Private Tour: Exclusive Basque Coast - San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka, and Guernica with Tasting Menu
Three of the Basque Country's most extraordinary destinations come together on this private full day tour from Bilbao, a seamlessly curated journey through dramatic coastline, living cultural history, and exceptional regional cuisine. The day opens at San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the iconic coastal islet fans of Game of Thrones know as Dragonstone, where 241 steps lead to a 10th-century clifftop hermitage and sweeping views over the Cantabrian Sea. A glass of txakolí and pintxo mark the moment before the tour continues to Mundaka, a world-renowned surfing village set at the mouth of the Urdaibai estuary, where the Church of Santa María and the harbor's panoramic lookout reward the visit. A six-course tasting lunch at a beautifully restored 17th-century farmhouse provides a refined and leisurely midday pause. The afternoon brings guests to Guernica, where the Casa de Juntas, the Tree of Guernica, and works by Chillida, Henry Moore, and Picasso illuminate the region's profound historical memory.
Duration:
Approximately 7 hours 30 minutes
Start Time:
9:30am
Inclusions:
Transportation to/from hotel, transportation in a high-end private Mercedes-Benz with air conditioning, glass of Txakoli and Pintxo, elegant six course lunch near Gernika, including wine pairing and umbrella loan service
Exclusions:
Additional beverages and gratuities
Meeting point:
Pickup from hotel
Ending point:
Same as meeting location
Important Information:
This tour operates daily throughout the year.
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