SPAIN “NEW”BASQUE COUNTRY
BILBAO/ VIACAY COAST / BIARRITZ / SAN SEBASTIAn / LA RIOJA / VITORIA/ BILBAO

7 days
For travel agents ans companions

Low Season 2024 - 2025
November '24: 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30
December '24: 07 & 14

January '25: 04, 11, 18 & 25
February ’25: 01, 08, 15 & 22
March’ 25: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29

INCLUSIONS:
/ Guided visits and panoramic tours according to itinerary (tasting of typical Pintxos in Barmeo and typical sweets in San Juan de Luz)
/ Accompanying guide during the circuit - multilangual tour
/ Transportation by air-conditioned luxury bus
/ Accommodation in selected class and daily breakfast
/ Transfers according to itinerary

1st Day (Sat.) BILBAO
Arrival to Bilbao and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. (B)
Overnight Ilunion Bilbao / Sirimiri / NH Deusto / Petit Palace Arana or similar, Bilboa

2nd Day (Sun.) BILBAO – VISCAY COAST – BILBAO
Breakfast at the hotel. We will tour the Bilbao estuary to discover the interesting industrial past of the city. Once on the coast, we will stop to see the Bizkaia Bridge, a World Heritage Site. Passing by the majestic Butron Castle we will arrive at the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve.  From the remote viewpoint, we will discover the secrets of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, scene of the famous television series, Game of Thrones. In Bermeo, a typical fishing village, we will stop to discover its charms. Special pintxo tasting included. Finally, in Gernika, we will visit the interesting Casa de Juntas and the famous Tree of Gernika.

Completion around 14:30 in Bilbao. 

In the afternoon, guided walking tour of Bilbao including the center with the most important areas and the old town. (B)
Overnight Ilunion Bilbao / Sirimiri / NH Deusto / Petit Palace Arana or similar, Bilboa

3º Day (Mon.) BILBAO – BIARRITZ – ST. JEAN DE LUZ – SAN SEBASTIAN
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided visit to Biarritz in the French Basque Country. Summer resort of European royalty, we will discover the best views of the city and its most famous corners. San Juan de Luz, will be our second stop, where we will walk in this charming coastal town and taste a special typical sweet.

We continue the route to San Sebastian to eat in the famous old town with free time. Lunch not included. Later, we will take a walking tour and enjoy the spectacular views from Mount Igueldo.(B)
Overnight Sercotel Europa / Sercotel Codina or similar,San Sebastian

4th Day (Tue.) SAN SEBASTIAN
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy this beautiful city. Accommodation at the hotel. (B)
Overnight Sercotel Europa / Sercotel Codina or similar,San Sebastian

5th Day (Wed.) SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure.

In the afternoon departure towards Bilbao. Accommodation at the hotel. (B)
Overnight Ilunion Bilbao / Sirimiri / NH Deusto / Petit Palace Arana or similar, Bilboa

6th Day (Thu.) BILBAO – LA RIOJA – VITORIA
Breakfast at the hotel. In Vitoria, the capital of Euskadi, we will make a panoramic visit and a walking tour of its interesting center and historic quarter. Including a tasting of typical sweets in traditional Basque quality chocolates.

Once we have entered the Rioja wine region, we will enjoy magnificent views over a sea of ​​vineyards. We will pass through typical little towns and countless wineries of all kinds.

In Laguardia, we will take a walking tour of its historic center. It is one of the most beautiful and charming towns in La Rioja. Including a guided visit to a traditional winery with wine tasting. Some free time in Laguardia.

Rest of the day free in Vitoria to enjoy the city. Overnight at the hotel in Vitoria. (B)
Overnight Abba Jazz / AC General Alava or similar, Vitoria

7th Day (Sat.) - BILBAO
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. (B)  END OF OUR SERVICES.

COST PER PERSON
Low season
November 2024 - March 2025
Travel agent based on double occupancy from $1750.00
Companion rate based on double occupancy $1850.00

Single rate $2350.00
You will travel with regular passenger at travel agent rates

(*) During your stay in Madrid, Bilbao and train journey tour escort service will not be available.

(*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead.

(*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.