This tour allows you to appreciate the cultural heritage of the region and to learn about Basque history, from the indigenous tribes to the present day. The first three days are devoted to the province of Guipúzcoa, following the coastal path of Santiago de Compostela. Days 4 and 5 are dedicated to the coast of Vizcaya. The sixth day ends with the Alava, in the land.
Day 1: Irun and Fontarrabie
Day 2: San Sebastián
Day 3: Azpeitia
Day 4: Lekeitio and San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Day 5: Bilbao
Day 6: Vitoria
Oiasso Roman Museum, Santa Elena hermitage, Cap du Figuier. These sites reflect the influence of the ocean on local culture at various times in European history.
It is impossible to visit the Basque Country without stopping in San Sebastián to see its Monte Igueldo, its San Telmo museum dedicated to the history of the Basque Country, the gardens of the Miramar Palace, former summer residence of the Spanish kings, its La Concha beach and its port.
Visit of Azpeitia, its sanctuary of San Ignacio de Loyola and its Ferrocarril museum. A day in the interior of the Basque Country, where you will discover the spiritual heritage and industrial genius of the Basque Country.
Meeting with the size of the elements. Picturesque village of Lekeitio, monastery of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the rasa mareal and the flysch cliffs. A series of natural, unusual and exceptional sites by the ocean. For nature lovers, this is the most wonderful part of this trip.
Basque Country and modernity in Bilbao. The inevitable Guggenheim Museum and its unique architecture, visit of the city and its districts, evening in the tapas bars, in a very urban atmosphere.
Cultural day in Vitoria. The capital of the province of Alava shows an astonishing museographic eclecticism, with its museums dedicated to card games, contemporary art, archaeology, armoury, fine arts... A final stage full of discoveries and surprises.
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