Barcelona to Bilbao

A 7-Day General Tours tour starting from $2,299

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Tour Length: 7 Days
Countries Visited: Spain
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Tour Type:
 Escorted Tour
Tour Category: Privately Guided
Tour Operator: General Tours
Tour Code: GT-334
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Cities Visited:
Barcelona, Zaragoza and Bilbao, Spain

Explore Spain from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic… This one-week odyssey is uniquely designed to take you off the beaten path and into the heart of Spain’s cultural tapestry. Discover Barcelona’s most famous Gaudi masterpieces with your own private guide and enjoy a full free day to create your own magic in this delightful city. Delve into Spain’s culinary traditions in historic Zaragoza and tour the renowned Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao with your personal guide! It’s an innovative program you won’t find anywhere else!

 

Engaging Discoveries… For our World Travelers
  • Sightseeing with your own personal guide affords deeper engagement with the culture and people of Spain Our signature Privately Guided services promise a more enriching and rewarding traveo experience… You’ll see and do more, and enjoy quality one-on-one interaction with our excellent guides Terrific value and flexibility… Tailor this trip to your budget and style with a choice of fine hotels and enjoy the comfortable pace of traveling by private car and first class train 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites#WHS# This trip is available with professional, bi-lingual guides fluent in their own local dialect plus a variety of other languages like Spanish, Italian, Chinese and many others.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Hotel Montblanc
Hotel Class: First Class
The Mont Blanc hotel is located in the centre of Barcelona, near Plaza De Catalunya, Passeig De Gracia and the Gothic Quarter and within walking distance to Plaza de Catalunya, the Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter and the famous Las Ramblas and many shops and cafes. The 157 guest rooms include satellite television, in room safe and internet access.

Hotel Regente
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
Located in Rambla de Catalunya, “la Casa Evarist Juncosa” is an Art Nouveau building dating from 1913. With the interior completely refurbished and the original façade restored, it combines the Art Nouveau details of the period with those of most modern hostelry. Guest rooms include satellite television, internet access and in-room safe. Hotel amenities include swimming pool and solarium, restaurant and bar.

Hotel Indautxu
Hotel Class: First Class
The Hotel takes its name from the traditional district of Indautxu in the heart of the city's commercial and financial area. Only ten minutes on foot from the Gugenheim Museum and other places of interest like the Fine Arts Museum and the Euskalduna Conference Centre. The 184 guest rooms include satellite television, wifi internet access, and in-room safe. The Basque cuisine, characterised by their simple preparation and the quality of their ingredients share the restaurant's menu with innovative and creative recipes.

Hotel Gran Domine
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
The Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao, facing the Guggenheim Museum, is decorated in unique interiors and modern rooms. Amenities include fitness center and sauna, cable television and restaurant with traditional and contemporary cuisine.

Hotel Oriente
Hotel Class: First Class
Located near the Plaza Espana, the Basilica del Pilar and the Catedral de La Seo, the Sercotel Oriente combines modern and classic styles placing the guest in an atmosphere that harmonizes the comforts of technological benefits with warmth and hospitality. The 70 guest rooms include satellite television, in-room safe, and internet access. The hotel restaurant, Gueteria, specializes in Basque-Aragonese dishes and is one of the most famous restaurants in Zaragoza.

Hotel Zentro
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
Located in the heart of the historical city along side the relics of the Renaissance and Roma Era, the modern Zentro Zaragoza sits harmoniously. The 93 guest rooms include satellite television, wireless internet access and en-suite safe.
 
 
Day 1 - Arrive Barcelona, Spain
Check-in to the hotel of your choice, the first class Hotel Montblanc or the superior first class Hotel Regente. Enjoy the balance of your day at leisure.

Day 2 - Explore Barcelona
Your private car, driver and guide await this morning to take you on a sightseeing tour through the city. See the incredible architecture of Antoni Gaudi#WHS# with stops at the Casa Mila and the awe-inspiring Sagrada Familia. Then explore with your personal guide along La Rambla, Barcelona’s historic and cultural heart. Your afternoon is free to enjoy and explore at your own pace. Meals B

Day 3 - Barcelona at your leisure
Enjoy a full free day to do as you wish. Stroll the winding cobbled streets of the ancient Gothic Quarter, now filled with inviting cafes, restaurants, and boutiques. Or maybe visit the famed Picasso Museum or Parc Guell. Barcelona is a very friendly and walk-able city, and your hotel’s city-center location makes it easy to enjoy the day as you please. Meals B

Day 4 - Barcelona / Zaragoza
This morning, your car and driver will escort you to the station for your First Class Rail journey to Zaragoza. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred by private car to the hotel of your choice, the first class Hotel Oriente or the Superior First Class Hotel Zentro. The balance of your afternoon and evening are free to explore or relax as you wish. Meals B

Day 5 - Zaragoza – Tapas & Wine Experience / Bilbao
Zaragoza, the capital of Aragon, is an ancient town on the banks of the Ebro River. With nearly 2,000 years of history, it’s a beautiful city with the rich architectural legacy of Roman, Moorish, Jewish and Christian communities. Of note are stunning Mudéjar-style churches#WHS# reflecting Islamic and European traditions, and characterized by refined and elegant use of brick and glazed tile. You’ll have a free morning to explore at your own pace through this historic city, relaxing if you wish or discovering the town’s architectural treasures.

In the afternoon, your private guide will meet you at your hotel to take you on a culinary exploration into one of Spain’s most delightful cultural traditions – Tapas and wine! Accompany your guide to some of his/her favorite Tapas bars for a hands-on lesson in ordering and savoring these regional dishes, accompanied of course by fine local wines. In the late afternoon, you’ll be escorted to the station for your First Class Rail trip to Bilbao. Enjoy dinner onboard and upon arrival in the late evening, you’ll be met and escorted by private car to the hotel of your choice: the first class Hotel Indautxu or the superior first class Hotel Gran Domine. Meals B,L,D

Day 6 - Bilbao – Guggenheim Museum Tour
After breakfast, your personal guide will take you to the world-famous Guggenheim Museum. Delight in the post-modern exuberance of this architectural masterpiece, designed by Frank Gehry, and explore its resplendent galleries during your in-depth privately guided tour. Afterward, you can stay on at the museum to see more of its art collection on your own. Or, return to your hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Meals B

Day 7 - Bilbao
Our tour services end this morning after breakfast. Or, explore more of Europe with our flexible FreeStyle Touring. Meals B

 

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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.


Engaging Discoveries… For our World Travelers
  • Sightseeing with your own personal guide affords deeper engagement with the culture and people of Spain Our signature Privately Guided services promise a more enriching and rewarding traveo experience… You’ll see and do more, and enjoy quality one-on-one interaction with our excellent guides Terrific value and flexibility… Tailor this trip to your budget and style with a choice of fine hotels and enjoy the comfortable pace of traveling by private car and first class train 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites#WHS# This trip is available with professional, bi-lingual guides fluent in their own local dialect plus a variety of other languages like Spanish, Italian, Chinese and many others.
 

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If you make payment by check, money order or electronic cash withdrawal and pay-in-full for your General Tours trip within 7 days of making your reservation, we'll discount the entire cost of your trip by 2%.

Your entire balance must be paid by personal check, travel agency check, money order or authorized electronic debit withdrawal (ACH) from a checking account to qualify; and your payment must be received by General Tours not later than seven (7) days from the date of your reservation to qualify. We recommend using a traceable overnight delivery method. If your check or electronic debit is returned from your bank for any reason, your reservation will no longer qualify for the 2% cash discount; a $25 processing fee will be added to your account balance; and all future payments will need to be made by credit card or certified funds.

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