Private Txakoli Vineyards Hike: Zumaia & Getaria with Lunch
Description
There’s an old Castilian saying that goes, "With bread and wine you walk the road." On this tour we’ll have the road (to Santiago), the wine (white, sparkling, delicious) and something a little better than bread: grilled fish. We’ll head to the most adorable fishing villages in Gipuzkoa as they did in the Middle Ages, traipse through them, learn their secrets and their most illustrious offspring. Yeah!
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Itinerary
Zumaia is one of the main entrances to the UNESCO geopark. It’s a perfect place to admire incredible, vertical rock strata cutting into the ocean. We’ll stop next to the picturesque San Telmo chapel located right on the edge of a cliff and talk about flysch and karst. The experience wouldn’t be complete without trekking to the lookout located on the very tip of the cliff - take a deep breath and follow the guide!
From the seaside we take a short drive to the beginning of our trail that forms a part of St. James pilgrimage. It’s a beautiful, 2 hour walk through hills covered with Txakoli vineyards and ‘bodegas’. You will learn about the history of the region and also have a chance to observe the traditional way this refreshing, white wine is grown. Wine landscape & the blue ocean horizon - pure pleasure.
Next stop, Getaria - true Txakoli heaven! Getaria is one of four Txakoli wine regions and also the most renowned one. We chose a small, sustainable winery to embrace the traditional methods of wine making. You will dive in the world of ‘txakoli’ making process, Hondarribi Zuri and Beltza grapes and learn how to serve and pair it. Enough talking - time to try this bubbly, crisp drink!
After the wine tasting you’ll finally discover the medieval village of Getaria. You’ll dive into the fascinating history of the village and learn about its most famous citizens like Elkano - the first man who circumnavigated the world or Balenciaga - one of the most important fashion designers of all times. Getaria has it all! Medieval charm, fishing traditions, txakoli wine, the best fish seafood restaurants...
Lunch time! Getaria is home to some of the best seafood restaurants in the region and you’ll have an opportunity to try its speciality: charcoal grilled fish and local wine. You can watch how the chefs prepare fish on massive outdoor BBQs. You can’t go more local and authentic than that. It is a 100% zero km meal.
It’s time to go back. We will leave Getaria behind and follow the coastal way to Zarautz and Orio from where we will drive up Mount Igueldo. During this scenic ride we will pass green fields, farmhouses and admire incredible views of the ocean.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up available also from different locations - please ask for details! Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Reviews(3)
Martin did an outstanding job of providing extensive history and context during the tour and had in-depth knowledge of the wine making process in the Basque region. His enthusiasm and cheerful disposition made for a fantastic day!
Really nice to read this review. We’re so happy you enjoyed the day with Martin and his way of sharing the history and wine culture of the region. We especially love hearing about his enthusiasm. Thanks a lot for your kind words, and we’d love to see you again on another Ikusnahi experience.
We had an amazing time exploring Zumaia and Getaria with Martin. Martin was the perfect guide to make our experience truly unforgettable. We would highly recommend Ikushnahi for anyone visiting San Sebastián!
So happy you enjoyed exploring Zumaia and Getaria with Martin :) Between the dramatic coastline, txakoli vineyards, sea air and incredible food, this part of the Basque Country really is something special. We’re very happy Martin helped make the day feel so memorable and personal for you. Eskerrik asko for the recommendation and for discovering the Basque coast with us!
My husband and I greatly enjoyed this fun adventure, it broadened the horizon of San Sebastián, and showed the beauty of the area. We were promptly picked up at our hotel by a very courteous and knowledgeable tourist guide, Borja, to start our adventure. We stopped at places with beautiful beaches, including a beach where Scenes from Game of Thrown was filmed, these views were spectacular! The vineyard visit with wine tasting was excellent. We walked around picturesque costal towns and had lunch at the Mayflower, a beachfront restaurant and had delicious grill fish! Our return trip to San Sebastián was through the mountains again with outstanding views. We highly recommend the tour!
Wow! Thank you so much for your words. It means a lot to us! Borja is a true treasure and we are very happy that you enjoyed the experience with him! All the best, Ernes
