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Northern Spain Explorer (New)

8 days
From Bilbao to Barcelona
4.4
12 traveler reviews
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Highlights

  • Explore Bilbao's vibrant culture and history
  • Discover San Sebastian's famous Pintxos bars
  • Tour iconic Rioja vineyards and taste fine wines
  • Walk part of the Camino de Santiago
  • Visit Gaudi's masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Trip starts in Bilbao
  2. Day 2 San Sebastian
  3. Day 3 La Rioja, Laguardia, finish in Pamplona
  4. Day 4 Bus to Zaragoza via Olite
  5. Day 5 Bus to Montserrat via Agramunt
  6. Day 6 Transfer to Barcelona, orientation tour.
  7. Day 7 Guided Sagrada Familia visit, walking tour, funicular to Montjuic Hill, ending in La Rambla, free afternoon
  8. Day 8 Trip ends Barcelona
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  • Northern Spain Explorer (New) reviewer 1
    · September 26th, 2025
    This was my first tour, having always traveled solo, and I was pleasantly surprised. The group size of 6 was perfect for being able to develop close friendships and having all the lodging and transportation taken care of was so welcome. Lastly, the guide, Renske, is truly a natural. I don't think she could have been any better, throughout the trip. She was always in good spirits, and would go out of her way to answer questions, even researching when she didn't know the answer. Top notch all around!
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    Trip date: September 2025
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    · March 27th, 2023
    Barcelona was magical. I knew I'd be interested but I was blown over. La Sagrada Familia is like something out of a science fiction film. Although the hotel here is pretty ordinary, my room looked out on the Hospital de St Pau - a marvel, well worth visiting. Every walk took us somewhere special. We also saw an amazing local festival with 'giants'
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    Trip date: March 2023
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    · April 1st, 2023
    Visiting the Guggenheim Bilbao and exploring the tiny streets of LaGuardia
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    · May 7th, 2023
    I loved it all, especially Bilbao and secrada famillua in Barcelona!
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · July 24th, 2023
    The talk about the church door in Laguardia. The amazing variety of pinches. The food in San Sebastian especially. The museums of Madrid.
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    Trip date: July 2023
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    · October 2nd, 2023
    Highlights were Madrid San Sebastian and Barcelona. Really enjoyed the town of Zaragoza and wished to have spent more time there.
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    · October 4th, 2023
    The full day of mini visits en-route to Zaragoza was great nd the town itself an absolute gem.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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    · November 9th, 2023
    The Sagrada Familia. We had an excellent guided tour of it.
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    Trip date: October 2023
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  • A
    · November 8th, 2023
    the people, tour guide and seeing areas that we do not normally see. Guide at Sagrada Familia very good.
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    Trip date: October 2023
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  • A
    · October 21st, 2023
    Beautiful Spain Great sights Excellent food to sample Wonderful guide Good pace each day We love Spain, a good sample of cities and small towns to experience the culture and history. Congenial group of travelers.
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    Trip date: September 2023

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