Dated cost examples
Six dated, itemised examples from 2027-01-19 to 2027-01-25: 6 nights and 7 days for two adults sharing one room, which is 14 person-days. Prices are as observed in October 2026, cover ground costs only, and are not multiplied out to other party sizes or trip lengths.
Dated planning illustration for two adults sharing one room, 19–25 January 2027: seven days and six nights, flights excluded. Hotel prices are public room-table observations from 2 October 2026, not checkout-reconciled quotes or held rooms. Breakfast, water, drinks, activities and marked transport lines are MTC gross estimates, not supplier quotes or free attractions. Not bookable, not a quote and not an annual or calculator default; do not scale it linearly to a different party.
No reserve is added to these totals; that is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Lunch and dinner use La Vina del Ensanche as named-menu benchmarks, counted once. They are not a promise of daily opening, availability or a reservation, and not a seven-day dining plan. Menu charges: Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded. Every total shows its reserve and the subtotal before it. Each example is headed by its hotel's name; the order follows room price, not quality.
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection · Example A
Total for two adults
1,795.27 USD
No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 1,795.27 USD, the same as the total. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
128.23 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 606 EUR (stay) = 606 EUR ≈ 684.66 USD
Source-backed: Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection — Guest Room with Double Bed. 606.00 EUR for six nights. Guest Room with Double Bed; room only; Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel/café quote. Included hotel breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 16 EUR (person-lunch) = 224 EUR ≈ 253.08 USD
Source-backed: La Vina del Ensanche: Grilled chicken/pepper mash/mustard/watercress 16; grilled cod/ratatouille 22; B mushroom-stuffed peppers 12+cod 22+chocolate mousse 7.50. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 22 EUR (person-dinner) = 308 EUR ≈ 347.98 USD
Source-backed: La Vina del Ensanche: Grilled chicken/pepper mash/mustard/watercress 16; grilled cod/ratatouille 22; B mushroom-stuffed peppers 12+cod 22+chocolate mousse 7.50. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.73 EUR (adult-day) = 10.22 EUR ≈ 11.55 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross MTC retail-water buffer, not a verified bottle quote; no unspecified complimentary quantity deducted.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Bizkaibus A3247 connects the airport with central Bilbao stops and Bilbao Intermodal. Check the stop serving the chosen hotel. The EUR 5 per-adult-direction model is an allowance, not a fare quote.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban mobility allowance, not a fare quote or guarantee of restaurant transfers. Old Town, central museum areas and urban riverfront; Getxo beaches and wider Basque touring separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): No specific admission, match ticket, spa access, island boat, ski pass or regional excursion promised.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional extra-drinks allowance outside included meal drinks; water, included Bath tea/coffee and desserts not duplicated; alcohol excluded.
Hotel: Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection — Guest Room with Double Bed; room only. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection · Example B
Total for two adults
2,103.70 USD
No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,103.70 USD, the same as the total. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
150.26 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 606 EUR (stay) = 606 EUR ≈ 684.66 USD
Source-backed: Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection — Guest Room with Double Bed. 606.00 EUR for six nights. Guest Room with Double Bed; room only; Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel/café quote. Included hotel breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 16 EUR (person-lunch) = 224 EUR ≈ 253.08 USD
Source-backed: La Vina del Ensanche: Grilled chicken/pepper mash/mustard/watercress 16; grilled cod/ratatouille 22; B mushroom-stuffed peppers 12+cod 22+chocolate mousse 7.50. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 41.5 EUR (person-dinner) = 581 EUR ≈ 656.41 USD
Source-backed: La Vina del Ensanche: Grilled chicken/pepper mash/mustard/watercress 16; grilled cod/ratatouille 22; B mushroom-stuffed peppers 12+cod 22+chocolate mousse 7.50. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.73 EUR (adult-day) = 10.22 EUR ≈ 11.55 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross MTC retail-water buffer, not a verified bottle quote; no unspecified complimentary quantity deducted.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Bizkaibus A3247 connects the airport with central Bilbao stops and Bilbao Intermodal. Check the stop serving the chosen hotel. The EUR 5 per-adult-direction model is an allowance, not a fare quote.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban mobility allowance, not a fare quote or guarantee of restaurant transfers. Old Town, central museum areas and urban riverfront; Getxo beaches and wider Basque touring separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): No specific admission, match ticket, spa access, island boat, ski pass or regional excursion promised.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional extra-drinks allowance outside included meal drinks; water, included Bath tea/coffee and desserts not duplicated; alcohol excluded.
Hotel: Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection — Guest Room with Double Bed; room only. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment
Hotel Mercure Jardines de Albia · Example A
Total for two adults
1,856.28 USD
No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 1,856.28 USD, the same as the total. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
132.59 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 660 EUR (stay) = 660 EUR ≈ 745.67 USD
Source-backed: Hotel Mercure Jardines de Albia — Standard Twin Room. 660.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Twin Room; room only; Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel/café quote. Included hotel breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 16 EUR (person-lunch) = 224 EUR ≈ 253.08 USD
Source-backed: La Vina del Ensanche: Grilled chicken/pepper mash/mustard/watercress 16; grilled cod/ratatouille 22; B mushroom-stuffed peppers 12+cod 22+chocolate mousse 7.50. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 22 EUR (person-dinner) = 308 EUR ≈ 347.98 USD
Source-backed: La Vina del Ensanche: Grilled chicken/pepper mash/mustard/watercress 16; grilled cod/ratatouille 22; B mushroom-stuffed peppers 12+cod 22+chocolate mousse 7.50. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.73 EUR (adult-day) = 10.22 EUR ≈ 11.55 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross MTC retail-water buffer, not a verified bottle quote; no unspecified complimentary quantity deducted.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Bizkaibus A3247 connects the airport with central Bilbao stops and Bilbao Intermodal. Check the stop serving the chosen hotel. The EUR 5 per-adult-direction model is an allowance, not a fare quote.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban mobility allowance, not a fare quote or guarantee of restaurant transfers. Old Town, central museum areas and urban riverfront; Getxo beaches and wider Basque touring separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): No specific admission, match ticket, spa access, island boat, ski pass or regional excursion promised.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional extra-drinks allowance outside included meal drinks; water, included Bath tea/coffee and desserts not duplicated; alcohol excluded.
Hotel: Hotel Mercure Jardines de Albia — Standard Twin Room; room only. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment
Hotel Mercure Jardines de Albia · Example B
Total for two adults
2,164.71 USD
No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,164.71 USD, the same as the total. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
154.62 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 660 EUR (stay) = 660 EUR ≈ 745.67 USD
Source-backed: Hotel Mercure Jardines de Albia — Standard Twin Room. 660.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Twin Room; room only; Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel/café quote. Included hotel breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 16 EUR (person-lunch) = 224 EUR ≈ 253.08 USD
Source-backed: La Vina del Ensanche: Grilled chicken/pepper mash/mustard/watercress 16; grilled cod/ratatouille 22; B mushroom-stuffed peppers 12+cod 22+chocolate mousse 7.50. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 41.5 EUR (person-dinner) = 581 EUR ≈ 656.41 USD
Source-backed: La Vina del Ensanche: Grilled chicken/pepper mash/mustard/watercress 16; grilled cod/ratatouille 22; B mushroom-stuffed peppers 12+cod 22+chocolate mousse 7.50. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.73 EUR (adult-day) = 10.22 EUR ≈ 11.55 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross MTC retail-water buffer, not a verified bottle quote; no unspecified complimentary quantity deducted.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Bizkaibus A3247 connects the airport with central Bilbao stops and Bilbao Intermodal. Check the stop serving the chosen hotel. The EUR 5 per-adult-direction model is an allowance, not a fare quote.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban mobility allowance, not a fare quote or guarantee of restaurant transfers. Old Town, central museum areas and urban riverfront; Getxo beaches and wider Basque touring separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): No specific admission, match ticket, spa access, island boat, ski pass or regional excursion promised.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional extra-drinks allowance outside included meal drinks; water, included Bath tea/coffee and desserts not duplicated; alcohol excluded.
Hotel: Hotel Mercure Jardines de Albia — Standard Twin Room; room only. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment
Hotel Carlton · Example A
Total for two adults
2,215.55 USD
No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,215.55 USD, the same as the total. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; pay property before arrival; bed preference subject to availability; no extra bed. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
158.25 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 978 EUR (stay) = 978 EUR ≈ 1,104.94 USD
Source-backed: Hotel Carlton — Double or Twin Room. 978.00 EUR for six nights. Double or Twin Room; room only; Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; pay property before arrival; bed preference subject to availability; no extra bed; Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel/café quote. Included hotel breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 16 EUR (person-lunch) = 224 EUR ≈ 253.08 USD
Source-backed: La Vina del Ensanche: Grilled chicken/pepper mash/mustard/watercress 16; grilled cod/ratatouille 22; B mushroom-stuffed peppers 12+cod 22+chocolate mousse 7.50. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 22 EUR (person-dinner) = 308 EUR ≈ 347.98 USD
Source-backed: La Vina del Ensanche: Grilled chicken/pepper mash/mustard/watercress 16; grilled cod/ratatouille 22; B mushroom-stuffed peppers 12+cod 22+chocolate mousse 7.50. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.73 EUR (adult-day) = 10.22 EUR ≈ 11.55 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross MTC retail-water buffer, not a verified bottle quote; no unspecified complimentary quantity deducted.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Bizkaibus A3247 connects the airport with central Bilbao stops and Bilbao Intermodal. Check the stop serving the chosen hotel. The EUR 5 per-adult-direction model is an allowance, not a fare quote.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban mobility allowance, not a fare quote or guarantee of restaurant transfers. Old Town, central museum areas and urban riverfront; Getxo beaches and wider Basque touring separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): No specific admission, match ticket, spa access, island boat, ski pass or regional excursion promised.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional extra-drinks allowance outside included meal drinks; water, included Bath tea/coffee and desserts not duplicated; alcohol excluded.
Hotel: Hotel Carlton — Double or Twin Room; room only. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; pay property before arrival; bed preference subject to availability; no extra bed
Hotel Carlton · Example B
Total for two adults
2,523.98 USD
No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,523.98 USD, the same as the total. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; pay property before arrival; bed preference subject to availability; no extra bed. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
180.28 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 978 EUR (stay) = 978 EUR ≈ 1,104.94 USD
Source-backed: Hotel Carlton — Double or Twin Room. 978.00 EUR for six nights. Double or Twin Room; room only; Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; pay property before arrival; bed preference subject to availability; no extra bed; Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel/café quote. Included hotel breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 16 EUR (person-lunch) = 224 EUR ≈ 253.08 USD
Source-backed: La Vina del Ensanche: Grilled chicken/pepper mash/mustard/watercress 16; grilled cod/ratatouille 22; B mushroom-stuffed peppers 12+cod 22+chocolate mousse 7.50. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 41.5 EUR (person-dinner) = 581 EUR ≈ 656.41 USD
Source-backed: La Vina del Ensanche: Grilled chicken/pepper mash/mustard/watercress 16; grilled cod/ratatouille 22; B mushroom-stuffed peppers 12+cod 22+chocolate mousse 7.50. Displayed consumer meal amounts used once. No additional percentage supported by the inspected menu; unitemized bread, cover or service charges remain unverified, not zero. Reconfirm before ordering. Optional tips excluded.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.73 EUR (adult-day) = 10.22 EUR ≈ 11.55 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross MTC retail-water buffer, not a verified bottle quote; no unspecified complimentary quantity deducted.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Bizkaibus A3247 connects the airport with central Bilbao stops and Bilbao Intermodal. Check the stop serving the chosen hotel. The EUR 5 per-adult-direction model is an allowance, not a fare quote.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban mobility allowance, not a fare quote or guarantee of restaurant transfers. Old Town, central museum areas and urban riverfront; Getxo beaches and wider Basque touring separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): No specific admission, match ticket, spa access, island boat, ski pass or regional excursion promised.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional extra-drinks allowance outside included meal drinks; water, included Bath tea/coffee and desserts not duplicated; alcohol excluded.
Hotel: Hotel Carlton — Double or Twin Room; room only. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; pay property before arrival; bed preference subject to availability; no extra bed
Not included: Flights, Visas and insurance, Shopping, optional tips and regional trips, Refundable deposits and card holds
Reference exchange rates dated 2026-10-01: 1 EUR = 1.1298 USD. Your card rate at payment may differ.
Rate source as recorded in the research: ECB euro reference rates, 1 October 2026, crossed through EUR 1 = USD 1.1298; the VND rate is a reference cross, not a cash or card trade quote
Practical notes
Arrival is modelled from Bilbao Airport (BIO). Bizkaibus A3247 connects the airport with central Bilbao stops and Bilbao Intermodal. Check the stop serving the chosen hotel. The EUR 5 per-adult-direction model is an allowance, not a fare quote. Six-night hotel samples are a comparison baseline, not a required trip length. All food, mobility and activity allowances must remain labeled estimates. Recheck room terms before booking.
Limits of these examples
Covers Old Town, central museum areas and urban riverfront; Getxo beaches and wider Basque touring separate. Prices are dated snapshots for 19–25 January 2027, not year-round ranges or calculator defaults; exact checkout totals were not verified.
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