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Private Shore Tour: Authentic Basque Inland Villages

By taxiGo DMC
Price is €293 per adult
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Features

  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Discover the heart of the Basque Country with this immersive tour into the Basque inland villages, where tradition, culture, and stunning landscapes come together. Travel through the picturesque Basque hinterland, exploring Espelette, Ainhoa, and Sare, some of the most beautiful villages in France. Learn about local food culture, traditional Basque architecture, and the fascinating history of rural life. With the option to visit a local producer and enjoy a delicious lunch in a family-run restaurant, this tour offers an authentic Basque experience off the beaten track.

Activity location

  • Port de Saint-Jean-de-Luz
    • 64500, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Port de Saint-Jean-de-Luz
    • 64500, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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Private Tour for 1 passenger

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Private transport: Includes private transport to and from the Saint-Jean-de-Luz Port

Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€1,760.00 x 1 Adult€1,760.00
Total
Price is €1,760.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport in a premium and comfortable van
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up and drop off from port
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Port de Saint-Jean-de-Luz

  • 15m
Meet your guide at the port and start your scenic drive into the Basque hinterland, passing through the stunning Basque mountains and valleys.

Espelette

  • 1h 30m
Begin with a visit to Espelette, famous for its red peppers that hang from nearly every house. Learn about the village’s food culture, the importance of the pepper in Basque cuisine, and enjoy the charming village atmosphere.

Ainhoa

  • 1h
Continue to Ainhoa, one of the most beautiful Basque villages in France, known for its distinctive traditional Basque architecture. Stroll through the village, discovering its rich history and picturesque streets.

Sare

  • 2h 30m
Visit Sare, another stunning village where traditional Basque houses and the surrounding landscapes create a perfect picture of rural life. Learn about the village’s history and how it has preserved its Basque heritage. As you explore the villages, hear stories about rural Basque life, the Basque language, pelota (the traditional Basque sport), and customs that have shaped the region for centuries. Enjoy a delicious and authentic Basque meal in a family-run restaurant, known for its locally sourced ingredients and traditional Basque dishes. Savour the flavours of the region in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. If time permits, visit a local producer, such as a cheese maker, artisan, or farmer, to learn more about the region’s agricultural traditions and taste some of the finest local products.

Port de Saint-Jean-de-Luz

  • 45m
After a delightful day of exploring the authentic Basque inland villages, return to the port, where your tour concludes.

Location

Activity location

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    Port de Saint-Jean-de-Luz
    • 64500, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Port de Saint-Jean-de-Luz
    • 64500, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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