Come and enjoy the most rural and industrial views of the Basque country plus the unique Basilica of Loyola and the tower house of Saint Ignatius of Loyola where we will learn about the roots of the founder of the Jesuits. Getaria will surprise you like no fishermen village has done before, feel the essence of sailors that go back hundreds of years and let yourself relax and enjoy the gastronomy at Zarauz, one of the most popular summer locations in the Basque country and reference point for international Surf championships. Finally we will arrive to San Sebastian, this city will enchant you with the old quarter not to mention the famous gastronomical “Pintxo” Return back to the hotel in the evening. The route begins at 09:00 am from the center of Bilbao to go directly on the A8 motorway towards the inside of Guipúzcoa, through Eibar, Elgoibar, Azkoitia and Loyola. In Loyola stop to visit the shrine of harmonious proportions, built between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, where we visit the spectacular Basilica and see the house where he was born Ignacio tower. Azpeitia will continue to travel through, and out towards the coast by Zumaia, the embroidery to reach Getaria.We will have free time to visit this charming fishing village located on a mountain slope very fertile, with its arch Catrapona, medieval passageway beneath the church with a chapel for sailors, the parish church of San Salvador (fifteenth century), which is a jewel of Gothic architecture, its fishing port, its narrow streets and its typical bars and restaurants. After traveling to Zarautz continue the traditional enclave and tourist reference since the nineteenth century.
Later we arrived in San Sebastian. In this beautiful city will make a comprehensive scenic tour to appreciate all his walks, La Concha beach and climb Igueldo overlooking the bay. Then another walking tour through Casco Viejo. Free time for lunch. Our guide will inform of various possibilities of selected restaurants and menus for you to choose the one you draw. Direct return to Bilbao on the highway with magnificent views to get to your hotel mid-afternoon. |
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| Duration: |
9 h. aprox |
| Closed: |
24, 25, 31/12 & 01/01. |
| Finishing: |
City center. |
| Departure from: |
Hotel Abba Parque (c/Calle de Rodríguez Arias 66) |
| Frequency: |
Tuesdays |
| TIME |
09:00 |
| Mon |
no |
| Tue |
X |
| Wed |
no |
| Thurs |
no |
| Fri |
no |
| Sat |
no |
| Sun |
no |
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