San Sebastian – Donostia Trip Overview
A tour of a section of Basque Highway 101 through the greatest hits of the Basque coast (Did someone say “Dragonstone”?), arriving at the titanium museum that put Bilbao on the map. Spoiler alert: you’ll try a sport you’ve never played.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: San Sebastian – Donostia, Spain
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San Sebastian – Donostia, Basque Country, Spain
A tour of a section of Basque Highway 101 through the greatest hits of the Basque coast (Did someone say “Dragonstone”?), arriving at the titanium museum that put Bilbao on the map. Spoiler alert: you’ll try a sport you’ve never played.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Gernika-Lumo, Gernika-Lumo, Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country
Shortly we will have arrived to the re-emerged from its ashes town of Gernika that was pictured by Pablo Picasso in 1937. ‘Gernika’ it’s considered the second most famous painting of all times. We will stroll through the streets of the town to finally reach the neoclassical Assembly House of Bizkaia and ‘meet’ the Tree of Gernika – international symbol of peace, resistance and Basque rights.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Urdaibai biosferako erreserba, Urdaibai, Vizcaya, Spain
After discovering the secrets of Basque history, it’s time to head towards the Coast of Bizkaia. The road will take us through extraordinary Urdaibai – UNESCO declared Biosphere Reserve. A place where holm oak covered mountains with steep slopes give way to a valley that leads to the sea, forming marshes inhabited by diversity of birds.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mundaka, Mundaka, Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country
Next, we will stop in the small town of Mundaka – mecca for surfers. This internationally renowned spot it’s famous for one of the best left waves in the world, as well as its beautiful paths and fishing traditions! We will also challenge your skills at the local ‘fronton’ playing the basque ball – are you ready to challenge our guide?
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mirador -San Juan Gaztelugatxe- Behatokia, Kalea Arene Pelaio Deuna, 35TRI, 48370, Bizkaia, Spain
We will continue along one of the most breathtaking roads of Bizkaia Coast to finally stop at San Juan de Gaztelugatxe lookout. From here you have spectacular views of the Cantabrian Sea with breathtaking cliffs, tunnels and arches carved by the sea. The fans of Games of Thrones will quickly recognised this islet that is linked to the mainland by a winding path. Spoiler! There are no dragons!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bakioko begiralekua, Gibelorratzagako San Pelaio Auzoa, 68, 48130 Bakio, Bizkaia, Spain
On the way to Bilbao we will pass through one of the DOs of emblematic Basque wines – ‘txakoli’! You will enjoy a glass of this slightly sparkling, white wine while admiring the vineyards of Bakio and discovering the secrets behind the production of this beloved by locals drink.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Abandoibarra Et. 2, 48001 Bilbao Spain
Last, but definitely not least we will arrive to Bilbao – an example of how investment in culture can transform a grey, post-industrial city into a Winner of the 2018 European City of the Year! Staggering architecture, fine dining and cosmopolitan feeling is what characterise the capital of Bizkaia. Get impressed by the spectacular “titanium building “ of Guggenheim designed by Frank Gehry and dive into the world of Modern and Contemporary Art in the Museum located inside.
Duration: 1 hour
