Panoramic itinerary of the city visiting Miramar Palace Gardens, Comb of the Wind, La Concha Bay, followed by a walking tour around the old town: Bretxa Market, Constitution Square and Saint Vincent and Saint Mary's churches. Optional visit to Mount Igeldo.
The Guggenheim Bilbao Museum is a stunning building that has played a main role in the regeneration of the city. It´s a milestone within the contemporary architecture as well as in the history of Bilbao with its vibrating shapes that recall the naval past of the city.
Visit one of the best fishing harbours in Gipuzkoa, surrounded by vineyards from which we obtain our precious "txakoli". Hometown of Juan Sebastian Elkano and Cristóbal Balenciaga, the haute couture designer. Walking tour through the historical town including the beautiful church of San Salvador. We continue then with a unique visit to the flysch from Itzurun beach, walking by San Telmo church with extraordinary views over the cliffs that contribute to understand some major events in Earth’s past.
The "Camino de Santiago" is universal but there is another important path in our region, the one which Iñigo de Loiola followed in 1522 along the King’s Highway. From the shrine of Loiola, passing by the Old Country Church of la Antigua in Zumarraga, we shall arrive to Arantzazu. Baroque, Romanesque, contemporary art and outstanding landscapes.
Vitoria is on top of the hill where the settlement of Gasteiz was located. Its wall is proof of the defensive character of this city, for many years a matter of dispute between Castile and Navarre. The Medieval Quarter, declared as Monumental Area, is composed of several streets that have been used as shelter and rest place for past and present pilgrims that have enjoyed its magnificent historic buildings, such as Santa María Cathedral. The city is surrounded by a “Green Ring” of Nature Parks, where we can find two hidden Romanesque jewels of the Alava region: San Prudencio Basilica and Nuestra Señora de Estibaliz Sanctuary, where its “Speciosa” gate invites us to bring back old time memories.
This tour takes us to the interior of Biscay. In a magical area of green and steep mountains, there is a great religious, architectural and cultural heritage. Saint Peter of Tabira Church, Saint Anne Arch and Church ensemble, Lariz Tower, the surprising Town Hall and Saint Mary Church, are waiting for us in the town of Durango. And the town of Elorrio astonishes the visitor with the elegant palaces from the Renaissance and Baroque times, as well as the stunning Church of la Purísima Concepción, home for the mausoleum of the local saint Valentín de Berriotxoa.
In the town of Gernika, we will visit the Casa de Juntas (Assembly House), the replica of Picasso’s Guernica and the Fueros square where the Peace Museum is located. We will then continue by bus to Bermeo and Mundaka estuary driving along Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. Walking through the fishing village of Bermeo we will pass by the Fishermen's Museum and a whaling ship, surrounded by the charm of its traditional houses. After lunch we will head for Bakio, headquarters of TXAKOLIGUNE, the Bizkaiko Txakolina Wine Interpretation Centre. On the way back, we will stop at a viewpoint and enjoy a spectacular view of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Bilbao is a city of contrasts. We propose an attractive tour from historical Bilbao to the most avant-garde areas. Medieval Seven Streets, Santiago Cathedral, Ribera Market and the New Square are the heart of Old Bilbao and from here we will move uptown to discover the modernism and eclecticism of Gran Via, Plaza Moyua, Guggenheim Museum, Euskalduna Palace, Azkuna Center , Calatrava Bridge , the Basilica of Begoña with a final stop at Artxanda Hill viewpoint. And the Estuary, the real star of this story, will guide us in our journey towards Getxo to visit the Vizcaya Hanging Bridge, the manor houses of Neguri , Algorta Old Port, while enjoying the breathtaking seaviews from Aixerrota cliffs.
The Maritime Museum shows the history of the naval and commercial activity in the estuary of Bilbao. A good way to understand the Bilbao of nowadays.
We head for Saint Jean de Luz, the City of Privateers, where we will visit its prosperous fishing port that grew from whaling and walk around the Louis XIV Square and the magnificent church of Saint John the Baptist, with its wooden galleries and the fabulous Baroque altarpiece. We will drive then along the coastal road to Biarritz, stopping at the lighthouse to admire the panoramic view over the city and the Bay of Biscay. We will also enjoy the beautiful architecture and cosmopolitan atmosphere of this famous XIXth century resort.
Rioja Alavesa region combines both tradition and modernity, besides art, history and gastronomy. In its natural scenery of sun-dried brick and vine shoot, the medieval walled settlements watch from the top of the hills the arrival of visitors. In the last decades the landscape has been scattered with magnificent avant-garde buildings, designed by international renowned architects such as Frank Gehry and Santiago Calatrava, to house the most prestigious wine cellars of this world famous region thanks to the quality of its wines. Feel captivated by the colours and the scents of this region, protected northwards by Sierra de Toloño and nurtured and delimited southwards by the Ebro river, that invites us to relax and to enjoy life.
The Basque Museum is an ethnographic museum that shows the shepherds and seamen world, the ironworks world, the textile handicrafts (linen and wool), and the local pottery and porcelain production. A good way to get to know the Basque culture.
An old Roman road opened the Pilgrim Way to Santiago de Compostela and through the San Adrian Tunnel pilgrims were leaving their traces in a countryside dotted with hermitages and churches which brought to our land the Romanesque style. The land that was through centuries the passway between France and Castile hides a rich heritage composed of medieval villages, castles, prehistoric dolmens and rich colourful frescos waiting to be discovered. The walled town of Salvatierra with its arcaded streets keeps an old quarter with beautiful emblazoned noble houses which were witness of the battles between lineages while the Romanesque portals of Gazeo and Alaitza churches lead us into some spectacular wall paintings.
Located right in San Sebastian harbour, this landmark building dating from 1928 keeps an important maritime and marine heritage. One of the most outstanding vestiges is the skeleton of a Northern Atlantic right whale in addition to a fair amount of water tanks dedicated to the Bay of Biscay and a variety of tropical species, topped with the spectacular 360º tunnel.
During the tour of Bilbao we will visit the Old Town with its “Seven Streets” as well as its elegant city centre where we can see among other things the apartments built for the gentry, the Chávarri Palace or the old wine warehouse. But we cannot forget the “new Bilbao” reborn at the end of the 20th century on the site of old industrial and port areas. It is precisely here where the Guggenheim museum, icon that made our city worldwide known, was erected.
It is the most western region of Biscay, the less visited. Here you will be able to discover Balmaseda -the oldest town of Biscay-, its old bridge or an old Basque beret factory transformed into a museum. You can also find one of the best Rolls Royce collection in the world or visit a “Txakolinera”, a cellar where we elaborate the most genuine Basque wine. This area, less than half an hour by car from Bilbao, may bring to the visitor pleasant surprises and specially a close contact with nature.
This 16th century Dominican convent, right at the heart of San Sebastian Old Town, includes a Renaissance cloister and the ancient church decorated with canvases by Catalan artist José Maria Sert. Museum of Basque Society and Citizenship, it houses archaeological and ethnographic collections, fine art and photography.
Explore with us the beauty of Pasajes, a picturesque fishing village, located in a natural harbour. This magical place is full of fascinating buildings and rich in maritime history. During our visit in Hondarribia, we will discover all its hidden corners and secrets.This medieval village,from its well-preserved architecture in the charming old town to the traditional fishing-village atmosphere in the Marina Neighbourhood, it´s a real must-see.
Cider was first produced in our farmhouses around the 14th century. Throughout the years, cider houses have increasingly become meeting places for thousands of people to enjoy the arrival of the new cider served with a traditional menu, composed of codfish omelette, codfish with peppers, T-bone steak and Idiazabal cheese with walnuts and quince jelly.
As great lovers of good cuisine, our bars offer delicious, varied “pintxos” It will be a pleasure for us to help you discover and taste this “miniature cuisine” in a relaxed atmosphere.
This museum is dedicated exclusively to one of the greatest universal fashion designers: Cristobal Balenciaga. A careful selection of unrepeatable pieces exhibited in a remarkable four-storey building in Getaria.
Let us show you the secrets of this unique white wine that grows in the Cantabrian Sea area.
D.O Rioja Alavesa wine, stands out for its internationally acclaimed quality. We´ will show you from the most avant-garde cellars to the most traditional ones, some of them centuries old .
The Fine Arts Museum holds one of the best Spanish art collections from the 12th century to nowadays with works from artists such as Zurbarán, Van Eyck, Gauguin, Sorolla, etc.
We propose 2 to 4 hours of soft hiking through pastures, paths and forests while watching herds of sheep, cattle, traditional Basque farmhouses and the ocean, in vivid contrast with the green countryside. Nothing better to finish the hike than a pintxo and a glass of txakoli or cider.
This is a tour to enjoy both mountain and seaside. The Oma Forest connects us with nature and with the Land Art of Basque painter and sculptor Agustin Ibarrola. The trees tell us stories and the surrounding farm houses “caseríos” bring us close to the Basque culture. The coastal village of Lekeitio boasts the magnificent Basílica “Santa María de la Asunción”. Its fishermen's quarter with its small taverns invite us to experience a typical Basque atmosphere. The lighthouse, the breakwater and the fishing port provide wonderful views over the sea.