Accommodation

5 nights' accommodation Day 1,2 & 5 Bilbao: Superior Hotel Category = Silken Indauchu or similar 4* Day 3, 4 Santander: Superior Hotel Category = Silken Rio Santander or similar 4* CAR HIRE OPTIONS:

Transport

Car Group Category B = Seat Ibiza or similar Applicable local taxes (VAT) Unlimited mileage Road assistance 24-hour telephone service Full-Full petrol rate Basic and Super Collision Damage Waiver (CDW, SCWD), Vehicle theft (STP), Supercover (cover against damage without excess except windows or wheels)

Meals

5 breakfasts

Not included:

Guide

Guide not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, drinks and meals not stated explicitly in the programme Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section National or International flights All types of insurance except mentioned car insurance Entry visas to Spain and Gibraltar (if applicable) Entrance tickets to any venue, museum or activity Damage to a third party or to the hire vehicle due to negligence or inappropriate driving Loss or damage to aerials, jack, safety triangles and vests, windscreen wipers, petrol cap, luggage covers, or any other fixed or mobile component of the vehicle Damage to the engine through negligence Theft of the vehicle with keys left in the ignition Damage caused to the vehicle or to persons through driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs Fines due to breaking traffic laws and regulations during the hire period are the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle. In the event of a fine being received there will be an administration charge Each additional driver fee Any extra equipment (GPS, baby seat etc) No insurance cover in Gibraltar. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Drivers age from 26 to 75 years old (must have had their driver´s licence for a minimum of one year) Drivers who are not citizens of the European Union must present an international driver’s licence together with the original from their country of origin. If the customer returns the vehicle earlier than the agreed upon drop-off date stated in the rental contract, the rental company will not refund the customer for any unused days Deposit credit card Visa or MasterCard only Accident/theft reporting must be notified within 48hours of incident In cases where, following the return of the vehicle, additional cleaning is required due to the car being dirty beyond the level expected from normal vehicle use, an additional charge shall apply, against evidence of the cost of the service provided

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Other activities and services are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Bilbao
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival Bilbao

Collect your car upon arrival at Bilbao airport and get ready for the city´s exploration. Although the capital of the autonomous region of Euskadi (also known as the Basque Country) is Vitoria, the port city of Bilbao is, in fact, the largest of all Basque cities. The renewal of this industrial city has been continuous since the opening of the Guggenheim Museum in 1997, with various projects designed by famous architects, including a new tram system, a subway system designed by Sir Norman Foster, a pedestrian bridge, the Zubizuri bridge by Santiago Calatrava, a jagged glass-fronted public health building, and the reconversion following the indications of well-known designer Philippe Starck of a disused warehouse turned into a public multifunction building, the Alhóndiga. Overnight in Bilbao
Day 2 Day 2: Bilbao - Guernica - San Sebastián - Bilbao (230Km - 3 Hours)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Bilbao - Guernica - San Sebastián - Bilbao (230Km - 3 Hours)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then drive to the small town of Guernica, famous for Picasso’s well-known black and white painting. Enjoy a stroll down the promenade at La Concha beach to the sculpture named ‘El Peine del Viento’ from renowned artist Eduardo Chillida. Take the funicular (not included) up to the top of Igueldo hill for a panoramic view over the city. Return to Bilbao. Overnight in Bilbao.
Day 3 Day 3: Bilbao – Santander (100Km – 1.5Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Bilbao – Santander (100Km – 1.5Hrs)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you explore this posh city. Santander is, without a doubt, one of the most elegant and beautiful cities on the northern coast of Spain. Both the sea and the mountains are continually present in this city, captivating you with its aristocratic atmosphere, its 19th-century buildings, its charming outdoor terraces, and its spectacular bay, considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world. There are several beaches and harbors on the northern side of the city and a quaint old quarter. In the 19th century, the city was a renowned tourist resort for Spanish politicians, aristocrats, and the upper class. The city still holds wonderful palaces and promenades, bay-type architecture with white buildings, old cafés, and a famous casino. Overnight in Santander.
Day 4 Day 4: Santander - Santilla Del Mar - Comillas - Santander (105 Km - 1 Hour 30 Minutes)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Santander - Santilla Del Mar - Comillas - Santander (105 Km - 1 Hour 30 Minutes)

We suggest driving to Santillana del Mar after breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a bit of leisure time in Santillana del Mar, an exquisitely charming cobblestoned town. Use the opportunity to visit the famous Altamira Neocave and Museum, which is nearby (entrance not included). The museum showcases the work of one of the oldest cave paintings known to man, dating back 13,000 to 22,000 years. Continue to Comillas, which is a designated historic-artistic site. It has cobbled streets and squares with ancestral houses and some modernist buildings, like the stunning ‘El Capricho’, which was designed by Antoni Gaudi. Return to Santander. Overnight in Santander.
Day 5 Day 5: Santander - Bilbao (100 Km - 1 Hour 30 Minutes)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Santander - Bilbao (100 Km - 1 Hour 30 Minutes)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive back to Bilbao. Try the famous Basque “pintxos” (tapas/snacks) in one of the many bars in the old town. Overnight in Bilbao.
Day 6 Day 6: Departure Bilbao
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Departure Bilbao

Bid farewell to Bilbao! Drop off the car at the airport and catch your departure flight back home.

6 days tour

Bilbao And Santander, Self-Drive

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Itinerary of your trip Bilbao And Santander, Self-Drive

Day 1: Arrival Bilbao

Day 2: Bilbao - Guernica - San Sebastián - Bilbao (230Km - 3 Hours)

Day 3: Bilbao – Santander (100Km – 1.5Hrs)

Day 4: Santander - Santilla Del Mar - Comillas - Santander (105 Km - 1 Hour 30 Minutes)

Day 5: Santander - Bilbao (100 Km - 1 Hour 30 Minutes)

Day 6: Departure Bilbao

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