5 Day Tour through northern Spain, Bilbao

About this activity

This is an unforgettable 5 days private tour to know the most beautiful places in northern Spain. You will have the flexibility to choose the hotels and restaurants and we will pick you up at your chosen hotels and restaurants at each stop. We are also willing to make small adjustments to the program if requested.

On this tour, you will also enjoy a guided visit to the most important towns in this area: Santiago de Compostela, Oviedo, Santander, and Bilbao.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–2
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: EXPLORING CANTABRIA

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: 4 private guided visits: Bilbao, Santander, Oviedo & Santiago de Compostela
Included: Entrance fees and regular guided visit to the Neocave- Altamira Museum (in Spanish)
Included: Entrance fee to Guggenheim Museum & Guided visit
Included: Entrance fees and private guided visit to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Included: Entrance fees and regular guided visit of El Capricho de Gaudí (English visit)
Included: Transport expenses (tolls, parkings,fuel, etc...)
Included: Driver expenses (accommodation, meals, ...)

Not included

Not included: Food & Drinks
Not included: Acommomodation
Not included: Other entrance fees
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 · Bilbao

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

1 h 30 min Admission included

Enjoy a guided visit to the Guggenheim Museum. The building was designed by Canadian American architect Frank Gehry, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao building represents a magnificent example of the most groundbreaking 20th-century architecture
Bilbao

2 hours

Enjoy a private walking tour through Bilbao and learn about the history of this fascinating city.
Puente Colgante Vizcaya

one hour Admission not included

The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO declared the Hanging Bridge a world heritage monument in 2006. In fact, this is the first World Heritage monument in the Basque Country and the first World Industrial Heritage monument in Spain.

You will enjoy some free time to visit if and cross it if you want.

Day 2 · Eastern Coast of Cantabria & Santander

Castro Urdiales

one hour

Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Bilbao and drive you towards Santander.

In your way towards Santander you will enjoy some free time to walk around the old town of Castro Urdiales. This is a beautiful village on the Cantabria eastern coast.
Santona

Passing by

This is one of the most important fishing villages in Spain. It is also famous for its anchovy production and it has a lot of anchovy factories. You will love the port of Santoña and its gorgeous bay.
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Santander

3 hours
You will enjoy a 3h city tour (walking and by car) to know the history of this fascinating city and to visit its most important tourist attractions:
- Cathedral
- Pereda Gardens
- Botin Centre
- Magdalena Palace
- Cabo Mayor Lighthouse

Day 3 · Western Coast of Cantabria

Museo de Altamira

1 h 30 min Admission included

The Cave of Altamira was declared World Heritage in 1985 for its cave paintings. You will have the opportunity to visit the Museum of Altarmia and a replica of the Altamira cave, the so-called "neocave". It will be a regular visit and it is only in Spanish available.
Santillana del Mar

1 h 30 min

The driver will leave you some free time to visit Santillana and do some shopping around. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana (€3.00/person entrance fee)
El Capricho de Gaudi

1 h 30 min Admission included

This building was constructed by Antonio Gaudí and it is one of the few constructions of this famous architect out of Cataluña. You will have the opportunity to join a guided visit in English.
San Vicente de la Barquera

Passing by

You will love the landscape envolving the village of San Vicente de la Barquera: its bay, the mountains, and the sea render the perfect frame for an unforgettable picture.

Day 4 · Covadonga and Oviedo

Basilica de Santa Maria la Real de Covadonga

one hour

The holy cave of Covadonga is in fact a sanctuary. It is also one of the most important places of Asturias, as it represents the place where Christians won the first battle against Muslims that would lead to the reconquering of Spain.
Oviedo

3 hours

Once in Oviedo, you will meet with your guide to do a 3 h private walking tour through the old town of Oviedo.

Day 5 · Western coast of Asturias - Santiago de Compostela

Cabo Vidio

10 min

We will depart early towards Santiago de Compostela. On our way, we will profit to see some unforgettable landscapes like this one.
Cudillero

10 min

this is one of the nicest coastal villages in Asturias
Playa de las Catedrales

one hour

This coast of Galicia is a spectacle of nature by itself. If the tide is low and if there is availability (the visit must be booked in advance), we shall stop for a free visit to this wonderful place.
Santiago de Compostela

2 hours

In the afternoon you will meet your guide in Santiago de Compostela. He will show you the old town. You will love the history of this city and a holy place for Christianity.
Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela

one hour Admission included

You will enjoy visiting this place with your guide and learning more about the history of this gorgeous Cathedral and holy place where pilgrims from all around the world come to visit it.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection
Hotel Conde Duque Bilbao
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Spirit Hotel Gran Bilbao
Melia Bilbao
Occidental Bilbao
San Mames
Hotel Zenit Bilbao
Hotel Ripa
Plaza San Pedro
Hotel Silken Sirimiri

and 38 more pickup points

We will pick up daily at your chosen hotel according to the program

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.