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Basque pelota and the sea
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Tour of Bizkaia’s cliffs from the sea
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Txakoli matched with Idiazabal cheese in Goierri
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Sailing in the centre of Bilbao
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Family tour of the Valdemar Wineries in Oyón
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Sailing out to Santurtzi on the Bilbao estuary
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Shepherd for a day in Urkiola
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Sunset under sail in Getxo
Steak and Basque Pelota in Donostialdea
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Yacht trip on the Bilbao Estuary
The Flysch route in Zumaia
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Boat trip to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
A pinch of salt in the Salt Valley
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Sail round the Abra Bay
Sailing on the Urdaibai estuary
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Boat trip in Urdaibai
Cider and the sea, with lunch at a cider house on the way out of San Sebastián
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Under sail on the Abra bay and Punta Galea
Traditional Basque cookery workshop in Pasai Donibane
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Sailing in Txingudi bay
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Underwater wine cellar: The unique pleasure of wines aged under the sea
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Pintxo workshop at Arcos de Quejana Restaurant
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Sup Step along the Bilbao Estuary
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Guggenheim Bilbao Plus Tour
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Fun&Golf at Palacio Urgoiti
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Balloon trip over the source of the Nervión
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Golf and gastronomy surrounded by mountains in Zuia
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Gastronomic workshop at the Restaurante Ni neu - Kursaal, San Sebastián
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The history of Bilbao by kayak
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Touch the sky in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Balloon trip
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Discover Rioja Alavesa from the river Ebro
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Wine tasting on a yacht in the Bilbao Estuary
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Picnic by Kayak on the Urrunaga reservoir
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Stellar partnership: Wine and Stars
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Discover Butrón castle by canoe
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Weekend on a yacht sailing along the coast and based in Getxo
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Night-time tour of Bilbao in kayak
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Food and wine-tasting experience at the Azurmendi Restaurant
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The smugglers’ cove near Gorliz
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Adventure park in Otxandio
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Bilbao by kayak: Euskalduna Bridge
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Bilbao by kayak: La Peña Paragliding in Sopela, on the Basque Coast
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Half a cheese for €13,000? Idiazabal cheese, its secrets and a tasting in Goierri
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Food and wine tasting experience at the Eneko Restaurant
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The basque coastline by 4x4
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Wine & gastronomy tour of Vitoria-Gasteiz
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Visit to the Arrikrutz caves in Oñati
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A taste of Txakoli. Visit to the Caserio Beldui winery
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Visit the Pozalagua caves in the Carranza valley
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A sweet workshop at Gorrotxategi, chocolate and “tiles” in Tolosa
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Potholer for a day in the Arrikrutz caves in Oñati
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Urban Beer tour in Zamudio
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Discover Rioja Alavesa and its wines by canoe
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Architecture and Wine in Rioja Alavesa: Menu Baigorri Premium
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Segway ride among vineyards
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Wines based on different grape varieties at Bodegas Amaren in Samaniego
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BBQ-Donut: Fusion of gastronomy and sailing
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Cider and the sea: Lunch at a Basque cider house and a boat ride in Pasaia
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Tasting tour of the Momotegi Farmhouse in Oiartzun
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Four wine regions, four cheeses at Bodegas Izadi
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Bodegas Jilabá. Luxury wine and roses
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The secrets of Vitoria cathedral
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Experiences for the 5 senses in Rioja Alavesa
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Discover two of the oldest jobs in the world: shepherd and salter
Brunch & Beer. The latest way to discover a craft brewery in Zamudio
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The Ignatian Way by bicycle plus a gastronomic experience
Architecture and Wine in Rioja Alavesa: Menu Baigorri
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From salt to sea spray: exploring the region by hot-air balloon and kayak
Premium visit to the Petritegi cider maker
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Guernica, the bombing
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Trying the Flavours of the Basque Country in Gorliz
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The “Indiano” dream in Encartaciones
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Bread workshop in Goierri
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Arantzazu, the birthplace of contemporary Basque art
The secrets of wine and patxaran in Rioja Alavesa
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Chillida and Iron: from tradition to modernity
Winemaker for a day at Bodegas Amador García
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Trekking on the Ignatian Way plus a gastronomic experience
Music and wine at Villa-Lucía
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Visit and workshop: “Discovering the mediaeval brushstrokes of the Llanada Alavesa”
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More than Idiazabal cheese in Tolosaldea
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Guernica ‘Air-raid shelter route’
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Architecture and wine at Bodegas Baigorri: Tasting with Art
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Bilbao Guggenheim: guided tour
Idiazabal territory: Visit to cheesemakers in Gorbeia
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Strolling around Mungia and a Basque farmstead
Visit to Tolosa market plus tasting
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‘Iron Valley’: A journey to the 16th century departing from Donostia-San Sebastián
Nautical tradition and seafood in Pasaia
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All of Laguardia
Winemaker for a day at the Pagos de Leza Winery
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Mediaeval Trail along the Bizkaia coastline
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Grape-stomping at the Pagos de Leza Winery
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A journey to the Middle Ages at Atxorrotx Castle followed by a light medieval lunch
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A magical journey to the past of Rioja Alavesa
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Artist for a day at the Chillida Lantoki
Ibarra chilli peppers
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Discover the town of Plentzia
A cooking class at Mesón Erausguyn featuring local produce
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Ipurua Tour in Eibar
Architecture and Wine in Rioja Alavesa, tasting at the Baigorri winery
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Lekeitio sailor
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Idiazabal territory. Visit a Goierri cheese maker
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Mutriku, a whaling town
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Learn wine tasting with a “golden nose” in Goierri
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El Fabulista winery. Tradition in Rioja Alavesa
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Txakoli Uribe Bus. A choice with taste
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Idiazabal cheese at Gomiztegi farm in Aránzazu
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Urdaibai. Txakoli, nature and landscape, at the Berroja winery
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Txakoli from Getaria. Winery tour and tasting in Zarautz
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Special visit to Bodegas Ostatu
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Txakoli from Bakio. Winery tour and tasting
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Visit to Ordizia market and gastronomic workshop
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ou are in the land of a thousand attractions, a treat full of nuances which is bound to surprise you. You can begin by discovering the secrets of haute cuisine, or blend with nature in the beautiful green havens, surf or study the history of the earth as you travel along the flysch ... Combine the coast with the interior and the urban environment, and the uniqueness of the three basque capitals will allow you to immerse yourself in a wide range of experiences: the heritage hidden in their beautiful medieval old towns, the glamour of the architectural vanguard, the fine food ...
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A rich culture and deeply rooted traditions will allow you to learn more about the history of Basque Country, and a people who are proud to show you the hallmarks of their identity.
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Cider and cycling: Exploring the ‘Cider Way’ (Camino de la Sidra) on electric bicycles in Astigarraga Marine landscapes along the Bizkaia coastline by Ebike
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Picnic on wheels in the Orozko valley
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Picnic on wheels: The secrets of Gorbeia by mountain bike
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From shore to shore via the Bizkaia transporter bridge by Ebike
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Foot and Food. Walking and Gastronomy. From Igeldo to Orio
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Hill-walking, spa and gastronomy in the Gorbeia Natural Park
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Horse riding around the castle of Butrón
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Enjoy a cycle ride among vineyards
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The Bizkaia Flysch
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Vineyard experience by 4x4 with a picnic at Bodegas Palacio
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Rioja Alavesa Sanctuary of Loiola
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Balenciaga Museum
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The best of Bilbao
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The best of San Sebastián
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Sailing in Bilbao aboard the Txinbito
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Bilbao Tour bus
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Gastronomy tour of Bilbao’s Old Quarter
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Legendary Vitoria. Night tour
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The Old Quarter of Bilbao, the birth of a city
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The Bilbao Ensanche or new town, sign of the city’s progress
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A running tour through Vitoria-Gasteiz: El silencio de la ciudad blanca
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Underground Tourné in Bilbao
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Bilbao allrounder
Kid-friendly adventures 148
Make your own talo and enjoy Ordizia!
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Visit and workshop for children: Once upon a time in Vitoria-Gasteiz
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Caving with Kids. A family adventure in the Arrikrutz Caves
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The history of Vitoria-Gasteiz for children
Health and well-being 152
La Perla, thalassotherapy centre in San Sebastián
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One-night spa, cultural and gastronomic break at the Balneario de Karrantza
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A sensorial trip to a 16th century farmhouse, Igartubeiti
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Mind and body. Anti-stress weekend at Amalurra
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The culture of Basque cider at the Sagardoetxea museum, including lunch
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A thermal treat in Areatza
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Basque Country sport up close, wanna bet?
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The Basque farmhouse, our culture and mythology in Mungia
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Talo (cornflour tortilla) workshop and guided tour of the Igartza Monument Complex in Beasain
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Bread-making class at a 16th-century mill
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The Oma Forest in a Joëlette wheelchair
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Jewellery workshop with a Basque craftsman in the Alavese Plain
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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe in a Joëlette wheelchair
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Skittles in Zerain
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Adapted hillwalking on the Plentzia and Barrika co
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Cider and the Basque farm in Itziar
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Accessible visit to Bilbao and Mount Pagasarri
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Basque pelota and the sea
Enjoy a display and a competition of Basque pelota, a boat trip and a tasting of conserves and txakoli.
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Guggenheim Bilbao Plus Tour
Discover the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in an unforgettable fashion, slipping into spaces usually closed to visitors and discovering the building’s hidden corners.
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A sweet workshop at Gorrotxategi, chocolate and “tiles” in Tolosa
Master confectioner Rafa Gorrotxategi opens the doors of his kitchen in Tolosa for you to discover them. The cherry on the cake of your confectionery experience is trying his sweet creations.
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Trying the Flavours of the Basque Country in Gorliz
A magical journey to the past of Rioja Alavesa
Find out about the history of the Villa-Lucía estate, playground of the writer of fables Samaniego, experience a 4D presentation unique of its kind, eat in a grill restaurant and visit a traditional wine cellar.
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Cider and cycling: Exploring the ‘Cider Way’ (Camino de la Sidra) on electric bicycles in Astigarraga
Follow the ‘Cider Way’ on an electric bicycle and experience the beauty of the natural surroundings as you make your way towards the Bay of Donostia-San Sebastián, before sampling cider and pintxos (small bar snacks).
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The Basque farmhouse, our culture and mythology in Mungia
Discover the customs, tradition and appearance of Basque farmhouses. Delve into the Basque mythological culture of our surrounding mountains.
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Under sail on the Abra bay and Punta Galea
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Ibarra chilli peppers
Discover the Ibarra chilli pepper with a small farmer. Enjoy this prized foodstuff in an appetising gastronomic tasting.
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Marine landscapes along the Bizkaia coastline by Ebike
Guided route by electric cycle along one of the most attractive parts of the Bizkaia coastline, where you can enjoy trying the most authentic Basque food and drink.
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Talo (cornflour tortilla) workshop and guided tour of the Igartza Monument Complex in Beasain
Cultural tour of the Igartza Monuments in Beasain with a gastronomic workshop on how to make talo cornflour tortillas in the mill, proceeding to eat them with chocolate.
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Txakoli matched with Idiazabal cheese in Goierri
A wonderful combination of two exclusive products of the Basque Country made just 5 kilometres from one another: txakoli wine and Idiazabal cheese. PREMIUM
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Balloon trip over the source of the Nervión
Experience a balloon flight over the Ayala valley and the Salto del Nervión, at the right time of year a spectacular waterfall. A bird’s eye view of a stunning natural spectacle.
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Urban Beer tour in Zamudio
Visit the UrbanBeer craft brewery and enjoy beer tasting and a snack.
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Bread workshop in Goierri
Sailing in Txingudi bay
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A cooking class at Mesón Erausguyn featuring local produce
Take a cooking class taught by a professional chef and then taste the dishes you prepared using ingredients you picked yourself at a local farm. TOP
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Picnic on wheels in the Orozko valley
Have a surprising ride on our electric bikes and tandems for couples, families and groups of friends. An unusual way to visit the spectacular Orozko valley.
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Bread-making class at a 16thcentury mill
Learn how to make artisanal bread at a mill dating from the 16th, immerse yourself in Basque culture and discover how the residents of a traditional Basque farmhouse live.
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Captain a boat in Bilbao for a day no qualifications or experience re
Learn to knead and create a product as basic but delicious as bread in the heart of Goierri.
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Architecture and Wine in Rioja Alavesa, tasting at the Baigorri winery
Discover Bodegas Baigorri, the “gravity” winery, and enjoy a guided tasting of 2 wines accompanied by 2 tapas prepared by our Chef.
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Picnic on wheels: The secrets of Gorbeia by mountain bike.
Discover the secret corners of Gorbeia by MTB and take the time to enjoy a picnic on wheels.
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Jewellery workshop with a Basque craftsman in the Alavese Plain
Participate in Basque craft workshop with a local artisan and make your own little piece of jewellery to remind you of our land.
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Sup Step along the Bilbao Estuary
Discover the spectacular landscape of the Basque coastline from the sea, aboard a sailing boat.
Enjoy the Basque coastline on a four-hour trip on a 12-metre sailing boat in the area of the bay of Txingudi – Hondarribia.
Discover Bilbao on board a boat crewed by yourself and your friends or family. No prior experience or qualifications required.
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107 The basque coastline by 4x4
Discover Bilbao and its surroundings with this fun excursion to La Peña reservoir, where you can enjoy the surprising experience of viewing the city from another angle.
Tandem paragliding flight on Sopela beach with a video souvenir to take away with you.
Enjoy the extraordinary landscapes of the Basque coastline in fully-equipped 4x4 vehicles and toast the sunset with cava.
Discover the best-kept secrets of the cave of Arrikrutz, marvel at its underground river, its stalactites and its palaeontological finds.
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Discover the “Indiano” colonial-style architecture and way of life on a guided tour of the Concha district of Karrantza Harana, in Encartaciones.
A guided tour of the Sanctuary of Arantzazu. Learn about the history of the sanctuary and take an upclose look at the works of Chillida and Oteiza, two of the most famous figures of contemporary Basque art.
Visit a 15th-century ironworks, try a classic “pintxo ferrón” for lunch and discover Chillida’s “The Magic of Iron” in a former factory converted into a modern art venue.
Enjoy some trekking on a section of the Ignatian Way with a typical lunch and finish off with a unique gastronomic experience at a well-known restaurant in Zumarraga.
133 Ipurua Tour in Eibar
134 Lekeitio sailor
135 Mutriku, a whaling town
Enjoy the opportunity to visit the Ipurua Stadium and the places used by your favourite players - and have your picture taken on the pitch as a souvenir.
Guided tour of the Santa Katalina lighthouse and visitor centre and visit to the old town and harbour in Lekeitio, plus gastronomic trail.
Find out how important whaling once was in Mutriku. Let its historic buildings surprise you and finish off with a txakoli tasting and a snack at the harbour.
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A gentle walk round Bilbao to discover the city’s most iconic monuments, streets and squares.
Talo-making workshop, eating it with txistorra sausage and craft cider at the Delikatuz Centre in Ordizia.
Have fun on this educational route, accompanied by a monitor who’ll introduce you to the city of VitoriaGasteiz.
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Family tour of the Valdemar Wineries in Oyón
Enjoy the winery and wine tasting with an aperitif on a tour with your kids, while they help the young Count of Valdemar to find lost magic grapes.
Gastronomic workshop at the 15 Restaurante Ni neu - Kursaal, San Sebastián.
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Shepherd for a day in Urkiola
The shepherd Patxi Solana invites you to share his everyday life in one of the most stunning landscapes in the Basque Country, the Urkiola nature park.
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Steak and Basque Pelota in Donostialdea
Enjoy two of the things the Basques are most passionate about, food and sport. This is an experience you’re not likely to forget: a Basque pelota match and a visit to a traditional Basque cider house, or sagardotegi, to eat a delicious steak.
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The Flysch route in Zumaia
Guided boat trip from Zumaia along the coast; see the spectacular flysch cliffs and stop in the seaside town of Mutriku.
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A pinch of salt in the Salt Valley
Visit a place unique in the world, a natural salt landscape for over 6,500 years, and find out all about what is one of the world’s finest salts according to experts and top chefs.
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Sailing on the Urdaibai estuary
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Cider and the sea, with lunch at a cider house on the way out of San Sebastián
Sail on the Urdaibai estuary in the Biosphere Reserve, accompanied by a guide who is also a storyteller, plus a snack and traditional Basque music live.
Discover the link between whaling and cider and taste the cuisine linked to this, visiting museums, taking a boat trip and having a meal at a cider house.
Half a cheese for €13,000? Idiazabal cheese, its secrets and a tasting in Goierri
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Gastronomic workshop on making pintxos including a visit to the Bretxa market and food tasting with the chef at the Restaurante Ni neu at the Kursaal.
Gaze from the air at the fascinating street plan of Vitoria-Gasteiz, the green ring that surrounds the city and the plains of the Llanada Alavesa, with lunch, a toast and a souvenir photo included.
Discover the history of Bilbao from a yacht and enjoy a special matched wine tasting on board.
This is a unique experience in which a winerymuseum, a vineyard, wine and the stars come together in a perfect combination. A truly exciting experience.
Enjoy the adventure of sailing along the coast of Bizkaia and the experience of spending a weekend on a yacht moored in the Abra-Getxo harbour.
Enjoy cutting edge cuisine with 3 Michelin-star chef Eneko Atxa, in a spectacular space of architectural contrasts.
Discover where the most expensive Idiazabal cheese in the world is made.
Discover the “gravity” winery and enjoy a magnificent tasting menu matched with 6 premium wines, in the winery’s underground restaurant with views of the vineyard.
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The secrets of wine and patxaran in Rioja Alavesa
Wines based on different grape varieties at Bodegas Amaren in Samaniego
Visit the Amaren winery “glass in hand” including a tasting of an Exclusive Collection single-variety wine and a winemaking workshop.
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Winemaker for a day at Bodegas Amador García
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Cider and the sea: Lunch at a Basque cider house and a boat ride in Pasaia
Experience a fascinating journey! Immerse yourself in the exciting history of whaling as you take a boat through the Bay of Pasaia and enjoy the ritual surrounding cider drinking at a traditional Basque cider house.
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Music and wine at Villa-Lucía
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Tasting tour of the Momotegi Farmhouse in Oiartzun
Guided tour of the Momotegi farmhouse with its animals and gastronomic tasting of its produce. Discover life in the Basque farmhouses.
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More than Idiazabal cheese in Tolosaldea
Weekend on a yacht sailing along 19 the coast and based in Getxo
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Stellar partnership: Wine and 18 14 Stars
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Touch the sky in Vitoria-Gasteiz. 16 Balloon trip
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Four wine regions, four cheeses at Bodegas Izadi
Guided your of Bodegas Izadi with a guided tasting of four wines from different regions with four cheeses from each region.
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Architecture and wine at Bodegas Baigorri: Tasting with Art
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Bodegas Jilabá. Luxury wine and roses
Visit the Jilabá winery with its century-old vineyards in Rioja Alavesa, guided by the owners themselves, with a tasting of five craft wines and a delicious aperitif.
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Idiazabal territory: Visit to cheesemakers in Gorbeia
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Experiences for the 5 senses in Rioja Alavesa
Discover the Villa Lucía wine centre, enjoy a spa circuit at the Wine Oil Spa Villa de Laguardia and finish off with a lunch of local food. Accommodation included.
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Visit to Tolosa market plus tasting
TOP Traditional Basque cookery 10 workshop in Pasai Donibane
Discover the secrets of the most famous dishes in Basque cuisine with top chefs and enjoy freshlyprepared food on a terrace beside the sea.
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Food and wine tasting experience at the Eneko Restaurant
Eneko Atxa is the creator of the Eneko gastronomic concept. A return to his roots. A more informal proposal with no loss of the chef dining experience: flavour and technique.
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Brunch & Beer. The latest way to discover a craft brewery in Zamudio
Visit the UrbanBeer craft brewery and enjoy brunch and a beer tasting.
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Nautical tradition and seafood in Pasaia
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Underwater wine cellar: The unique pleasure of wines aged under the sea
Boat trip from Plentzia bay to the world’s first underground winery and artificial reef. Savour some “underwater wine” accompanied by tasty pintxos.
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Wine & gastronomy tour of Vitoria-Gasteiz
Discover Vitoria-Gasteiz thanks to its gastronomy. A different recipe where the local history and its food join hands for a finger-licking experience.
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Architecture and Wine in Rioja Alavesa: Menu Baigorri
Discover the “gravity” winery and enjoy a magnificent tasting menu matched with 4 wines, in the winery’s underground restaurant with views of the vineyard.
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Winemaker for a day at the Pagos de Leza Winery
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Pintxo workshop at Arcos de Quejana Restaurant
Workshop in which participants make and sample three pintxos (or small bar snacks) in the company of Chef Joseba Zuazo at the Arcos de Quejana Restaurant, right in the heart of the Ayala Valley.
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A taste of Txakoli. Visit to the Caserio Beldui winery
Visit a natural ice house in the mountain and have a lunch of local produce. Guided tour of the Beldui txakoli winery, with a special lunch featuring a Txakoli Trail Menu
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Premium visit to the Petritegi cider maker
A visit for lovers of cider and Basque cuisine, including a tour of the facilities and trying a magnificent traditional menu.
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Grape-stomping at the Pagos de Leza Winery
Accessible Enjoy wine tasting and food matching featuring Basque wines and seasonal produce, plus sea views.
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Come and experience the Bilbao Estuary as it has never been experienced before: on top of a stand up paddle board.
Learn about patxaran and help to make your own bottle with the aid of an expert. Visit the winery/ museum and wine centre, with a lunch of local produce in the grill restaurant.
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Come to the village that gives its name to the famous Basque cheese and discover its product with a shepherd who has won the SUPER GOLD medal at the World Cheese Championships.
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136 The best of Vitoria-Gasteiz
A tour on which to discover the best of VitoriaGasteiz: the old quarter, the “Romantic” 19th-century expansion of the city.
150 Caving with Kids. A family
adventure in the Arrikrutz Caves
An exciting journey for the whole family through the underground world of the Oñati Arrikrutz Caves featuring an orienteering game. Led by professional guides.
From shore to shore via the Bizkaia transporter bridge by Ebike
Circular route by Ebike around Getxo, Portugalete and Santurtzi including a traditional meal of grilled sardines.
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Skittles in Zerain
Learn and enjoy the traditional game of skittles with a prize-winning player from the village of Zerain in Goierri. Rounded off with a local cheese and cider tasting.
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Fun&Golf at Palacio Urgoiti
Have an introduction to the world of golf with a qualified instructor at Palacio Urgoiti. And afterwards toast it with a glass of txakoli and a pintxo.
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a gastronomic experience
Idiazabal territory. Visit a Goierri cheese maker
Visit the Pozalagua caves in the Carranza valley
Discover an unsolved scientific mystery inside the Pozalagua caves, one of the Basque Country’s most spectacular geological curiosities.
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Visit and workshop: “Discovering the mediaeval brushstrokes of the Llanada Alavesa”
Become a winemaker for a day and make your own wine at the winery. Bottle it, design your own label and take it home to enjoy it with your family or friends.
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Learn wine tasting with a “golden nose” in Goierri
A variety of tastings matched with local produce for aficionados and/or beginners, run by Iban Mate, finalist in the “Golden Nose” competition.
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Foot and Food. Walking and Gastronomy. From Igeldo to Orio
An easy walk with expert guides on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Camino de Santiago (St. James’ Way) between San Sebastián and Orio, including a country lunch.
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Cider and the Basque farm in Itziar
Discover the way of life of a traditional Basque farm, its customs, what’s grown there, what livestock they raise and the world of cider.
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Golf and gastronomy surrounded by mountains in Zuia
Enjoy a day’s golf in Gorbeia, not far from Bilbao and Vitoria-Gasteiz, plus a gourmet tasting menu.
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Potholer for a day in the Arrikrutz caves in Oñati
Caving workshop with two expert guides in galleries not fitted out for the public in the caves of Arrikrutz in Oñati.
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Guernica ‘Air-raid shelter route’
Artistic painting workshop in the company of an expert, In 1937, the town of Guernica suffered a devastating attack after a guided tour of two churches with 14th-century that would change the course of its history. Described as an murals of enormous artistic and historical importance. ‘experimental horror’, the attack inspired the artist Picasso, to immortalise the bombing in his renowned painting ‘Guernica’.
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The best of Bilbao
Guided walking tour from the Guggenheim museum around the most essential sights in Bilbao.
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The history of Vitoria-Gasteiz for children
Do you want to time-travel? Come along with us and we’ll take you back into the past of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Traditions, surprises and adventures bringing us up to the modern day.
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The best of San Sebastián
Guided walking tour of the 19th-century district, the old quarter of San Sebastián and the waterfront area beside La Concha beach.
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La Perla, thalassotherapy centre in San Sebastián
Enjoy a two-hour circuit at La Perla thalassotherapy centre, with views and direct access to La Concha beach.
Try a matching of music and wine, the near-perfect duo to use and enjoy your senses. Includes visit and lunch at Villa-Lucía.
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El Fabulista winery. Tradition in Rioja Alavesa
Guided tour plus wine tasting at this traditional winery in the heart of the town of Laguardia, the home of the famous fable writer Félix María Samaniego.
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Hill-walking, spa and gastronomy in the Gorbeia Natural Park
Enjoy an experience packed with sensations: hillwalking in Gorbeia Natural Park, relaxing in a spa hotel and having lunch in the hotel restaurant.
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Tour of Bizkaia’s cliffs from the sea
We offer you the opportunity to sail on a 12-metre yacht, making a tour of the most spectacular beaches and cliffs on the coast of Bizkaia.
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The history of Bilbao by kayak
Discover Bilbao and its surroundings with an entertaining guided kayak excursion certain to surprise you as you uncover the city from another angle.
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Discover Rioja Alavesa and its wines by canoe
Enjoy canoeing through a spectacular landscape of vineyards and savour the wines of Rioja Alavesa at a traditional winery.
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Bilbao Guggenheim: guided tour
A tour which will help you discover the history, works of art, sculptures and installations of the Guggenheim Museum.
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Sailing in Bilbao aboard the Txinbito
Découvrez, en naviguant sur l’Estuaire de Bilbao à bord du Txinbito, la transformation de cette ville et ses bâtiments emblématiques, comme le Pont Vizcaya.
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One-night spa, cultural and gastronomic break at the Balneario de Karrantza
Enjoy a stay in a suite at the Balneario de Karrantza with thermal treatments, a visit to the Pozalagua caves and a special meal.
Find out how the cheese is made, how a flock is handled and the processes involved in making the different cheeses. Enjoy a tasting of Idiazabal cheeses in a privileged setting, at the foot of the Aralar nature park.
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Txakoli Uribe Bus. A choice with taste
Discover the comarca (county) of Uribe on the “Txakolibus” accompanied by a guide. You’ll see places with important heritage and visit a txakoli winery with wine tasting and a snack.
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Horse riding around the castle of Butrón
Enjoy an hour-long horse ride around the walls of Butrón castle, with an instructor and a souvenir photo.
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Sailing in the centre of Bilbao
We offer you the chance to get to know the centre of Bilbao on a guided boat trip on the Ría.
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Discover Rioja Alavesa from the river Ebro
Discover Bodegas Baigorri, the “gravity” winery, and enjoy a guided tasting of 4 wines accompanied by 4 tapas prepared by our Chef.
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Idiazabal cheese at Gomiztegi farm in Aránzazu
Meet a Basque shepherd to learn the secrets of his job, admire his skill with the dog and the flock and enjoy a taste of D.O. Idiazabal cheese.
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Enjoy a cycle ride among vineyards
Guided ebike ride among the vineyards and wineries of Rioja Alavesa, including a wine tasting and snack at a winery.
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Sailing out to Santurtzi on the Bilbao estuary
We offer you the chance to get to know Bilbao on a guided boat trip on the Ría, the city’s estuary, as far as the old fishing harbour of Santurtzi.
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Picnic by Kayak on the Urrunaga reservoir.
Com along and see one of our cheesemakers, where you can find out about how D.O. Idiazabal cheese is made and taste some of it.
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Urdaibai. Txakoli, nature and landscape, at the Berroja winery
Enjoy tasting txakoli and traditional produce right in the heart of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, an area of outstanding natural interest.
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The Bizkaia Flysch
Take a guided geological tour to discover the Flysch rock formations of the Bizkaia coastline, its beaches and cliffs.
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Sunset under sail in Getxo
Guided tour of the market, with an information leaflet about the produce of each season and tasting of produce in pintxo format.
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Txakoli from Getaria. Winery tour and tasting in Zarautz
Discover the txakoli of Getaria on a visit to a winery in Zarautz with a tasting of txakoli and typical local produce.
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Vineyard experience by 4x4 with a picnic at Bodegas Palacio
Discover the area around Laguardia by 4x4, visiting the hundred year-old vineyards of Bodegas Palacio, have a picnic in the vineyard and visit the winery.
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Yacht trip on the Bilbao Estuary
Guided tour of the Mater museum/boat plus a workshop on making traditional fish conserve and seafood snack aboard.
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Special visit to Bodegas Ostatu
The Sáenz de Samaniego family introduces you to its traditions and its wines on this special guided tour of its winery, featuring a personalised tasting.
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A sensorial trip to a 16th century farmhouse, Igartubeiti
Participate in a natural soap-making workshop in the Igartubeiti farmhouse. Discover its charms and enjoy a delicious lunch with farmhouse produce in a unique setting.
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Boat trip to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Enjoy the sunset aboard a sailing boat going along the Basque coastline past cliffs, beaches and coves.
Discover the history of Bilbao from a yacht on its Estuary, leaving from the Abra-Getxo Marina.
One-hour boat trip from Bermeo, along the Basque coastline to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, with audioguide.
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101 Night-time tour of Bilbao in kayak
102 The smugglers’ cove near Gorliz
Guided kayak trip along the river Ebro with views of the great vineyards typical of Rioja Alavesa.
Enjoy a picnic like you’ve never had before. Launch yourself onto the reservoir in your kayak and paddle while you enjoy a natural setting surrounded by mountains.
Discover Butrón castle by canoe, with a route to Plentzia and a pintxo and a drink when you arrive.
Enjoy a different view of the city lights from the water. A unique experience ideal for families, groups or couples.
You’ll discover a cove just like a real smuggler, aboard a kayak or bigsup, and go snorkelling in a unique natural setting.
112 Segway ride among vineyards
113 BBQ-Donut: Fusion of gastronomy
114 The secrets of Vitoria cathedral
115 Discover two of the oldest jobs in
116 The Ignatian Way by bicycle plus a
Ride on a Slidebot, a kind of Segway, among the most outstanding vineyards and landscapes in Rioja Alavesa plus a wine tasting and group photo.
Have fun on the Bilbao estuary aboard a boat in the shape of a giant donut, while you savour a selection of gourmet products.
Discover the different stages in which the cathedral of Santa María was built, as well as the archaeological and architectural research work done there and the plans for its future.
What happens when you bring together one of the best salts in the world and one of the Basque Country’s top prize-winning cheeses? Find out for yourself in an experience you’ll never forget.
Discover the incredible heritage the Ignatian Way has to offer, by bicycle. Have lunch on the way and finish off with a dinner or supper at a gastronomic society.
126 Strolling around Mungia and a
127 ‘Iron Valley’: A journey to the 16th
128 All of Laguardia
129 Mediaeval Trail along the Bizkaia
130 A journey to the Middle Ages at
Discover all the corners and curiosities of the mediaeval town of Laguardia in a fun, enjoyable way.
Route around 6 “tower-houses” to discovery their history at a dark time, the middle ages.
You’ll explore Atxorrotx Castle and its surrounding area, combining hillwalking with other fun and educational activities, before finishing the day with a light medieval lunch.
Basque farmstead
Discover the locality of Mungia, a historic rural village with its farmhouses and traditional Basque culture, and finish off with a traditional “pintxo-pote” (a snack and a drink).
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century departing from DonostiaSan Sebastián
A visit to the old Mirandaola Ironworks followed by a tour of Chillida Lantoki, where Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida transformed iron into art, and finally a visit to the ‘cathedral of Basque farmhouses’, including transport by coach and a guide.
the world: shepherd and salter
coastline
gastronomic experience
Atxorrotx Castle followed by a light medieval lunch
140 Bilbao Tour bus
141 Gastronomy tour of Bilbao’s Old
142 Legendary Vitoria. Night tour
143 The Old Quarter of Bilbao, the birth
144 The Bilbao Ensanche or new
Guided sightseeing tour lasting one hour. Get on and off at any of the stops that make up our route.
Get to know the city of Bilbao on this gastronomy and cultural tour of its Old Quarter.
Enjoy a thrilling journey where you’ll discover the most incredible mysteries and stories of the city around its best-known spots.
A gentle stroll through the heart of Bilbao taking a look a the way things were in the past. We’ll end with a pintxo-pote pintxo & drink combo in typical Bilbao style.
Discover Bilbao’s transformation to accommodate the wealthy middle classes, its expansion as a city of importance for its port and industrialisation.
154 Mind and body. Anti-stress
155 A thermal treat in Areatza
156 The Oma Forest in a Joëlette
157 San Juan de Gaztelugatxe in a
158 Adapted hillwalking on the
Anti-stress retreat offering emotional and body care, taking care over food and general well-being.
We offer you a delightful stay at the Hotel Balneario Areatza in a double room with half board and spa circuit included.
An activity for groups or families where one or two of their members have motor difficulties or visual problems and who wish to discover the fantastic Oma Forest, a listed place of Basque cultural heritage.
An activity for groups or families where one or two of their members have motor difficulties or visual problems and who wish to discover the fantastic setting of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.
Hillwalking on the coast of Bizkaia for groups or families where one or two of their members have motor difficulties or visual problems.
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Quarter
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of a city
Joëlette wheelchair
town, sign of the city’s progress
Plentzia and Barrika co
Become an oenologist for a day and design your own wine.
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Txakoli from Bakio. Winery tour and tasting
Find out how a traditional farm can turn into a modern winery on a visit to Doniene Gorrondona. With wine tasting, lunch and a complimentary bottle of txakoli.
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The culture of Basque cider at the Sagardoetxea museum, including lunch
Learn the ritual of “txotx”, typical of Basque cider houses, enjoy a traditional meal and take away a bottle of cider as a gift.
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Sail round the Abra Bay
Have fun sailing off the beaches of Getxo on board a yacht taking up to 8 people.
103 Adventure park in Otxandio
Try an adrenalin-packed experience at Hontza Extrem. The circuits are designed for all audiences, offering fun as well as learning opportunities.
117 From salt to sea spray: exploring
the region by hot-air balloon and kayak
Ride over the Añana salt mines in a hot-air balloon and then feel the salt spray on your skin in Gorliz as you ride a kayak or a big SUP (a large stand-up paddle board).
131 Artist for a day at the Chillida
Lantoki
Discover Eduardo Chillida, one of the most international Basque sculptors, and participate in an artistic workshop where you can unleash your creative side.
145 A running tour through Vitoria-
Gasteiz: El silencio de la ciudad blanca
A running tour through the streets of Vitoria-Gasteiz, the setting of the novel El silencio de la ciudad blanca, following in the footsteps of the novel’s protagonists.
159 Accessible visit to Bilbao and
Mount Pagasarri
Activity aimed at groups or families with one or two members with motor and/or visual impairments who wish to climb to the summit of one of Bizkaia’s bestknown and most-beloved mountains.
Help to pick grapes and have fun grape-stomping in a Rioja Alavesa winery.
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Visit to Ordizia market and gastronomic workshop
Visit the market in Ordizia with a chef to choose quality produce for the gastronomic workshop you’ll be attending afterwards at the D´Elikatuz gastronomic centre.
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Basque Country sport up close, wanna bet?
Discover and try your hand at a Basque traditional game or sport, with experts training for top championships.
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Boat trip in Urdaibai
Visit the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve by boat to see some of the richest landscape and ecological diversity in the Basque Country.
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Bilbao by kayak: Euskalduna Bridge
Discover Bilbao and its surroundings with this entertaining kayak excursion to the Euskalduna Bridge certain to surprise you as you view the city from another angle.
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Guernica, the bombing
This route passes through the key sites of the bombing of Guernica in 1937, telling the story of what happened through a series of curious facts and anecdotes.
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Discover the town of Plentzia
Stroll through the streets and discover the buildings of Plentzia, founded a year before Bilbao, in 1299.
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Underground Tourné in Bilbao
Bike route with a local guide to discover “the other faces” of Bilbao from the point of view of the most innovative art.