Summer in Euskadi: San Sebastián, Bilbao, rural interior and French Basque coast

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DATES: August 1 to 7, 2022

A spectacular and very complete one-week trip (6 nights) in the Basque Country through the provinces of Guipúzcoa and Vizcaya that will allow us to enjoy the beautiful San Sebastián and visit the always interesting Bilbao; discover the beautiful rural interior of Guipúzcoa and Vizcaya; tour a large part of the impressive Basque coast, from Getxo, in Biscay, to Biarritz, in the French Basque Country; sail from Zumaia to Deba through the impressive “flysch” and take a boat from Bermeo to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, one of the most marvelous sanctuaries in Spain; visit the sanctuaries of Aránzazu and Loyola, the cradle of the Jesuits; enjoy the excellent Basque gastronomy; stroll through postcard towns and enjoy beautiful natural spaces; discover the fascinating history of the Basques; etc

During the trip we will have the opportunity to:

DISCOVER AND ENJOY GUIPÚZCOA

1- Tour the Gipuzkoan coast and visit its most emblematic towns: from Biarritz, in the French Basque Country, to Motrico passing through Pasajes, Zarautz, Getaria, Zumaia and Deba. Our coastal itinerary includes a guided boat tour exclusively for our group from Zumaia to Deba that will allow us to discover the “flysch” cliffs and admire their extraordinary beauty.

2- Visit the interior of the province of Guipúzcoa, with a guided visit to the monumental Oñate, a gentle walk in a beautiful setting, a visit to the sanctuary of Loyola, cradle of the Jesuits, and a visit to the sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Aránzazu, located in a natural environment of great beauty.

3- Discover and enjoy San Sebastián, the beautiful Gipuzkoan capital, with very complete guided walks (from Urgull to Mount Igueldo passing through the old town and the expansion) that will allow us to discover the city and its history, and enjoy the atmosphere and the traditions of San Sebastian.

DISCOVER AND ENJOY VIZCAYA

4. Mount Artxanda, with the best views of Bilbao and its surroundings; Portugalete and Santurce, with its impressive suspension bridge; Valmaseda, capital of Las Encartaciones, a region with its own privileges until the 19th century; the stately Getxo and its beautiful beaches, etc.

5. Guernica, Mundaka and Bermeo, where we will take a boat to enjoy from the sea the great attraction of the Basque coast: the impressive islet and sanctuary of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. We also visit the fishermen’s association, where we will have the opportunity to listen to the explanations and anecdotes of the fishermen’s wives. We will also take a guided tour of Guernica, a symbol of Basque liberties and the horror of war.

6- Discover the city of Bilbao and visit the Guggenheim Museum, one of the most outstanding buildings of world architecture.

A spectacular trip to discover and enjoy the wonderful provinces of Guipúzcoa and Vizcaya.

ACCOMPANYING GUIDE: TONI BELLIDO

DATES: from Monday 1 to Sunday 7 August 2022

MINIMUM GROUP 15 PEOPLE AND MAXIMUM 25