Bilbao: San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and Txakoli Wine Day Trip – Basque Country, Spain

EXPERIENCE:

Get into the geology and wine ettiquette of Basque with a guided day tour that wows the senses. Take in the breathraking scenery of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe as your tour a Txakoloi winery paired with 3 wine tastings, appetizers, and a delicious lunch.

Depart from Bilbao and enter into one of the most impressive destinations in Basque country, lying just within the UNESCO Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. Admire the stunning beaches and coastal environmnet, boredered with white cliffs.

Find yourself at a local family winery, located close to this protected natural area. Visit San Juan Bautista’s hermitage and climb 241 steps to the top of the viewpoint. Take in the view and make a wish from the top of the bell.

Enjoy a tour of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) on the way to the Txakoli wineries. Txakoli wine is a local favorite, with the white wine of choice among Basques and Basque sailors.

After drinking as the sailors do, sit down to a special lunch of regional appetizers and pintxos, complemented by regional wines. Discuss the culture and history of the wine you sip and truly relax into the environment.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Climb 241 steps to the top of the breathtaking San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Visit a local winery and sample three wines paired with local appetizers
Discover the stunning scenery of the Urdaibai estuary
Drink as the Basque sailors once did and try a Txakilo white wine
Make a wish at the top of the bell and take in stunning coastal views

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