12 days in Basque Country & Bayonne Itinerary

A city of stunning architectural and artistic heritage, Bilbao is situated on the banks of the Nervión River.

Go for a jaunt from Bilbao to Bermeo to see San Juan de Gaztelugatxe about 36 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, explore the world behind art at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, don't miss a visit to Taberna Plaza Nueva, and indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.

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London, UK to Bilbao is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Bilbao is 1 hour. In April, Bilbao is a bit warmer than London - with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Bayonne.

Bayonne is a city and commune and one of the two sub-prefectures of the department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of south-western France. Venture out of the city with trips to Plage d'Hendaye (in Hendaye) and Saint-Jean-de-Luz (Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Sentier du Littoral, & more). And it doesn't end there: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Sainte-Marie de Bayonne, kick back and relax at La Cote des Basques, and appreciate the history behind Rocher de la Vierge.

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You can drive from Bilbao to Bayonne in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Bayonne can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to drive to San Sebastian - Donostia.

As one of the anchoring cities of the beautiful Basque Country, San Sebastián boasts a trendy, cosmopolitan vibe while still harboring a relaxed, coastal charm.

Go for a jaunt from San Sebastian - Donostia to Olite to see Palacio Real de Olite about 1h 20 min away. The adventure continues: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, take a stroll through Parte Vieja, awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Monte Igueldo.

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You can drive from Bayonne to San Sebastian - Donostia in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in San Sebastian - Donostia are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.