GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ON SATURDAYS.
Arrival to Bilbao and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Meal: No Meal
Breakfast at the hotel. We will tour the Bilbao estuary to discover the interesting industrial past of the city. Once on the coast, we will stop to see the Bizkaia Bridge, a World Heritage Site. Passing by the majestic Butron Castle we will arrive at the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. From the remote viewpoint, we will discover the secrets of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, scene of the famous television series, Game of Thrones. In Bermeo, a typical fishing village, we will stop to discover its charms. Special pintxo tasting included. Finally, in Gernika, we will visit the interesting Casa de Juntas and the famous Tree of Gernika. Completion around 14:30 in Bilbao. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, guided walking tour of Bilbao including the centre with the most important areas and the old town. Overnight at the hotel in Bilbao.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided visit to Biarritz in the French Basque Country. Summer resort of European royalty, we will discover the best views of the city and its most famous corners. St. Jean de Luz, will be our second stop, where we will walk in this charming coastal town and taste a special typical sweet. Finally, we will arrive in San Sebastián for a walking tour and later some free time. Lunch not included. Afterwards, we will enjoy the spectacular views from Mount Igueldo. Overnight at the hotel in San Sebastian.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy this beautiful city. Accommodation at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. In the afternoon departure towards Bilbao. Accommodation at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Once we enter the Rioja wine region, we will enjoy magnificent views over a sea of vineyards. We will pass through typical small towns and countless wineries of all kinds. In Laguardia, we will take a walking tour of its historic centre. It is one of the most beautiful and charming villages in Rioja. A guided visit to a traditional winery with a wine tasting is included. Free time in Laguardia. Lunch not included. In Vitoria, the capital of the Basque Country, we will take a panoramic tour and a walking tour through its fascinating city centre and part of the historic district. A tasting of a typical sweet at a quality Basque artisan chocolatier is included. The rest of the day is free in Vitoria to enjoy the city. Accommodation at the hotel in Vitoria.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Depending on the schedules, free time in the city. Transfer from the hotel to Bilbao.
Meal: Breakfast
Guided visits and panoramic tours according to itinerary (tasting of typical Pintxos in Bermeo, typical sweets in St. Jean-de-Luz and wine tasting in Laguardia) / Accompanying guide during the circuit / Transportation by air-conditioned luxury bus / Accommodation in selected class and daily breakfast / Transfers according to itinerary / Travel insurance.
International Airfare
Visas
Meals other than those specified in the itinerary
Beverage during meals.
Personal expenses.
Any expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tipping.
Hotels Used OR Similar
Superior
Bilbao - Ilunion Bilbao / Sirimiri / NH Deusto / Petit Palace Arana or similar
San Sebastián - Sercotel Europa / Sercotel Codina or similar
Vitoria - Abba Jazz / AC General Alava or similar
Superior Plus
Bilbao - Barceló Nervion / Ercilla / Occidental Bilbao / Sercotel Gran Bilbao / Silken Indautxu / Zenit Bilbao or similar
San Sebastián - Barcelo Costa Vasca / Silken Amara Plaza / Astoria 7 or similar
Vitoria - Silken Ciudad de Vitoria / NH Canciller Ayala Vitoria / Sercotel Boulevard Vitoria or similar
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ON SATURDAYS.
Optional excursions are available on request.