Scenic Road Trip from Brussels to the Spanish Basque Country Ending in Bilbao

Day 1: Brussels to Reims

Brussels, Belgium to Reims, France on May 1, 2025

8:30am

Depart Brussels

Start your road trip early from Brussels heading towards Reims in the Champagne region of France for an optimal route southward towards Spain.
EUR0, 0h30m

11:00am

Explore Reims Cathedral

Visit the stunning Notre-Dame de Reims, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its impressive Gothic architecture where French kings were traditionally crowned.
EUR10, 1h

12:30pm

Lunch at Brasserie du Boulingrin

Enjoy traditional French brasserie dishes in a lively Art Deco setting, perfect for sampling regional specialties.
EUR25, 1h

2:00pm

Champagne Tasting Tour

Join a guided tour and tasting at a local champagne house such as Taittinger, open typically until 5pm, to discover the local sparkling wine heritage.
EUR30, 2h

5:00pm

Drive to hotel and Dinner in Reims

Check into your hotel and later dine at Le Millénaire for refined French cuisine, open until 10 pm.
EUR40, 2h
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Day 2: Reims to Bordeaux

Reims, France to Bordeaux, France on May 2, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at La Mie Câline

Enjoy fresh pastries and coffee at this popular bakery before setting off towards southwest France.
EUR8, 0h45m

9:00am

Drive to Bordeaux

Take a roughly 6-hour drive towards Bordeaux, crossing into the wine heartland of France.
EUR0, 6h

3:30pm

Exploring Bordeaux Historic Center

Visit Place de la Bourse and the Water Mirror, walking through the city's vibrant UNESCO-listed old town.
EUR0, 2h

6:00pm

Wine tasting at La Cité du Vin

Discover Bordeaux's vinicultural heritage with interactive exhibits and tastings (open until 7pm).
EUR20, 1h

7:30pm

Dinner at Le Chapon Fin

Experience haute cuisine at one of Bordeaux’s oldest restaurants, known for blending tradition with innovation.
EUR50, 2h
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Day 3: Bordeaux to Bilbao

Bordeaux, France to Bilbao, Spain on May 3, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Sip Coffee Shop

Fuel up with specialty coffee and healthy breakfast options before the final leg to Spain.
EUR10, 0h45m

8:30am

Drive to Bilbao

Drive approximately 3.5 hours crossing into the Basque Country, heading towards the vibrant city of Bilbao.
EUR0, 3.5h

12:15pm

Lunch at Mercado de la Ribera

Taste local Basque products and tapas in this lively market by the river.
EUR20, 1h

1:30pm

Visit Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Explore contemporary art in this world-renowned museum housed in a spectacular titanium-designed building (open 10am to 7pm).
EUR16, 2h

4:00pm

Walk Along the Nervion River and Old Town

Enjoy a scenic stroll through Bilbao’s charming old town with its shops, bars, and historic streets.
EUR0, 1.5h

7:00pm

Dinner at Restaurante Mina

Dine on refined Basque cuisine at this Michelin-starred restaurant known for its innovative dishes.
EUR60, 2h
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