From Bilbao: Basque Country 3 Cities 6-Day Coach Tour Accommodation in 4 Star Hotels
ID: GYG29169-34828
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
6 days
Description
Discover the highlights of the Basque Country on a 6-day tour of Bilbao, San Sebastian and Vitoria. Get back to nature in the Rioja wine producing region, the oak forests of Ayala and the ancient salt flats of Salinas de Leniz.
See the highlights of the Basque Country on a tour of the cities of Bilbao, Vitoria and San Sebastian. Benefit from guided panoramic tours and walking tours to get a complete picture of each destination. Journey through an amazing landscape of dramatic sea views, typical fishing villages and vast forests of oak trees.
Day 1: Bilbao
Benefit from pick-up and transfer to your hotel to get a full tour program about the Basque Country.
Day 2: Bilbao - San Sebastian
Depart Bilbao and journey through the mountains towards San Sebastian. See the old tower houses of Azkoitia and visit the shrine at the Sanctuary of Loyola before making your way to the coastal town of Zumaia. Get magnificent views of the Bay of Biscay and stop in the medieval fishing village of Getaria. Continue to San Sebastian via the resort town of Zarautz.
Take a panoramic bus tour of San Sebastian and see highlights such as Kursaal Palace on arrival. Enjoy some free time for lunch before taking a walking tour of the Old Town, and stroll past typical pintxo bars and the 18th-century Basilica of Santa Maria de Coro. Get tips on what to do with the rest of the evening and the following day at leisure.
Day 3: San Sebastian
Enjoy a free day to explore San Sebastian at your own pace.
Day 4: San Sebastian - Rioja - Vitoria
Take the highway towards Vitoria, passing the old town of Tolosa. Arrive at the village of Ordizia and go for a stroll before going to Oñati and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Arantzazu. Visit the former salt mining town of Salinas de Leniz, and then enter the wine producing area of Rioja Alavesa. Admire typical villages such as Labastida and Laguardia, where you will get some free time to explore the town and enjoy lunch independently. Continue to Vitoria for a panoramic tour of the capital of the Basque Country. Marvel at monuments such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria and Casco Viejo, and avail of free entry to the Artium Museum of Contemporary Art.
Day 5: Vitoria - Bilbao
Journey through the rural landscape of Alava en route to Salinas de Añana, where you will learn about the historic salt mining industry. Continue to the village of Orduña, surrounded by the mountains of the Sierra Salvada, and take a guided walking tour of the town. Get back to nature in Ayala and discover vast forests of oak trees. Stop for lunch in Balmaseda, and then go to the coastal town of Santurtzi, known for its seafaring traditions. Continue to Portugalete to cross the transporter bridge to Getxo, where you can go for a walk along the seafront and get a magnificent view of the Bay of Biscay. Continue to Bilbao and take a panoramic tour on arrival.
Day 6: Bilbao
Explore Bilbao at your own pace with a day at leisure. Get useful information from your guide to help you plan your day. Enjoy some free time in the city before your transfer to the airport.
Highlights
- Explore the 3 main cities of the Basque Country
- Take guided tours of Bilbao, Vitoria and San Sebastian
- Encounter typical Basque Country villages and coastal scenery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children up to 2 years old can join for free but you will be required to pay the cost of a crib or other hotel services required direct to the hotel. There may also be lunch costs. Children from 2 to 11 years old get a 40% discount based on 2 adults staying in the same room
• The type of transport used can vary depending on the number of participants on the selected dates
• Your hotel category is guaranteed. The specific hotels will be informed at time of confirmation. All hotels are well located in the city centers and of very good quality
• Tours are available in English and Spanish. For other languages, please enquire
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick-up possible from Bilbao Airport, or from the main bus or train station.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
