Half day Txakoli Wine and Getaria Tour
Description
Discover the heart of Basque wine culture with a guided tour of a traditional Txakoli Winery and the charming coastal town of Getaria. From San Sebastian, you will venture towards Getaria, a picturesque fishing village renowned for its fine fish restaurants, being the birthplace of Juan Sebastian Elcano (the Basque sailor who completed the first voyage around the world), the famous fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga, and, of course, Txakoli Wine. After discovering Getaria, we will head to a family-run Txakoli Winery to learn about the unique production process of Txakoli. Start with a stroll through lush Txakoli vineyards overlooking the sea and immerse yourself in the world of Txakoli inside the winery. After the winery visit, we will enjoy a tasting of this crisp, lightly sparkling white wine paired with local specialties. This half day tour offers the perfect blend of wine, history, and breathtaking scenery.
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Itinerary
Hotel Pick-up and departure from San Sebastian. Your tour guide/driver will pick you up from your Hotel or accommodation address provided in San Sebastian.
9:30AM Admire panoramic views of Getaria from Mount Talai Mendi. Glance at the sprawling Getaria coastline with its dramatic cliffs plunging into the Cantabrian Sea, creating a perfect contrast of blue and green.
10AM Arrival in Getaria and easy-going guided walking tour through the main sights and landmarks of this medieval town, including: the fishermen's port, cobbled streets, colorful houses and the Gothic style Church of San Salvador. It's known for its rich maritime heritage being the birthplace of the famous fashion designer Cristóbal Balenciaga and the explorer Juan Sebastián Elcano. You will fall in love of this little town nestled between txakoli vineyards and the Cantabric Sea.
11AM Arrival at the Txakoli winery. Guided tour and tasting. Embark on a journey through the rich tradition of Basque winemaking. Wander through the vineyards and learn about the fascinating process of making txakoli wine from grape to glass. After touring the winery, you’ll enjoy a commented tasting of fresh txakoli paired with local appetizers. The perfect blend of history, culture, and, of course, fantastic wine!
1PM Return and drop-off in San Sebastian
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your guide will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel in San Sebastian or from the accommodation address provided.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A minimum of two people is required for the tour to take place. If the minimum group (2 adults) for carrying out the activity is not reached, an alternative date or full refund will be offered. If your booking was for one traveler, we will contact you at least two days in advance of your tour date to inform you in case the minimum group size has not been reached at this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total number of participants in the tour for your date.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Reviews(1)
Ander is a fantastic, friendly and knowledgeable tour guide that made the experience great. The old city was very interesting to see and the wine tour and tasting was excellent. Our family went together on this tour and we all highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Sebastián.
Thank you Lisa! We are really happy that you enjoyed the tour with us. Big hug from San Sebastian!!
