Cruising to Bilbao Spain? Fun Things To DISCOVER In Port For The Day!

Join us in Bilbao, Spain while sailing on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady! On this shore excursion, we explored the stunning Basque Country, filled with castles, monasteries, breathtaking landscapes, and of course — local pintxos and wine. Our adventure started with a panoramic visit to the fairytale-like Butron Castle, a historic site where noble families once clashed for centuries. From there, we headed to the dramatic coastline of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, famous as a filming location for Game of Thrones. After a 3 km hike and 241 giant steps, we reached the cliffside monastery dedicated to John the Baptist, where the views were absolutely unforgettable. We wrapped up our excursion the best way possible — relaxing with delicious pintxos (the Basque version of tapas) and a glass of local wine. 🥖🍷 If you’re planning a cruise stop in Bilbao or thinking about visiting the Basque region of Spain, this video will give you a taste of what to expect. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow along as we share what it’s like living full-time on cruise ships! #BilbaoSpain #CruiseLife #VirginVoyages #BasqueCountry #TravelSpain ⏱️ Chapters 0:12 Intro – Exploring Bilbao, Spain 0:49 Butron Castle History & Panoramic Stop 1:47 Scenic Drive & Cyclists in the Basque Hills 2:24 Hiking San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (3km + 241 Steps!) 5:26 San Juan Monastery & Game of Thrones Filming Site 7:25 Local Culture – Pintxos & Wine 8:15 Final Thoughts on the Bilbao Excursion HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR JOURNEY! 🚢Watch Until The End. LIKE. COMMENT. ASK QUESTIONS. 🚢Share Our Content With Your Friends And Family, or ANYONE Who Likes Cruising 🚢Use The YouTube THANKS Button (Thank You!) LINKS: 🔗3 Common Questions That Cruisers Ask Us https://youtu.be/podZ7N-IuOM 🔗Playlist of Things To Do On A Cruise https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi7vAI8bcMKDwk6WooixMC2BmkoUxQN5M 🔗How To Get FREE Stuff On A Cruise https://youtu.be/8rRHHR-gGZU 🔗How To Get FREE Spending Money On A Cruise https://youtu.be/lw0YqAGYTCA?si=i1Y1EVC4L50grRbF 🔗How To Pay Less For A Cruise https://youtu.be/FZMz1pKyzSo?si=P5FVzesbTY1MxR-T 🔗Get Elite Status In 19 Days https://youtu.be/a8R5W-v5Z6s?si=69Ph-NC5_VyQvxJw 🔗Last Minute Cruise Deal Website Search https://youtu.be/gky3UDoq9do ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH PRINCESS? HERE IS A $25 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.princess.com/Victoria21!c92e68b1c1!a ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH HOLLAND AMERICA? HERE IS A $50 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.hollandamerica.com/xfnbt ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH CUNARD? HERE IS $100 https://refer.cunard.com/Kirk ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH VIRGIN VOYAGES? Use my link and we both get $150 in free drinks! https://share.virginvoyages.com/vcarter!11ab187b26!n ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH AZAMARA? Click my link and get a $200 VISA for your spending! https://refer.azamara.com/vcarter KIRK TORI STORY SOCIAL MEDIA 🔗Blog: https://www.KirkToriStory.com 🔗Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/KirkToriStory ABOUT KIRKTORISTORY: Kirk Tori Story is a channel about Kirk and Tori (their story) about how they sold their house in Canada to live a life of living on cruise ships. KirkTori Story offers great advice about cruising, including sharing experiences with Tips and Tricks, Budgeting for a cruise ideas, cabin tours, ship reviews, cruise port information and more. 🚢 Living the Dream 🚢 We sold our home and now live on a cruise ship! Join us on our journey around the world as we explore new destinations, share travel tips, and embrace life at sea. 🔔 Subscribe to KirkToriStory for more! Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@kirktoristory?sub_confirmation=1 This Video was made for you by KirkToriStory