Tour to Cantabria and the Basque Country

• In the morning - departure from the selected city (Torrevieja, Alicante, Benidorm, Valencia or Madrid)
• During the day, travel to northern Spain with short stops along the way for snacks (own expense)
• In the evening - arrival at the hotel, accommodation in rooms
• Dinner and rest

• Breakfast at the hotel

In the morning - excursion to Castro Urdiales : an ancient fishing town with the Gothic church of Santa Maria , a picturesque bay and a medieval atmosphere

• Visit Laredo : 4 km long white sand beach, cozy port and panoramic views from the observation deck
• Return to the hotel for lunch

In the afternoon, excursion to Santander with a licensed guide:

• Stroll through the elegant Mataleñas Square
• The Sardinero coast is one of the most prestigious in the region
• Visit the picturesque peninsula of La Magdalena , the former royal residence
• Return to the hotel, dinner and rest

• Breakfast at the hotel

Departure to the Picos de Europa National Park, one of the most picturesque natural areas in Spain

• On the way, stop in Fuente De - optional, cable car ride to the Del Cable viewpoint (for an extra fee, depending on weather conditions)
• Visit to the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liebana , where the largest fragment of the Holy Cross in the world is kept
• Lunch at the restaurant

In the afternoon - a walk through the city of Potes , the capital of the Liebana region. Visit the Del Infantado Tower , old streets and cozy courtyards

• Return to the hotel, dinner and rest

• Breakfast at the hotel

In the morning, excursion to Santoña , one of the most important fishing ports in Spain:

• Walk along the picturesque embankment
• Visit to anchovy and seafood factory (entrance included)
• Optional boat ride along Santoña Bay (tickets paid separately)
• Return to the hotel for lunch

In the afternoon - excursion with a licensed guide

• A walk through medieval Santillana del Mar , "the town where everything is a museum"

Next up is Comillas :

• Visit to the El Capriccio building (Gaudi's project)
• The majestic palace of Sobrellano
• The Jesuit University towers over the city
• Return to the hotel, dinner and rest

• Breakfast at the hotel

In the morning - departure to San Sebastian , one of the most beautiful cities in northern Spain

• Excursion with a local guide (first half of the day):
• Walk along the famous La Concha Bay and its picturesque beaches
• A tour of the modern Kursaal Congress Palace
• Visit the old town with the cozy Constitution Square , 19th century architecture and the atmosphere of Basque life
• Lunch at the restaurant
• Trip to the west coast of the province of Gipuzkoa
• Passing through the city of Zarautz and arriving in the fishing town of Getaria , the birthplace of the navigator Juan Sebastian Elcano
• Walking along narrow streets, viewing platforms overlooking the ocean, cozy port atmosphere
• Return to the hotel, dinner and rest

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Departure to Bilbao , the largest city in the Basque Country, surrounded by hills and history

Tour with a local guide:

• An external view of the Guggenheim Museum , a symbol of modern Bilbao
• Visit to the Basilica of Begoña (16th century) - the spiritual center of the city
• Walking tour of the historic center , visiting the Museum of Fine Arts , the Doña Casilda Iturriza Park , the promenade and the Marítimo de Bilbao Maritime Museum

Free time in the afternoon

• Opportunity to stroll through the old town
• Visiting museums, shops or cozy restaurants
• Lunch is optional and at your own expense. We recommend trying traditional pintxos , the Basque version of tapas.
• Return to the hotel, dinner and rest

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Departure on the return journey
• Along the way - stops for rest and snacks (at your own expense)
• Arrival at the departure point along the route