From Bilbao: Loyola, Getaria, Zarauz and San Sebastian Tour

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ID: GYG712-712
Category: Sight Seeing , Nature and Landscapes
Country: Spain

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Follow the highway towards the east, into the province of Gipuzkoa. On the way to the Sanctuary of Loyola, you will be able to admire the areas of inner Basque Country, combined with rural valleys and industrial villages in between mountains!
See villages trapped in between mountains like the villages of Durango, Eibar and Elgoibar!

Arrive at the core of the province, and after the industrial village of Azkoitia, you will arrive at your first stop, the Sanctuary of Loyola, hometown of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits. Here you will visit the Basilica and the tower house where he was born and lived. Depending on the time, you may wish to attend a ceremony.

Next you follow the route towards the coast on the north, passing through Azpeitia. You will also pass through Zestoa, a famous natural spa village with healing waters that attracted the royalty of Europe during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Later you will arrive to the coast at Zumaia, a beautiful village very much appreciated by Basque summer tourists. Following the coastal road you will arrive at your next stop, Getaria. A unique medieval fishing village and hometown of famous figures like captain Juan Sebastian Elcano (the first man to travel around the world by sea), and Cristobal Balenciaga, the famous designer.

Then you will pass by Zarauz, a beautiful tourist spot with the largest beach in the province of Gipuzkoa. You will arrive finally to San Sebastian (or Donostia) where you will do a panoramic tour of the city. After lunch, you will do a walking tour into the old quarter visiting the most interesting streets and locations before returning to Bilbao in the evening.

Follow the highway towards the east, into the province of Gipuzkoa. On the way to the Sanctuary of Loyola, you will be able to admire the areas of inner Basque Country, combined with rural valleys and industrial

Highlights

  • Visit the Sanctuary of Loyola
  • Pass through a natural spa village with healing waters
  • Stroll through the unique fishing village of Getaria
  • Enjoy a panoramic tour of San Sebastian (Donostia)

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Children from 2 to 12 years old will have a discount of 50%. They will have to be accompanied at least by 2 adults
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
We include pickup in Bilbao city center 3-star/4-star/5-star hotels.
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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.