Essential Northern Spain

Bilbao

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Highlights

Explore the magnificent Burgos Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a prime example of Gothic architecture

Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre, home to the famous Santiago Cathedral

Discover the dynamic city of Bilbao, famous for the stunning Guggenheim Museum and its harmonious blend of modern and traditional architecture

12 days

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AUD 5,253

per person, twin share

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Overview

Embark on a 12-day adventure through Northern Spain, starting in Bilbao with its vibrant culture and iconic Guggenheim Museum. Explore the medieval charm of Santillana del Mar, then journey to Picos de Europa for breathtaking landscapes and the stunning cable car ride from Fuente Dé. Discover the rich history of Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela, and León, with their UNESCO World Heritage sites and historic architecture. Visit the majestic Burgos Cathedral before returning to Bilbao.

Enjoy a combination of free time and guided tours in these captivating cities, with comfortable transfers and accommodations throughout.

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Inclusions

1 night in Santillana del Mar at Parador Santillana del Mar 3* or similar

2 nights in Oviedo at Barceló Oviedo Cervantes 5* or similar

2 nights in Santiago de Compostela at Parador de Santiago 5* or similar

1 night in Burgos at Abba Burgos 4* or similar

2 nights in Leon at NH Coll. León Plaza Mayor 4* or similar

3 nights in Bilbao at Barcelo Occidental Bilbao - 4* or similar

2nd Class Highspeed trains tickets : Santiago – Burgos / Burgos – León / León - Bilbao

Return Private transfers to San Sebastian Railway Station or Airport

Daily Breakfast

Arrival and departure transfers in all cities

Private tour arrangement for a visit to Picos de Europa with an English-speaking driver (8hours)

Fuente Dé cable car tickets

Itinerary

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Day 1 Bilbao Airport Bilbao

Welcome to Bilbao!

Meet your driver at the airport/ railway station in San Sebastian and private transfer to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Bilbao at Barceló Occidental Bilbao or similar.

Day 2 Bilbao

After breakfast, spend the day at leisure exploring Bilbao’s highlights, including the Guggenheim Museum, Euskalduna Conference and Music Centre, Norman Foster’s Underground, Calatrava’s airport, and iconic towers by Arata Isozaki and César Pelli—showcasing the city's vibrant dynamism.

Overnight stay in Bilbao at Barceló Occidental Bilbao or similar.

Breakfast

Day 3 Bilbao Santillana del Mar

After breakfast, private transfer from Bilbao to Santillana del Mar.

Upon arrival, the day is yours to explore the cuty.

Overnight stay in Santillana del Mar at Parador Santillana del Mar or similar.

Breakfast

Day 4 Santillana del Mar Oviedo

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a full-day tour of the breathtaking Picos de Europa, a stunning mountain range in northern Spain spanning Asturias, Cantabria, and León.

Arrive at Fuente Dé for a spectacular cable car ride, descending 753 metres over 1,450 metres of cable in just 5 minutes. Be captivated by the dramatic rocky crests, deep gorges, picturesque valleys, glacial lakes, and lush forests.

After this unforgettable experience, continue your journey to Oviedo.

Overnight stay in Oviedo at Barceló Oviedo Cervantes or similar.

Breakfast

Day 5 Oviedo

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel before spending a free day at leisure exploring Oviedo.

Once the capital of the Asturian Kingdom, Oviedo’s rich history dates back to its founding in the 8th century. The city’s pedestrian-friendly historic quarter, with its unmistakable medieval charm, makes it a delight to explore on foot.

Overnight stay in Oviedo at Barceló Oviedo Cervantes or similar.

Breakfast

Day 6 Oviedo Santiago de Compostela

Enjoy a delightful buffet breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a private transfer to the historic city of Santiago de Compostela.

Relax and take in the picturesque scenery along the journey as you travel to one of Spain’s most iconic destinations, renowned as the final stop of the legendary Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.

Overnight stay in Santiago de Compostela at Parador de Santiago or similar.

Breakfast

Day 7 Santiago de Compostela

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel before spending a free day exploring Santiago de Compostela, the vibrant capital of Galicia.

Wander through the city’s historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its stunning façades of convents, monasteries, and iconic buildings like Fonseca House. Admire the city’s remarkable blend of historic charm and contemporary architecture. Don’t miss the Santiago Cathedral, the final stop on the Way of Saint James pilgrimage, attracting millions of visitors from around the globe each year.

Overnight stay in Santiago de Compostela at Parador de Santiago or similar.

Breakfast

Day 8 Santiago de Compostela Leon

Start your day with a buffet breakfast at your hotel before heading to León.

A private transfer will take you to the train station, where you’ll board a train to this captivating city. Upon arrival, a private transfer will escort you to your hotel.

León, famed for its stunning Gothic Cathedral with vibrant stained-glass windows and its charming Old Town, promises a memorable experience.

Overnight stay in Leon at NH Collection León Plaza Mayor or similar.

Breakfast

Day 9 Leon

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel before spending a free day at leisure exploring León.

This historic city, once the capital of the kingdom during the Middle Ages, is an important stop on the Pilgrim’s Road to Santiago de Compostela. Wander through its charming streets, where history comes alive with stunning medieval architecture and landmarks that reflect the city’s rich heritage. León offers the perfect blend of culture, history, and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a delightful destination to explore at your own pace.

Overnight stay in Leon at NH Collection León Plaza Mayor or similar.

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Day 10 Leon Burgos

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel before a private transfer to the railway station for your train journey from León to Burgos. Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you to your hotel.

Burgos, a city rich in history, still preserves significant traces of its medieval grandeur. Once the capital of the unified kingdom of Castilla-Leon for five centuries, it boasts the magnificent Burgos Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and other historical landmarks that reflect its glorious past.

Overnight stay in Burgos at Abba Burgos or similar.

Breakfast

Day 11 Burgos Bilbao

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel before a private transfer to the railway station to board your train from Burgos to Bilbao. Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you directly to your hotel, ensuring a smooth and comfortable arrival in this vibrant city.

Overnight stay in Bilbao at Barceló Occidental Bilbao or similar.

Breakfast

Day 12 Bilbao Bilbao Aiprort

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and private transfer to railway station/ airport in Bilbao.
End of services.

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Optional Extras

Day 2: Guggenheim Museum private tour

Meet your private guide in front of Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum and start this tour. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the museum is one of the most important architectural works of its time. It has become one of the emblems that have made Bilbao the avant-garde city of the 21st century. Explore the exterior and interior of the museum. Its facade makes a harmonic set that acts as a background to the city. Titanium scales, glass curtains, and stone curves designed with complex mathematical formulas give shape to this enormous "architectural sculpture," showing perspectives never seen before. It features works by Spanish and international artists.

Meeting /Arrival Point: In front of Guggenheim museum, next to The Artist Hotel main door

Departure Time: 11:00am

It includes:

Private local guide (1h30min)
Tickets to Guggenheim museum

Operates on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Prices are dynamic based on travel dates. Please proceed to Book Now or contact us for details.

Day 2: Rioja tour experience - Wine, culture & gastronomy

The Rioja offers much more than excellent wine. It is a region of stunning landscapes, unspoiled villages, art, culture and gastronomy. You will stop for lunch in one of the villages in the Rioja area.

It includes:

Car with english speaking driver 8 hours
Shared Visit a traditional winery and Wine Museum (90 minutes)
Gourmet Lunch

Operates on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Prices are dynamic based on travel dates. Please proceed to Book Now or contact us for details.

Day 2: San Sebastian & Biarritz private tour

With your private guide and car, visit these two towns that combine the past and modernity, great gastronomy, and a strong identity. San Sebastian lies along a white sandy bay between the Urgull and Igueldo hills. It is famous for offering sea and mountains, beautiful landscapes, monuments, sports, and internationally prestigious cuisine (the city has 14 Michelin stars spread across 6 restaurants). Just 40 km from San Sebastian is the coastal city of Biarritz. It has a popular casino inaugurated in 1901 which, together with its museums, churches, and more than 6 km of beaches, makes the city a renowned tourist center in Europe.

It includes:

Car with english speaking driver 8 hours
Local guide (8h)

Prices are dynamic based on travel dates. Please proceed to Book Now or contact us for details.

Day 7: Galicia coast & mussel tasting cruise

With your private driver, explore the incredible landscapes of Galicia Rías Baixas. Stops are made to admire the beautiful landscapes of the region, such as Vilagarcía de Arousa and Cambados, before arriving at O Grove Port. Here you will join the catamaran trip and learn more about the production of mussels, oysters, and scallops through the most picturesque fishing villages. During one hour, the catamaran tour takes place through the area between O Grove, A Toxa, Cambados, and the Illa de Arousa, with explanations about the peculiarities of the Ría de Arousa. Once you reach the floating platforms, a stop will be made to closely observe the seabed thanks to the underwater vision of the catamaran and enjoy a mussel tasting.

It includes:

Private car/van transfer from your hotel and back
Shared boat trip with mussels &wine tastings onboard (1h)

5 hours

From 01 April 2025 to 31 October 2025

Prices are dynamic based on travel dates. Please proceed to Book Now or Contact Us for details.

Additional information

We work with a selection of hotels in each location. All bookings are subject to availability, which means our team will confirm your specific hotels upon confirmation and payment of deposit. The package price is based on 4-star accommodation.

Excluded

International airfares and taxes
Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package

FAQs

Who are Entire Travel Group?

Welcome to Entire Travel Group. We offer exceptional travel experiences across our extensive range of Entire Holiday Packages, Entire Group Journeys, Entire Rail Journeys, and Entire Cruise Journeys. With our industry-leading Peace of Mind Booking Plan, you can Book Now with flexibility and confidence.

Entire Travel Group is celebrating over 50 years of passionately delivering unique and memorable travel experiences. We are an Australian, family-owned, award-winning business with a friendly team ready to match your expectations to the perfect holiday experience.

Entire Travel Group used to be known by the individual brands shown in the footer of the website. The company has not changed, but we have amalgamated under one brand - Entire Travel Group.

For more details please visit - About Us | Entire Travel Group

Is Entire Travel Group Australian owned and operated?

Entire Travel Group is proudly Australian family owned and operated and as it stands today represents 50 years of experience, progress, and evolution. We proudly support the community with our long-term commitment to many important charity organisations. We were awarded the best operator in our class at the most recent National Travel Industry Awards.

Is Entire Travel Group industry accredited?

Entire Travel Group is both ATAS and CATO Accredited. ATAS is actively administered by the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA). The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) is the trade association representing the land supply sector of the Australian Travel Industry.

Does Entire Travel Group have industry awards?

Entire Travel Group was honoured at the 2023 National Travel Industry Awards with Most Oustanding Wholesaler - Product / Service.

As our team works tirelessly to deliver exceptional holiday experiences, it was exciting to have this acknowledged with the highest recognition. The award is also a testament to the quality of our partners around the globe, and we take this opportunity to thank them for their tremendous support of our customers.

Are the Entire Travel Group holiday packages exclusive?

In some cases, we are the sole representative in Australia for the overseas travel operator. In other circumstances the product developed has been exclusively built for Entire Travel Group and can’t be found elsewhere.

What’s unique about Entire Travel Group Holiday Packages?

They are not group tours with set departures - they are pre-designed, purpose built, independent holiday packages full of unique and memorable experiences.
Our holiday packages have been exclusively built for us in collaboration with our handpicked suppliers, who also offer full on-ground support for the clients.
We are offering unique travel experiences which cannot be found elsewhere.
Many packages include our “Freedom of Choice” options which allow you to tailor the holiday experience. Like a sommelier matching wine to a meal, we have used our experience to carefully select and offer the right experiences in each location.
They include our Peace of Mind Booking Plan.
A wide selection of our packages are compliant with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Covid Safe Travels.

Our motto for Independent Holiday Packages is start your holiday when and with who you want!

Our Independent Holiday Packages are NOT group tours with set departure dates. Group Tours have specific set departure dates, and of course, you are travelling with unknown passengers in a coach. These tours are great for certain travellers and there are many reputable tour operators providing a wide range of options around the world.

At Entire Travel Group, our focus is Independent Holiday Packages. Available daily, they are pre-designed, purpose built, packaged itineraries full of memorable experiences delivered by our hand-picked local partners.

Our holidays suit every demographic, from couples to singles, to retirees to families and everyone else in between.

Why travel with Entire Travel Group?

Of Entire Travel Group's attributes, we have settled on "When Experience Matters" as the quality we believe adds the most value to our customers. We have the experience to ensure your itinerary makes the dream holiday possible. Our continually enhanced technology allows our team to provide a quality customer service experience, and our partnerships with outstanding operators ensure we are confident of the on-ground experience for our customers.

For more details please visit - About Us | Entire Travel Group

How does the Peace of Mind Booking Plan work?

Our Peace of Mind Booking Plan allows you to book with confidence in the new international travel environment. With low deposits, a cooling off period and a flexibility period where you can cancel and rebook later, we really do have you covered.

For more details please visit - Peace of Mind Booking Plan | Entire Travel Group

Is there a cooling-off period?

Look for packages with our Peace of Mind Booking Plan logo on the website.

We understand that occasionally plans may change, so we give you the confidence to proceed with a cooling off period.
You may cancel for any reason within 7 days, where you will receive a 100% refund of your $100 per person deposit.

For more details please visit - Peace of Mind Booking Plan | Entire Travel Group

What is Freedom of Choice?

At Entire Travel Group we understand that our customers have their own personal tastes and interests - so throughout our packages look for “Freedom of Choice” which gives you the ability to tailor your holiday from the various experiences offered on selected days. Like a sommelier matching wine to a meal, we have used our experience to carefully select and offer the right experiences in each location.

The Freedom of Choice options are included in the package price, and the price remains the same regardless of the choice you make on each day.

Our Freedom of Choice program offers flexibility, by allowing you to choose from different options on pre-selected days in the itinerary.

Our per person price includes one tour on each Freedom of Choice day in the itinerary.
The price of the package remains the same regardless of the choice you make on each day.

For more details please visit - Freedom of Choice | Entire Travel Group

What is Book Now?

Book Now offers you the ability to make a reservation on our website for Holiday Packages that include our Peace of Mind Booking Plan. But it’s not just a static offer – you have complete flexibility from travel dates, passenger numbers, single supplements, room upgrades, optional extras, flexible booking terms and more.

Our team will contact our overseas suppliers and confirm all arrangements.
A Confirmation from our reservation system will be sent in the coming days.
The Booking Number on this confirmation supersedes the website reference.

What forms of payment can be used at Entire Travel Group?

To confirm a booking using our on-line Book Now process, a credit card must be used to pay the refundable deposit.
For additional payments on the booking, Entire Travel Group supports bank transfer, credit card, TravelPay B2B, PaymentGate.
For further details please visit our Payments page.

How secure is the Entire Travel Group's on-line payment portal?

Entire Travel Group have partnered with TravelPay to ensure secure on-line credit card payments.
TravelPay is a level 1 PCI DSS compliant, which gives you peace of mind that your payment card data is in safe hands.
Entire Travel Group does not store any credit card information.

For more details please visit - Security and Compliance - TravelPay

Can you book my international airfares?

On some Islands Holiday Packages (e.g. Fiji), it is practical to include flights, so where we have done this it is indicated by the plane icon.

However, on the majority of our Holiday Packages, we do not include international flights.

We found that many customers may prefer to:

Travel on a specific airline of their choice
Have the flexibility to book flights with Frequent Flyer points
Select flight dates that may be different to our Holiday Package start/end dates
Use a Travel Credit already held with the airline
Use their travel agent for this service

We are able to assist with flights on any Holiday Package, so please just notify us during the Book Now process or contact our team.

Should I take travel insurance?

Travel insurance is strongly recommended. During the Book Now process please confirm you require assistance, and our team will be in contact with you.

What should I do before travelling?

Before you travel it is your responsibility to ensure you have the appropriate documentation including visas. If you are travelling on a passport other than Australian or New Zealand, you will require a permit to re-enter Australia. It is your responsibility as the traveller and/or travel booker to meet all government entry requirements.

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