Arrival and Hotel Check-In

Bilbao - Arrive in Bilbao with a private transfer to your accommodation. Check into the hotel.

Explore Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum

Casco Viejo - After breakfast, enjoy a private city tour with a chauffeur, visiting the city’s iconic landmarks. Stroll through the narrow streets of Casco Viejo (Old Town) and explore Plaza Nueva, the historic center of Bilbao. Discover romantic old buildings, beautiful churches, the Catedral de Santiago de Bilbao, and numerous restaurants and bars.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - Visit the Guggenheim Museum, a modernist masterpiece with unique architecture, featuring a spiral ramp leading to a domed skylight. Situated along the Nervion River, which flows through Bilbao to the Cantabrian Sea.
Free time
Dinner
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Hike to Gaztelugatxe and Visit Ondarroa

Bermeo - After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Bermeo. Visit the iconic San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, also known as the castle rock. Located off the shore along the Bay of Biscay, 35 km (22 miles) east of Bilbao, the island is connected to the mainland by a stone bridge. The bridge leads to a narrow path with 241 steps, zigzagging to the top. These steps were featured in season 7 of Game of Thrones.
Lunch

Enjoy Views from Urgull Hill and Explore San Sebastian

Monte Urgull - After breakfast, walk through town to the top of Urgull Hill, offering one of the best viewpoints in town. At the top stands a Sacred Heart Christ statue overlooking San Sebastian. The hike takes about 30 minutes through the hill’s woods.

Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro - On the way back, explore San Sebastian’s old town, starting with the Basilica of Santa María del Coro, an impressive 18th-century Baroque building on Calle Mayor in the heart of the Old Town (Parte Vieja). Stroll through pedestrian-friendly streets lined with historic buildings housing numerous restaurants, shops, and bars. It’s known for the best nightlife in San Sebastian and the best place to enjoy pintxos (local light bites, similar to tapas).

La Concha Beach - In the afternoon, relax at La Concha Beach, just a short distance from Parte Vieja. The beach stretches about a mile wide, offering stunning views of Monte Urgull, Monte Igueldo, and Santa Clara Island, along with the beautiful architecture bordering La Concha Promenade.
Free time
Dinner
Overnight stay in San Sebastian.

Discover the French Basque Country: Biarritz and St Jean-de-Luz

Mercado Les Halles - After breakfast, drive to explore the French side of Basque Country, or Iparralde (Northern Lands), crossing the Spain-France border into the Belle Epoque towns and villages. First, visit Biarritz, a chic coastal gem an hour northeast of San Sebastian. Stroll through the glamorous streets, admire the 12th-century Church of Saint-Martin, and explore Les Halles de Biarritz, a renowned food market with regional cheeses, wines, and seasonal produce.
Lunch

Mercado Les Halles de St Jean de Luz - In the afternoon, head south to St. Jean de Luz, a charming fishing village. Wander the quaint streets, walk on the beach, and perhaps dip your toes in the ocean. Enjoy an elegant seaside lunch featuring French Basque cuisine, concluding this magical exploration of Le Pays Basque.
Late lunch
After lunch, return across the border to San Sebastian, Spain.
Free time
Dinner
Overnight stay in San Sebastian.

Visit Pamplona, Famous for the Running of the Bulls

Cafe Iruna - After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive an hour south to Pamplona, renowned for its Running of the Bulls festival (San Fermín festival). Stroll along the famous Estafeta Street or visit Café Iruña, immortalized by Ernest Hemingway in ‘The Sun Also Rises.’

Plaza del Castillo - Walk the path of the bulls during the festival. Visit Castillo Square, City Hall, the Ciudadella defensive walls, and historic sites in the Old Quarter like San Saturnino & San Lorenzo church, and the local market.
Lunch
Return to Bilbao, a two-hour drive away, arriving in the early afternoon.
End of the tour.

• Private transportation included

Explore the hidden gems of Basque Country, also known as Iparralde (meaning Northern Lands), by crossing the Spain-France border into the charming Belle Epoque towns and villages. Begin your journey in Bilbao, renowned for its Guggenheim Museum, a masterpiece of innovative architecture. Embark on a hike to the stunning rock islet of Gaztelugatxe and relish the breathtaking sea view from the top. Experience the rich history, delectable cuisine, and vibrant shopping scene in San Sebastian, the tour’s home base. Discover Biarritz, a stylish coastal treasure, and the captivating fishing village of St Jean-de-Luz. Conclude the tour with a visit to Pamplona, famous for its Running of the Bulls festival (San Fermín festival).

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