Spain • France

Basque Country Tour

5 days

Trip Snapshot

Discover the Basque Country like a local 5 Full day tours along the basque country. Visiting not only touristy places but off the track ones, which only local people know. 1st day: Visiting San Sebastian. City walking tour, transport included if necessary, not only exploring the main sites and panoramic views, but including many hidden parts of the city. Learn about our history, culture, traditions. Taste, enjoy, dive into the world known Basque gastronomy on our private famous «pintxo» (basque tapas) tour, well deserved treat after the walk and sightseeing. Best food and wines tasting experience that you’ll remember for ever! 2nd day: French-Basque coastline tour. Visiting towns like Biarritz, the pearl on the coast, exploring Saint Jean de Luz, the historical fishermen town, the tour continues along the coast discovering the best preserved walled medieval town, Hondarribia. 3rd day: Visit the city of Bilbao and enjoy the architecture and art at the Guggenheim museum, breath the breeze from the sea as we head to Bilbao on our nice slow driving rute along the biscay coastline, stopping in local fishing picturesque towns like, Bermeo, continuing with San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Game of Thrones site 4th day: Wine tasting tour in the world renowned Rioja area and eat local home made lunch in a local restaurant with no tourists. Real Rioja vibe, out of the track. Taste Top quality, 90+Parker marked different & delicious wines in Rioja, discover not only the most famous winery, «Marques de Riscal», designed by Frank Gerhy, but continuing with a local XVth century hidden cellar 5th day: Visit the city of Pamplona, the historic sites of the city, admire the fortified citadelle, stroll along the streets, find the local food market, taste authentic traditonal food and wine-drinks options on the way, promenade along part of the St.James pilgrimage trail and walk safely, wiht no bulls,

Trip Type:Tailor-Made

Fully customized trips designed around your unique interests and needs.

Travel Theme:Explorer Trips

Go off the beaten path and dive into real, raw adventure.

Departure City:Donostia-San Sebastian
End City:Zumaia
Operated in:English / Spanish
Physical Difficulty:Easy

Travel Styles: Indigenous culture · Visit markets · Meet local people.

Things you will do

1st day: Visiting San Sebastian. City walking tour
2nd day: French-Basque coastline tour
3rd day: Visit the city of Bilbao and enjoy the architecture and art at the Guggenheim museum
4th day: Wine tasting tour in the world renowned Rioja area and eat local home made lunch
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Itinerary

Day 1: San Sebastian & food

Day 2: French Basque coast tour

Day 3: Bilbao & Guggenheim museum

Day 4: Rioja wine tour

Day 5: Pamplona or Countryside

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Iker

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"Born in San Sebastian, Basque Country, I’m an enthusiastic person who loves travelling and guiding people.I visited over 60 countries & guided travellers for over 12 years privately.Experienced guide in Rioja wine region & Basque country area" — Iker

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