILBAO – LA RIOJA – VITORIA
Breakfast at the hotel. Once we enter the Rioja wine region, we will enjoy magnificent views over a sea of vineyards. We will pass through typical small towns and countless wineries of all kinds. In Laguardia, we will take a walking tour of its historic center. It is one of the most beautiful and charming villages in Rioja. A guided visit to a traditional winery with a wine tasting is included. Free time in Laguardia. Lunch not included. In Vitoria, the capital of the Basque Country, we will take a panoramic tour and a walking tour through its fascinating city center and part of the historic district. A tasting of a typical sweet at a quality Basque artisan chocolatier is included. The rest of the day is free in Vitoria to enjoy the city. Accommodation at the hotel in Vitoria. (B)
Tourist class Hotel: Abba Jazz / AC General Alava or similar
Upgrade class Hotel: Silken Ciudad de Vitoria / NH Canciller Ayala Vitoria / Sercotel Boulevard Vitoria or similar
7th Day (Fri.) VITORIA – BILBAO
Breakfast at the hotel. Depending on the schedules, free time in the city. Transfer from the hotel to Bilbao. (B)
Tourist class Hotel: Ilunion Bilbao / Sirimiri / NH Deusto / Petit Palace Arana or similar
Upgrade class Hotel: Barceló Nervion / Ercilla / Occidental Bilbao / Sercotel Gran Bilbao / Silken Indautxu / Zenit Bilbao or similar
8th Day (Sat.) BILBAO (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. (B)
COST PER PERSON
April 2025-October 2025
Travel agent based on double occupancy tourist hotel from $2200.00 upgrade hotel from $2250.00
Companion rate based on double occupancy tourist from $2300.00 upgrade hotel from $2320.00
Low season
November 2025 - March 2026
Travel agent based on double occupancy tourist hotel from $2150.00 upgrade hotel from $2200
Companion rate based on double occupancy tourist from $2250.00 upgrade hotel from $2300.00
You will travel with regular passenger at travel agent rates
(*) During your stay in Madrid, Bilbao and train journey tour escort service will not be available.
(*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead.
(*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.