Arrive at Santiago Airport, get your rental car, and begin your Northern Spain self-drive journey. Drive to your hotel and check in.

Enjoy a leisure afternoon in Galicia’s spiritual heart and the Camino de Santiago’s final stop. Walk the UNESCO old town’s stone-paved lanes.

Overnight in Santiago.

Breakfast. Drive to historic coastal A Coruña. Explore the Old City’s Romanesque streets and medieval churches.

Visit the iconic Tower of Hercules, an ancient Roman lighthouse. See Aquarium Finisterrae, Domus, and Science Museum. Stroll the seafront promenade before driving back.

Overnight in Santiago.

Breakfast. Drive to legendary Finisterre (Fisterra), once believed to be the end of the world.

Reach Land’s End, continental Europe’s westernmost point, famed for wild landscapes, shipwrecks, and Galician seafaring history. Visit Muxía’s mystical rocking stones. Return by road.

Overnight in Santiago.

Breakfast. Depart for a 3.5-hour scenic drive to León.

En route, explore Astorga, Maragatería’s capital. See its walled old town, churches, convents, and hospitals. Continue to Las Médulas to see the spectacular ancient Roman gold mining landscape. Check into your hotel.

Overnight in León.

Breakfast. Drive north to the lively fishing village of Llanes on the Cantabrian coast.

Explore the port’s “Memory Cubes” by artist Agustín Ibarrola. Walk the historic-artistic old quarter’s civil, religious, and military architecture. Stroll San Pedro promenade, San Antón, and Carrocedo River.

Overnight in Llanes.

Breakfast. Take a 50-minute drive to Gijón on the Cantabrian Sea.

Gijón blends maritime tradition, monuments, and urban design. Explore its lively marina, waterfront promenades, and historic old quarters at your own pace while enjoying panoramic coastal views.

Return to Llanes and relax.

Overnight in Llanes.

Breakfast. Drive to Covadonga in Asturias. Visit the dramatic sanctuary, impressive basilica, and holy cave where the Virgin of Covadonga is venerated in a rock chapel.

Detour to the breathtaking Covadonga Lakes high in the Picos de Europa Mountains for serene alpine landscapes.

Overnight in Llanes.

Breakfast. Drive deep into the spectacular Picos de Europa mountains to Cosgaya, a village in the National Park.

Check into your hotel and enjoy panoramic views of rugged peaks. Spend the day enjoying the serene natural setting and fresh air. Explore nearby trails or simply relax at the hotel.

Overnight in Cosgaya.

Breakfast. Drive to Bilbao. Stop at medieval Santillana del Mar on the Pilgrim’s Road and the prehistoric Altamira Caves.

Visit coastal Comillas to see Antoni Gaudí’s modernist El Capricho. Stop at San Vicente de la Barquera fishing village. Arrive in Bilbao, the dynamic Basque Country heart.

Overnight in Bilbao.

Breakfast. Enjoy Bilbao and visit the Guggenheim Museum (tickets included). Designed by Frank Gehry, it’s a modern masterpiece.

Optional guided tours are available. Afterward, stroll the Nervión River, wander Casco Viejo (old town), and sample Basque cuisine at local restaurants.

Overnight in Bilbao.

Breakfast. Drive to Bakio. Discover its medieval coastal origins and traditional districts: Basigo, Zubiaurralde, and San Pelaio.

Continue to the dramatic San Juan de Gaztelugatxe islet, connected by a stone bridge and stairs, crowned by a historic hermitage with rugged cliffs.

Overnight in Bilbao.

Breakfast. Drive to elegant San Sebastián (Donostia). Enjoy the beachfront promenade, white sandy bay, and Urgull and Igeldo hills.

Visit San Telmo Museum, Eduardo Chillida’s Wind Comb, and Kursaal Centre. Stroll La Concha Beach and try world-renowned Basque cuisine in local cafés.

Overnight in San Sebastián.

Breakfast. Explore elegant streets, La Concha Bay, and shops at your own pace.

Later, join an optional foodie tour in the Old Town (Parte Vieja). A local guide shares cultural heritage as you visit five renowned pintxos bars to taste traditional pintxos paired with Spanish wines or drinks.

Overnight in San Sebastián.

Breakfast. Travel into the rolling hills of the Txakoli wine region, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and coastal vineyards.

Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting, sampling several Txakoli wines while gaining insight into the traditions and craftsmanship behind this distinctive Basque specialty.

Overnight in San Sebastián.

Breakfast. Depart San Sebastián. Visit family-run boutique wineries.

After lunch, explore Laguardia’s medieval streets, ancient walls, and underground cellars. Admire the modern architecture of Marqués de Riscal (by Frank Gehry) and Bodegas Ysios before checking into your accommodation.

Overnight in the Rioja region.

Breakfast. Make your own way to begin the journey to Barcelona, travelling across northern Spain and enjoying changing landscapes along the route.

On arrival, drive to your hotel and check in. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure wandering lively streets, relaxing at a café, or by the sea.

Overnight in Barcelona.

Breakfast. Explore Barcelona independently, focusing on Antoni Gaudí’s architectural legacy. Visit the iconic Sagrada Família (advance tickets recommended).

Continue along Passeig de Gràcia to admire Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (La Pedrera). Drive up to Park Güell for panoramic city views.

Overnight in Barcelona.

Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel in Barcelona, soaking in the last moments of your memorable Spanish adventure.

Check out of your accommodation and drive your rental car to Barcelona El Prat Airport. Return the vehicle at the designated drop-off area and continue with your onward journey homeward. Goodbye Spain!