San Juan de Gaztelugatxe & The Txakoli Wine Region
From Bilbao
€180 PER PERSON
7 HOURS EXPERIENCE
Price includes transport from Bilbao, full visit to Gaztelugatxe, lunch, winery visit with tasting and 21% VAT
URDAIBAI BIOSPHERE RESERVE (UNESCO)
Discover the beautiful scenery of the Urdaibai estuary filled with holm oaks, beaches and extraordinary cliffs
VISIT SAN JUAN DE GAZTELUGATXE
Climb 241 steps and the reward will be the breathtaking pictures taken from the top. This natural settings was used for Game of Thrones series
MAXIMUM 7 PEOPLE
PRIVATE EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE
Reduced groups for a very personal experience. Get to know people with the same interests as you!
WINERY WITH LUNCH
TXAKOLI DOP WINERY
Visit a local winery and taste 3 wines paired with some local appetisers that will serve as lunch
FREE CANCELLATION
UP TO 72 HOURS
We know how much things can change when travelling. That´s why we offer you Free Cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts
Monday to Friday: 9am - 4:00pm
Price for Semi-Private: €180 per person
Maximum 7 People
Private Tour for 2px: €265 per person
Private Tour for 3-4px: €225 per person
Private Tour for 5-7px: €180 per person
Meeting Point for Semi Private: At the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Meeting Point for Private: At your hotel or B&B in Bilbao
Bigger Groups - Contact Us For More Details
What To Expect
If you are a geology and wine fan you will be marvelled at the stunning scenery that we have in the Basque country, the beautiful San Juan de Gaztelugatxe only 30km drive from Bilbao. It is for sure one of the most impressive places in the Basque Country located at the UNSCO Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve with a breath taking coastal landscape with stunning beaches and white cliffs. Close to this protected natural setting we have the extraordinary Basque Txakoli DOP wineries so you cannot leave Bilbao without visiting a family winery to complete this unforgettable experience.
VISIT TO San Juan De Gaztelugatxe
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Drive from Bilbao to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (45 minutes drive)
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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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Enjoy the breathtaking views and make a wish from the top of the bell.
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Important: at the moment there is a renovation work taking part on the steps to the hermitage so it might be possible to find some restrictions accessing the chapel!
VISIT A LOCAL WINERY WITH LUNCH INCLUDED
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We will drive throughout the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO heritage site) to reach our next destination: the incredible Txakoli wineries
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Visit to a family winery on a privilege location on the natural region and a Biosphere Reserve of Biscay.
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Try the local Txakoli wine. The favourite white wine among Basque people and Basque sailors.
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For lunch you will be served local appetisers and pintxos from the region to be paired with the local wines
If You Are A Geology And Wine Fan You Will We Marvelled At The Stunning Scenery That You Will Experience During This Gaztelugatxe Tour from Bilbao!
WHY US?
Reliable
We are small family business, fully insured and licensed.
We only offer the best quality from transport to service, food and wine.
We have over 5 years experience in the tourism & travel world.
For absolute comfort and safety our tours are in 4x4 Range Rover Sport or Mercedes Viano.
We accept all type of debit/credit cards.
Authentic
Our partnerships are with small family businesses who maintain a respect for sustainability and authenticity.
The way we approach wine is with passion as we considerate it an art. The cellars and wine we taste have a great history behind them.
We partner with traditional local restaurants that use only seasonal products.
We visit small towns & villages that rarely appear in the travel guides.
Knowledgeable
We are a team of 4 with background in the wine and gastronomy world.
Our team are locals who genuinely love and know the North of Spain inside out.
Whilst we have a carefully planned agenda we aim to cater to our clients enjoy and will adjust the itinerary as required during the day.
With us you will not feel like you are on a tour but rather having an experience with local friends.