3 Days in San Sebastián: The Perfect Itinerary
3‑day itinerary in San Sebastián covering iconic sights, meals and relaxed travel.
Day 1 — Arrival & Old Town Exploration
- 09:30 — Arrival at San Sebastián Airport (San Sebastián Airport (EAS))
- 10:30 — Transfer to hotel (Hotel María Cristina)
- 11:15 — Check‑in (Hotel María Cristina)
- 12:15 — Lunch at a local restaurant (Bar Nestor)
- 13:30 — Stroll through Parte Vieja (Old Town (Parte Vieja))
- 14:45 — Visit San Telmo Museoa (San Telmo Museoa)
- 15:45 — Coffee break (Café de la Concha)
- 16:45 — Walk along La Concha Beach (La Concha Beach)
- 19:30 — Dinner at a well-rated local restaurant (San Sebastián)
- 22:00 — Return to hotel / Rest (Hotel María Cristina)
Day 2 — Coastal Highlights & Pintxos
- 08:00 — Breakfast (Hotel María Cristina)
- 09:15 — Cable car to Monte Igueldo (Monte Igueldo Cable Car)
- 10:45 — Explore Monte Igueldo & views (Monte Igueldo)
- 12:15 — Lunch – pintxos (Bodegón Alejandro)
- 14:00 — Aquarium (Aquarium San Sebastián)
- 15:15 — Relax at Ondarreta Beach (Ondarreta Beach)
- 16:45 — Tapas & pintxos crawl (Parte Vieja (multiple bars))
- 19:30 — Dinner (Restaurant Mugaritz)
- 21:30 — Return to hotel / Rest (Hotel María Cristina)
Day 3 — Cultural Finale & Departure
- 08:00 — Breakfast (Hotel María Cristina)
- 09:15 — Visit Kursaal Congress Centre & Auditorium (Kursaal)
- 10:45 — Walk along Paseo Nuevo & Peine del Viento (Paseo Nuevo)
- 12:15 — Lunch (Gandarias)
- 13:45 — Check‑out (Hotel María Cristina)
- 14:45 — Transfer to airport (San Sebastián Airport)
- 15:45 — Departure flight (San Sebastián Airport (EAS))
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