3-Day Spain Road Trip Starting in Bilbao

Photo of City Hall in Bulbao in Spain by Juan Manuel Garcia Bilbao
Perfect travel plans
Everything included
Fully customizable

Description

Summary

Duration
3 days & 2 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
2 nights included
Car rental
3 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
All vouchers, itinerary, & map

Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 3-day road trip through Spain.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Spain. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Bilbao, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Spain. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Bilbao. We'll help you experience the best 3 days in Spain you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Bilbao, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Spain, including the stunning Doña Casilda Iturrizar park and Federiko Moiua enparantza.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Spain. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Bilbao, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Spain. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Spain.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Spain. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Spain.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Spain.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Spain has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Spain. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 2 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 2 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Spain extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

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

Read more

Included

Hotel, 2 nights
Rental car, 3 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Photo of aerial view of Bilbao, Spain city downtown with a Nevion River, Zubizuri Bridge and promenade. Mountain at the background, with clear blue sky.Bilbao / 2 nights

Map

Attractions

photo of stunning landscape in the Cabarceno Nature Park in Cantabria. Northern coast of Spain.Cabarceno Natural Park
photo of the Altamira Caves, Cantabria. Spanish rock art. It is the highest representation of cave painting in Spain.Cave of Altamira
Photo of Fountain in Doña Casilda de Iturrizar Park at night - park in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Basque Country, Spain.Doña Casilda Iturrizar park
Federico Moyua enparantza, Abando, Bilbao, Biscay, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, SpainFederiko Moiua enparantza
National Museum and Research Center of Altamira, Santillana del Mar, Costa Occidental, Cantabria, SpainNational Museum and Research Center of Altamira
Museum of Torture - Inquisicion, Santillana del Mar, Costa Occidental, Cantabria, SpainMuseum of Torture - Inquisicion

Flights
Yes
No

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

Travel details

Flights

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy
Travel dates

Include flights?

Yes
No

Travelers

Rooms

Flights

Car
Yes
No

Car

Small car

Small car

Category
small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

Category
Medium
Transmission
People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

Category
premium car
Transmission
People
Large bags

Hotels

Personalize your itinerary

Day 1 – Bilbao - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Bilbao - arrival day

  • Bilbao - Arrival day
  • More
  • Doña Casilda Iturrizar park
  • More

Your road trip adventure in Spain begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Bilbao. You’ll stay in Bilbao for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Bilbao has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Doña Casilda Iturrizar park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,643 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bilbao, Gure Kabi jatetxea. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,296 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bilbao is La Barraca jatetxea. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 842 customers.

Locals recommend Zurima jatetxea as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bilbao. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 784 customers.

Bilbao also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Bilbao is El Globo taberna. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,994 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bilbao is Mugi taberna. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 986 customers.

Locals also enjoy Arpiku. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 571 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 3-day vacation in Spain!

Read more

Experiences

Day 2 – Santander and Bilbao

Day 2

Day 2 – Santander and Bilbao

  • Bilbao
  • More

Drive 263 km, 3 hours 17 min

  • Cabarceno Natural Park
  • Museum of Torture - Inquisicion
  • National Museum and Research Center of Altamira
  • Cave of Altamira
  • More

You still have 1 night left in Bilbao.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Cabarceno Natural Park. This incredible attraction is a zoo and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 45,839 visitors.

Cave of Altamira is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 13,460 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Spain to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Bilbao.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Bilbao, like Nura jatetxea. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 586 customers.

Zarate jatetxea is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Bilbao. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

Locals enjoy Ágape jatetxea, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Bilbao. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,513 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Bilbao, Marzana taberna. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Iñakiren Taberna. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 697 customers.

Aralar jatetxea is another of the best bars in the city of Bilbao. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Spain!

Read more

Experiences

Day 3 – Bilbao - departure day

Day 3

Day 3 – Bilbao - departure day

  • Bilbao - Departure day
  • More
  • Federiko Moiua enparantza
  • More

Day 3 of your road trip in Spain is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Bilbao before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Federiko Moiua enparantza is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Bilbao. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,235 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Bilbao and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Spain.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Bilbao at Restaurante Pentxo before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,466 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Bilbao. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Spain!

Read more

Experiences

Similar travel packages

Link to appstore phone
Install Europe’s biggest travel app

Download Europe’s biggest travel marketplace to your phone to manage your entire trip in one place

Scan this QR code with your phone camera and press the link that appears to add Europe’s biggest travel marketplace into your pocket. Enter your phone number or email address to receive an SMS or email with the download link.