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Coast to Coast: Castro Urdiales & Bilbao
Moderate Activity
Includes snack
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Castro Urdiales Old Town Walking Tour
A Roman colony dating back 2,500 years, today's Castro Urdiales boasts modern-day vibes and a modernized, coastal lifestyle. But at its heart is the well-preserved Old Town, a jewel of architectural history that harkens back to the 12th and 13th centuries. Once you arrive, you'll embark on a walking tour along its winding cobblestone streets lined with medieval houses adorned with wooden balconies and past magnificent landmarks like the Town Hall Square, which serves as the gateway to the magnificent Church of Santa María de la Asunción, a treasure of Gothic architecture and a National Monument. Outside, you'll view photo-perfect flying buttresses, intricate gargoyles, and an adjacent medieval castle-lighthouse.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Enjoy an outside visit to the Guggenheim Museum of Modern Art, an architectural masterpiece. Covered in strategically placed 35,000 titanium tiles and pieces of glass, the innovative materials dazzle in the natural light. In front of the museum, a colorful installation by artist Jeff Koons entitled "Puppy" is a towering topiary made up of more than 60,000 living flowers.
SNACKS
Following your tour of the Church of Santa María de la Asunción, savor a pintxo (a bite-sized snack) at a local tavern, prepared just for you and served with your choice of iced tea, coffee, soda, water, wine, or beer at a local tavern, prepared just for you.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Your journey from Getxo Marina cruise terminal to Castro Urdiales travels through the urban Basque Country into the lush, rolling green hills of the Cantabria region and on to the Bay of Biscay.
Points of interest
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Schedule
Special Notes
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring Camera or smartphone for photos. Wear weather-appropriate clothing (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen for sunny days; light jacket for cooler weather). Bring a water bottle. Easy walking throughout the tour; some cobblestone streets will be found in Castro Urdiales. The tour order may vary, but all listed sites will be covered.
The visit of the Cathedral in Castro Urdiales is outside only.
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Moderate Activity
Includes snack
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Castro Urdiales Old Town Walking Tour
A Roman colony dating back 2,500 years, today's Castro Urdiales boasts modern-day vibes and a modernized, coastal lifestyle. But at its heart is the well-preserved Old Town, a jewel of architectural history that harkens back to the 12th and 13th centuries. Once you arrive, you'll embark on a walking tour along its winding cobblestone streets lined with medieval houses adorned with wooden balconies and past magnificent landmarks like the Town Hall Square, which serves as the gateway to the magnificent Church of Santa María de la Asunción, a treasure of Gothic architecture and a National Monument. Outside, you'll view photo-perfect flying buttresses, intricate gargoyles, and an adjacent medieval castle-lighthouse.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Enjoy an outside visit to the Guggenheim Museum of Modern Art, an architectural masterpiece. Covered in strategically placed 35,000 titanium tiles and pieces of glass, the innovative materials dazzle in the natural light. In front of the museum, a colorful installation by artist Jeff Koons entitled "Puppy" is a towering topiary made up of more than 60,000 living flowers.
SNACKS
Following your tour of the Church of Santa María de la Asunción, savor a pintxo (a bite-sized snack) at a local tavern, prepared just for you and served with your choice of iced tea, coffee, soda, water, wine, or beer at a local tavern, prepared just for you.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Your journey from Getxo Marina cruise terminal to Castro Urdiales travels through the urban Basque Country into the lush, rolling green hills of the Cantabria region and on to the Bay of Biscay.
Points of interest
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Schedule
Special Notes
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring Camera or smartphone for photos. Wear weather-appropriate clothing (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen for sunny days; light jacket for cooler weather). Bring a water bottle. Easy walking throughout the tour; some cobblestone streets will be found in Castro Urdiales. The tour order may vary, but all listed sites will be covered.
The visit of the Cathedral in Castro Urdiales is outside only.