Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bilbao
Pick up your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel in Bilbao. This gives you time to settle in and get your bearings for the next few days exploring the Basque Country.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto de Bilbao (BIO), C/ Aeropuerto de Bilbao s/n, Loiu, Biscay 48180, Spain (Car pick up at Bilbao Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Silken Indautchu)
- Day 2
Bilbao
After breakfast at the hotel, spend your time walking through Bilbao's architecture and checking out the city's modern transformation. The Guggenheim Museum is the centerpiece, but you'll also see the Zubizuri bridge, the Alh\u00f3ndiga cultural space, and other buildings that show what urban renewal can look like. These structures were designed by some major architects, so there's a lot to take in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Silken Indautchu)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Explore Bilbao and its architectural landmarks
Optional Activities
- Visit Guggenheim Museum
- View Zubizuri bridge by Santiago Calatrava
- Explore Alh\u00f3ndiga cultural building
- View Iberdrola tower
- Visit Deusto University library by Rafael Moneo
- View Paraninfo of Basque Country University
Landmarks Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Zubizuri Bridge Alh\u00f3ndiga Iberdrola Tower 
- Day 3
Bilbao to Logro\u00f1o
Following breakfast, drive out to Pamplona to see the Cathedral of Royal Saint Mary and walk around the historic parts of town, including Citadel Park and the route where the famous bull runs happen each July. Stop for a drink at Caf\u00e9 Iru\u00f1a, then continue driving to Logro\u00f1o, which is the main city in La Rioja wine country. You'll arrive there in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (F&G Logroño)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Cathedral of Royal Saint Mary in Pamplona
- Walk through Citadel Park
- Follow the San Fermin bull run route
Optional Activities
- Have a drink at Caf\u00e9 Iru\u00f1a
Landmarks Cathedral of Royal Saint Mary Citadel Park Caf\u00e9 Iru\u00f1a 
- Day 4
Logro\u00f1o and La Rioja Wine Region
Start with breakfast at your hotel, then head into Logro\u00f1o's old town to see the historic buildings and monuments. From there, drive up to Laguardia, a small hilltop town where you can visit one of the area's well-known bodegas and learn about La Rioja wines. If you're interested, there's also nice architecture around Elciego or Haro in the same region.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (F&G Logroño)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Explore Logro\u00f1o old town
Optional Activities
- Visit bodega in Laguardia
- Explore wine country of Rioja
- Visit bodegas around Elciego
- Visit bodegas around Haro
Landmarks Laguardia - Day 5
Logro\u00f1o to Vitoria and Return to Bilbao
After breakfast, drive to Vitoria, the capital of Basque Country, and walk through the medieval center to see places like Plaza de la Virgen Blanca and the Cathedral of Santa Maria. Later in the day, head back to Bilbao airport to return your rental car following the rental company's instructions.
- End point
- Aeropuerto de Bilbao (BIO), C/ Aeropuerto de Bilbao s/n, Loiu, Biscay 48180, Spain (Car drop off at Bilbao Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Explore Vitoria's medieval city centre
- Visit Plaza de la Virgen Blanca
- Visit Cathedral of Santa Maria
Landmarks Plaza de la Virgen Blanca Cathedral of Santa Maria 
