Overview
If you love nature, geology and wine you will love this tour. We will introduce you to the stunning scenery that we have in Basque country full of cliffs, beaches, mountains and very rough seas. All of this gets even better when you enjoy it with a lovely glass of local white wine!
In this tour we will take you to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe where the famous Game of Thrones series was set. You will be able to take the most stunning pictures as you reach the top of the hermitage surrounded by the rough ocean waters. You have a maximum of 2 hours to make it to the top and back!
After the walk we will visit one of the traditional Basque txakoli wineries, the Basque local wine. You will enjoy a lovely visit to a family winery with a well-deserved wine tasting with local appetisers that will serve as lunch to finish the tour!
Important notes:
Please be aware that this tour requires extremely comfortable shoes (don´t bring heals, open sandals or flip-flops or you will regret it enormously)
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Tickets to San Juan De Gaztelugatxe
All fees and/or taxes
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We will pick you up at the red tourist bus stop in front of the Puppy
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Bilbao
45 min
Pick-up in Bilbao. Drive to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (45 minutes drive) where we will share with you the most important things about the Basque culture
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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
2 hours
Visit the hermitage of San Juan Bautista (2 hours free time to do it). Climb 241 steps and the reward will be the breathtaking pictures taken from the top!
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Bermeo
45 min
Quick simple lunch with some pintxos (local tapas) and drinks to recover some energies
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Bermeo
1 hour 30 min
Visit to a family winery on a privilege location on the natural region of the Biosphere Reserve of Biscay.
Try the local Txakoli wine. The favourite white wine among Basque people and Basque sailors.
The local wine will be paired with local sea products such as anchovies or bonito del norte -
Bermeo
45 min
Drive back to Bilbao where we will finish the tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Madrid).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
FAQs about San Juan de Gaztelugatxe with Winery Visit and Lunch (From Bilbao)
Can I cancel San Juan de Gaztelugatxe with Winery Visit and Lunch (From Bilbao) for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6–7 hours.
Where does it start?
We will pick you up at the red tourist bus stop in front of the Puppy
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Tickets to San Juan De Gaztelugatxe
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Operated by Northern Spain Gastronomy
