Escape the city and immerse yourself in the Basque Countryside on a tour of an Idiazabal Cheese Farm and Basque Cider House. Taste traditional Basque products and cuisine while learning about their origins. Small group tour with hotel pickup included.
Escape the city and immerse yourself in the Basque Countryside on a tour of an Idiazabal Cheese Farm and Basque Cider House. Taste traditional Basque products and cuisine while learning about their origins. Small group tour with hotel pickup included.
- Urnieta - Following a pickup in San Sebastian, the journey will take you into the picturesque Basque Countryside, surrounded by lush, evergreen mountains. Here, you will visit an Idiazabal Designation of Origin Cheese Farm to discover the process behind crafting the cherished Idiazabal Cheese. Gain insights into cheese-making techniques directly…
- Urnieta - Following a pickup in San Sebastian, the journey will take you into the picturesque Basque Countryside, surrounded by lush, evergreen mountains. Here, you will visit an Idiazabal Designation of Origin Cheese Farm to discover the process behind crafting the cherished Idiazabal Cheese. Gain insights into cheese-making techniques directly from the shepherd and later savor a tasting of the farm’s products in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
- Astigarraga - After exploring the Idiazabal cheese farm, the next stop is one of the numerous Basque Cider Houses located in Astigarraga and Hernani, renowned for their rich cider tradition in the Basque Country. Accompanied by a local guide, you will uncover the secrets and history of Basque Cider while enjoying a traditional cider house meal. This includes a cod omelet, fried cod with green peppers and onions, “Txuleta” – a bone-in rib-eye steak, Idiazabal cheese with quince and walnuts, and self-serve cider.
- Local guide
- Transportation in air conditioned vehicle
- Lunch: Traditional Basque Cider House Menu Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in San Sebastian
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance + guided tour at an Idiazabal Cheese Farm
- Alcoholic Beverages: Self-serve cider at the Basque Cider Farmhouse
- Cheese tasting
- Local guide
- Transportation in air conditioned vehicle
- Lunch: Traditional Basque Cider House Menu Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in San Sebastian
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance + guided tour at an Idiazabal Cheese Farm
- Alcoholic Beverages: Self-serve cider at the Basque Cider Farmhouse
- Cheese tasting
- Any other food or drinks not specified in inclusions
- Any other food or drinks not specified in inclusions
Escape the busy city life and head into the rural heart of the Basque Countryside to enjoy a day surrounded by nature and taste delicious traditional products and food of the Basque Country. You will learn about our most famous cheese at an Idiazabal Designation of Origin Cheese Farm and later enjoy a traditional Basque Cider House lunch in one of the…
Escape the busy city life and head into the rural heart of the Basque Countryside to enjoy a day surrounded by nature and taste delicious traditional products and food of the Basque Country. You will learn about our most famous cheese at an Idiazabal Designation of Origin Cheese Farm and later enjoy a traditional Basque Cider House lunch in one of the famous cider farmhouses of the Basque Country. This is the perfect activity for those travelers who want to learn more about where some of our Basque products come from and enjoy a very local experience surrounded by locals.
The typical Basque Cider House Menu includes:
- Cod Omelet,
- Fried cod with green peppers and onions,
- “Txuleta”: bone-in rib-eye steak,
- Idiazabal cheese with quince and walnuts,
- and Self-serve cider.
Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
