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Picturesque Hondarribia (Castilian: Fuenterrabía), staring across the estuary to France, has a heavy Gallic fragrance, a charming Casco Antiguo (old city) and a buzzing beach scene.
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BIARRITZ & LA CÔTE BASQUE FROM SAN SEBASTIAN
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: La Grande Plage, Biarritz, Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-AquitaineThis former tiny fishing town was a meeting point for European aristocracy in the XIX century, and today remains an important tourist destination thanks to its luxurious Hôtel du Palais, its casinos, exclusive shops and surfing scene. We will take some time to enjoy its unique atmosphere where luxury lives in harmony with local restaurants and surf shops.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Port de Saint-jean-de-Luz., Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-AquitaineAfter visiting the market and the beautiful church of Saint Jean Baptiste, we will go for a stroll around its famous pedestrian streets full of small local shopsDuration: 2 hoursStop At: Historic Center of Hondarribia, Hondarribia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque CountryIts medieval walls, most of which are still standing and are constantly being restored, give it a special appearance by evoking an epic past and by impregnating every corner, alley, and square with aromas, flavors and sounds that take us back to other times. We will visit its two “souls”, the medieval old part and the fishermen’s district, full of colorful traditional houses with bright floral balconies and with a very high concentration of great restaurants and pintxo bars.Duration: 1 hour
Una Cultura Milenaria
ItineraryDay 1: Llegada a la Ciudad de HondarribiaPass By: Muralla de Hondarribia, Hondarribia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque CountryCheck in en el Hotel PalaceteStop At: Muralla de Hondarribia, Hondarribia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country10:30 Tour cultural e histórico adentrándonos en las Murallas de Hondarribia y el casco antiguo. Disfruta de las historias ancestrales, la cultura de cada época y las sinergias y diferencias entre las tres Ciudades y Murallas. Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Historic Center of Hondarribia, Hondarribia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country13:00 Disfruta de una experiencia gastronómica en Hondarribia, un cooking show con productos locales en un lugar privilegiado.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Muralla de Hondarribia, Hondarribia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country16:30 Culmina tu aventura en Hondarribia con una visita a una bodega de txakoli y vuelve a casa siendo un experto de la zona!Duration: 2 hoursPass By: Northern Spain TravelTripAdvisor PagePass By: Northern Spain TravelTripAdvisor pageMeals included: • Lunch: Disfruta de una experiencia gastronómica en Hondarribia, un cooking show con productos locales en un lugar privilegiado.Accommodation included: Hotel Palacete, Hondarribia.Alojamiento y desayuno incluidosDay 2: Llegada a la ciudad de BayonaStop At: Arenes de Bayonne, Bayonne, Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-AquitaineTour cultural e histórico adentrándonos en las Murallas de Bayona y el casco antiguo. Disfruta de las historias ancestrales, la cultura de cada época y las sinergias y diferencias entre las tres Ciudades y Murallas.Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Arenes de Bayonne, Bayonne, Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine17:00 Culmina tu aventura en Bayona con una visita a el museo de chocolate y vuelve a casa siendo un experto de la zona!Duration: 2 hoursMeals included: • Lunch: Disfruta de un menú gastronómico en Bayona.Accommodation included: Hotel Kemaris *** Alojamiento y desayuno incluidosDay 3: Llegada a la ciudad de PamplonaStop At: Pamplona Tourist Office, Pamplona, Navarra10:30 Tour cultural e histórico adentrándonos en las Murallas de Pamplona y el casco antiguo. Disfruta de las historias ancestrales, la cultura de cada época y las sinergias y diferencias entre las tres Ciudades y Murallas.Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Pamplona Tourist Office, Pamplona, Navarra13:00 Disfruta de un gastro tour auto-guiado en el centro del centro historico de Pamplona. Cata la gastronomía Navarra con un tour de 5 pintxos y 5 vinos en los establecimientos más clásicos.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Museo de Navarra, Pamplona, NavarraCulmina tu aventura en Pamplona con una visita al Museo de Navarra y vuelve a casa siendo un experto de la zona!Duration: 2 hoursMeals included: • Lunch: Disfruta de un gastro tour auto-guiado en el centro del centro historico de Pamplona.Accommodation included: Hotel Tres Reyes ****Alojamiento y desayuno incluidos
Una Cultura Milenaria Hondarribia
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Muralla de Hondarribia, Hondarribia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country10:30 Tour cultural e histórico adentrándonos en las Murallas de Hondarribia y el casco antiguo. Disfruta de las historias ancestrales, la cultura de cada época y las sinergias y diferencias entre las tres Ciudades y Murallas.Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Historic Center of Hondarribia, Hondarribia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country13:00 Disfruta de una experiencia gastronómica en Hondarribia, un cooking show con productos locales en un lugar privilegiado.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Calle San Pedro, Hondarribia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country 15:00 - 16:30 Tiempo libre para disfrutar de la ciudad.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Playa de Hondarribia, Hondarribia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country16:30 Culmina tu aventura en Hondarribia con una visita a una bodega de txakoli y vuelve a casa siendo un experto de la zona!Duration: 2 hoursPass By: Northern Spain TravelTripAdvisor page
IKUSI TOURS, BASQUE COUNTRY TOURS, PRIVATE GUIDE, DAY TOUR, JAIZKIBEL AND MORE
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Jaizkibel, Hondarribia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque CountryWe go for a 2/3 hour long walk. During this time you will be able to observe and enjoy nature, wildlife, plants, diverse views of the ocean and the unique geological rock formations originated by the effects of time, wind and rain erosion.Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Historic Center of Hondarribia, Hondarribia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque CountryEnjoy a good coffee !!Duration: 1 hourStop At: Pasai Donibane, Pasajes, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque CountryWe’ll walk through the narrow paved streets and through the small tunnels that link the colour full houses.This place was the inspiration for the famous French writer Victor Hugo.You can enjoy your lunch in one of the many specialised restaurants.After lunch we take the small boat to the other side of the bay, where we will visit the factory museum Albaola. At present, a replica of the San Juan ship is being built here. With this ship, the whalers ventured in their travels to Newfoundland. During our 1 hour visit you get a sense of the history and the courage of these people.Duration: 3 hours
Saint James Way Trekking Tour with Gastronomic Society Dinner
Meet at your departure point in Donostia/San Sebastian. Then travel by van to Hondarribia to begin your day of trekking along scenic Saint James Way and savoring its scrumptious cuisine.After a brief stop in the medieval city of Hondarribia, take the coastal trek from the lighthouse to the city of San Juan. Glimpse stunning views of the Bay of Biscay and Mount Jaizkibel’s verdant slopes while enjoying one of the most important areas of biodiversity on the Cantabrian coast. Your local guide will point out details of the flora and fauna and recount stories of some of the area’s fishermen.After your walk, enjoy a well-deserved break. Savor a dinner featuring traditional Basque cuisine at one of the city’s top gastronomic societies. See how the cuisine is prepared, then savor the results before taking a van ride back to your departure point.
5 DAYS BILBAO AND BASQUE COUNTRY
DAY 1FRIDAY: Arrival at the airport of Bilbao. Assistance and transfer to the selected hotel in Bilbao. lodging at the hotel.DAY 2 SATURDAY: Breakfast. Depart at 09:00h to start a half day excursion to the Basque coast. Trail starts to head along the right bank of the river and letting across the industrial towns of Barakaldo, Sestao and Portugalete. Once in Getxo, we reach the famous Transporter Bridge of Biscay. We travel to pass through the imposing Castle of Butrón. From here we head for the coast area and reach San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a beautiful chapel clinging to a rock and surrounded by the sea. We will continue along the coast with magnificent views up to the typical fishing village of Bermeo, where we will stop for a walking visit. Later, we turn next to Mundaka and we will be able to enjoy the beauty views of the Urdaibai Reserve of Biosphere. We follow the route and reach the famous town of Gernika and visit the Assembly House and the Tree. Return to hotel in Bilbao and free time for lunch. In the afternoon at 16.00h., we will start a City Tour of Bilbao. Lodging at the hotel.DAY 3 SUNDAY: Breakfast. Depart at 09:00 h to start a full day excursion.We will arrive to Biarritz and we will be able to enjoy the old port, the Virgin on the Rock and the streets. Following the road we will continue to Saint Jean De Luz. A lovely small village located on the French Basque coast. Our next stop will be Hondarribia, a village full of history. Afterwards, we will do a transfer on a boat from Hendaya to Hondarribia (already in Gipuzkoa) across the Txingudi (natural reserve) bay. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we will arrive to San Sebastian, the most beautiful city in the Basque Country to start a panoramic tour into the city, with magnificent views up the mountain Igeldo, plus a walking tour into the old historical quarter. There will be free time afterwards to enjoy the most attractive spots. Finally we will return directly back to Bilbao in the evening. Lodging at the hotel.DAY 4 MONDAY: Breakfast. Departure at 09.00hrs for a full day excursion to the capital city of the Basque Country, Vitoria and to the Rioja wine area. The route start directly to Vitoria. We will start with a panoramic tour of the city and a short walking tour into the centre. Later, we follow the route towards the wine region and passing by Labastida, arrive finally to the medieval village of Laguardia. We will start a walking tour and visit a traditional Rioja winery with tasting of wines. Free time for lunch. By mid-afternoon return back to Bilbao. Lodging at the hotel.DAY 5 TUESDAY: Breakfast. Pick up at the lobby of the Hotel for the transfer to the airport.