New Year’s Eve Bilbao – Basque Country

Destination: Spain

Duration: 7 nights

Departures: December 28

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NEW YEAR’S EVE BILBAO – BASQUE COUNTRY

Tour Description

MAIN ATTRACTIONS INCLUDED :

• Visiting the capital of Spain – Madrid with a local guide
• Zaragoza – the city with over 2000 years of history
• Bilbao and San Sebastian – the emblematic cities of the Basque Country
• The transition between years spent in Bilbao
• Discovering the cities of the Camino de Santiago: Logrono and Burgos

Itinerary:   Madrid – Zaragoza – Logrono – Bilbao – San Sebastian – Burgos – Madrid

DEPARTURE DATES: December 28  

PROGRAM:

December 28 Bucharest – Madrid

Meeting with the group guide at Henri Coanda Otopeni International Airport at 06:20 to board Tarom flight RO415 to Madrid. Departure at 08:20 and landing in Madrid at 11:25. Welcome to the capital of Spain! Cheerful and vibrant at any time, famous for its famous museums, busy streets, numerous shops and restaurants with traditional food, Madrid will surprise you with its historical places that charm everyone who visits it. The authenticity of Madrid is hard to beat. We will discover all this through a Madrid city tour with a local guide in which we will admire the most important sights, such as: the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor with its 400 years of history, Puerta del Sol, the famous Gran Via full of shops, Plaza de Cibeles, Paseo de la Castellana, Plaza de Toros Las Ventas, Plaza de Espana. After the city tour, we will head to the hotel. Evening, free time in Madrid. Accommodation Hotel Chamartin The One 4* or similar Madrid.

December 29 Madrid – Zaragoza

Breakfast. Today we will head to Zaragoza where we will enjoy a city tour with a local guide . With more than 2000 years of history, Zaragoza is known for the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, the symbol and historic temple of the city, being an example of Aragonese Mudéjar art and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Aljafería Palace, an 11th-century Islamic fortress, built as a palace for the Taifa kings, was declared a World Heritage Site in 2001. Zaragoza also has large green spaces with a unique character, kilometers of bike paths, sustainable urban transport, a wide variety of markets, viewpoints, museums and churches. We will enjoy the local atmosphere and the gastronomic variety of its restaurants. Free time to enjoy the charm of the city. Accommodation Hotel Zentral Ave 4* or similar Zaragoza. 

December 30 Zaragoza – Logrono – Bilbao

Breakfast. Today we will set off towards Bilbao, and the first stop will be in Logroño . The capital of La Rioja, Logroño is a city rich in history and traditions that have been preserved since the Middle Ages. The Camino de Santiago has transformed it into one of the most important cities on the route, leaving behind an interesting collection of monuments associated with this pilgrimage. The Codex Calixtinus (12th century), the first guide on the Camino de Santiago, already mentions Logroño in its pages. Merchants, artists and pilgrims have walked the cobbled streets of the capital of La Rioja for centuries, building the culture of the city. We will enjoy a city tour with a local guide , in which we will admire the most important attractions of typical Camino de Santiago architecture, such as the Pilgrims’ Guesthouse or the famous Pilgrims’ Fountain. The Church of Santiago is another sign of the importance of this pilgrimage. We will photograph the Cathedral of Santa María la Redonda with its imposing baroque towers, Santa María de Palacio, with its Gothic spire that dominates Logroño and Paseo del Espolón, one of the most emblematic places in the city. We continue our journey and arrive in Bilbao, where we have free time for relaxation and shopping. Accommodation Hotel Hesperia Bilbao 4* or similar Bilbao.

December 31 Bilbao – San Sebastian

Breakfast. We will enjoy Bilbao through a city tour with a local guide . It is impossible to imagine Bilbao without its old center, with over 700 years of history. We will walk around the famous “Seven Streets” and discover iconic buildings, such as the Cathedral or the theater inspired by the Paris Opera, Arriaga and a vast mix of shops and cafes. After the lunch break, we will set off for San Sebastian, where we will take a city tour with a local guide . The fishing port, its imposing expansion and modern neighborhoods make it one of the most attractive cities on the Cantabrian coast. The old center of San Sebastian is located at the foot of Mount Urgull, protected by the sea on one side and the Urumea River on the other. We will discover its emblematic streets and buildings, such as the Basilica of St. Mary of the Choir and the Church of St. Vincent, which are both attractive and interesting. Plaza de la Constitución, one of the most famous squares, is full of life and is the place where local festivals take place. We will explore its neighborhoods and get closer to its culture through gastronomy. Basque cuisine is internationally renowned for the quality of its raw materials and the excellent work of its chefs, some of the most famous restaurants in Spain can be found right in San Sebastián. Return to Bilbao. In the evening, optional – festive New Year’s Eve dinner at a local restaurant (restaurants will finalize details at the end of October). Accommodation Hotel Hesperia Bilbao 4* or similar Bilbao.

January 1st Bilbao – Happy New Year 2026!

Breakfast. The first day of the year will be dedicated to relaxation or individual walks through the wonderful city of Bilbao. Alternatively, we propose an optional excursion to Santander . Santander is the capital of Cantabria and, throughout its history, has developed along the coastline. Built on hills, steep slopes or “pindias”, as they are known in the region, these have also influenced the shape of the different districts. The city has created a unique personality, full of contrasts, which you will discover together with the group guide. Return to Bilbao and free time at your disposal. Accommodation Hotel Hesperia Bilbao 4 * or similar Bilbao.

January 2 Bilbao – Burgos – Madrid

Breakfast. Today we will return to Madrid, but before that we will stop in Burgos for a city tour with a local guide . Burgos was the capital of the kingdom of Castile and Leon for five centuries and boasts one of the masterpieces of Spanish Gothic, its Cathedral, declared a World Heritage Site. Founded as a military city, it became a city with great economic power in the Middle Ages. This development is due to its location along the Camino de Santiago and its monopoly on the wool trade. We will visit the old town of Burgos and discover the history of the city along with its attractions that attract many tourists, such as: Atapuerca, a World Heritage Site, the Mudejar-style San Esteban arch and the Gothic church of the same name. The excursion continues to Madrid and free time at your disposal. Accommodation Hotel Chamartin The One 4* or similar Madrid.

January 3: Madrid – Optional excursion: Toledo

Breakfast. Free time in Madrid or, optional – excursion to Toledo . Christians, Muslims and Jews have lived side by side for centuries and have left their mark on Toledo. It is one of the most interesting and intriguing cities in Spain, where we can see a Gothic cathedral, a mosque and two synagogues just a few meters away from each other. A former imperial city, its beauty was suggested in the paintings of El Greco. We will admire the Alcázar Fortress, we will walk through the winding streets and admire the city from the Alcántara or San Martín bridges. We will pass through the city gates: Bisagra, Cambrón and Sol, which are still in use and we will walk in the old city center of Toledo, a World Heritage Site. The next stop will be on the cobblestone streets of the old Jewish quarter, a charming area that boasts: the Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue – the oldest in the city and the El Tránsito Synagogue, now the Sephardic Museum. We will return to Madrid, where we have free time for rest or last minute shopping. Accommodation Hotel Chamartin The One 4* or similar Madrid.

January 4: Madrid – Bucharest

Breakfast. Transfer to Madrid airport for boarding Tarom flight RO416 to Bucharest. Departure at 12:25 and landing at Henri Coanda Otopeni airport at 17:15.

*Group of at least 30 payers
**In case of failure to meet the number of participants at least 21 days before the departure date, the tour will be canceled or rescheduled.