Bilbao Trip Overview
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: Between November 1 and April 16 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.**
Additional Info
* Duration: 7 hours
* Starts: Bilbao, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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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: Between November 1 and April 16 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.**
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Santuario de Loyola, Azpeitia Spain
This beautiful baroque complex is centered around the medieval birthplace of Saint Ignatius, founder of the Jesuits
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Templo de la Antigua, Avenida de la Antigua S/N, 20700 Zumarraga Spain
The hermitage of Santa María (La Antigua) is considered the cathedral of the Basque hermitages. It is believed that the church was built on an old defensive fort of the 12th century.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Santuario de Aranzazu, Barrio de Arantzazu, 8, 20569 Onati Spain
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Arantzazu is a Franciscan sanctuary located in Oñati, Basque Country, Spain. The shrine is a much appreciated place among Gipuzkoans, with the Virgin of Arantzazu being the sanctuary’s namesake and patron saint of the province along with Ignatius of Loyola.
The place benefits from the highland silence and peaceful atmosphere of the Aizkorri mountain range
