Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
Basque Wine and Cheese Tour. Our expert guide will be picking you up at your hotel this morning to take you on a private, full-day tour of the quaint villages that dot the Basque countryside. We will make our way to a real sheep farm, located in the rolling Basque hills, to taste and learn about one of the culinary icons of the area, Idiazabal cheese.
The owner will lead you through the farm, giving us an intimate insight into the production starting with the milking process in the Milking Room, using the fresh milk we just got, you will participate in the process of cheese- making to finally have a great tasting session of 4 different cheeses paired with wine or cider.
On the hills of the stunningly beautiful Txakoli wine region, are the vineyards of the charming family owned winery you’ll be visiting. Discover their famed Txakoli wines, made with local grapes varieties that grow on terraces overlooking the sea;
After learning about the special production way of this wine, we will taste the wine accompanied by local tuna, chilli peppers and chorizo!
Lastly, you’ll visit the charming fishing village of Getaria, home of the first man to sail around the world – Juan Sebastian Elcano (1487-1526). A quaint village, it is one of the most treasured medieval centers that reflects the passing of time. After a short drive, you’ll be just about ready for lunch. Today it will be by the sea, in one of the typical grilled fish restaurants at the
harbor of the captivating fishing town of Getaria.
After lunch, go into town and take pleasure in a relaxing stroll with your guide through the enchanting Medieval streets of the center, and the picturesque color and charm of the fisherman’s houses with their beautiful wooden balconies. The town’s location, perched on the hills overlooking the sea, offers spectacular views that will stay in your memory forever.
Afterwards, you’ll head back to San Sebastián.