MADRID  |  TOLEDO  |  BURGOS  |  SAN SEBASTIAN  |  BILBAO  |  HARO  |  ZARAGOZA  |  BARCELONA

Spain: Self-Drive

Discover Spain's small towns with our Self-Drive Spain program. Enjoy excellent roads, visit San Sebastian's beaches, and explore the wineries of Haro in La Rioja. Stay in hand-picked hotels along the way, ending your journey in Barcelona.
Home > Europe > Spain > Spain: Self-Drive
Toledo, Spain
Toledo, Spain
Royal Palace, Madrid
Royal Palace, Madrid
Toledo, Spain
Royal Palace, Madrid

MADRID  |  TOLEDO  |  BURGOS  |  SAN SEBASTIAN  |  BILBAO  |  HARO  |  ZARAGOZA  |  BARCELONA

One of our favourite ways to explore small towns and villages is to rent a car and let the exploration begin. With our new Self-Drive Spain program, experience excellent Spanish roads and freeways with easy access to the beautiful beaches of San Sebastian in the North, wineries in La Rioja’s town of Haro and many sites in between. Enjoy our hand-picked charming hotels along the way, ending your journey in Barcelona.

Highlights:

  • Shared tour of lively Madrid and the Royal Palace
  • Shared tour of Medieval Toledo
  • Private guided walking tour of San Sebastian and Bilbao
  • Tasting of Catalan Cava in Barcelona

Itineraries are fully customizable. Pricing available upon request, based on two (2) passengers travelling together sharing one room.
Subject to availability at time of booking. Blackout periods apply. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events.
International airfare not included. **European city/tourist taxes collected locally unless otherwise indicated.
For full terms and conditions, click here.

Spain: Self-Drive

Travel itinerary

MADRID  |  TOLEDO  |  BURGOS  |  SAN SEBASTIAN  |  BILBAO  |  HARO  |  ZARAGOZA  |  BARCELONA

Day 1

MADRID

Arrive in Madrid and transfer from airport to hotel. Enjoy the rest of your day to explore the largest city in Spain on your own.

Day 2
Breakfast
MADRID
After breakfast,breakfast, discover Madrid during a half-day shared sightseeing tour through the most popular avenues, streets and squares to admire Gran Via, Plaza de España, Calle Mayor and Cibeles Fountain. Visit the beautiful Royal Palace, built in the 18th-Century which remains one of the best preserved palaces in Europe. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure to explore.
Day 3
Breakfast
TOLEDO
After breakfast, spend the morning in Toledo, Spain’s medieval capital and a treasure trove of El Greco artworks. On your half-day shared tour, discover a glorious city filled with amazing medieval architecture; step into the past while walking along its cobblestone alleyways. Return to your hotel in Madrid and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. Perhaps take an optional Tapas Walking tour this evening (not included).
Day 4
Breakfast
MADRID – BURGIS – SAN SEBASTIAN
After breakfast, pick up your car rental and drive to the seaside town of San Sebastian. Along the way, stop in Burgos for lunch (not included) with a short visit of this beautiful city which was once the capital of the unified kingdom of Castilla-Leon for five centuries. Continue your drive to San Sebastian and your hotel for overnight.
Day 5
Breakfast
SAN SEBASTIAN
After breakfast, meet your local guide for a walking tour of San Sebastian and its downtown area. Walking towards the Old Quarter, see the old walled city featuring the most interesting buildings including the Church of San Vicente, the Basilica of Santa Maria and the San Telmo Museum, a former 16th-Century convent. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Day 6
Breakfast
SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – SAN SEBASTIAN
After breakfast, drive to Bilbao situated in the Western part of the Basque Country. Known as the financial and economic center of the region, Bilbao is a thriving city featuring a variety of unique sculptures, architecture and museums. Meet your local guide for a walking tour through Ensanche-Abandoibarra, showcasing its urban development and architecture from the 19th-Century to the present day. Afterwards, we suggest you take some time to visit the famous Guggenheim Museum, entrance fees not included. Drive back to San Sebastian and your hotel.
Day 7
Breakfast
SAN SEBASTIAN – HARO – ZARAGOZA
After breakfast, drive towards the famous town of Haro, capital of La Rioja’s wine-producing region. We suggest you spend a few hours discovering the wines of the area on your own, perhaps over lunch. Continue on to your hotel in Zaragoza and for your overnight.  
Day 8
Breakfast
ZARAGOZA – BARCELONA
After breakfast, take some time to discover the vibrant city of Zaragoza. With over 2,000 years of history, find stunning monuments including Roman ruins such as the Circus and Aljafería Palace and Baroque gems such as the Pilar Basilica and brilliant artwork of artist Francisco de Goya. In the afternoon, drive to Barcelona to return your rental car.
Day 9
Breakfast
BARCELONA
After breakfast, begin your half-day shared tour of Barcelona. Highlights include Plaça de Catalunya, Via Laietana, the Cathedral and its cloister, Gothic Quarter and Plaça Sant Jaume. Continue on to the Villa Olimpica and the Port Olympic. Ascend Montjüic Mountain for a panoramic view of the city and harbour, tour the Olympic Stadium, Palau Sant Jordi and Calatrava Tower. Taste ‘Catalan Cava’, the renowned local sparkling wine. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Day 10
Breakfast
BARCELONA
AfterBreakfast at the hotel. Spend your day at leisure visiting local shops, cafés and parks in this beautiful city. Perhaps walk around the winding streets and hidden squares, fountains and palaces in the area of Cuitat Vella, the old city.
Day 11
Breakfast
BARCELONA  –  HOME
After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight home.
Spain: Self-Drive

MADRID  |  TOLEDO  |  BURGOS  |  SAN SEBASTIAN  |  BILBAO  |  HARO  |  ZARAGOZA  |  BARCELONA

Package Includes:

  • Total 10 nights accommodation at 4-Star hotels
    • 3 nights each in Madrid, San Sebastian and Barcelona
    • 2 night in Zaragoza
  • Private transfers and shared tours as per itinerary
  • Category B car rental for 9 days. Manual Transmission with unlimited milage, CDW*
  • Continental breakfast daily
  • Hotel taxes and service charges

Not Included:

  • International or domestic airfare; airport or departure taxes
  • Gratuities to guides and drivers
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance
  • Reciprocity and/or local taxes if applicable
  • Visas required for entry into the country as necessary. Please discuss this with your travel agent to determine your requirements prior to departure.

Itineraries are fully customizable. Pricing available upon request, based on two (2) passengers travelling together sharing one room.
Subject to availability at time of booking. Blackout periods apply. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events.
International airfare not included. **European city/tourist taxes collected locally unless otherwise indicated.
For full terms and conditions, click here.

11 days

On Request

Comments from a travel agent about her client's recent trip to France

"I wanted to let you know that my clients had a wonderful time in France. All of your arrangements were spot on, the hotels in great locations and very nice, the activities were just what they were looking for and they especially liked the time spent at Dior. ...your transfers and guides were excellent, always on time and very professional. Thank you so much for helping me make this a memorable holiday for my clients. - Laura"
Laura, Stratford
July 16, 2024

Other similar itineraries

Not what you’re looking for? Here’s a selection you might enjoy.
Switzerland

Grand Tour of Switzerland

7 days

On Request

Spain

Balearic Islands, Spain

10 days

On Request

Italy

Authentic Puglia: Self-Drive

8 days

On Request

Europe

Iceland Family Holidays

On Request

Norway

Fjords of Norway

8 days

On Request

Denmark

Faroe Islands: Self-Drive

9 days

On Request

Netherlands

Charming Holland

7 days

On Request

Greece

Greece: Ionian Islands

7 days

On Request

Italy

Food & Wine In Italy

8 days

On Request

Why travel with us?

Established in 1986, we specialize in crafting personalized travel proposals tailored to your preferences, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience from start to finish.

Request your proposal