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Departure from Barcelona by <strong>private coach with a tour guide<\/strong> who has extensive knowledge of the area available for the five days.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1147\">During the trip we will have the opportunity to:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1217\"><strong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1217\">DISCOVER AND ENJOY THE GIPUZCOA COAST AND SAN SEBASTI\u00c1N<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1520\">Explore much of the Gipuzkoa coast and visit three of its most emblematic towns: <strong>Hondarribia<\/strong> , in the easternmost part of the province; <strong>Pasaia<\/strong> , one of the great attractions of the Basque coast; and <strong>Getaria<\/strong> , a beautiful port town and birthplace of Juan Sebasti\u00e1n Elcano and Crist\u00f3bal Balenciaga.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1750\">Discover and enjoy <strong>San Sebasti\u00e1n<\/strong> : we will spend a full day in the beautiful capital of Gipuzkoa with a very comprehensive guided tour of the old town and free time to enjoy one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1812\"><strong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1812\">DISCOVER AND ENJOY THE COAST OF BIZCAYA AND BILBAO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"2188\">Explore much of the Biscayan coast: <strong>Portugalete<\/strong> , <strong>Getxo<\/strong> , and the spectacular <strong>Vizcaya Bridge<\/strong> ; the <strong>Urdaibai Natural Park<\/strong> , <strong>Gernika<\/strong> , <strong>Mundaka<\/strong> , and <strong>Bermeo<\/strong> , where we&#8217;ll take a boat to enjoy the breathtaking islet and <strong>sanctuary of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe<\/strong> from the sea. 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