San Sebastian – Donostia 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: San Sebastian – Donostia, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San Sebastian – Donostia, Basque Country, Spain
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
Visit to the Sacred House, where St. Ignatius was born and raised and where he was revealed to God. After, a visit to the Sanctuary that Jesuits built next to it in the 17th century.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Templo de la Antigua, Avenida de la Antigua S/N, 20700 Zumarraga Spain
Guided visit through this gothic temple
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Santuario de Aranzazu, Barrio de Arantzazu, 8, 20569 Onati Spain
A visit through the temple, the crypt of this unique religious temple in the heart of the Basque highlands.
Duration: 1 hour
