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BILBAO BASQUE COUNTRY TOURS 201

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DAY 1: 5D/4N DAY 1: 7D/6N

CITY OF ORIGIN - BILBAO Arrival at the airport of Bilbao. Assistance andtransfer to the selected hotel in Bilbao. It will beprovided a Full Dossier with information about theBasque Country and the Program. Depending onthe time of arrival there will be free time forvisiting Bilbao. Dinner (depending on the selectedboard type) and lodging at the hotel.

Arrupe Gangway,


EXCURSION THE BASQUE COAST:URDAIBAI - BERMEO - GERNIKA

Breakfast. Depart at 09:00 h. to start a half dayexcursion to the Basque coast. Trail starts to headalong the right bank of the river and letting across

Stays in Bilbao + daily excursions

Regular & guaranteed from 2 pax

Program duration options: 5D/4N or 7D/6N

Bed & Breakfast or Bed &day excursions or

Arrival dates to Bilbao: (until

o Options 5D/4N: Fridays

Options 7D/6N: Fridays

BILBAO BASQUE COUNTRY TOURS 201Stay in Bilbao & Daily Excursions

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Arrival at the airport of Bilbao. Assistance and transfer to the selected hotel in Bilbao. It will be provided a Full Dossier with information about the

asque Country and the Program. Depending on time for

visiting Bilbao. Dinner (depending on the selected

Gangway, Bilbao

EXCURSION THE BASQUE COAST: GERNIKA

Depart at 09:00 h. to start a half day Trail starts to head

and letting across

the industrial towns of Barakaldo, Sestao andPortugalete. Once in Getxo, we reach the famousTransporter Bridge of Biscay, where we will stopfor a short visit. We travel to pass through theimposing Castle of Butron with 45 meters highand Mungia. From here we head for the coastarea and reach San Juan de Gaztelugatxebeautiful chapel clinging to a rock aby the sea.

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We will continue along the coast with magnificent views up to the typical fishing village of where we will stop for a walking visit. Later, we turn next to Mundaka and we will be able to the beauty views of the UrdaibaiBiosphere.

Stays in Bilbao + daily excursions

Regular & guaranteed from 2 pax

Program duration options: 5D/4N or 7D/6N

or Bed & Breakfast with lunch on the full or Half Board or Full Board basis

Arrival dates to Bilbao: (until December 2013)



BILBAO BASQUE COUNTRY TOURS 2013 & Daily Excursions

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the industrial towns of Barakaldo, Sestao and Portugalete. Once in Getxo, we reach the famous

, where we will stop for a short visit. We travel to pass through the imposing Castle of Butron with 45 meters high and Mungia. From here we head for the coast

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a beautiful chapel clinging to a rock and surrounded

y the Tree of Gernika

long the coast with magnificent views up to the typical fishing village of Bermeo,

for a walking visit. Later, we Mundaka and we will be able to enjoy

Urdaibai Reserve of

Breakfast with lunch on the full


We follow the route and reach the famous townof Gernika and visit the Assembly House and theTree. Return to hotel in Bilbao for lunch at 14.00 Lunch at hotel (depending on the selected boardbasis). In the afternoon, we will start a City Tour ofBilbao with a panoramic part and then we willbegin our walking tour into the old quarter.

“Mom” by Louise Bourgeois at the Guggenheim

We will walk around the most typical streets, thePlaza Nueva, the Cathedral of Santiago and thefamous Mercado de la Ribera, the Theatre Arriagaand the Arenal. At the end of the visit return backto Hotel and free time at leisure. Dinner at the hotel (depending on the seleboard basis) and accommodation.


EXCURSION: SAN SEBASTIAN & BIARRITZ

Breakfast. Depart at 09:00 h. to start a full dayexcursion. Follow the highway towards the east,through stunning natural landscape. We willarrive to Biarritz. The Beach of Kings, it was a magnet for famous and royalty figures like Napoleon III, Gary Cooper or Frank Sinatra and still nowadays it is a very important tourist reference point. We will be able to enjoy the oldport, the Virgin on the Rock, the streets and the


We follow the route and reach the famous town and visit the Assembly House and the

Tree. Return to hotel in Bilbao for lunch at 14.00h.

(depending on the selected board

City Tour of with a panoramic part and then we will

begin our walking tour into the old quarter.

Guggenheim Bilbao

the most typical streets, the Plaza Nueva, the Cathedral of Santiago and the famous Mercado de la Ribera, the Theatre Arriaga and the Arenal. At the end of the visit return back

Dinner at the hotel (depending on the selected

& BIARRITZ Breakfast. Depart at 09:00 h. to start a full day excursion. Follow the highway towards the east, through stunning natural landscape. We will

. The Beach of Kings, it was a magnet for famous and royalty figures like Napoleon III, Gary Cooper or Frank Sinatra and still nowadays it is a very important tourist reference point. We will be able to enjoy the old

he streets and the

beautiful figure that forms this village on thecoast. Following the rough coastal road we will continueto Saint Jean De Luz. A lovely small village locatedon the French Basque coast. The house of LouisXIV and the Church of Saint Jean Baptist areunique, surrounded by narrow and typical streets. Our next stop will be Hondarribiahistory that holds a medieval fortress and a fishermen typical and lovely area that in the past was a pirate and whaler port. Afterwards, we will do a transfer on a boat fromHendaya to Hondarribia (already in Gipuzkoa)across the Txingudi (natural reserve) bay. Lunch in a typical restaurant in Hondarribia.(depending on the selected board basis). In the afternoon, we will arrive to the most beautiful city in the Basque Country tostart a panoramic tour into the city, withmagnificent views up the mountain Igeldo, plus awalking tour into the old historical quarter. Therewill be free time afterwards to enjoy the mostattractive spots.

Panoramic Views of San Sebastia

Finally we will return directly back to arrive toBilbao in the evening. Dinner at the hotel(depending on the selected board basis) andaccommodation.


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beautiful figure that forms this village on the

Following the rough coastal road we will continue A lovely small village located

on the French Basque coast. The house of Louis Jean Baptist are

unique, surrounded by narrow and typical streets.

Hondarribia, a village full of holds a medieval fortress and a

nd lovely area that in the past

ds, we will do a transfer on a boat from Hendaya to Hondarribia (already in Gipuzkoa) across the Txingudi (natural reserve) bay.

Lunch in a typical restaurant in Hondarribia. (depending on the selected board basis).

In the afternoon, we will arrive to San Sebastian, the most beautiful city in the Basque Country to start a panoramic tour into the city, with magnificent views up the mountain Igeldo, plus a walking tour into the old historical quarter. There will be free time afterwards to enjoy the most

Panoramic Views of San Sebastian

Finally we will return directly back to arrive to Bilbao in the evening. Dinner at the hotel (depending on the selected board basis) and



EXCURSION: VITORIA & RIOJABreakfast. Departure at 09.00hrs for a full dayexcursion to the capital city of the BasqueCountry, Vitoria and to the Rioja wine area. Theroute start heading directly to Vitoria on thehighway. We will start with a panoramic tour ofthe city and a short walking tour into the centre.Vitoria-Gasteiz is above all a city rich in heritage.In fact, its medieval Old Town, declaredMonumental Complex in 1997, is the bestpreserved in the Basque Country with its gothicdesign and its narrow streets, as well as importantmedieval and Renaissance buildings.

Medieval Old Part in

Later, we follow the route towards the wineregion and passing by Labastida, arrive finally tothe medieval village of Laguardia. This charmingvillage is monumental, full of history with ancientwalls and magnificent wineries. We will start awalking tour and visit a traditional Rioja winerywith tasting of wines.

Wine Tasting in a Cave


RIOJA Breakfast. Departure at 09.00hrs for a full day excursion to the capital city of the Basque Country, Vitoria and to the Rioja wine area. The route start heading directly to Vitoria on the highway. We will start with a panoramic tour of

a short walking tour into the centre. Gasteiz is above all a city rich in heritage.

In fact, its medieval Old Town, declared Monumental Complex in 1997, is the best preserved in the Basque Country with its gothic

well as important

Old Part in Vitoria

Later, we follow the route towards the wine region and passing by Labastida, arrive finally to

. This charming full of history with ancient

walls and magnificent wineries. We will start a visit a traditional Rioja winery

Wine Tasting in a Cave

Lunch at a typical restaurant in Laguardia.(depending on the selected board basis). By mid-afternoon return back to Bilbao, and in ourway we will pass through Elciego where we will beable to contemplate the magnificent architecturalwork of Frank Gehry at the Marques de RiscalWinery.

Marques de Riscal

Dinner at the hotel (depending on the selectedboard basis) and accommodation.

DAY 5: 5D/4N BILBAO – CITY OF ORIGIN

Breakfast. There will be free time in the city untilthe agreed time for the transfer to the airport.

End of program 5D/4N

DAY 5: 7D/6N EXCURSION: SANTUARY OF

GETARIA – SAN SEBASTIAN

Breakfast. Depart at 09:00 h. to start a full dayexcursion to the province of Gipuzkoa. The tourstarts passing by Eibar, Elgoibar, Azkoitia andreach the Sanctuary of Loyola. In Loyola we will stop to visit the shrine ofharmonious proportions, built between theseventeenth and eighteenth centuries. We willtravel through Azpeitia, going to the coast byZumaia and reach Getaria, the birthplace of JuanSebastian Elcano.


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Lunch at a typical restaurant in Laguardia. on the selected board basis).

afternoon return back to Bilbao, and in our way we will pass through Elciego where we will be able to contemplate the magnificent architectural work of Frank Gehry at the Marques de Riscal

Riscal Winery, Elciego

Dinner at the hotel (depending on the selected

CITY OF ORIGIN

Breakfast. There will be free time in the city until the agreed time for the transfer to the airport.

program 5D/4N

TUARY OF LOYOLA – SAN SEBASTIAN

Breakfast. Depart at 09:00 h. to start a full day excursion to the province of Gipuzkoa. The tour starts passing by Eibar, Elgoibar, Azkoitia and

In Loyola we will stop to visit the shrine of harmonious proportions, built between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. We will travel through Azpeitia, going to the coast by

, the birthplace of Juan


Located on the side of a very fertile hill that allowsthe cultivation of products like life to thedevelopment of Txakoli (white wine) with its archCatrapona, medieval passageway beneath thechurch with a chapel for sailors, the Parish Churchof San Salvador (fifteenth century), a Gothic gem,the fishing port and so on.... we will visit thischarming fishing village. Afterwards, the trip continues passing by Zarautz,more traditional enclave and tourist referencesince the nineteenth century. Its magnificentbeach, the longest of Gipuzkoa with 2.500 metersand the old town with its quaint streets ofcosmopolitan ambiance. Later, we arrive to Sebastian for a City Tour starting with apanoramic part.

La Concha Beach, San Sebastián

Lunch at a typical restaurant in San Sebastian.(depending on the selected board basis). After lunch, we will start a walking tour into thehistoric old city. Return back to Bilbao in the midafternoon. Dinner at the hotel (depending on the selected board basis) and accommodation.


Getaria

Located on the side of a very fertile hill that allows the cultivation of products like life to the development of Txakoli (white wine) with its arch Catrapona, medieval passageway beneath the

Parish Church of San Salvador (fifteenth century), a Gothic gem, the fishing port and so on.... we will visit this

Afterwards, the trip continues passing by Zarautz, more traditional enclave and tourist reference

enth century. Its magnificent beach, the longest of Gipuzkoa with 2.500 meters and the old town with its quaint streets of cosmopolitan ambiance. Later, we arrive to San

for a City Tour starting with a

San Sebastián

Lunch at a typical restaurant in San Sebastian.

After lunch, we will start a walking tour into the y. Return back to Bilbao in the Dinner at the hotel (depending on

selected board basis) and accommodation.

DAY 6: 7D/6N EXCURSION: ELORRIO –

SANCTUARY OF ARANTZAZUBreakfast. Departure at 09.00hrs for half day tourinto the most traditional inner Basque Country.We will head towards the area of Durango, of the region with a historic medieval structure.This area is the start of the Gorbea Natural Parkthat still keeps flocks of sheep and traditionalmanufacture of cheese as one of its activities, theUrkiola natural park, with Wuthering heights, isplendid forests and legends of witches. Once pastDurango, we enter the valley of DurangoAtxondo.

Arguiñeta Necropolis, Elorrio

We will stop in Elorrio, characterized by the abundance and slenderness of its palaces and manor houses of stone and carved stonework. It is the first Historic-Artistic site of Biscay, considered officially in 1964. Among others it has 69 coats of arms of stone embedded in the wmansions, the Town Hall, the Portal of Don Tello, the Argiñeta Necropolis, Temple of San Agustin de Etxebarria, etc. ...

Sancti Spiritus University, Oñati

Then we will arrive to Oñati, the most elegant and monumental village of the provincAfter viewing some of these monuments like the


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– OÑATI – ARANTZAZU

Breakfast. Departure at 09.00hrs for half day tour into the most traditional inner Basque Country. We will head towards the area of Durango, capital of the region with a historic medieval structure. This area is the start of the Gorbea Natural Park that still keeps flocks of sheep and traditional manufacture of cheese as one of its activities, the Urkiola natural park, with Wuthering heights, its splendid forests and legends of witches. Once past Durango, we enter the valley of Durango-

Arguiñeta Necropolis, Elorrio

, characterized by the abundance and slenderness of its palaces and manor houses of stone and carved stonework. It is

Artistic site of Biscay, considered officially in 1964. Among others it has 69 coats of arms of stone embedded in the walls of their mansions, the Town Hall, the Portal of Don Tello, the Argiñeta Necropolis, Temple of San Agustin de

Sancti Spiritus University, Oñati

the most elegant and monumental village of the province of Gipuzkoa. After viewing some of these monuments like the


oldest University of the Basque Country, we will head up a road between the cliffs to reach the most important sanctuary of Gipuzkoa, the of Our Lady of Arantzazu, a compendium of the best contemporary Basque art, by the Franciscan order. Stop to visit and contemplate the building and magnificent views. Return at 14.00 to Bilbao. Lunch at the hotel (depending on the selected board basis). Afternoon free at leisure. Dinner at the hotel (depending on the selected board basis) and accommodation.

Sanctuary of Arantzazu


oldest University of the Basque Country, we will head up a road between the cliffs to reach the most important sanctuary of Gipuzkoa, the Shrine

, a compendium of the t contemporary Basque art, by the Franciscan

order. Stop to visit and contemplate the building and magnificent views. Return at 14.00 to Bilbao.

Lunch at the hotel (depending on the selected

(depending on the selected

Sanctuary of Arantzazu

DAY 7: 7D/6N BILBAO-CITY OF ORIGIN

Breakfast. There will be free time in the city untilthe agreed time for the transfer to the airport.


END OF THE TRIP


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CITY OF ORIGIN Breakfast. There will be free time in the city until the agreed time for the transfer to the airport.

Old Part of Bilbao


END OF THE TRIP


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HOTEL CATEGORY

5 Days / 4 Nights

BED & BREAKFAST

BED & BREAKFAST +

LUNCH ON THE FULL DAY

EXCURSIONS

HALF BOARD FULL

BOARD Single

Supplement

3rd pax discount in

Triple

3* 520 € 560 € 625 € 715 € +140 € -55 € 4* 595 € 635 € 710 € 795 € +185 € -32 €

HOTEL CATEGORY

7 Days / 6 Nights

BED & BREAKFAST

BED & BREAKFAST +

LUNCH ON THE FULL DAY EXCURSIONS

HALF BOARD FULL

BOARD Single

Supplement

3rd pax discount in

Triple

3* 785 € 845 € 945 € 1090 € +200 € -82 € 4* 895 € 955 € 1075 € 1220 € +275 € -45 €

SUPPLEMENTS FOR SPECIAL DEPARTURES: BILBAO'S "ASTE NAGUSIA" – GREAT FESTIVITY WEEK (from 17 to 25 August)

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

3* + 50 € + 75 € 4* + 65 € + 95 €



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THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:

üArrival/Departure transfers from the airport of Bilbao at the beginning and the end of the Tour.

üTransport and guide during the tour included on each excursion/route.

üAccommodation based on selected board basis-Double at the selected Hotel Category

üDossier with extensive documentation / Information / Maps / Fact Sheet daily activities cities program, etc.

üLunch included in a typical restaurant during the full day excursions (wine and water included) for programs bases on “AD with lunch on the full day excursions” and “full board”. Moreover, lunch included in the hotel during half day excursions (wine and water included) for programs based on “full board”

üAll Dinner services are included in the restaurant of the hotel for programs based on “half board” and “full board”.

ü Programs based in Half Board and Full Board start with the first day dinner service at the restaurant of the hotel , if the clients arrive during the opening time of the restaurant. If they arrive later than the closing time, if possible we will try to offer a cold dinner instead. The last service of the last day is the breakfast.

üService of information and telephone assistance prior to travel.

üInsurance for the Program.

üUse of Highways at all possible stages of the Tour.

üInformation on shopping and typical products during the program.

THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:

üExtra services not included in the program.

üTips, porter and other services not included specifically.

CHILDREN POLICY:

üUp to 2 years old they are FREE: The client will pay to the hotel directly on the amount of the crib or rollaway bed or other hotel services required. As well as the possible lunch expenses during the full day excursions.

üFrom 2 to 11 years: 40% Discount on basis of double price. It will be always considered that the child will have to be accompanied by 2 adults in the same room, and this way will be able to enjoy the rest of the circuit services. ORDER OF EXCURSIONS:

The order of the excursions could vary and it will be confirmed at the arrival, included into the details of the welcome dossier.

TRANSPORTATION:

The type of transport can vary depending on the number of clients for the selected dates and tour. It could be a minivan with driver guide, or a minibus or a regular bus.

LODGING: We guarantee the hotel category. The specific selection of the hotel in each case will be informed at the time of confirmation. All the hotels are very well located in the city centres and they are all of very good quality. LANGUAGE:

The guaranteed spoken languages will be English and Spanish. Consult other language options, depending on the number of clients in each case.

BOARD BASIS IMPORTANT NOTE:

For the “half board” or “full board” basis, the first service will be the dinner at the restaurant of the hotel (the day of arrival), during the hotel dinner hours. If the clients arrive later, we will try to provide a cold dinner instead. The breakfast of the last day will be the last service.

BOOKINGS:

üConfirmation of reservations in less than 24h



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BILBAO BASQUE COUNTRY TOURS 201 - stipaisvasco.com · BILBAO BASQUE COUNTRY TOURS 201 S We follow the route and reach the famous town of Gernika and visit the Assembly House and the