Bilbao

Staggering architecture, a venerable dining scene and stunning landscapes just outside the city centre: Bilbao is one of the great treasures of the Basque Country.

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8 Days in Basque Country: Bilbao, San Sebastián and La Rioja
8 days / 7 nights

8 Days in Basque Country: Bilbao, San Sebastián and La Rioja

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8 Days in Basque Country: Bilbao, San Sebastián and La Rioja

8 days / 7 nights

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  1. 1 Trying an array of San Sebastián's flavorful and fun pintxos on a Basque-style tapas crawl
  2. 2 Crossing over Spain's border to experience French Basque Country in Biarritz and Saint Jean de Luz
  3. 3 Visiting a family-run winery in La Rioja for a guided tasting and traditional lunch
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