Two-Week Spain Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Santander traveling south to Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamplona, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid, Salamanca, and Burgos Province

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 15-day road trip through Spain. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Spain. You will spend 3 nights in Santander, 1 night in Bilbao, 1 night in San Sebastian, 1 night in Pamplona, 1 night in Zaragoza, 2 nights in Barcelona, 1 night in Valencia, 2 nights in Madrid, 1 night in Salamanca, and 1 night in Burgos Province. 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 Santander, 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. Sagrada Família and El Retiro Park are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Santander, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamplona, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid, Salamanca, Burgos Province, and Santillana del Mar, 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

  • Santander - Arrival day
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  • Paseo Marítimo de Santander
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Your road trip adventure in Spain begins as soon as you reach Santander and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 2 nights and explore what to see in Santander, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

Santander 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.

Find your way to your hotel in Santander. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Spain. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

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 Santander, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 15-day road trip in Spain!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Santander
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Drive 9 km, 36 min

  • Botin Centre
  • Faro de La Cerda
  • Palacio de la Magdalena
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You have 1 night left in Santander. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

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 Santander's best restaurants.

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

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Santander
  • Bilbao
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Drive 104 km, 1 hour 46 min

  • Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao
  • Guggenheim Museum
  • Puppy
  • Zubizuri
  • Albiako Lorategiak
  • Federiko Moiua enparantza
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On day 3 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 Bilbao, where you’ll be staying 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.

Bilbao 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 Bilbao.

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Bilbao
  • Donostia / San Sebastián
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Drive 103 km, 1 hour 35 min

  • Funicular Monte Igueldo
  • Beach of La Concha
  • Alderdi Eder Parkea
  • San Telmo Museoa
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 4 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 San Sebastian, where will spend 1 night.

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.

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

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Donostia / San Sebastián
  • Pamplona
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Drive 87 km, 1 hour 59 min

  • Parque yamaguchi
  • Plaza de los Fueros
  • Citadel of Pamplona
  • Taconera
  • Museum of Navarra
  • Castle Square
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On day 5 of your road trip in Spain, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Pamplona are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Pamplona, where you will stay for 1 night.

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.

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

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Spain!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Pamplona
  • Zaragoza
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Drive 190 km, 2 hours 39 min

  • Obra Social Ibercaja
  • Parque de la Aljafería
  • Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar
  • Cathedral of the Savior in his Epiphany of Zaragoza
  • Zaragoza Museum
  • Plaza de los Sitios
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Dive into day 6 of your remarkable road trip in Spain. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Zaragoza. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Zaragoza, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

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

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Zaragoza
  • Barcelona
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Drive 313 km, 3 hours 52 min

  • Park Güell
  • Sagrada Família
  • Casa Batlló
  • Plaça de Catalunya
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Your itinerary for day 7 of your road trip in Spain includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Barcelona. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Barcelona, where you'll spend 2 nights.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Zaragoza.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Barcelona, 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 Barcelona, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Spain!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Barcelona
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Drive 17 km, 1 hour 26 min

  • Montjuïc Castle
  • Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
  • Mercado de La Boqueria
  • Museu Picasso
  • Barceloneta Beach
  • La Rambla
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You’ll stay in Barcelona for 1 night.

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

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Spain.

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Barcelona
  • Valencia
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Drive 354 km, 4 hours 25 min

  • Mercat Central
  • La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia
  • Portal de Valldigna
  • Jardí del Túria - Tram VIII
  • Valencia Cathedral
  • Plaça de la Reina (València)
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On day 9 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Spain, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Valencia. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Valencia, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

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

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Valencia
  • Madrid
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Drive 357 km, 4 hours 14 min

  • Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
  • Museo del Prado
  • Puerta de Alcalá
  • Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 10 of your road trip in Spain. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Madrid. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Madrid, where will spend 2 nights.

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

Madrid 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 Madrid.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Spain.

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Madrid
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Drive 21 km, 1 hour 29 min

  • Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
  • El Retiro Park
  • Main Square
  • Market of San Miguel
  • Royal Palace of Madrid
  • Temple of Debod
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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.

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 Madrid, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Madrid
  • Salamanca
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Drive 214 km, 2 hours 32 min

  • Convento de Sant Esteban
  • Salamanca Cathedral
  • Anaya Palace
  • Casa de las Conchas
  • Monterrey's palace
  • Plaza Mayor de Salamanca
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On day 12 of your road trip in Spain, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Salamanca are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Salamanca, where you will stay for 1 night.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

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

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

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Salamanca
  • Burgos
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Drive 250 km, 3 hours 31 min

  • San Cosme and San Damián
  • Puente de Santa María
  • Arco de Santa María
  • Burgos Cathedral
  • The Huelgas Monastery
  • Mirador Del Castillo
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Dive into day 13 of your remarkable road trip in Spain. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Burgos Province. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Burgos Province, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

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

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Burgos
  • Santander
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Drive 202 km, 2 hours 45 min

  • Laberinto De Villapresente
  • Cave of Altamira
  • National Museum and Research Center of Altamira
  • Torre de Don Borja
  • Palacio de Los Velarde
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Your itinerary for day 14 of your road trip in Spain includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Cerrazo and Santillana del Mar. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Santander, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Spain!

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Santander - Departure day
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  • Plaza Porticada
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Day 15 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.

Secure the perfect souvenirs for your family and friends back home or buy yourself a remembrance of your amazing vacation.

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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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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