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Basque Country and La Rioja, culture and traditions

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THE TRIP

An experience to remember

The Basque Country is one of the most diverse areas of our country. Large cities where the most avant-garde buildings live in harmony with the most beautiful historic centres. Its beaches and cliffs next to the Cantabrian Sea and its rural inland areas where culture and heritage are breathed in each of its narrow streets.

Basque gastronomy is a reference for the whole country, with a large number of Michelin-starred restaurants that base their cuisine on fish and seafood with seasonal products, but also the many taverns where you can taste some good pintxos with local wines. Although if we talk about wines, La Rioja is the area par excellence, walking among vineyards, tasting quality wines and strolling through the neighborhood of Haro station will complete our experience in a memorable trip that you will make with your rental car.

STEP BY STEP

Itinerary

Day 1. Hondarribia

The first stop of your trip will be Hondarribia, one of the most beautiful fishing villages in the Basque Country. In the afternoon, our hostess will pick you up to show you the Villa and visit its impressive historic centre, with streets and colorful balconies, walk along the wall and the port.

Day 2. Hondarribia

After breakfast you will approach the nearby city of San Sebastian where our private hostess will welcome you to tour together the mythical beach of La Concha and climb to Mount Igueldo. On the way down, we will continue the walk visiting the Basilica of Santa Maria, located in the beautiful historic centre. After the route, we invite you to enjoy the best Basque pintxos by the traditional taverns and txokos.

Day 3. Hondarribia – Bilbao

After breakfast and check-out, departure towards Bilbao. You will make a stop in Getaria, a beautiful fishing village with a Medieval aspect and an area for the production of Txakoli wines so characteristic of the north, we will visit one of its wineries and learn the techniques of scanning while enjoying a tasting. The port will offer you great options to enjoy seafood cuisine. In the afternoon, arrival at your accommodation in Bilbao and free time at your disposal.

Day 4. Bilbao

After breakfast you will go to the pier of Ramón de la Sota to take the boat with which you will enjoy a complete route through the Ria de Bilbao with stops as interesting as the Hanging Bridge, an architectural jewel linked since always to industry and Basque fishing. Other interesting stops will be Santurze and Getxo. Afternoon free at your disposal to visit the Guggenheim or have a good chocolate in the historic centre.

Day 5. La Rioja – Return

On your last day of travel we have prepared an immersion in La Rioja, as you know, one of the most important Denominations of Origin in our country. Maria will welcome you in her family winery Chateau Frances style, to show you its centenary underground drafts, see the tasks that are done in the vineyards and enjoy a picnic of local products as an authentic day laborer, which will leave you with an excellent taste in your mouth to remember all the experiences of these days and have a happy return home.

MOMENTS FROM THE TRIP