Basque Country from Madrid
Duration
3 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Start city
Madrid
Available
April 2026 / March 2027
Cities to visit: Madrid; Segovia; Pedraza; Bilbao; Guernica; San Sebastian; Burgos
Detailed day by day description
Introduction
This tour is part of our flexible coach touring range, guaranteed with a minimum of 2 people. Once the tour is booked, it is guaranteed so it will definitely go ahead, and will never cancel.
This tour is guided in English only. Please note if English speaking attendance numbers are low, the tour can become bilingual either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader providing explanations in both languages.
The tour offers flexibility, allowing you to customize it to your preferences. By clicking 'Quote or Book,' you will have the choice to select your desired start and end dates and destinations within the tour's defined parameters. Given this flexibility, it's important to note that the same people, tour guides or drivers may not be on your entire journey.
Day
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!
Optional Activities: During your trip, your guide will likely offer optional activities. If these activities are available in the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them well in advance to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute often means missing out on the opportunity to participate due to lack of tickets, coach seats, etc.
Joining the tour at the designated meeting point and time is crucial. Please verify these details in advance, as there are multiple joining points available. If you have any questions, contact Europamundo before your trip using the emergency telephone number or the chat feature on your "My Trip" website.
Please be on time as we travel together in a group; everyone´s cooperation is essential for a successful trip.
Enjoy your tour!
Optional Activities: During your trip, your guide will likely offer optional activities. If these activities are available in the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them well in advance to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute often means missing out on the opportunity to participate due to lack of tickets, coach seats, etc.
Joining the tour at the designated meeting point and time is crucial. Please verify these details in advance, as there are multiple joining points available. If you have any questions, contact Europamundo before your trip using the emergency telephone number or the chat feature on your "My Trip" website.
Please be on time as we travel together in a group; everyone´s cooperation is essential for a successful trip.
Enjoy your tour!
Total distance covered: 450 km.
Scenery: Tilled hills of the Castile plateau; lush and green landscapes in the Basque Country.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walking on the cobblestone streets.
08:30 a.m. - After breakfast, we’ll depart from Madrid, heading into the scenic lands of Castile, with its beautiful mountain landscapes.
10:00 a.m. - Segovia. Upon arrival, we’ll take a scenic route around the city to reach Mirador de la Pradera de San Marcos, a viewpoint from which you’ll enjoy the best views of the Alcazar of Segovia, the castle that inspired Walt Disney’s Maleficent’s castle in Sleeping Beauty, along with its impressive walls. We’ll then park near the Roman Aqueduct of Segovia, built in the 1st century and used until 1973, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll have free time to explore the old town, have lunch, and visit the Plaza Mayor, where you can see the cathedral and the Alcazar.
02:00 p.m. - Departure from Segovia. We’ll continue along scenic roads that offer a closer look at the charming villages and landscapes.
02:45 p.m. - Pedraza. Enjoy some time in this village, often regarded as one of the most beautiful in Spain. This well-preserved medieval town boasts cobblestone streets, historic buildings, a charming Plaza Mayor, and a 13th-century fortress.
04:15 p.m. - Departure from Pedraza. We’ll continue our journey toward the Basque Country.
08:30 p.m. - Bilbao. Enjoy free time in the old town, famous for its many taverns and bars where you can try the renowned “pintxos.”
09:30 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel.
Scenery: Tilled hills of the Castile plateau; lush and green landscapes in the Basque Country.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walking on the cobblestone streets.
08:30 a.m. - After breakfast, we’ll depart from Madrid, heading into the scenic lands of Castile, with its beautiful mountain landscapes.
10:00 a.m. - Segovia. Upon arrival, we’ll take a scenic route around the city to reach Mirador de la Pradera de San Marcos, a viewpoint from which you’ll enjoy the best views of the Alcazar of Segovia, the castle that inspired Walt Disney’s Maleficent’s castle in Sleeping Beauty, along with its impressive walls. We’ll then park near the Roman Aqueduct of Segovia, built in the 1st century and used until 1973, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll have free time to explore the old town, have lunch, and visit the Plaza Mayor, where you can see the cathedral and the Alcazar.
02:00 p.m. - Departure from Segovia. We’ll continue along scenic roads that offer a closer look at the charming villages and landscapes.
02:45 p.m. - Pedraza. Enjoy some time in this village, often regarded as one of the most beautiful in Spain. This well-preserved medieval town boasts cobblestone streets, historic buildings, a charming Plaza Mayor, and a 13th-century fortress.
04:15 p.m. - Departure from Pedraza. We’ll continue our journey toward the Basque Country.
08:30 p.m. - Bilbao. Enjoy free time in the old town, famous for its many taverns and bars where you can try the renowned “pintxos.”
09:30 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel.
Total distance covered: 127 km.
Scenery: industrial cities set against beautiful, green, and mountainous landscapes. Traditional Basque farmhouses can be seen dotting the mountainsides.
After breakfast, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of Bilbao, the largest city in the Basque Country and the region´s primary economic and cultural engine. Situated along the banks of the Nervion River, this modern and dynamic city is a world-class example of urban renewal and contemporary architecture. During our sightseeing tour, we will explore its main highlights, including its wide avenues, elegant buildings and revitalized riverside districts. The tour will conclude at the Guggenheim Museum, where you will have free time to explore, have lunch, or visit the museum.
02:15 p.m. – Departure from Bilbao. After lunch, we’ll continue our journey.
03:00 p.m. - Guernica. Arrival and time for a stroll in this town, the birthplace of the Basque people, but sadly also known for being the site of one of the most tragic massacres of the Spanish Civil War, famously depicted in Pablo Picasso´s painting. Here, you’ll see the Tree of Guernica, beneath whose branches the Basque Country was granted its autonomy during the Middle Ages.
04:15 p.m. - Departure from Guernica. We’ll continue our scenic route through the mountains.
05:30 p.m. - San Sebastián/Donostia. Arrival in the elegant capital of Gipuzkoa. You’ll have free time to explore enjoy the extensive beach, and stroll around its grand boulevards and lively Old Town; a charming network of narrow streets where tradition and culinary culture meet.
08:30 p.m. - At the end of the day, in the Old Town, we will enjoy some pintxos and drinks (included), which are typical of Basque gastronomy.
09:30 p.m. - Transfer to our hotel, normally located atop Mount Igueldo, where you can enjoy one of the most spectacular views of this elegant city illuminated at night.
Scenery: industrial cities set against beautiful, green, and mountainous landscapes. Traditional Basque farmhouses can be seen dotting the mountainsides.
After breakfast, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of Bilbao, the largest city in the Basque Country and the region´s primary economic and cultural engine. Situated along the banks of the Nervion River, this modern and dynamic city is a world-class example of urban renewal and contemporary architecture. During our sightseeing tour, we will explore its main highlights, including its wide avenues, elegant buildings and revitalized riverside districts. The tour will conclude at the Guggenheim Museum, where you will have free time to explore, have lunch, or visit the museum.
02:15 p.m. – Departure from Bilbao. After lunch, we’ll continue our journey.
03:00 p.m. - Guernica. Arrival and time for a stroll in this town, the birthplace of the Basque people, but sadly also known for being the site of one of the most tragic massacres of the Spanish Civil War, famously depicted in Pablo Picasso´s painting. Here, you’ll see the Tree of Guernica, beneath whose branches the Basque Country was granted its autonomy during the Middle Ages.
04:15 p.m. - Departure from Guernica. We’ll continue our scenic route through the mountains.
05:30 p.m. - San Sebastián/Donostia. Arrival in the elegant capital of Gipuzkoa. You’ll have free time to explore enjoy the extensive beach, and stroll around its grand boulevards and lively Old Town; a charming network of narrow streets where tradition and culinary culture meet.
08:30 p.m. - At the end of the day, in the Old Town, we will enjoy some pintxos and drinks (included), which are typical of Basque gastronomy.
09:30 p.m. - Transfer to our hotel, normally located atop Mount Igueldo, where you can enjoy one of the most spectacular views of this elegant city illuminated at night.
Total distance covered: 520 km
Scenery: Green, wooded landscapes in the Basque Country. Rolling hills in Castile.
08:30 a.m. - Departure from San Sebastian 09:00 a.m. - Hondarribia. Once we arrive, you will have free time in one of the most beautiful towns in the Basque Country, known for its lovely beach, walls, and charming historic center, striking for the grid-like pattern of its narrow and cobblestone streets.
11:00 a.m. - Departure from Hondarribia.
11:30 a.m. - Cider Basque Museum (admission and tasting included). Before returning to San Sebastian, we´ll make a stop in this interesting museum where we can learn about this Basque tradition, its history and production process, and the cultural role it has played over time.
12:30 p.m. - Departure from the Museum and we go back to San Sebastian where we will enjoy some free time to have lunch and a last stroll before continuing.
02:30 p.m. - San Sebastian. Departure. We travel along a scenic highway toward Castile.
05:15 p.m. - Burgos – Free time to stroll through the historic center, where its beautiful Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece, stands out.
6:30 p.m. – Departure from Burgos.
9:15 p.m. – Madrid – Arrival at the end of the day.
Scenery: Green, wooded landscapes in the Basque Country. Rolling hills in Castile.
08:30 a.m. - Departure from San Sebastian 09:00 a.m. - Hondarribia. Once we arrive, you will have free time in one of the most beautiful towns in the Basque Country, known for its lovely beach, walls, and charming historic center, striking for the grid-like pattern of its narrow and cobblestone streets.
11:00 a.m. - Departure from Hondarribia.
11:30 a.m. - Cider Basque Museum (admission and tasting included). Before returning to San Sebastian, we´ll make a stop in this interesting museum where we can learn about this Basque tradition, its history and production process, and the cultural role it has played over time.
12:30 p.m. - Departure from the Museum and we go back to San Sebastian where we will enjoy some free time to have lunch and a last stroll before continuing.
02:30 p.m. - San Sebastian. Departure. We travel along a scenic highway toward Castile.
05:15 p.m. - Burgos – Free time to stroll through the historic center, where its beautiful Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece, stands out.
6:30 p.m. – Departure from Burgos.
9:15 p.m. – Madrid – Arrival at the end of the day.
Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.
Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night. Our guide will advise you on the best public transportation for your transfers.
If you need to book an external service (like a plane or train) on the last day of your tour, which includes activities, please note that the detailed itineraries are based on "planned" schedules and could be affected by various factors such as traffic, customer delays, mechanical issues, etc. It´s advisable not to book a flight or train with a tight schedule without considering these factors. Always allocate extra time in your schedule for unexpected events.
Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night. Our guide will advise you on the best public transportation for your transfers.
If you need to book an external service (like a plane or train) on the last day of your tour, which includes activities, please note that the detailed itineraries are based on "planned" schedules and could be affected by various factors such as traffic, customer delays, mechanical issues, etc. It´s advisable not to book a flight or train with a tight schedule without considering these factors. Always allocate extra time in your schedule for unexpected events.
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