B a s q u e C o u n t r y t h e A R T o f t h e g o o d L I F E

B I T R A V E L | N I S | R O M O T U R | S E R G O F I | 5 S E N S | S A V O U R | C T U | G O I N D | B I L B A O R E S E R V A S | B I L B A O D R E A M D E S T I N A T I O N | B I L B A O I N C E N T I V E S | B I L B A O P A S O A P A S O2

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BASQUE DMCS is the result of the association

of the most qualif ied and experienced

Basque Country DMC’s.

Our members’ staffs are trained to

manage all kind of programs based on

leisure or MICE, as well as a wide range

of exclusive incentive tr ips or special

interest tours.

Our Teams are also mult i l ingual and

skil led enough to develop any kind of

proposal in al l the country combined with

Spain and also in Portugal.

B a s q u e C o u n t r y t h e A R T o f t h e g o o d L I F E

B I T R A V E L | N I S | R O M O T U R | S E R G O F I | 5 S E N S | S A V O U R | C T U | G O I N D | B I L B A O R E S E R V A S | B I L B A O D R E A M D E S T I N A T I O N | B I L B A O I N C E N T I V E S | B I L B A O P A S O A P A S O 3

n AT u R e & Ad v e n Tu Re

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t R A d i T i o n & i n n o v AT i o n

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HIGH QUALITY TOURIST SERVICESWe provide ground handling services for the Basque Country that can

include off icial guided tours in main museums, translation services,

airport meet and greet, transfers, car rental and other transportation,

hotel and restaurant reservations, tours, conference venues and

logistics. Some of the incentive activit ies on offer include private

tours, walking tours of the Medieval distr icts, themed events, shopping

streets and various special interest tours. Basque DMCs’ companies

handle al l aspects of our cl ients’ events, from venue selection,

registration, transport, arranging speakers, entertainment, catering and

audiovisual equipment.

Enjoy a unique experience with an expert!

B a s q u e C o u n t r y t h e A R T o f t h e g o o d L I F E

B I T R A V E L | N I S | R O M O T U R | S E R G O F I | 5 S E N S | S A V O U R | C T U | G O I N D | B I L B A O R E S E R V A S | B I L B A O D R E A M D E S T I N A T I O N | B I L B A O I N C E N T I V E S | B I L B A O P A S O A P A S O4

cu lTuRe & gA sTRonomyEnjoy the gastronomical and oenological

pleasures of Euskadi. Start ing by the mere

sampling to a more deep knowledge of

them.

Even though the accent is posed on the

local wine and gastronomy culture, these

activit ies wil l be completed with visits to

the great cultural features of Euskadi.

Art & Culture ProgrAms

Wine & gAstronomy ProgrAms

B a s q u e C o u n t r y t h e A R T o f t h e g o o d L I F E

B I T R A V E L | N I S | R O M O T U R | S E R G O F I | 5 S E N S | S A V O U R | C T U | G O I N D | B I L B A O R E S E R V A S | B I L B A O D R E A M D E S T I N A T I O N | B I L B A O I N C E N T I V E S | B I L B A O P A S O A P A S O 5

the ART of eat ing and drinking wel l is something cultural

in Euskadi. We can appreciate it in the markets,

homes, restaurants and Gastronomical Societies.

The traditional cuisine, plus an innovative

movement of author cuisine, has jumped over our

frontiers, allow our visitors to choose amongst a

very diverse offer to suit every palate.

the ART of feel ing the music of many styles, dances, theatre.

In Euskadi, culture is present in al l parts due to

several f irst l ine international festivals.

The International Fi lm Festival at San Sebastian,

opera in Bilbao and in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the best

Jazz that also you can enjoy at Getxo and

Donostia- San Sebastian.

the ART of l iv ing Basque people have been able to transform into

sports and entertainment everyday work such

as log chopping, grass cutt ing, stone l i ft ing and,

even, the skil l fulness of the shepherds with

their herds. We wil l also discover the tradit ional

dances and music or the bertsolaris, poets

that improvise rimes in Euskera, the mil lenary

language of the Basque.

B a s q u e C o u n t r y t h e A R T o f t h e g o o d L I F E

B I T R A V E L | N I S | R O M O T U R | S E R G O F I | 5 S E N S | S A V O U R | C T U | G O I N D | B I L B A O R E S E R V A S | B I L B A O D R E A M D E S T I N A T I O N | B I L B A O I N C E N T I V E S | B I L B A O P A S O A P A S O6

Nature right next to civi l ization. Nature

lovers have much to discover in Euskadi.

Outings to experience the contact with

Nature (plains, mountains, woods, sea

cl iffs...) and enjoy the possibi l i t ies that the

Basque coast has to offer by practicing

many of the activit ies available there.

nAture & outdoors ACtivities

n AT u R e & Ad v e n Tu Re

B a s q u e C o u n t r y t h e A R T o f t h e g o o d L I F E

B I T R A V E L | N I S | R O M O T U R | S E R G O F I | 5 S E N S | S A V O U R | C T U | G O I N D | B I L B A O R E S E R V A S | B I L B A O D R E A M D E S T I N A T I O N | B I L B A O I N C E N T I V E S | B I L B A O P A S O A P A S O 7

ART at is purest Euskadi has several and diverse protected

natural spaces. Nature Parks, the wetlands of

Urdaibai, that has been designated Reserve

of the Biosphere and, f inal ly the protected

Biotopes.

From the sea to its magical mountains and

plenty of legends where you can enjoy the

charms that nature offers here.

the ART of l i fe in the countryside Experience the contact with the sociocultural

heritage of the countryside in comparison to

the urban style of l i fe. It ’s peculiar l i fe style,

products, handicrafts, gastronomy, tradit ions, as

well as the tradit ions and activit ies of its people.

the ART of the seaTo sail in a yacht.

To learn new fishing techniques and enjoy

practicing them yourself.

Enjoying the products of the sea.

Share time with the local f ishermen and learn

from their r ich Basque tradit ion that tastes of

salt, sun and freedom.

B a s q u e C o u n t r y t h e A R T o f t h e g o o d L I F E

B I T R A V E L | N I S | R O M O T U R | S E R G O F I | 5 S E N S | S A V O U R | C T U | G O I N D | B I L B A O R E S E R V A S | B I L B A O D R E A M D E S T I N A T I O N | B I L B A O I N C E N T I V E S | B I L B A O P A S O A P A S O8

We offer excellent service to our cl ients in

the business of event planning, incentive

travel, meetings and tours. Showcasing

the best of the Basque Country, al l

companies participating in Basque DMCs

(run by Basque people) ensures that

visitors enjoy an affordable, memorable

and unique experience, and that al l their

needs are taken care of.

industriAl And ProfessionAl tourism

teAm Building ACtivities

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B a s q u e C o u n t r y t h e A R T o f t h e g o o d L I F E

B I T R A V E L | N I S | R O M O T U R | S E R G O F I | 5 S E N S | S A V O U R | C T U | G O I N D | B I L B A O R E S E R V A S | B I L B A O D R E A M D E S T I N A T I O N | B I L B A O I N C E N T I V E S | B I L B A O P A S O A P A S O 9

the ART of receiving Everything necessary to make any congress or

event a success.

Information for the organization, technical

support, institutional contact, counseling

regarding management and relation with local

professionals, lodging, transport, hostesses,

translators and interpreters, catering services.

the ART of meetingModern and functional buildings, with luminous

interior spaces and the most vanguards

and modern technologies, ready to receive

congresses and meetings of al l sorts.

The Euskalduna Palace, the Kursaal and

the Palacio Europa are good examples of

the interest Euskadi has in Professional and

Meetings Tourism.

the ART of exhibit ingSpaces with al l what is necessary for a fair to

fulf i l l al l i ts expectations. Modern constructive

projects, technologically advanced and adapted

to the necessit ies of the exhibitors and visitors,

as well as having excellent accesses.

The Bilbao Exhibit ion Centre is the most

innovative space of Europe.

B a s q u e C o u n t r y t h e A R T o f t h e g o o d L I F E

B I T R A V E L | N I S | R O M O T U R | S E R G O F I | 5 S E N S | S A V O U R | C T U | G O I N D | B I L B A O R E S E R V A S | B I L B A O D R E A M D E S T I N A T I O N | B I L B A O I N C E N T I V E S | B I L B A O P A S O A P A S O1 0

Enjoy, discover and explore Bilbao,

Donostia or Gasteiz. Their architecture,

their museums, shopping, to meet and

participate in the night l i fe of each of the

three capitals.

To strol l along their old medieval parts,

visit their museums guided by experts,

enjoy the miniature cuisine and sample

their best wines, ...

Wine sAmPlings And food PAirings

guided visits to museums

theAtre visits

tAPAs tour

shoPPing

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B a s q u e C o u n t r y t h e A R T o f t h e g o o d L I F E

B I T R A V E L | N I S | R O M O T U R | S E R G O F I | 5 S E N S | S A V O U R | C T U | G O I N D | B I L B A O R E S E R V A S | B I L B A O D R E A M D E S T I N A T I O N | B I L B A O I N C E N T I V E S | B I L B A O P A S O A P A S O 1 1

ART in Bi lbaoBilbao is much more than the Guggenheim

Museum. It is a city where vanguard tendencies

and history blend together in order to offer an

unforgettable experience. The great architectural

and infrastructure projects have been the true

engine of economical and urban regeneration

of the city and are clear examples of the

unstoppable vital i ty that you can feel in Bilbao.

ART in DonostiSan Sebastian is the world capital of pintxos.

Gastronomy and nature compete in this city,

known world wide for its cuisine and chefs

that collect amongst them 16 Michelin stars.

Tradit ion and modernity l ive together in this city,

with some touches of the Belle Epoque that also

has an extremely interesting cultural agenda.

ART in GasteizVitoria – Gasteiz is the European Green Capital

in 2012. It has the highest percentage of

green zones per person in Euskadi. It also

has an intense cultural l i fe and its tradit ional

gastronomy, based on local produce and

blended with the great wines of Rioja Alavesa,

that wil l not dissapoint any of its visitors.

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