10-Day Tour Madrid and Basque Country

Get ready to admire the greenest landscape, the gastronomy and culture of the Basque Country in this 10 days and 9 nights multiday tour.

Included

• Guided visits and panoramic city sightseeing as per the itinerary
• Tasting of typical Pintxos in Barmeo and typical sweets in San Juan de Luz
• Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)
• Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach
• Train ticket Madrid – Bilbao – Madrid (tourist class)
• 9-night accommodation at selected hotel class
• Daily breakfast
• Transfers as per itinerary
• Travel insurance

  Itinerary

  Day 1 : Madrid

  Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.

  Accommodation: T Class: NH Manzanares, NH Madrid Ventas, Princesa Plaza or similar // A Class: Princesa Plaza or similar

  Day 2 : Madrid

  Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.

  Accommodation: T Class: NH Manzanares, NH Madrid Ventas, Princesa Plaza or similar // A Class: Princesa Plaza or similar

  Day 3 : Madrid – Bilbao

  Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Madrid “Puerta de Atocha” train station to depart by train to Bilbao. Arrival to Bilbao train station and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

  Accommodation: T Class: Ilunion Bilbao, Sirimiri, Nh Deusto, Petit Palace Arana or similar // A Class: Barceló Nervion, Ercilla, Occidental Bilbao, Sercotel Gran Bilbao, Silken Indautxu, Zenit Bilbao or similar

  Day 4 : 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 for lunch. 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.

  Accommodation: T Class: Ilunion Bilbao, Sirimiri, Nh Deusto, Petit Palace Arana or similar // A Class: Barceló Nervion / Ercilla / Occidental Bilbao / Sercotel Gran Bilbao / Silken Indautxu / Zenit Bilba or similar

  Day 5 : Bilbao – Biarritz – San Juan 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. San Juan de Luz, will be our second stop, where we will walk in this charming coastal town and taste a special typical sweet. We continue the route to San Sebastian to eat in the famous old town with free time. Lunch not included. Later, we will take a walking tour and enjoy the spectacular views from Mount Igueldo.Overnight at the hotel in San Sebastian.

  Accommodation: T Class: Sercotel Europa, Sercotel Codina or similar // A Class: Barcelo Costa Vasca, Silken Amara Plaza, Astoria 7 or similar

  Day 6 : San Sebastian

  Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy this beautiful city. Accommodation at the hotel.

  Accommodation: T Class: Sercotel Europa, Sercotel Codina or similar // A Class: Barcelo Costa Vasca, Silken Amara Plaza, Astoria 7 or similar

   

  Day 7 : San Sebastian – Bilbao

  Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. In the afternoon departure towards Bilbao. Accommodation at the hotel.

  Accommodation: T Class: Ilunion Bilbao, Sirimiri, Nh Deusto, Petit Palace Arana or similar // A Class: Barceló Nervion, Ercilla, Occidental Bilbao, Sercotel Gran Bilbao, Silken Indautxu, Zenit Bilbao or similar

  Day 8 : Bilbao -Vitoria

  Breakfast at the hotel. In Vitoria, the capital of Euskadi, we will make a panoramic visit and a walking tour of its interesting center and historic quarter. Including a tasting of typical sweets in traditional Basque quality chocolates. Once we have entered the Rioja wine region, we will enjoy magnificent views over a sea of vineyards. We will pass through typical little 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 towns in La Rioja. Including a guided visit to a traditional winery with wine tasting. Some free time in Laguardia. Lunch not included. Rest of the day free in Vitoria to enjoy the city. Overnight at the hotel in Vitoria.

  Accommodation: T Class: Abba Jazz, AC General Alava or similar // A Class: Silken Ciudad de Vitoria, Nh Canciller Ayala Vitoria, Sercotel Boulevard Vitoria or similar

  Day 9 : Vitoria – Bilbao – Madrid

  Breakfast at the hotel. Depending on the schedules, free time in the city. Transfer from the hotel to the Bilbao train station. Arrival to Madrid and transfer to the hotel.

  Accommodation: T Class: NH Manzanares, NH Madrid Ventas, Princesa Plaza or similar // A Class: Princesa Plaza or similar

  Day 10 : Madrid

  Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICES.