Elorrio, Onati, and Arantzazu Sanctuary Trip
Discover the authentic Basque Country with this fantastic tour on the region's remote, beautiful inland.
Elorrio, Onati, and Arantzazu Sanctuary Trip
After picking you up from the meeting point bright and early in the morning, we'll start our journey into the interior of the Basque Country.
The first stop will be in Elorrio, a municipality in the province of Biscay that is characterized by the abundance and finesse of its palaces and stately homes made of carved stone. We'll admire its elegant stone coats of arms embedded in the walls of its mansions and the Portal de Don Tello, a vestige of the wall that surrounded the town.
We'll visit the Necropolis of Argiñeta, on the outskirts of Elorrio, where we'll see its tombs and immerse ourselves in the town's ancient history. Just a few miles outside Elorrio, we'll find the church of San Agustín de Etxebarria, built in the Basque Gothic style in the 11th century.
We'll then continue until we reach Oñati, the most elegant and monumental town in Gipuzkoa where we'll enjoy its monuments. We'll follow the path between rocks to reach the most important sanctuary in Gipuzkoa, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Arantzazu, considered to be the best example of contemporary Basque art.
While we explore the interior of the sanctuary, we'll discover what life was like for the monks of the Franciscan Order who lived within its walls. After this last visit, we'll return to Bilbao.
Price
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Duration
6 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Transport by bus or minibus
Official English–speaking guide
Not included
Food and drink
Entry to the monuments
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
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