Explore the lesser-known aspects of Basque Country in Northern Spain. Start in Bilbao, best known for its Guggenheim Museum, an architectural landmark with innovative design. Hike up to the amazing rock islet of Gaztelugatxe and enjoy the breathtaking sea view at the top. Visit some of the local villages in the region, such as Ondarroa, a fishing town with a beautiful historical center.
Prices
Prices are per person and exclude international flights.
| 2 travelers | 4 travelers | 6 travelers |
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| Comfort | $2200.00 | $2100.00 | $1900.00 |
| Comfort | 2200 | 2200 | 2100 | 2100 | 1900 | 1900 | 1900 | 1900 | 1900 |
Our private trips are fully customizable and can start on any date.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1
Bilbao
Take a Bilbao city tour and see the Guggenheim Museum, an architectural landmark with an audacious configuration
Day 2
Bermeo, Ondarroa
Hike up to the amazing rock islet of Gaztelugatxe and visit the fishing and canning port of Ondarroa
Detailed Itinerary
Bilbao
Day 1: Take a Bilbao city tour and see the Guggenheim Museum, an architectural landmark with an audacious configuration
Take a stroll through the narrow streets of Casco Viejo's Old Town. Take a tour of Plaza Nueva square, the historic center of Bilbao. Explore old romantic buildings, beautiful churches, the Catedral de Santiago de Bilbao or Santiago Cathedral, and numerous restaurants and bars while walking or driving.
Late Lunch
Visit the Guggenheim Museum, a monument to modernism, and admire its unique architecture, which features a spiral ramp that rides to a domed skylight. The Nervion River, which runs through Bilbao and the Cantabrian Sea, is where it was built
Free time
Dinner
Return to hotel, spend the night
Bermeo, Ondarroa
Day 2: Hike up to the amazing rock islet of Gaztelugatxe and visit the fishing and canning port of Ondarroa
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to the municipality of Bermeo. Visit the iconic San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, known also as the Castle Rock. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is situated just off the shore of the Bay of Biscay and 35 km (22 miles) east of Bilbao. A man-made stone bridge connects the island to the mainland. The bridge changes to a narrow path that has 241 steps and zigzags its way back and forth to the top. Season 7 of Game of Thrones featured these iconic steps.
Lunch
Go to local villages in the area, such as Ondarroa, a fishing town with a beautiful historical center. The main attractions include the port, Artibai River, bridges that cross it, and historical buildings.
Drive back to Bilbao
End of the tour