Where?
When?
2
Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
US $9,399 per person

Signature: Northern Spain's Ancient Caves, Basque Coast & La Rioja National Geographic

8 days
•
From Bilbao to San Sebastian
4.5 (335 reviews)
  • Futuristic Guggenheim Museum Bilbao beside the Nervión River with cityscape and distant hills.
  • Beach scene with swimmers on a metal staircase leading into the sea and grand seaside buildings behind.
  • Gourmet pintxo dish being eaten with a glass of red wine beside it.
  • Rows of oak wine barrels aging in a dimly lit stone cellar.
  • Illuminated interior of a limestone cave with walkways and rock formations.
    View all
  • Bright, modern café-bar with patterned floor, brass fixtures and a bartender at work.
  • Elegant hotel room with pastel décor, balcony and sea view.
  • Bright restaurant with large arched windows, green chairs and patterned tile floor.
  • Evening view of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao with its reflective titanium curves mirrored in the water.
  • Bilbao’s Nervión River lined with colourful buildings and an arched footbridge on a sunny day
    View all
From
US $9,399 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select departure month

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Pay only 20% today. The rest is due 65 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
Platinum Operator
National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Guided in English
Ages 12+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bilbao

    Bilbao
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner in Guggenheim Museum)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Carlton Bilbao)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
    • Guided Tour of Guggenheim Museum
    • Welcome Dinner in Guggenheim Museum
    • Orientation walk through Bilbao
    Landmarks
    Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
    Nervión River
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  3. Day 2

    Bilbao to Santillana del Mar

    Bilbao to Santillana del Mar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Parador de Santillana del Mar)

    Included Activities

    • Caves del Castillo & Monedas Guided Visit with site archaeologist
    Landmarks
    Caves del Castillo & Monedas
    Santillana del Mar
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Comillas - Santillana del Mar

    Comillas - Santillana del Mar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Parador de Santillana del Mar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Villa El Capricho de Gaudí
    • Seminario de Comillas Visit
    Landmarks
    El Capricho de Gaudí
    Seminario Pontificio de Comillas
    Santillana del Mar
  5. Day 4

    Santillana del Mar to Haro

    Santillana del Mar to Haro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Private wine tasting and lunch at CVNE Winery), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Eurostars Los Agustinos)

    Included Activities

    • Altamira Caves Expert Led Tour
    • Cueva del Pendo Guided Visit
    • Private Wine Tasting and Lunch at CVNE Winery
    Landmarks
    Cueva de Altamira
    Cueva de El Pendo
    CVNE Winery
    Haro
  6. Day 5

    Atapuerca - Haro

    Atapuerca - Haro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Eurostars Los Agustinos)

    Included Activities

    • Local Guide Atapuerca
    • Wine Tasting at Bodegas Marqués de Riscal
    Landmarks
    Atapuerca Archaeological Sites
    Bodegas Marqués de Riscal
    City of Wine (Marqués de Riscal)
  7. Day 6

    Haro to San Sebastian

    Haro to San Sebastian
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic pintxos lunch in Pamplona old town)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel De Londres y de Inglaterra)

    Included Activities

    • Pamplona Guided Tour
    Landmarks
    Pamplona Old Quarter
    Concha Bay
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  8. Day 7

    San Sebastián

    San Sebastián
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Included in walking & food tour), Dinner (Celebratory farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel De Londres y de Inglaterra)

    Included Activities

    • Walking & Food Tour of San Sebastián
    Landmarks
    Monte Urgull
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. Day 8

    San Sebastián

    San Sebastián
    Meals
    Breakfast

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Explore our featured adventures

TourRadar earns higher commission on featured adventures here.

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Hotel Carlton Bilbao

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Parador de Santillana del Mar

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • Eurostars Los Agustinos

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Hotel De Londres y de Inglaterra

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

Operated by

National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures

Platinum Operator
Rating
4.5 (335 reviews)
Response time
5 hours
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy
Learn more

Reviews from other tours by National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures

  • Garth4.0•February 2026
    The tour would be improved if it included tours for Alcázar of Seville, more group dinners, and a better situated...
    Show more
  • Robert5.0•September 2024
    We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Our guide Rui was excellent in his organisation and making sure we all had a great...
    Show more
  • Ruth4.0•October 2026
    Excellent itinerary. Guide was average. More daily information would have been helpful. Local interpreters were...
    Show more

Sign up or log in to access your TourRadar+ savings

Dates & Prices

Select departure month

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 14 Oct, 2026
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Saturday
    24 Apr, 2027
    To Saturday
    1 May, 2027
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US$9,399 per person
    Price based on Shared Room
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Saturday
    22 May, 2027
    To Saturday
    29 May, 2027
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US$9,399 per person
    Price based on Shared Room
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Saturday
    21 Aug, 2027
    To Saturday
    28 Aug, 2027
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US$9,399 per person
    Price based on Shared Room
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Saturday
    2 Oct, 2027
    To Saturday
    9 Oct, 2027
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US$9,399 per person
    Price based on Shared Room

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Unlock exclusive TourRadar+ member savings

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures with your enquiry, they usually respond within 5 hours.

Trip essentials

Good to know

Tour ID: 344582

The practical details for your trip across Spain: money, plugs and flexible ways to pay, all in one place.

Have a question? Chat with a travel expert

  • Pay in installments

    Spread the cost in interest-free biweekly installments of $358.

  • Deposit only

    Book now with just a 20% deposit. The remaining balance is due 65 days before departure.

  • € - Euro

    You’ll encounter Euro in Spain.

  • Plug types C, F

    You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Spain.

  • Currency

    €
    Euro

    Spain

  • Plugs & adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, F.

    • Type C

      Used in Spain

    • Type F

      Used in Spain

  • Visa

    Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality and how long you stay. We can’t process visas for you, but here’s a quick indication for this trip.

    This is only an indication. Visa rules depend on your passport, trip length and purpose. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.

  • Payment information

    Pay now
    A 20% deposit
    Balance due
    65 days before departure
    Installments
    Interest-free, every two weeks
    Currency
    USD
    Booking fee
    None

    Book now with just a 20% deposit and pay the rest later. The remaining balance is due 65 days before departure, charged automatically to your card, or you can split it into interest-free biweekly installments of $358 at checkout. Everything is charged in USD, and TourRadar never adds a booking fee. Any trip departing before December 12th, 2026 will need to be paid in full at checkout.

    Accepted for National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures tours

    • Visa
    • Maestro
    • Mastercard
    • American Express
    • PayPal

    TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.

  • Best price guarantee

    Found a lower price for the same tour elsewhere? We work directly with every tour operator, so we can match it.

    How it works

    1. Find a lower price

      Spot the same tour cheaper on another site or agency.

    2. Send us the quote

      Contact us before you book.

    3. We match it

      If the quote qualifies, you book with us at that price.

    Your quote needs

    • Same tour and operator
    • Same start and end dates
    • Same number of travelers
    • Same inclusions and destinations
    • Same booking and cancellation terms, in the same currency
    • A link to the site or agency offering it

    What doesn’t count

    • Quotes issued more than 24 hours ago
    • Cash back or loyalty program rebates
    • Itineraries that are similar but not identical
    • Similar tours run by a different operator
    • Bookings already confirmed on TourRadar

    Every new booking also counts toward your , which unlocks extra savings.

  • Cancellation Policy

    Cancellation terms may vary per tour. Please check for the full cancellation policy here.

    Checking the cancellation terms for this tour…

    Your money is protected. TourRadar is an authorized agent of National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures, and we handle payments so you don’t have to. Payment is securely transferred to the operator based on your departure date.

  • Insurance

    Our travel protection from our award-winning partner, XCover, means you and your travel companions can book with peace of mind knowing there’s protection available in case your trip doesn’t go to plan. At checkout you will be able to select between different options in case you or the tour are eligible for insurance. In case no option is available, you are always able to purchase travel insurance outside of TourRadar.

    Checking which travel protection options are available for you…

  • Accessibility

    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

  • People also viewed

From
US $9,399 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select departure month

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Pay only 20% today. The rest is due 65 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Keep Exploring Spain

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec