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Bilbao, Spain

Overview

Overview

Site of the stunning Guggenheim Museum, an eruption of light and titanium designed by Frank Gehry. Nearby is ancient Santander, a fanciful belle epoque casino. Sample shore excursion: Bilbao & the Guggenheim Museum.


Europe Cruise - Bilbao, Spain

Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


Bilbao Highlights & Castro Urdiales



Duration: Approximately 4½ Hours
Price : $$

 

Visit the noble city of Bilbão, whose iron ore mines were first discovered by the Romans. This modern city, founded in 1300, is in the throes of a spectacular transformation as urban projects and avant garde architecture (like the ultra-modern Guggenheim Museum) contrast sharply with Bilbão's old quarter and the city's medieval heart. In the modern part of Bilbão, you will find t... more info




Bilbao Highlights & Tapas



Duration: Approximately 4½ - 5 Hours
Price : $$$

   

Visit the noble city of Bilbão, whose iron ore mines were first discovered by the Romans. This modern city, founded in 1300, is in the throes of a spectacular transformation as urban projects and avant garde architecture (like the ultra-modern Guggenheim Museum) contrast sharply with Bilbão's old quarter and the city's medieval heart. In the modern part of Bilbão, you will find t... more info




Bilbao Highlights & the Guggenheim Museum



Duration: Approximately 4½ Hours
Price : $$

 

Visit the noble city of Bilbão, whose iron ore mines were first discovered by the Romans. This modern city, founded in 1300, is in the throes of a spectacular transformation as urban projects and avant garde architecture (like the ultra-modern Guggenheim Museum) contrast sharply with Bilbão’s old quarter and the city’s medieval heart. In the modern part of Bilbão, you... more info




Bilbao Private Touring - Full Day (Car)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Bilbao Private Touring - Full Day (Minivan)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Bilbao Private Touring - Half Day (Car)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Bilbao Private Touring - Half Day (Minivan)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Guernica & Urdaibai



Duration: Approximately 5 Hours
Price : $$

 

By motor coach you will pass through the popular seaside resort of Bakio. You will travel along the colorful Biscayan coastline to the spectacular Natural Reserve of Urdaibai. Visit Bermeo, a town deeply rooted in its sea fishing heritage on the Cantabrian coast, and have some free time to browse or visit the Fishing Museum. Continue to Guernica to admire a fine historical villa: the Casa de Ju... more info




San Sebastian & Hondarribia



Duration: Approximately 7 - 8 Hours
Price : $$$$

   

San Sebastian, the Beautiful Pearl of the Sea, is a charming Belle Epoque resort built around a crescent-shaped bay. The city was made popular in 1886 by Queen Regent Maria Cristina, but is now a relaxed, family resort and home of the International Film Festival every September. In the modern part of the city, you'll see several buildings of architectural and historical interest, including the ... more info




Vitoria & Rioja



Duration: Approximately 8½ Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Discover Vitoria, the administrative capital of the Basque region. The Plaza de la Virgen Blanca is the city’s main square and is where the main streets of the Old Quarter converge. You’ll take a brief walking tour and your guide will point out the most interesting buildings, many of which date back to medieval times. You will then have some free time to relax or stroll around the s... more info





Weather

Weather

Temperatures shown are Fahrenheit
Month Temp Avg Temp High Temp Low Rainfall
Jan 48.8 53.4 44.2 4.69
Feb 49.3 54.3 44.3 3.46
Mar 52.3 57.7 46.9 3.07
Apr 54.7 60.0 49.3 3.27
May 57.8 62.5 53.1 3.5
Jun 62.7 67.7 57.8 2.48
Jul 65.8 70.8 60.8 2.13
Aug 66.6 71.6 61.5 3.31
Sep 64.1 69.6 58.7 4.49
Oct 59.4 64.9 54.0 5.24
Nov 54.2 59.2 49.2 4.92
Dec 50.7 55.2 46.1 6.26

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