Private 2-day Tour in Basque Country Bilbao and San Sebastian

Day 1 · Bilbao city tour, Visit the Guggenheim Museum, an architectural landmark of audacious configuration

1. 1

   Casco Viejo

   3 hours

   Wander through the narrow streets of the Casco Viejo (Old Town). Explore Plaza Nueva square he historic center of Bilbao. Walk and drive through old romantic buildings, beautiful churches, the Catedral de Santiago de Bilbao or Santiago Cathedral, and many restaurants and bars.

   Late Lunch

2. 2

   Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

   5 hours Admission not included

   Visit the Guggenheim Museum, a monument to modernism, the unique architecture of the space, with its spiral ramp riding to a domed skylight. It is built alongside the Nervion River, which runs through the city of Bilbao to the Cantabrian Sea

   Drive to San Sebatian

   Dinner

   Return to hotel, spend the night in San Sebastian

Nice hotel, San Sebastian included

Day 2 · Enjoy one of the best views of the town at Urgull hill top. Explore old town of San Sebastian

1. 1

   Monte Urgull

   3 hours Admission included

   After breakfast, walk through town towards the top of the Urgull hill, one of the best view points in town. Dominating the top of the Urgull hill is a Sacred Heart Christ statue overlooking San Sebastian. It will take 30 min hike up through the hill's woods to the statue

2. 2

   Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro

   3 hours

   On the way back from the hill, walk and visit San Sebastian old town starting with the Basilica of Santa María del Coro, an impressive 18th century Baroque building that presides over Calle Mayor in the heart of San Sebastián's Old Town (Parte Vieja). Stroll through Parte Vieja's pedestrian-friendly streets are flanked by centuries-old buildings that house a plethora of restaurants, shops and bars. It's considered the best nightlife spot in San Sebastian, as well as the best place to grab pintxos (the local term for light bites, similar to tapas)

   Lunch

3. 3

   La Concha Beach

   4 hours

   In the afternoon, relax at La Concha Beach located a stone's throw away from Parte Vieja. Situated southwest of Parte Vieja, the beach stretches about a mile wide and offers spectacular views of Monte Urgull, Monte Igueldo and Santa Clara Island, as well as the beautiful architecture that borders La Concha Promenade.

   Drive back for one hour to Bilbao

   End of the tour