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Eclipse Special Basque Country Signature Drive
8 Aug - 16 Aug 2026
Of course, no grand tour is complete without some special places to stay: three delightfully different but all beautiful small hotels across your week of memorable Basque discovery...
Day 1
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Sat 8th August
Vizcaya
Travel to Bilbao, drive to your hotel in the countryside near the fishing harbour of Bermeo.
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Day 2
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Sun 9th August
Vizcaya
A self-guided day to visit prehistoric cave paintings and a painted forest before swimming off a beautiful beach.
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Day 3
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Mon 10th August
Rioja Alavesa
Leave the coast to travel south to the famous vineyards of La Rioja, choosing your route to see the best landscapes.
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Day 4
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Tue 11th August
Rioja Alavesa
Today is yours to explore the wineries and landscapes of La Rioja - from your village of Samaniego.
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Day 5
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Wed 12th August
Rioja Alavesa
Walk up through the forested hills and out onto the Agenzana hilltop for the best imaginable viewpoint for the solar eclipse.
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Day 6
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Thu 13th August
Rioja Alavesa
Free day to explore Rioja independently.
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Day 7
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Fri 14th August
Bilbao
Head back towards the coast at Bilbao, experiencing ancient salt pans and modern cuisine on the way.
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Day 8
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Sat 15th August
Bilbao
Explore the delights of Bilbao, on and off the beaten track, on two wheels and on two feet.
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Day 9
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Sun 16th August
Return
Enjoy your last morning in northern Spain as you head for home, or continue your travels from Bilbao.
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