Day Trip to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Txacoli Winery & Basque Coast from Bilbao

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On this chauffeur driven tour you will explore the picturesque Basque coastline and visit a Txakoli winery

Highlights

• Transportation in fully equipped vehicles & English speaking private chauffeurs • Visit a Txacoli winery and try some of their wines. • Walking on the Basque coast to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

General Overview

Country: Type: Full Day Tour Private

Region: Basque Country Theme: Food, Wine Tours and Cultural Adventures

City: Bilbao Group Size: 1 - 15 People

Duration: Full Day (Duration: 8h approx.) Price from: 70 €

Introduction About 30 years ago, txakoli was considered a vulgar drink, too acid, uninteresting. Nowadays it has become one of the great ambassadors of Basque cuisine. Visiting a txacoli winery will reveal the secrets of this young and fruity wine. Txakolí is a young, fruity white wine with moderate alcohol content (9.5º-11.5º). Pale yellow in color, with intense citrus, herb and flower aromas, fresh, slightly acidic and very easy to drink, txakolí is at its best when served cool out the fridge and from a height to release its flavors as it splashes into the glass.

You will also enjoy an amazing view of the coastal scenery after this tour, anticipating the pleasure of the views from the restaurant where you have a table reserved for you.

Many of you will recognize San Juan de Gaztelugatxe as the island fortress of “Dragonstone” from season 7 of Game of Thrones. Located just off the shore along the Bay of and 35 km (22 miles) east from Bilbao, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe became a “must” when visiting the Basque Country.

The island is connected to the mainland by a man-made stone bridge. The bridge transitions into a narrow path that contains 241 steps and zigzags its way back and forth to the top. Once there, you will find the church which has a bell situated along the front of its facade. According to legend, after you have completed the climb, you should ring the bell three times and make a wish.

Day by day itinerary DAY 1: BILBAO - MUNDAKA - SAN JUAN DE GAZTELUGATXE - BILBAO • Breakfast • 09.30AM: In the morning our private driver will pick you up from your hotel or designated pick-up point. • Travel along the coastal highway to the winery Bodega Berroja (Driving time: 1h30min approx.) • 11:00PM: Arrival at winery where you will visit the winery and taste the txacoli Basque wine. • 12:30PM: Continue on to Mundaka (Driving time: 30min approx.) where we have booked you a table for lunch at a recommended restaurant (meal not included must pay directly for what is ordered) • 03:00PM After lunch on to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (Driving time: 30mins. approx.) • Enjoy the walk and the views (Duration: 2h approx) • 5:30PM approx: After the walk travel by highway to Bilbao • Drop off at designated drop-off point. B, LR END OF CUSTOMIZED TOUR SERVICES

Included • Transportation in fully-equipped vehicle which changes depending on group size (See Transportation section) • Private English-Speaking Chauffeur • Txakoli Winery tour & tasting • Local Taxes

Excluded • Transfers not specified in the itinerary • Beverages not specified in selected meals • Meals not specified in itinerary • Personal & Travel Insurance • Tip and Gratuities to Chauffeur and Local guide

Pick up • Hotels or apartments within city limits • Airport • Train Station • Bus Station • Cruise Ship Port • Other locations on request at time of booking

Drop off • Hotels or apartments within city limits • Airport • Train Station • Bus Station • Cruise Ship Port • Other locations on request at time of booking

Cancellation policy • Up to 48 hrs before: Fully Refundable • Under 48 hrs : 100% Non-Refundable

Transport • Mercedes Benz E Class Sedan Car (1 to 3 People) • Mercedes Benz V (4 to 7 People) • Minibus or Bus (8 to 15 People) NOTE: Or similar type vehicles in the same class as mentioned above.

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