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Nervión River, Bilbao

Basque Country by car & ferry: Bilbao, La Rioja & San Sebastián
Nervión River, Bilbao
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Tour highlights

Journey to northern Spain by ferry in the comfort of your car.
Spend time in the Spanish wine region of La Rioja.
Explore the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
Stroll the streets of San Sebastián on a food tasting tour.
Price:
7 days from CAD4,815pp

The specialist who creates your trip

Shannon in Italy
"Plan your trip with an expert who’ll get to know you, listen to you, and guide your plans around exactly what trip you want to take."
Shannon, Country Specialist
617-223-4767 or START PLANNING
Price:
7 days from CAD4,815pp

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By booking one of our bespoke tours, you can rest assured that our experts will consider every aspect of your trip. We make sure that everything runs smoothly so you spend less time planning and more time living!
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“We know that the small details make all the difference. It’s why we won’t stop finessing your trip until you say it’s just right. From the outset, we’ll focus on bringing the experience you want to life, down to the finest detail."

Itinerary idea in detail

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  • Travel to Portsmouth and board your overnight ferry to Bilbao.

    • Guggenheim, Bilbao
      Guggenheim, Bilbao
    • Cityscape, Bilbao
      Cityscape, Bilbao
    • Pintxos, Bilbao
      Pintxos, Bilbao

  • Arrive in Bilbao and drive to your hotel to settle in. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the Guggenheim Museum, known for its distinctive twisted titanium and glass façade.

    • Vizcaya Bridge, Bilbao
      Vizcaya Bridge, Bilbao
    • Cityscape, Bilbao
      Cityscape, Bilbao
    • Nervión River, Bilbao
      Nervión River, Bilbao

  • This morning, drive into La Rioja wine region and to your hotel in the heart of the wine country. The rest of the day is yours to explore. We suggest a leisurely hike through the countryside or a visit to a local winery.

    • Street scene, Logroño
      Street scene, Logroño
    • Logroño, La Rioja
      Logroño, La Rioja
    • Logroño
      Logroño

  • Leaving La Rioja, you’ll make your way north to San Sebastián, stop at local wineries for a shared tour, learning about the wine making process, followed by lunch and some tastings.

    • La Concha beach, San Sebastián
      La Concha beach, San Sebastián
    • Waterfront, San Sebastián
      Waterfront, San Sebastián
    • Santa Catalina bridge, San Sebastián
      Santa Catalina bridge, San Sebastián

  • Spend the morning on a guided tour of San Sebastián, exploring its historical heart. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a walking tour of the city as you sample pintxos, Basque small plates.

    • Pintxos, San Sebastián
      Pintxos, San Sebastián
    • Old town, San Sebastián
      Old town, San Sebastián
    • Pintxos, San Sebastián
      Pintxos, San Sebastián

  • Spend today at leisure in San Sebastián, exploring some of the city’s beautiful outdoor spaces or driving to surrounding towns.

    • Pintxos, San Sebastián
      Pintxos, San Sebastián
    • Pintxos, San Sebastián
      Pintxos, San Sebastián
    • La Concha Bay, San Sebastián
      La Concha Bay, San Sebastián

  • Drive to Bilbao and catch the overnight ferry to Portsmouth.

    • Ribera Market, Bilbao
      Ribera Market, Bilbao
    • Nervión River, Bilbao
      Nervión River, Bilbao
    • Guggenheim, Bilbao ©TURESPAÑA
      Guggenheim, Bilbao ©TURESPAÑA

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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The specialist who designs your trip to Spain will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip.

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When to go

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Bilbao
 
San Sebastián
 

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