14-Day Spain Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Vitoria-Gasteiz traveling north to Santander, Oviedo, Bilbao, San Sebastian, and Pamplona

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Experience the freedom of the open road on an unforgettable 14-day road trip in Spain! Embark on a self-drive tour that caters to every traveler, featuring destinations like Vitoria-Gasteiz, Santander, Oviedo, Cangas de Onís, Ribeseya, Gijon, Cabezón de la Sal, Santillana del Mar, Villaescusa, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Guernica, Sukarrieta, Getxo, Portugalete, Pamplona, Javier, Lumbier, and Olite/Erriberri.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Spain. You will spend 2 nights in Vitoria-Gasteiz, 1 night in Santander, 3 nights in Oviedo, 1 night in Bilbao, 4 nights in San Sebastian, and 2 nights in Pamplona. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Spain. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Spain on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Spain. Guggenheim Museum and Cabarceno Natural Park are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Vitoria-Gasteiz, Santander, Oviedo, Cangas de Onís, Ribeseya, Gijon, Cabezón de la Sal, Santillana del Mar, Villaescusa, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Guernica, Sukarrieta, Getxo, Portugalete, Pamplona, Javier, Lumbier, and Olite/Erriberri, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Spain. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Spain.

Throughout your road trip in Spain, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Spain.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Spain fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Spain today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Vitoria-Gasteiz - Arrival day
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  • La Florida
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Welcome to Vitoria-Gasteiz, the perfect starting point for your road trip in Spain! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 1 night discovering what to see in Vitoria-Gasteiz before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Vitoria-Gasteiz is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Vitoria-Gasteiz, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 14-day road trip in Spain!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Vitoria-Gasteiz
  • Santander
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Drive 162 km, 2 hours 11 min

  • Plaza España
  • Plaza Virgen Blanca
  • Santa Maria Cathedral
  • Artium Museum
  • Arriagako Donibane Parkea
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Dive into day 2 of your remarkable road trip in Spain. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Vitoria-Gasteiz and Arriaga. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Santander, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Santander, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Santander's best restaurants.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Spain.

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Santander
  • Oviedo
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Drive 201 km, 2 hours 33 min

  • Catedral de Santander
  • Plaza Porticada
  • Mercado del Este
  • Botin Centre
  • Palacio de la Magdalena
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Your itinerary for day 3 of your road trip in Spain includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Santander. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Oviedo, where you'll spend 3 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Oviedo. Oviedo offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Oviedo is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Oviedo.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Spain!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Oviedo
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Drive 199 km, 3 hours 29 min

  • Sanctuary of Covadonga
  • Roman bridge in Cangas de Onis
  • Mirador del Fitu
  • San Lorenzo Beach
  • Elogio del horizonte
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Wake up to day 4 of your road trip in Spain. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Cuadonga/Covadonga, Cangas de Onís, Ribeseya, and Gijon. With 2 nights to stay in Oviedo, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Oviedo and your accommodation.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Oviedo. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Spain!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Oviedo
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Drive 9 km, 38 min

  • Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias
  • Plaza del Fontán
  • El Fontán Market
  • Mafalda statue
  • Santa María del Naranjo
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On day 5 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Oviedo and La Peña'l Fuelle. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Oviedo, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Oviedo.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Oviedo. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Spain!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Oviedo
  • Bilbao
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Drive 306 km, 3 hours 32 min

  • Natural Monument of the Sequoias of Monte Cabezón
  • Laberinto De Villapresente
  • Cave of Altamira
  • Cabarceno Natural Park
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On day 6 of your road trip in Spain, your travel plans include 4 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Cabezón de la Sal, Cerrazo, Santillana del Mar, and Villaescusa are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Bilbao, where you will stay for 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Bilbao. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Bilbao. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Say good night to Bilbao and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Spain!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Bilbao
  • Donostia / San Sebastián
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Drive 104 km, 1 hour 39 min

  • Federiko Moiua enparantza
  • Puppy
  • Guggenheim Museum
  • Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao
  • Doña Casilda Iturrizar park
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On day 7 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Spain, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Bilbao. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in San Sebastian, where you’ll be staying for 4 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to San Sebastian, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in San Sebastian, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Head back to your accommodation in San Sebastian and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Spain.

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Donostia / San Sebastián
  • Bilbao
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Drive 205 km, 3 hours 16 min

  • Artxandako funikularra Geltokia
  • Zubizuri
  • Albiako Lorategiak
  • Parque Etxebarria
  • Bilboko Donejakue katedrala
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On day 8 of your road trip in Spain, you’ll start and end your day in San Sebastian, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 3 nights to spend in San Sebastian, there’s no need to rush. Experience Bilbao to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to San Sebastian and your accommodation.

San Sebastian is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in San Sebastian.

Say good night to San Sebastian and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Spain!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Donostia / San Sebastián
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Drive 280 km, 4 hours 20 min

  • Casa De Juntas De Gernika
  • Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve
  • Playa de Ereaga
  • Puerto Viejo
  • Vizcaya Bridge
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On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in San Sebastian, where you still have 2 nights left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Guernica, Sukarrieta, Getxo, and Portugalete.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in San Sebastian.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of San Sebastian's best restaurants.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Donostia / San Sebastián
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Drive 2 km, 34 min

  • Aquarium
  • Alderdi Eder Parkea
  • Beach of La Concha
  • Gipuzkoa Plaza
  • Parte Vieja
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Day 10 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Vitoria-Gasteiz. You’ll stay in San Sebastian for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Spain. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of San Sebastian's best restaurants.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Spain!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Donostia / San Sebastián
  • Pamplona
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Drive 85 km, 2 hours 6 min

  • Good Shepherd of San Sebastián Cathedral
  • Miramar Palace
  • Funicular Monte Igueldo
  • Peine del Viento XV
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 11 of your road trip in Spain. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are San Sebastian. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Pamplona, where will spend 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Pamplona. Pamplona offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Pamplona. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Spain!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Pamplona
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Drive 3 km, 46 min

  • Catedral de Santa María la Real de Pamplona
  • Castle Square
  • Plaza de Toros
  • Encierro/Entzierroa Monument
  • Citadel of Pamplona
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Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Spain. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Pamplona is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Pamplona.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Spain!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Pamplona
  • Vitoria-Gasteiz
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Drive 244 km, 4 hours 5 min

  • Castle of Xabier
  • Foz de Lumbier - Ilunberriko Arroila
  • Royal Palace of Olite
  • Nacedero Urederra Baquedano
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Dive into day 13 of your remarkable road trip in Spain. Today you'll explore 4 destinations, including Javier, Lumbier, Olite/Erriberri, and Baquedano/Bakedao. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Vitoria-Gasteiz, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Vitoria-Gasteiz's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Spain!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Vitoria-Gasteiz - Departure day
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  • Parque Salburua
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Day 14 of your road trip in Spain is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Spain!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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