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Nervión River, Bilbao

Basque Country by car & ferry: Bilbao, La Rioja & San Sebastián

7 days from £3,445pp
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 includes:

  • All accommodation
  • Cross Channel transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Using your own vehicle for self-drive touring

  • 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

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Bilbao
 
San Sebastián
 

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