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!

Madrid - Segovia - Pedraza - Bilbao

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.

Bilbao - Guernica - San Sebastián

Total distance covered: 127 km.

Scenery: Basque Country, with industrial cities set against beautiful, green, and mountainous landscapes. Traditional Basque farmhouses can be seen dotting the mountainsides.

After breakfast, we’ll embark on a guided tour of Bilbao and its estuary, where the striking architecture of the Guggenheim Museum, the old town and the medieval center stand out. There will be free time for lunch and a stroll in this city, full of vibrant streets and a cathedral. We recommend dining at La Ribera Market, offering stands with traditional Basque cuisine in a boat-shaped structure along the river.

03:00 p.m. – Departure from Bilbao. After lunch, we’ll continue our journey.
03:45 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 Gernika, beneath which the Basque Country was granted its autonomy during the Middle Ages.

05:30 p.m. - Departure from Guernica. We’ll continue our scenic route through the mountains.
07:00 p.m. - Hondarribia (Fuenterrabía). We’ll stop in one of the most beautiful towns in the Basque Country, known for its beaches, ancient walls, maritime atmosphere, and historic center with its unique grid-patterned cobblestone streets. You’ll have free time to explore and enjoy dinner in the old town.

09:00 p.m. – Departure from Hondarribia.
09:30 p.m. - San Sebastián / Donostia. Arrival in the elegant capital of Gipuzkoa. Our hotel is usually located atop Monte Igueldo, offering one of the most breathtaking views of the illuminated city below.

San Sebastián - Burgos - Madrid

Total distance covered: 470 km
Scenery: Green, wooded landscapes in the Basque Country. Rolling hills in Castile.

In the morning, after admiring the views over the Bay of San Sebastián from Mount Igueldo, we will head to the Basque Cider Museum (entrance and tasting included) to learn about the traditions and production of this popular drink. Afterwards, free time to enjoy San Sebastián’s great beach, stroll along its boulevards, and explore the Parte Vieja, famous for its lively pintxo bars and vibrant atmosphere, where each establishment has its own specialty and style. We will also include a pintxos experience, tasting these delicious small bites so typical of Basque cuisine, with a drink.

2:30 p.m. – San Sebastián – Departure. We travel along a scenic highway toward Castile.

5:15 p.m. – Burgos – Arrival. Stop with free time to stroll through the historic center, where its beautiful Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece, stands out.

6:30 p.m. – Burgos – Departure.

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.