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By Kallisto Explorers Club Private Travel Services
Free cancellation available
Price is €4,125 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the lesser-known side of Basque Country or Iparralde (meaning Northern Lands), venturing across the Spain-France border into the Belle Epoque world of the towns and villages.
    Start in Bilbao best known for its Guggenheim Museum, an architectural landmark with innovating design. Hike up to the amazing rock islet of Gaztelugatxe enjoy the breathtaking sea vue at the top.
    Be blown away by the rich history, the food and shopping in San Sebastian, the homebase of the tour. Visit Biarritz, a chic coastal gem, and the enchanting fishing village of St Jean-de-Luz. End the tour by visiting Pamplona, known for its Running of the Bulls festival (San Fermín festival).

Activity location

  • Bilbao
    • Bilbao, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bilbao Airport
    • Barrio Gaztañaga
    • 48180, Loiu, País Vasco, Spain

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Private 6-Day tour Basque country across Spain-France border

  • Activity duration is 6 days6d
    6d
  • English
Starting time: 07:00
Price details
€4,124.82 x 1 Adult€4,124.82
Total
Price is €4,124.82

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival set up at the hotel

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Bilbao nice hotel at the centre of town

Bilbao (Pass by)

Arrival in Bilbao. Private transfer and accommodation Check in to hotel

Day 2: Bilbao city tour, Visit the Guggenheim Museum, an architectural landmark of audacious configuration

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Casco Viejo

  • 3h
After breakfast, private city tour with your chauffeur, stopping at iconic landmarks of the city. Wander through the narrow streets of the Casco Viejo (Old Town). Explore Plaza Nueva square he historic centre of Bilbao. Walk and drive through old romantic buildings, beautiful churches, the Catedral de Santiago de Bilbao or Santiago Cathedral, and many restaurants and bars.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Guggenheim Museum, a monument to modernism, the unique architecture of the space, with its spiral ramp riding to a domed skylight. It is built alongside the Nervion River, which runs through the city of Bilbao to the Cantabrian Sea Free time Dinner Return to hotel, spend the night

Day 3: Hike up to the amazing rock islet of Gaztelugatxe and visit fishing and canning port of Ondarroa

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Hotel in San Sebastian

Bermeo

  • 4h
After breakfast check out of the hotel. Drive to the municipality of Bermeo. Visit iconic San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, know also as the castle rock. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is located just off the shore along the Bay of Biscay and 35 km (22 miles) east from Bilbao. The island is connected to the mainland by a man-made stone bridge. The bridge transitions into a narrow path that contains 241 steps and zigzags its way back and forth to the top. These Iconic steps were featured in season 7 of Game of Thrones. Lunch

Ondarroa

  • 5m
Visit some local villages in the area like Ondarroa, a fishing town with a beautiful historical centre. Its port, the Artibai River, the bridges that cross the river, and the historical buildings are part of the main attractions. Drive to San Sebastian Check in at hotel Free time Dinner Spend the night in San Sebastian

Day 4: Enjoy one of the best views of the town at Urgull hill top. Explore old town of San Sebastian

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Monte Urgull

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast, walk through town towards the top of the Urgull hill, one of the best view points in town. Dominating the top of the Urgull hill is a Sacred Heart Christ statue overlooking San Sebastian. It will take 30 min hike up through the hill's woods to the statue

Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro

  • 2h
On the way back from the hill, walk and visit San Sebastian old town starting with the Basilica of Santa María del Coro, an impressive 18th century Baroque building that presides over Calle Mayor in the heart of San Sebastián's Old Town (Parte Vieja). Stroll through Parte Vieja's pedestrian-friendly streets are flanked by centuries-old buildings that house a plethora of restaurants, shops and bars. It's considered the best nightlife spot in San Sebastian, as well as the best place to grab pintxos (the local term for light bites, similar to tapas)

La Concha Beach

  • 3h
In the afternoon, relax at La Concha Beach located a stone's throw away from Parte Vieja. Situated southwest of Parte Vieja, the beach stretches about a mile wide and offers spectacular views of Monte Urgull, Monte Igueldo and Santa Clara Island, as well as the beautiful architecture that borders La Concha Promenade. Free time Dinner Spend the night in San Sebastian.

Day 5: Discover the French side of Basque Country, Biarritz, a chic coastal gem, and St Jean-de-Luz

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in hotel San Sebastian

Mercado Les Halles

  • 4h
After breakfast, we will drive to discover the lesser-known French side of Basque Country or Iparralde (meaning Northern Lands), venturing across the Spain-France border into the Belle Epoque world of the towns and villages. We will first set our sights on Biarritz, a chic coastal gem an hour northeast of San Sebastian. You will take a leisurely stroll through the glamorous streets of town, admire the 12th century Church of Saint-Martin, and wander Les Halles de Biarritz, a famous food market with a selection of regional cheeses, wines and seasonal bounty Lunch

Les Halles

  • 2h
In the afternoon, you will head south to St. Jean de Luz, an enchanting fishing village. Stroll the quaint streets, take a walk on the beach, and perhaps dip your toes in the ocean. While here, we will be treated to an elegant seaside lunch featuring French Basque cuisine and techniques, putting an end to this magical discovery of Le Pays Basque. Late lunch After lunch we will cross the border back to San Sebastian, Spain Free time Dinner Spend the night in San Sebastian

Day 6: Journey to the famed town of Pamplona, known for its Running of the Bulls festival (San Fermín festival).

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight hotel in San Sebastian

Cafe Iruna

  • 2h
After breakfast check out of the hotel. Drive an hour south to the famed town of Pamplona, known for its Running of the Bulls festival (San Fermín festival). We will take a stroll to the famous Estafeta Street or visit Café Iruña, immortalised by Ernest Hemingway in the 'The Sun Also Rises?'

Plaza del Castillo

  • 4h
Walk along the same way the bulls run during the festival. Visit the city's Castillo Square, the City Hall, the Ciudadella defensive walls and the historic places in the Old Quarter like San Saturnino & San Lorenzo church, and the local market Lunch Head back to Bilbao that is two hours away; arrive to Bilbao early afternoon, End of the tour

Location

Activity location

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    Bilbao
    • Bilbao, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Bilbao Airport
    • Barrio Gaztañaga
    • 48180, Loiu, País Vasco, Spain

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