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Discover the Basque region that surrounds Bilbao called Biscay (Bizkaia in Basque language) during a full-day trip from San Sebastián. Fall in love with the charming 10th century hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and climb its 241 stairs to get to the top and enjoy its magnificent views. Game of Thrones' 7th season was shot here, so find yourself at Dragonstone! After a little break to have a rest, learn about Basque history by visiting the legendary Gernika tree and the tragic bombing of the village during the Spanish Civil War. Picasso's Gernika portrayal will be visited along the way.

Why you’ll love this…

Discover the Biscay region
Enjoy the magnificent view at San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Learn from the bombings in Gernika
Admire Picasso's Gernika portrayal

Important to know

Know in advance:

This tour needs a minimum of 4 participants to run, if the minimum is not met the tour will be cancelled, and the local operator will contact you for the refund
The tour is conducted in bilingual (English and Spanish), so your guide will speak both languages simultaneously
On days with an orange alert and to avoid health incidents, it is advised not to hike up to the San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hermitage during the affected hours. In any case, it is recommended to take self-protection measures, such as wearing comfortable and suitable footwear, protecting yourself from the sun, and staying properly hydrated