Compare Basque country explorer: Bilbao, La Rioja & San Sebastián by Audley Travel vs Barcelona & San Sebastian: Culinary Capitals by Bravo Luxury Travel
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| Duration | 7 days | 12 days |
| Price From | $ 4,295 | $ 11,600 |
| Price Per Day | $ 614 | $ 967 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Luxury |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
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Enjoy a guided tour of the fascinating Guggenheim Museum. Hike, continue on to your hotel in the heart of the wine country. Enjoy a walking tour of the city as you sample several pintxos, Basque small plates. |
“I realized very early the power of food to evoke memory, to bring people together, to transport you to other places” -- Jose Andres Start this tour of the Culinary Capitals of Spain in beautiful Barcelona. Here you’ll lose yourself in the passion of Catalonian art, architecture, and a distinct culinary tradition. We’ll take you down intimate side streets for hidden culinary experiences that only locals know about. We’ll taste sweet langoustines, delicious tapas, and world-class local wines. Known for its fierce Catalonian identity, Barcelona is also home to unique and quirky designs chiefly promoted by the works of Antonio Gaudí. Enjoy a private tour to the world-famous Sagrada Familia and climb the spiral staircase to towering heights for a stunning view of Barcelona. Other Gaudí highlights include: Casa Batlló, Casa Mila, and Park Güell. From Barcelona, we’ll disembark at our next culinary capital, the renowned Michelin star destination of Europe, San Sebastián. Here you’ll experience chefs who are at once pushing the boundaries of gastronomic innovation and also deeply rooted in the traditional “slow-food” methodology with food sourced from local origins. Your final stop on this culinary adventure is the La Rioja wine region where we’ll indulge in some of the best wines Spain has to offer. |
Day 1: Bilbao
Accommodation: Hotel Miró
Arrive in Bilbao today and be transferred to your hotel to settle in. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the fascinating Guggenheim Museum.
Day 2: Bilbao
Accommodation: Hotel Miró
Get an inside look at Basque traditions today with an indulgent lunch at a traditional gastronomic society, accompanied by a society member.
Day 3: Logroño
Accommodation: Hotel Calle Mayor
Pick up your car today and drive into the Rioja wine region where you’ll meet your guide for a hike through the countryside. After your hike, continue on to your hotel in the heart of the wine country.
Day 4: San Sebastián
Accommodation options: Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra, Akelarre, Hotel Maria Cristina & Villa Soro
Depart from La Rioja today and make your way north to San Sebastián, along the way stopping for some tours and tastings at local wineries.
Day 5: San Sebastián
Accommodation options: Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra, Akelarre, Hotel Maria Cristina & Villa Soro
Spend today at leisure in San Sebastián, exploring some of the city’s beautiful outdoor spaces or driving to smaller surrounding towns. Tonight, enjoy a walking tour of the city as you sample several pintxos, Basque small plates.
Day 6: San Sebastián
Accommodation options: Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra, Akelarre, Hotel Maria Cristina & Villa Soro
See a different side of Basque country as you head into France with your guide, observing the similarities and differences between the two sides of this fascinating region.
Day 7: Return home
Bid farewell to San Sebastián as you head to the airport to drop off your car before your flight.
Day 1: Arrive in Barcelona
Day 2: Barcelona
Day 3: Barcelona
Day 4: Barcelona
Day 5: San Sebastian
Day 6: San Sebastian
Day 7: Hondarribia & Biarritz
Day 8: Pamplona
Day 9: La Rioja
Day 10: Bilbao
Day 11: Bilbao
Day 12: Depart From Bilbao
