Sanctuary of Loyola (Santuario de Loyola) Tours and Tickets

Combine several Christian sites in one itinerary with this full-day tour in the Basque Country. Learn about religion and architecture from a local guide while you explore the hilltop San Telmo hermitage, the Sanctuary of Loyola, and the Sanctuary of Aranzazu. Relax between stops over lunch with wine. Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off are included.

Rocky mountains, a Basque baseball game, winding roads, a piece of Baroque Rome hidden in a valley, cliffs that explain the last 900,000 years of the planet, a beach inhabited by dragons, a Basque sailor who went ‘round the world for the first time ... oh wait! Is all of this true? Yes, of course. Ikusnahi never lies.

Discover the hidden gems of the Basque Country on this private day tour that showcases coastal views, lush countryside sights, and traditional villages off the usual tourist trail. Opting for a private tour gives you the undivided attention of your driver-guide, and ensures a more personalized experience. Notable sights on the route include Tolosa, the Sanctuary of Loyola, the seaside beauty of Zumaia, and Getaria Fishing Port.

Immerse yourself in the Basque Country’s one-of-a-kind scenery, visit three of its highlight cites, and enjoy a cultural immersion on this 5-day, 6-night tour. On the first day, fly into Bilbao, and enjoy free time to explore the city before an overnight 4-star hotel stay. From there, tour San Sebastian and Vitoria-Gasteiz; visit Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim; explore charming fishing villages and walled towns, and much more.

Follow the path of St. Ignatius on this small group tour around Bilbao which will take you to three religious sites. Your guide will lead you from place to place so you don’t need to take out a map. Just listen to the history, ask questions, and take as many photos as you like. You’ll also relax and enjoy a delicious multi-course lunch while sipping local wine.

Discover the Three Temple Route: from Loyola to Arantzazu along Saint Ignatius' path. Following Saint Ignatius of Loyola, visitors can follow the route between Loyola and Arantzazu, going past La Antigua on GR-120, the Three Temple Route. This is the beginning of the Ignatian Trail, which the saint began in 1522, on a pilgrimage that took him to Manresa.

"This tour is focused on the path of St. Ignatius from his birth to the founding of the Society of Jesus. We will visit the spectacular Basilica of Loiola (built in the 18th century) and Saint Ignatius' family house and birthplace (in Loiola, Azpeitia), the hermitage of La Antigua in Zumarraga (where Saint Ignatius made a stop during his pilgrimage) and the Sanctuary of Arantzazu (located in a spectacular spot in a gorge, rebuilt in the 1950's and a showcase of modern religious art at its finest, awarded with several international prizes). A day full of spirituality that will leave the faithful tourist as well as the not religious one awed by the sheer beauty of the sights. **Note: Until April 5 2020 La Antigua hermitage will only open during weekends. If booked in a weekday during that period, the tour will go to San Telmo hermitage in Zumaia instead. Same applies for Mondays from April 5 to November 2, 2020 **"