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Historic Cities & Foothills of Northern Spain

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From Bilbao to San Sebastian
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bilbao

    You'll arrive in Bilbao and get transferred to your hotel to settle in. After you've checked in, you'll meet your English-speaking guide who gives a welcome briefing. Later that evening, you'll have your first Spanish dinner.

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Cantabria

    Start the day in Cantabria, beginning with Santillana del Mar and its 12th-century Romanesque Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana. Then you'll visit the NeoCave of Altamira to see the famous bison paintings. Head to Comillas next to check out royal palaces and architectural works by Gaudí and Domènech i Montaner, then the fishing town of San Vicente de la Barquera. After lunch, you'll drive through La Hermida Gorge and arrive in Espinama.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Collegiate Church & Cloisters of Santa Juliana in Santillana del Mar
    • Explore the NeoCave of Altamira with cave paintings
    • Discover Comillas and its architectural heritage
    • Visit San Vicente de la Barquera
    • Cross the La Hermida Gorge
    Landmarks/POIs
    Collegiate Church & Cloisters of Santa Juliana
    NeoCave of Altamira
    Santillana del Mar
    Comillas
    San Vicente de la Barquera
    La Hermida Gorge
  3. Day 3

    Picos de Europa

    You'll head into the mountains for about 150 minutes to reach the Fuente De cable car. Take the cable car up over 800 meters to Fuente de Glacier and enjoy the views. Later, you'll visit the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liebana, one of only five Christian sites that grants perpetual indulgences and houses the Lignam Crucis. In the afternoon, tour a liquor winery to learn how 'Orujo de Potes' is made before returning to your hostal.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Fuente De cable car ascent to Fuente de Glacier
    • Short tour at Fuente de Glacier
    • Visit the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liebana
    • Liquor winery tour to see Orujo de Potes production

    Optional Activities

    • Walking trail at Fuente Dé (2.5 km, +150m, -150m)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Fuente De
    Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liebana
  4. Day 4

    Picos de Europa to Llanes

    Explore the Central Massif of Picos de Europa National Park and see the iconic Naranjo de Bulnes peak. Stop at Pozo de la Oración to learn about this limestone formation, then go to Poncebos where the Cares Gorge begins. Continue to Sotres and take a gentle walk at Collado de La Caballar with views of the main summits. Have lunch in Arenas de Cabrales, then travel about 2 hours through scenic terrain to Llanes.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Pozo de la Oración viewpoint
    • Explore Poncebos and the Cares Gorge
    • Gentle walk at Collado de La Caballar
    • Visit the town of Sotres
    • Lunch in Arenas de Cabrales
    Landmarks/POIs
    Naranjo de Bulnes
    Picos de Europa National Park
    Cares Gorge
    Collado de La Caballar
    Arenas de Cabrales
  5. Day 5

    Covadonga Lakes and Coast

    Start your walk from Lake Ercina in the Picos de Europa, heading up to La Reblagas and then Bricial Majada, a high mountain meadow. Walk through a beech forest toward Vega de Enol Majada where you'll stop for lunch with views of Las Peñas Santas, then continue to Lake Enol. Later, stop at Covadonga to visit the church and Saint Cave to see the Virgin of Covadonga. Before dinner back in Llanes, you'll visit Ribadesella, a small coastal town.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with spectacular views of Las Peñas Santas), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk from Lake Ercina to La Reblagas and Bricial Majada
    • Cross beech forest to Vega de Enol Majada with lunch
    • Continue to Lake Enol
    • Visit Covadonga Basilica and Saint Cave
    • Visit Ribadesella
    Landmarks/POIs
    Lake Ercina
    Lake Enol
    Covadonga Basilica
    Saint Cave of Covadonga
    Las Peñas Santas
    Ribadesella
  6. Day 6

    Oviedo

    Start a guided walking tour of Oviedo from Uría Street, exploring the historic center and royal heritage. Walk down Cimadevilla Street to Plaza de la Constitución with its town hall arches, then check out the bustling Fontán Market. Continue through the Escandalera area and see 'La Maternidad' statue by Fernando Botero, then head to the Campoamor Theatre and finish at the Cathedral. You'll return to Llanes for your final dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Oviedo historic center
    • Visit Plaza de la Constitución and town hall
    • Explore Fontán Market
    • See the Escandalera and La Maternidad statue
    • Visit Campoamor Theatre
    • View Oviedo Cathedral
    Landmarks/POIs
    Uría Street
    Plaza de la Constitución
    Fontán Market
    Escandalera
    La Maternidad statue
    Campoamor Theatre
    Oviedo Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Santander to Bilbao

    Spend time in Santander, the capital of Cantabria, visiting Sardinero Beach with its golden sands and the Magdalena Palace within its 24-hectare peninsula. Tour the unusual Cathedral with two Gothic churches built one above the other in the 13th and 14th centuries (you can optionally climb the bell tower for views). Take a leisurely boat trip through the Bay of Santander. Then drive about 1 hour 15 minutes to Bilbao and cross into the Basque Country.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sardinero Beach
    • Tour Magdalena Palace
    • Visit Santander Cathedral
    • Boat trip in the Bay of Santander

    Optional Activities

    • Climb the Santander Cathedral bell tower for views (small fee)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Sardinero Beach
    Magdalena Palace
    Santander Cathedral
    Bay of Santander
    Isla de Mouro
  8. Day 8

    Bilbao and Basque Coast

    Visit the iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, designed by Frank Gehry with modern and contemporary art in a futuristic space. Head to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, an islet that appeared as Dragonstone in Game of Thrones. Cross a stone bridge and climb 241 steps to reach a small church dedicated to St John the Baptist with impressive coastal views. In the afternoon, go to Bermeo, a charming Basque town famous for surfing, then return to Bilbao.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Guggenheim Museum
    • Visit San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
    • Climb to the church atop San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
    • Visit Bermeo

    Optional Activities

    • Walking at San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (2 km, -220m, +220m)
    • San Juan de Gaztelugatxe viewpoint walk (600m, -60m, +60m)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
    San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
    Church of St John the Baptist
    Bermeo
  9. Day 9

    Flysch Coast

    If you're interested in walking, trek the Flysch coastal pathway (about 4 km at a steady pace), which is part of the GR121 coastal walking route around Guipúzcoa province. If you'd rather not walk, head straight to Zumaia to explore and relax until the group arrives. There's also an option to visit Zarautz, a coastal town with a 2.5 km beach, restaurants, and shops for souvenirs.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Walk the Flysch coastal pathway (approximately 4 km, +200m elevation)
    • Explore Zumaia
    • Visit Zarautz coastal town with 2.5 km sandy beach
    Landmarks/POIs
    Flysch Coast
    GR121 Tour of Guipúzcoa
    Zumaia
    Zarautz
  10. Day 10

    San Sebastian

    Take a guided walking tour of San Sebastian's main sites including Plaza de la Constitución with its majestic Town Hall, the Old Town (La Parte Vieja), and the fishing port at the base of Urgull Mountain. In the late morning, join a private pintxos tour (tapas) with a specialist in Basque food and culture. Spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure exploring the city.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Brunch (Private pintxos tour (tapas) with Basque gastronomic specialist)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of San Sebastian
    • Visit Plaza de la Constitución and Town Hall
    • Explore Old Town (La Parte Vieja)
    • Visit fishing port at Urgull Mountain
    • Private pintxos tour with gastronomic specialist
    Landmarks/POIs
    Plaza de la Constitución
    San Sebastian Town Hall
    La Parte Vieja (Old Town)
    Urgull Mountain
    San Sebastian Fishing Port
  11. Day 11

    Departure

    Have breakfast and then you'll be transferred to Bilbao for your journey home.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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