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Vizcaya Bridge, San Juan De Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo & Gernika
Bilbao, Basque Country
5 hours
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What You Will Do
This tourist excursion will take you to discover some of the most iconic places in the Basque Country. We will begin by visiting the Bizkaia Bridge, an engineering marvel and UNESCO World Heritage site, connecting Portugalete and Getxo.
Next, we will head to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, an impressive islet known for its natural beauty and the hermitage at the top. The site is famous for its appearance in the "Game of Thrones" series and offers spectacular views of the Basque coastline.
The excursion will continue in Bermeo, a picturesque fishing village with charming streets and a lively harbor.
Finally, we will visit Gernika, a town rich in history, famous for being the place where the laws of Bizkaia were signed. At the Casa de Juntas, visitors will learn about the historical rights of the Basque people, and the Tree of Gernika symbolizes freedom and unity for the Basques.
This excursion offers the perfect combination of history, culture, natural landscapes, and Basque traditions.
Next, we will head to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, an impressive islet known for its natural beauty and the hermitage at the top. The site is famous for its appearance in the "Game of Thrones" series and offers spectacular views of the Basque coastline.
The excursion will continue in Bermeo, a picturesque fishing village with charming streets and a lively harbor.
Finally, we will visit Gernika, a town rich in history, famous for being the place where the laws of Bizkaia were signed. At the Casa de Juntas, visitors will learn about the historical rights of the Basque people, and the Tree of Gernika symbolizes freedom and unity for the Basques.
This excursion offers the perfect combination of history, culture, natural landscapes, and Basque traditions.
What's Included?
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or bus
- Local guide
- Please note that the indicated times are only a reference, they are not exact.
- Food tasting
What's Not Included?
- anything not detailed into the included services
- Not included the walking route to the hermit of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
TIME: 09:30 - outside of the Sercotel Coliseo hotel. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE HOTEL SERCOTEL COLISEO TO ASK. The meeting point its outside, on the street, next to the entrance of the hotel and the stop for cars or buses.
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Puente Colgante Vizcaya
20 minutes
The Bizkaia Bridge, is an impressive engineering feat and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Connecting the towns of Portugalete and Getxo in the province of Bizkaia, this bridge is famous for its unique metal structure, which includes a suspended platform for the passage of ships. Inaugurated in 1893, the Bizkaia Bridge is one of the world’s first transshipment bridges and one of the main tourist attractions in the region. The Bizkaia Bridge is a gem of 19th-century industrial engineering, and its visit offers a fascinating mix of history, architecture, and stunning views.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: DESTINATION CONSULTANT.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total duration is 5 hours including the travel time from one place to another
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- not accessible for people with walking difficulties or slow walking
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Spanish
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