Basque Country from Madrid

Basque Country from Madrid

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Basque Country from Madrid

3 Days Starting and ending in Madrid, Spain

Visiting: Bilbao, San Sebastian, Madrid

Tour operator:

Europamundo

Tour code:

31020

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

36 - 72

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

3-85

Tour operated in:

English
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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Basque Country starting from Madrid with Europamundo. This tour takes you through the scenic landscapes of Castile, beginning with a visit to the historic city of Segovia, where you can marvel at the Alcázar and the Roman aqueduct. Explore the medieval charm of Pedraza before heading to Bilbao, where you can enjoy the vibrant old town and taste the famous "pintxos." Discover the UNESCO-listed Vizcaya Bridge in Portugalete, the poignant history of Guernica, and the coastal beauty of Hondarribia. Conclude your adventure in the elegant city of San Sebastian, with a final stop in Burgos to admire its Gothic cathedral before returning to Madrid.

Highlights

  • Viewpoint of the Pradera de San Marcos in Segovia for the best views of the Alcázar of Segovia and its walls.

  • Roman aqueduct of Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Pedraza, a walled medieval town with cobblestone streets and historic buildings.

  • Free time in Bilbao's old town to taste the famous "pintxos."

  • Vizcaya Bridge in Portugalete, the world's first ferry bridge for pedestrians and vehicles.

  • Guernica, known for Picasso's painting and the Tree of Gernika.

  • Views over the bay of San Sebastian from Mount Igueldo.

  • Burgos Cathedral, a jewel of Gothic style.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Madrid, Segovia, Pedraza, Bilbao

Bilbao: General view.

Location: Bilbao

Accommodation Name: Hotel in Bilbao

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!We leave for the lands of Castile. Beautiful landscapes crossing mountains. Arrival in SEGOVIA, and circumambulating the city, we arrive at the Viewpoint of the Pradera de San Marcos, from where we will have the best views of the Alcázar of Segovia (which inspired Walt Disney for the witch´s castle in Sleeping Beauty) and its walls. Later we will park next to the Roman aqueduct of Segovia, built in the 1st century, although in use until 1973 and currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have free time to walk through the old part of the city and have lunch, heading to the Plaza Mayor, where you can see the cathedral and the Alcázar.We continue our route along small roads that allow us to appreciate the towns and landscapes on the way to PEDRAZA, considered one of the most beautiful towns in Spain, a powerfully walled medieval town, cobblestone streets, historic buildings, Plaza Mayor and its fortress that dates back to the 13th century. In the afternoon we continue our route to the Basque Country. Arrival in BILBAO. Free time in the old town with its numerous taverns and bars, where you can taste the famous “pintxos”.

Day 2 : Bilbao, Portugalete, Guernica, Saint Sebastian

San Sebastian

Location: San Sebastian

Accommodation Name: Hotel in San Sebastian

Today we will visit Portugalete, the Vizcaya Bridge (admission included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous for being the world´s first ferry bridge for pedestrians and vehicles. We continue to get to know Bilbao and its estuary, where the Guggenheim Museum stands out with its striking exterior architecture, the old town, the old medieval center with its streets full of life, its cathedral. Free time for a walk and lunch. We recommend La Ribera Market for lunch, which offers stalls with typical Basque cuisine in a boat-like structure, located in front of the river.After lunch time we will leave for GUERNICA, known for being the place, where one of the worst massacres of the Spanish Civil War, remembered in the painting of Pablo Picasso, was fought. Here is the Tree of Gernika, under whose branches the Basque Country was granted autonomy in the Middle Ages. We continue towards HONDARRIBIA (Fuenterrabía) with its beaches, its walls, its maritime atmosphere and its historic center, where the grid layout of its narrow, cobbled streets may only surprise us. Time in the old town for a walk and have dinner. Continuation to SAN SEBASTIAN, arriving at the end of the day in the elegant capital of Guipúzcoa. Our hotel is usually located at the top of Mount Igueldo, from where you can see one of the most beautiful views of this elegant illuminated city.

Day 3 : Saint Sebastian, Burgos, Madrid

Madrid
Madrid

Location: Madrid

In the morning, after admiring the views over the bay of San Sebastian from Mount Igueldo, we´ll head to the Miramar Palace and its beautiful gardens. Free time afterwards to enjoy the city´s large beach or stroll along its boulevards. We suggest having lunch in the "Old Town" famous for its pintxos bars. Early in the afternoon, we will travel towards Castilla along the highway with landscapes of great beauty. BURGOS, a time in the historic center, where the Burgos Cathedral, a jewel of Gothic style, stands out. We will continue to MADRID, arriving in the evening.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.

What's Included

  • Visit to Segovia

    Includes a visit to the Viewpoint of the Pradera de San Marcos, the Roman aqueduct, and free time to explore the old part of the city.

  • Visit to Pedraza

    Includes a visit to one of the most beautiful towns in Spain, with its cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and fortress.

  • Visit to Bilbao

    Includes free time in the old town to taste the famous 'pintxos'.

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What's Not Included

  • Meals

    Meals are not included in the tour package.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional activities, and tips are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.

  • Flights

    Flights to and from Madrid are not included in the tour package.

Mode of Transport

Travel through the beautiful landscapes of Castile and the Basque Country by bus, with stops in Segovia, Pedraza, Bilbao, Portugalete, Guernica, and San Sebastian.

Accommodation

Our hotel in San Sebastian is usually located at the top of Mount Igueldo, offering stunning views of the elegant illuminated city.

Check out our Q&As

  • What are some of the key historical sites we will visit on this tour?

    During the tour, you will visit several key historical sites including the Roman aqueduct of Segovia, the Alcázar of Segovia, the medieval town of Pedraza, the Vizcaya Bridge in Portugalete, the Tree of Gernika in Guernica, and the Burgos Cathedral.

  • Will there be opportunities to try local cuisine during the tour?

    Yes, there will be several opportunities to try local cuisine. In Bilbao, you can taste the famous 'pintxos' in the old town. In San Sebastian, you can enjoy pintxos bars in the 'Old Town'. Additionally, La Ribera Market in Bilbao offers stalls with typical Basque cuisine.

  • What kind of free time will we have during the tour?

    You will have free time in Segovia to walk through the old part of the city and have lunch. In Bilbao, there will be free time for a walk and lunch. In San Sebastian, you will have free time to enjoy the city's large beach or stroll along its boulevards.

  • What unique experiences does this tour offer?

    This tour offers unique experiences such as visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site Vizcaya Bridge, admiring the views over the bay of San Sebastian from Mount Igueldo, and exploring the historic center of Burgos with its Gothic-style cathedral.

  • What can we expect to see in Guernica?

    In Guernica, you will see the Tree of Gernika, under whose branches the Basque Country was granted autonomy in the Middle Ages. The town is also known for being the site of one of the worst massacres of the Spanish Civil War, which is remembered in Pablo Picasso's painting.

Reviews of this operator

Mauro Grasso García (Google Reviewer)  

I have taken a trip...

02-Apr-2024

I have taken a trip with them through Spain and Portugal and everything was very organized. Professional guides and wonderful places. Without a doubt, I will return.

alejandra gonzalez (Google Reviewer)  

We had a fantastic trip...

27-Jun-2023

We had a fantastic trip with EuropaMundo. We visited France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco and Spain. Gonzalo our guide was incredibly knowledgable and friendly, gave us a fantastic tour throughout the whole trip. We learned about history, art, culture and much more. He kept us entertained, was happy to answer all of our questions, also offered recommendations of things to do, see and places to eat during the tour. Also want to thank our drivers Narciso and Olivier both did a fantastic job driving us safe. Money and time well invested. Highly recommended.

Francisco Ruelas (Google Reviewer)  

Great trip without any ...

17-Feb-2025

Great trip without any issues. Always on time. Better than expected. Special recognition for Maribel our trip guide. Also driver was very helpful (sorry I do not recall his name). My wife and I expect to have another trip, and Europamundo will be first choice.

Paul Quan (Google Reviewer)  

Just finished a 3 week...

22-Oct-2023

Just finished a 3 week tour not do long ago. Most of it was great, I couldn't ask for a better experience. Except for 1 tour guide (Maria). First of she and the driver was over an hour late to our hotel to pick every one up, which is fair enough, unexpected things happen. Then I thought that everyone was punished due to them being late. We were rushed everywhere we went. She made us pay for a toilet only to walk us down to the city centre to only allow us 45 minutes to find a restaurant to have so called lunch at around 3:00pm. Then we drove for at least 6 hours with very little breaks, not even to allow everyone to have toilet breaks. I would recommend eurpomando but not Maria as a tour guide. Every other tour guide we had were fantastic.

shikha sharma (Google Reviewer)  

Our recent short trip of...

17-Apr-2025

Our recent short trip of Europe ( Three capitals) under Europamundo went reasonably well in the sense that it was pretty well organised although strongly felt that the choice of hotels could have been better. Transportation was fantastic with no hassles with local authorities. Europamundo guides took good care, were fair to everyone, but use of more local guides while conducting city tours can make the tour more interesting and useful. Free time in a foreign city can be fruitful only with proper guidance which was lacking. Optional activities were pretty good but panoramic city tours need to include additional city attractions as sometimes we felt that time wasn’t properly utilised. Special thanks for arranging our airport transfer according to our early morning flight.

Julia Macapagal (Google Reviewer)  

We are three from the...

20-Aug-2024

We are three from the Philippines and were set to tour the Czech Republic (June 10). Overall, the tour was satisfactory except we would like to suggest giving more time to the highlights of each city. For instance, we were able to see the exterior of Versailles - but even if we wanted to get in to see more of its beauty, we could not as we were pressured by time to be at the meeting place at a certain point. That is exactly what happened to us during our Eiffel Tower experience as well. The Louvre museum was optional but we finished the cruise at 3:00 PM and the museum would close at 5:00 PM. This schedule was literally just like a tick the box list. Another important thing I would like to say is regarding William or Guillermo. He was our tour guide on June 12 from Pilsen to Germany. We understand that this is a group tour and that time is a big factor such that our punctuality is required. But it is also inevitable that sometimes you get late, you can get lost, but that was not intentional. That is exactly what happened to us, we got lost in Rothenburg and caused us to be late, meters away from the bus, he was yelling at us at the peak of his lungs. Very discourteous and very unethical! He was unlike other guides. Not to mention that he is not so knowledgeable in the topics he was discussing, again, unlike the other tour guides. To think that he has been doing his job for several years “with passion”, it was such a disappointment. His attitude did not show any passion for his work.

Glenn (Google Reviewer)  

We had an incredible time...

12-Dec-2023

We had an incredible time visiting Switzerland and Paris, and there was no need to worry about anything. The organization was perfect, and the hotels were booked and all this was at a resonable cost. But an issue arose with an extremely rude and unpleasant driver(Andres) for one of the days, who abruptly slammed the brakes on a high-speed bus because he was angry at kids talking. This could have been very dangerous for the passengers also. Would have given 5 stars if it wasbt for the driver

Talia Rodriguez (Google Reviewer)  

Terrible agency, total scammers. Booked...

08-Oct-2024

Terrible agency, total scammers. Booked a trip to Europe and didn’t received what was promised. We didn’t have free time (10-30 min in most cases) the whole trip felt rushed, we ate at every gas stations in Europe, not restaurants , we had to drag mas suitcases, couldn’t watch a show/performance because we had to book it advance and according to them this was included until we got to the places and they said “we couldn’t book the show” money was returned. This is false advertisement. Hotels were pure garbage, at some point we found bugs in our bed. To many lies, to many scams, I hated the whole thing. Our group was a gem, they handpicked the most annoying people ever and had to be together from 6 am until 12 pm in the mornings, we couldn’t visit or watch anything in Europe because we were busy 12 h on a bus crossing borders, so what they put in the paper example: “The alps” was literally the view of the alps from a bus, never visited anything that was stated in the world. We were to supposed to visit Switzerland, one of the bests countries and most beautiful places on earth but we were there 1 h, San Sebastián Spain 10 min, what the hell is that? Tourist guides are terrible, while on the bus they won’t tell you the history. We visited France and stayed ij burdeaux (for some reason burdeaux was included but never saw it. Nasty hotels in the middle of nowhere , felt like I was working the whole trip

Pete F (Google Reviewer)  

Poorly organized tours - no...

19-May-2024

Poorly organized tours - no continuity or directions to people on tours. Drivers and guides are often late and, while nice people, are also very disorganized with little support from the home office. We are missing our Versailles tour because the bus driver did not show up. One hotel had no water for the entire hotel. The company is about churning as many people through their tours than providing quality experiences. I plan to report them through our travel agent to prevent more people from using them.

Pedro Rascon (Google Reviewer)  

I had travelled with Europamundo...

24-Jul-2024

I had travelled with Europamundo twice back in 2013 and 2014. This year I decided to repeat a trip with them (Prague-Budapest-Vienna-Innsbruck). In the last 10 years I’ve done about 10 trips to Europe, but this time I decided to go back with them so I could worry less about transportation, hotels, guided tours, etc. I regret so much going with them. After spending about $20K on this trip my vacation got totally ruined by Europamundo. I am never traveling with Europamundo ever again. Rest of my review in screenshots attached...

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