7-Day Bilbao and Basque Country

This program offers the oppportunity to enjoy the Basque Country.

Minimum 2 adults per booking (rates based on double room/per person).

1 adult bookings under request (single supplement).



Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bilbao / Private transfer to accommodation / Free time

Stop At: Bilbao, Bilbao, Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country
Private arrival transfer and free time in Bilbao.
Duration: 10 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 4* Hotel in Bilbao

Day 2: Basque Coast

Stop At: Puente Colgante Vizcaya, Puente de Vizcaya Zubia, Getxo Spain
Short stop to discover the famous Biscay Bridge, the first transporter bridge built in the world with a metal structure.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Castillo de Butron, Butron Auzoa Urduliz, 48110 Spain
Short stop at Butrón Castle, a beautiful fortress of medieval origin.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo Spain
Discover the unique islet with a hermitage on top featured as Dragonstone in Game of Thrones from a viewpoint.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bermeo, Bermeo, Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country
Walking tour in Bermeo, a colourful coastal village located in Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve famous for its fishing tradition.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Gernika-Lumo, Gernika-Lumo, Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country
Visit the famous town that gives name to the famous painting by Pablo Picasso where you will go on a short tour and visit its Assembly House.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bilbao, Bilbao, Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country
Walking tour around the Old Town of the city.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: 4* Hotel in Bilbao

Day 3: Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz and San Sebastian

Stop At: Biarritz, Biarritz, Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Walking tour around Biarritz, a beautiful city known for its famous beaches, therapeutic water and a thriving surf scene.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Walking tour in Saint Jean de Luz to discover its beautiful old town filled with colourful timbered Basque houses.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: San Sebastian - Donostia, San Sebastian - Donostia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
Walking tour to discover the beautiful old town.

Free time for lunch. San sebastian has the highest concentration of bars in the world in its city centre, perfect location to enjoy some pintxos.

Panoramic tour up to Igeldo to see the unique views of the bay of La Concha.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: 4* Hotel in Bilbao

Day 4: La Rioja and its wineries

Stop At: Haro, Haro, La Rioja
Guided visit to a local winery in Haro, considered the capital of the wine, and walking tour around the city.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Laguardia, Laguardia, Province of Alava, Basque Country
Walking tour around the beautiful medieval old town and guided visit to a local winery.

Free time for Lunch.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Elciego, Elciego, Province of Alava, Basque Country
Short stop to discover the incredible Marqués de Riscal hotel designed by Frank Ghery.
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: 4* Hotel in Bilbao

Day 5: Loyola, Getaria, Zarautz and San Sebastian

Stop At: Santuario de Loyola, Loyola, Azpeitia Spain
Guided visit to the famous Sactuary of Loyola, built around the tower house of the Loyola family.
Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Getaria, Getaria, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
Walking tour around Getaria, a charming coastal village known for its fishing tradition and birth town of the famous fashion designer Balenciaga.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Zarautz, Zarautz, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
Panoramic view of Zarautz, home to the longest beach in the Basque Country and famous surfing location.

Stop At: San Sebastian - Donostia, San Sebastian - Donostia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
Free time in San Sebastian
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: 4* Hotel in Bilbao

Day 6: Elorrio, Oñati and Sanctuary of Arantzazu

Stop At: Elorrio, Elorrio, Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country
Walking tour around Elorrio, a beautiful town known for its palaces and stately houses.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Onati, Onati, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
Walking tour to discover the beautiful old town of Oñati and the Sancti Spiritus University, one of the gems of the civil architecture of the Basque Renaissance.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Santuario de Aranzazu, Barrio de Arantzazu, 8, 20569 Onati Spain
Guided visit to the Sanctuary of Arantzazu, a majestic monument and example of contemporary sacred architecture.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: 4* Hotel in Bilbao

Day 7: Free time / Private transfer to airport or station / Departure

Stop At: Bilbao, Bilbao, Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country
Free time in Bilbao before departure.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults"
"A minimum of 2 people per booking is required"
"May be operated by a multi-lingual guide"
"1 adult bookings under request (single supplement)"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
7-Day Bilbao and Basque Country
1/12/2024 - 3/28/2024

Friday :

03:00 PM - 10:00 PM

3/29/2024 - 4/4/2024

Friday :

03:00 PM - 10:00 PM

4/5/2024 - 7/11/2024

Friday :

03:00 PM - 10:00 PM

7/12/2024 - 9/12/2024

Friday :

03:00 PM - 10:00 PM

9/13/2024 - 12/19/2024

Friday :

03:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Duration: 7 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Arrival/departure transfers can be arranged from Bilbao airport / train station or bus station.

Airports

• Bilbao Airport, Bilbao Spain

Cancellations and refunds: If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Included

• 6 nights accommodation at 4*hotels
• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private arrival and departure transfers
• Transportation
• 6x Breakfast
• Accommodation included: 6 nights
• Entry/Admission - Santuario de Loyola

Not Included

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Drinks

Facilities