Location: Vitoria-Gasteiz
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Vitoria-Gasteiz (/vɪˌtɔːriə ɡɑːsˈteɪs/, Spanish: [biˈtoɾja ɣasˈteiθ], Basque: [ɡas̺teis̻]) is the seat of government and the capital city of the Basque Autonomous Community and of the province of Araba/Álava in northern Spain. It holds the autonomous community's House of Parliament, the headquarters of the Government, and the Lehendakari's (Prime Minister's) official residency. The municipality — which comprises not only the city but also the mainly agricultural lands of 63 villages around — is the largest in the Basque Autonomous Community, with a total area of 276.81 km (106.88 sq mi), and it has a population of 242,082 people (2014). The dwellers of Vitoria-Gasteiz are called vitorianos or gasteiztarrak, while traditionally they are dubbed babazorros (Basque for 'bean sacks'). Vitoria-Gasteiz is a multicultural city with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, healthcare, architectural conservation, aeronautics, vehicle industry, oenology and gastronomy. It is the first Spanish municipality to be awarded the title of European Green Capital (in 2012) and it is consistently ranked as one of the 5 best places to live in Spain. The old town holds some of the best preserved medieval streets and plazas in the region and it is one of very few cities to hold two Cathedrals. The city also holds well known festivals such as the Azkena rock festival, FesTVal, Vitoria-Gasteiz jazz festival, and the Virgen Blanca Festivities.
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1. 7-day Basque Country Tour with Guggenheim Museum Ticket
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy the Basque Country with this 7D/6N tour, where you will sleep at the 3 main cities: Bilbao, San Sebastian & Vitoria. Accompained by a profesional local guide, you will discover the charms and most beautiful sceneries of this part of the north of Spain as Guggenheim Museum, La Concha Bay, Mount Igeldo or Laguardia.
Inclusions: 6 nights accommodation at 3star hotels, Breakfast, Driver/guide, Local guide, Private arrival and departure transfers
Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By gildineleclerc
It was great to visit the little town and the surroundings. We are lucky at this period it is not as busy, but you can still find great spots to enjoy
2. La Rioja and Vitoria Wine Tour with Winery Visit
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the interior of the Basque Country to discover Vitoria, the capital of Euskadi where we will tour the historic quarter and La Rioja, the wine region, in which we enjoy magnificent views over a sea of vineyards. To continue with the tradition of wine, we will end up in one of the most charming villages of La Rioja, Laguardia, with a guided visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting.
Inclusions: Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Air-conditioned vehicle, Food tasting, Wine tasting, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Anything not detailed at inclusions.
Reviewed By MLTCardiff
Although it was a rainy & windy day and only the two of us on this tour we thoroughly enjoyed. Gorka our tour guide was very knowledgable about everything. The places we visited were beautiful and just imagined them in summer with the sun shining. The chocolate tasting was great the quality of the cocoa shone through. I would definitely recommend this trip I just wished it was better weather.
3. Basque Country Full Day Tour from Bilbao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Visit all highlights of the Spanish Basque country. Visit Vitoria, Salinas de Añana, Orduña, Santurtzi, Portugalete, Transporter Bridge Bizkaia, and Getxo in just one day.
Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By gildineleclerc
It was great to visit the little town and the surroundings. We are lucky at this period it is not as busy, but you can still find great spots to enjoy
4. Bilbao: Discover Añana Salt Valley and Vitoria
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
The most known salt producers in the Basque Country are located in Añana. Salt is the only edible rock existing in nature. The Añana Salt Valley is a cultural interest place with more than 6,500 years of history and is in the process of becoming a World Heritage Site.
Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only in the city center), Round-trip private/shared transfer
Exclusions: other food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By JFaasse
We worked with Nerea to organize 2 days of private guides for our overnight in Bilbao on our cruise. Nerea was great to work with, and the two historical walking and Pinxtos tours were amazing. We have done a lot of private tours in our travels in Europe and our two private guides, 1 in San Sebastian and 1 in Bilbao were 2 of the best we ever had. I wish I could remember the ladies names that took us around, but they were FANTASTIC! The food they shared with us was amazing. They took us to very different places in each city, but places that they liked to visit is locals. The Pinxtos were amazing, the wine was amazing, the history tours were great. The guides were so knowledgable, personable, flexible, and they made us fall in love with the region of Spain. You cannot go wrong with the service and the guides provided by Basque Destinations. Our guide in Bilbao even walked around the Guggenheim with us and explained things (even though techinically it is not legal to do so), and for people who are not versed in Modern Art, it was very impactful, educational, and made the experience so much more enjoyable. I wish I could remember the women's names, but I waited too long to write the review...but you will not be disappointed with the private tours created by Nerea and her team.
5. 7-day Basque Country Tour with Guggenheim Museum Ticket
Enjoy the Basque Country with this 7D/6N tour, where you will sleep at the 3 main cities: Bilbao, San Sebastian & Vitoria. Accompained by a profesional local guide, you will discover the charms and most beautiful sceneries of this part of the north of Spain as Guggenheim Museum, La Concha Bay, Mount Igeldo or Laguardia.
Inclusions: 6 nights accommodation at 4star hotels, Breakfast, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guggenheim Museum ticket, One lunch at the 5th day in a local restaurant
Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By gildineleclerc
It was great to visit the little town and the surroundings. We are lucky at this period it is not as busy, but you can still find great spots to enjoy
6. Basque Country 5 days
5 days - 4 nights basque country circuit Places to vitit: Bilbao, San Sebastian, Vitoria, Rioja Included: - Tickets to visit freely the San Telmo Museum - The Shrine of Our Lady of Arantzazu - Salt Museum - Transporter Bridge of Biscay - Guggenheim museum entrance
Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation at 3star hotels, Breakfast, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By gildineleclerc
It was great to visit the little town and the surroundings. We are lucky at this period it is not as busy, but you can still find great spots to enjoy
7. 5-day Basque Country Tour
5 days - 4 nights basque country circuit Places to visit: Bilbao, San Sebastian, Vitoria, Rioja Included: - Tickets to visit freely the San Telmo Museum - The Shrine of Our Lady of Arantzazu - Salt Museum - Transporter Bridge of Biscay - Guggenheim museum entrance
Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation at 4star hotels, Breakfast, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By gildineleclerc
It was great to visit the little town and the surroundings. We are lucky at this period it is not as busy, but you can still find great spots to enjoy
8. 5 days Bilbao and Basque Country
5 Days 4 Nights in Bilbao and Basque country Plases to vitit: Bilbao, San Sebastian, Vitoria, Rioja
Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By gildineleclerc
It was great to visit the little town and the surroundings. We are lucky at this period it is not as busy, but you can still find great spots to enjoy
9. 7 day Bilbao and Basque Country
7 days - 6 nights Bilbao and Basque Country Places to visit: Bilbao, San Sebastian, Vitoria, Rioja
Inclusions: 6 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: Drinks, Food and drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By gildineleclerc
It was great to visit the little town and the surroundings. We are lucky at this period it is not as busy, but you can still find great spots to enjoy
10. 5 Day Bilbao and Basque Country
5 days - 4 nights in Bilbao + visits Plases to vitit: Bilbao, San Sebastian, Vitoria, Rioja Included: - Transporter Bridge of Biscay - Guggenheim museum entrance
Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By gildineleclerc
It was great to visit the little town and the surroundings. We are lucky at this period it is not as busy, but you can still find great spots to enjoy
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