Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
Description
A unique experience to discover the essentials of Biscay: San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika and txakoli tasting. ✔ Pick up in Bilbao Our trip begins next to the Puppy sculpture. Our guide waits for you to start our way to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. ✔ Discover Dragonstone in San Juan de Gaztelugatxe We will arrive at this natural jewel, famous for inspiring a Game of Thrones scenario. Climb the 241 steps up to the hermitage, guaranteed access. ✔ Bermeo and Mundaka, fishing villages We will then visit Bermeo, to learn about its fishing history. From there, we will continue our way to Mundaka, a surfing paradise. Enjoy its streets, its views and the local gastronomy! ✔ Gernika and its history A tour through its cultural legacy, the Tree of Gernika, the air-raid shelters and Picasso's mural. ✔ Last stop: txakoli tasting We will finish with a visit to the Berroja Winery, before returning to Bilbao in the afternoon. Don't miss this adventure! Are you ready?
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On the guided tour of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, guests will enjoy a unique experience that combines history, nature, and culture. During the tour, they will enjoy the coastal scenery while walking the panoramic trail and taking photos of the landscape. They will climb the 241 steps and visit the hermitage at the summit, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. By the end of the tour, they will have a deeper appreciation for this iconic site and its historical and cultural connections.
Bermeo is a place full of charm and authenticity, allowing visitors to connect with the history, culture, and maritime spirit of the Basque Country. During the guided tour, they will explore the old town and visit the fishing port.
Mundaka is a picturesque fishing village on the Basque coast, known for its natural beauty and famous harbor. Its cuisine features dishes like marmitako (tuna stew) and clams a la marinera, as well as local pintxos and txakoli wine. It’s the perfect place to enjoy traditional Basque flavors.
Dive into the history of Gernika, a place rich in memory and emotion. On this walking tour, you will discover the air-raid shelters, the legendary Tree of Gernika, and the stunning mural reproducing Picasso's famous painting about the bombing. You will also hear fascinating stories that have shaped this town, located in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve.
To end the excursion on a high note, you will enjoy an exclusive txakolí tasting, one of the most emblematic wines of the Basque Country, at Bodega Berroja. After this unique experience, we will return to Bilbao in the afternoon. Don't miss it!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- During the months of January and February, the Provincial Council of Bizkaia will close the accesses to the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. The viewpoints will remain open as normal.
Reviews(130)
The trip was awesome and our Guide, Aman, was out of this world. He was exceptionally engaging and made us all feel like a family.
The parcur was very hard but our guide Pedro was very kind and helpful.It was a joyfull and wondurfull tour
Hi Ali! Thank you for your kind words about Pedro, he'll be thrilled! We are truly glad to know you enjoyed the experience and hope to welcome you back on your next adventure! Kindly, Buendía
The walk to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is far far more strenuous than the guides will have you know, it's 2.5 miles and very steep especially on the return leg. The achievement is worth it, but think carefully before you commit. Wear sturdy footwear, take water, and don't hang about. 2hrs is only just enough to do the round walk. The coach trip offers great views of the Basque countryside.
Unique and evocative experience, interesting to complete with a visit to the other small villages. I only recommend this to those who are in shape or used to physical exertion; we were satisfied, but definitely exhausted from the effort. Choose to book this excursion when it is not particularly hot.
Excellent tour guide. Awesome tour. Make sure you are truly physically able and fit. The climb back up from dragon stone is not easy. Lots of walking and good pace. Loved the whole trip. Only gave four stars because time for bathroom use was not factored in. Otherwise, it was fantastic!!!
I thought the trip was excellent in its entirety. The places we visited are very pretty and the staff was the best. Stefan was very kind and gave us great explanations of each place, while Alberto drove very safely. This has been my favorite tour and it was a very nice experience.
The time specified in the program does not match what was completed. Less time for Gatzelugatxe. Much walking elsewhere, steep hills. Large groups, and guidance in sixty languages even though we ordered English. Becomes too much flock.
This was a really interesting excursion, combining a very scenic walk to Dragonstone, visits to 3 interesting villages and rounded off with a wine tasting. The tour was well organised and our guide Pedro really enhanced the experience with his knowledge of the history and customs of the region and his delivery was engaging and interesting. Our driver was great too and made it look easy! Would definitely recommend this tour, worth the money.
Gaztelugatxe is a very intense physical experience - over 200 steps up to the top and back and that's not even the hardest part. There's a long and very steep climb back up to the parking area. Bermeo wasn't very exciting. Had an excellent sea bass lunch at the Casino in Mundanka, a very interesting (and too short) visit to Gernika and ended the tour with a Txakoli tasting at a winery. The day trip was well worth the money.
Thank you for sharing your experience 😊 We’re glad to hear you felt the day was well worth it and enjoyed highlights such as Gernika and the Txakoli tasting. Gaztelugatxe is indeed a demanding but rewarding climb, and we appreciate you mentioning your impressions of each stop. Your feedback is very valuable and helps us continue improving the balance of the itinerary. We hope to see you again on another adventure! – The Buendía Travel Team
Great day seeing lots of Basque Country delights: nature and culture. Excellent driver in a modern, clean and safe bus. Great guide that knew much about the sights and culture.
Thank you so much for your lovely review 😊 We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed discovering the Basque Country and that both the guide and driver helped make the experience smooth, safe, and enriching. It’s great to know you appreciated the mix of nature and culture along the way. We hope to welcome you again soon! – The Buendía Travel Team
