55 days in Basque Country Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Basque Country trip planner
Start: Barcelona
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Bilbao
— 17 nights
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San Sebastian - Donostia
— 26 nights
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Leza
— 11 nights
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End: Barcelona
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Bilbao — 17 nights
Modern Capital of Spain
A city of stunning architectural and artistic heritage, Bilbao is situated on the banks of the Nervión River.Change things up with these side-trips from Bilbao: Chillida Leku (in Hernani), San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (in Bermeo) and Vitoria-Gasteiz (Plaza de la Burulleria, Anillo Verde, &more). Next up on the itinerary: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, make a trip to Taberna Plaza Nueva, take in the views from Vizcaya Bridge, and indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.
To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Bilbao itinerary planner.
Barcelona to Bilbao is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Barcelona in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Bilbao, with lows of 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to go by car to San Sebastian - Donostia.
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San Sebastian - Donostia — 26 nights
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Pearl of the Cantabrian Sea
As one of the anchoring cities of the beautiful Basque Country, San Sebastián boasts a trendy, cosmopolitan vibe while still harboring a relaxed, coastal charm.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Sebastian - Donostia: Getaria (Monte San Anton & Estatua Juan Sebastian Elkano), Hondarribia (Historic Center of Hondarribia & Castillo de San Telmo) and Lili Jauregia - Palacio LIli (in Zestoa). There's lots more to do: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, wander the streets of Parte Vieja, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, and get great views at Monte Urgull.
For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the San Sebastian - Donostia day trip website.
Getting from Bilbao to San Sebastian - Donostia by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 15°C. On the 15th (Mon), you'll travel to Leza.
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Leza — 11 nights
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Leza is a town and municipality located in the province of Álava, in the Basque Country, northern Spain. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Leza: Agurain (Iglesia Fortaleza de San Juan Bautista & Casco Historico de Salvatierra) and Castillo de Portilla (in Portilla). There's much more to do: learn about winemaking at Bodegas Marques de Riscal, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia de Santa Maria de los Reyes, and identify plant and animal life at Parque Natural de Izki.
To find other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Leza road trip planner.
You can drive from San Sebastian - Donostia to Leza in 2 hours. Traveling from San Sebastian - Donostia in November, Leza is a bit cooler at night with lows of 7°C. On the 26th (Fri), you're off to home.
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To find other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Leza road trip planner.
You can drive from San Sebastian - Donostia to Leza in 2 hours. Traveling from San Sebastian - Donostia in November, Leza is a bit cooler at night with lows of 7°C. On the 26th (Fri), you're off to home.
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Find places to stay Nov 15 — 26:
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Basque Country travel guide
Proud of its distinctive culture, the Basque Country is known to its local population as Euskadi or Euskal Herria, "Land of Basque Speakers." Widely regarded as one of the world’s best destinations for gastronomic itineraries, this region includes several major culinary centers, not the least of which is San Sebastián, known for its singular tapas or "pintxos," as the locals call them. The region’s big cities boast not only award-winning restaurants, but also numerous galleries, museums, and historical attractions. Beyond these urban centers, Basque culture thrives in villages dotting the rolling foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains, which are home to a multitude of world-class wineries and innovative cider cellars.
