One-Week Spain Road Trip from Vitoria-Gasteiz traveling south to Valladolid, Madrid, and Segovia

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

Vitoria-Gasteiz has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible La Florida. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,409 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz, PerretxiCo. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,156 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz is El Toloño taberna. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,240 customers.

Locals recommend El Portalón as one of the best restaurants in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,631 customers.

Vitoria-Gasteiz also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz is Sagartoki erretegia. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 7,472 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz is El Siete tapas bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,630 customers.

Locals also enjoy La Escotilla. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,905 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in Spain!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Spain, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Valladolid. You’ll stay in Valladolid for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Vitoria-Gasteiz’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Vitoria-Gasteiz, start your day with a visit to the amazing Nueva Square. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,706 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Plaza Virgen Blanca. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,751 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Cathedral of Santa María de Vitoria to make the most of your road trip across Spain. The spectacular Cathedral of Santa María de Vitoria is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,503 visitors.

The lovely Arriagako Donibane Parkea is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 2,770 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Vitoria-Gasteiz has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Valladolid. Valladolid offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular La Parrilla De San Lorenzo. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 3,433 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurante Jero is another top restaurant in Valladolid we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,796 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous La Tasquita is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,612 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Valladolid, the fantastic Villa Paramesa. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,082 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Café Bar Alborada. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,054 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Restaurante Pide por esa Boquita. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 669 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Spain!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Valladolid and embark on a scenic drive to Madrid, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Valladolid and Puerto de Navacerrada before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Valladolid. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. This attraction is a monastery that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,732 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Frailes Garden. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,686 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Valladolid is the stunning Silla de Felipe II. This human-made geographic feature and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,833 visitors.

Wave goodbye to San Lorenzo de El Escorial and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the hamlet of Puerto de Navacerrada has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable “Puerto de Navacerrada” Ski Station. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 12,637 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Puerto de Navacerrada, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Madrid. When you arrive in Madrid you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Salmon Guru. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,802 customers.

Locals also recommend Coque, another of the best restaurants in Madrid. Coque is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at El Social. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 944 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit El miniBAR to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Madrid, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,297 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Areia. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Areia has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,973 customers.

James Joyce Irish Pub Madrid is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,124 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Spain, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Toledo has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Toledo by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Toledo. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Toledo, like the extraordinary Mirador del Valle. This attraction is a landmark and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,058 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Toledo is the spectacular Alcázar of Toledo. This attraction is an alcázar and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,193 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo. This church has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 27,938 visitors.

Zocodover is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular destination among visitors in Toledo. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19,930 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Puerta de Bisagra. Puerta de Bisagra is a city gate and popular attraction in Toledo. More than 9,260 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Toledo does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Toledo on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Spain, be sure to eat at El Jardín Secreto Madrid, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,058 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Madrid is the popular Pum Pum Café. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,614 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Madrid is Corral de la Morería. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,011 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, 1862 Dry Bar is one of the best bars in the city of Madrid for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,987 customers.

Taberna del Alabardero de Madrid is another of the most popular bars in the city of Madrid. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Madrid is Baton Rouge Cocktail Bar. Baton Rouge Cocktail Bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 966 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Madrid!

On day 5 of your road trip across Spain, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Madrid. You’ll stay in Madrid for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Hotel Praga, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Madrid. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 7,919 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Madrid is the 5-star Puerta América Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 8,150 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Madrid is the 3-star B&B HOTEL Madrid Centro Puerta del Sol. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,970 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Madrid, like the outstanding Puerta de Alcalá. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 43,833 visitors.

El Retiro Park is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Madrid. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 162,386 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Madrid is the extraordinary Museo del Prado. This art museum gets more than 3,497,345 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 98,929 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. Around 46,855 visitors have given this art museum an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Casa de Campo. Casa de Campo is a popular park, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 50,826 travelers.

Come to Madrid prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Madrid.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like La Mi Venta, after your day of exploring the city of Madrid. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,658 customers.

Malacatín is another of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,017 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid is JUNGLEKING - International Food & XL Brunch in Madrid. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,533 customers.

Locals recommend Harvey's Cocktail Bar, one of the best bars in the city of Madrid, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,137 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Madrid, Cafe Madrid. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 662 customers.

Inclán Brutal Bar is also one of the best bars in the city of Madrid. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,713 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Spain.

Day 6 of your road trip through Spain gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Madrid and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Segovia. You will stay in Segovia for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Madrid is the amazing Main Square. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 152,388 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible building, Market of San Miguel. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 106,296 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Madrid is the outstanding Royal Palace of Madrid. This popular royal palace and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 77,471 visitors.

The spectacular plaza de España is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating square and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 98,199 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This attraction is a popular association football venue that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 120,158 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Madrid by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Spain. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Segovia, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try José María, one of the best restaurants in the city of Segovia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,079 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurante Asador Maribel as one of the best restaurants in the city of Segovia. Restaurante Asador Maribel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,949 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Segovia is Restaurante El Bernardino. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,021 customers.

After dinner, visit Restaurante Casares, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Segovia. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,972 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like El Figón de los Comuneros. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,757 customers.

Alternatively, Restaurante Pasapán is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Segovia. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,195 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Spain!

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Segovia and embark on a scenic drive to Vitoria-Gasteiz, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Segovia before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Segovia. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Puente de Santa María. This attraction is a bridge that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 699 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Arco de Santa María. This attraction, a beloved triumphal arch, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,973 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Segovia is the stunning Iglesia Santa María la Real y Antigua de Gamonal. This church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 413 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like La mafia jatetxea. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,697 customers.

Locals also recommend Mano lenta jatetxea, another of the best restaurants in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Mano lenta jatetxea is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,842 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at The Bost jatetxea. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,103 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Aldapa Taberna to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Vitoria-Gasteiz, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,324 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bar "Akelarre". This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Bar "Akelarre" has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,075 customers.

Cafetería Alquimia is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 909 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Spain, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 8 of your road trip in Spain is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Vitoria-Gasteiz 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.

Parque de San Martín / Martin Deunako Parkea is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Vitoria-Gasteiz. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,975 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz at Restaurante-Asador Matxete before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,162 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Zaldiaran for your last chance at a meal in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. The Zaldiaran restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 649 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Restaurant Arkupe. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,688 customers.

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