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La Rioja, Spain

Basque Country explorer: Bilbao, La Rioja & San Sebastián
La Rioja, Spain
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Tour highlights

Visit the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum.
Experience traditional Basque culture with lunch at a secretive gastronomic society.
Drive and hike through the verdant vineyards of La Rioja.
Taste a variety of Rioja wines and indulge in delicious Basque pintxos.
Cross the border into France and explore more of the Basque coastline.
Price:
7 days from CAD9,910pp

The specialist who creates your trip

Shannon in Italy
"Plan your trip with an expert who’ll get to know you, listen to you, and guide your plans around exactly what trip you want to take."
Shannon, Country Specialist
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Price:
7 days from CAD9,910pp

What's included in your Audley booking?

By booking one of our bespoke tours, you can rest assured that our experts will consider every aspect of your trip. We make sure that everything runs smoothly so you spend less time planning and more time living!
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • Arrive in Bilbao and be transferred to your hotel to settle in. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the fascinating Guggenheim Museum.

    • Guggenheim, Bilbao
      Guggenheim, Bilbao
    • Cityscape, Bilbao
      Cityscape, Bilbao
    • Pintxos, Bilbao
      Pintxos, Bilbao

  • Get an inside look at Basque traditions today with an indulgent lunch at a traditional gastronomic society, accompanied by a society member.

    • Bilbao, Spain
      Bilbao, Spain
    • Vizcaya Bridge, Bilbao
      Vizcaya Bridge, Bilbao
    • Cityscape, Bilbao
      Cityscape, Bilbao

  • 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 to your hotel in the heart of the wine country.

    • Street scene, Logroño
      Street scene, Logroño
    • Logroño, La Rioja
      Logroño, La Rioja
    • Logroño
      Logroño

  • Depart from La Rioja today and make your way north to San Sebastián, stopping along the way for some tours and tastings at local wineries.

    • La Concha beach, San Sebastián
      La Concha beach, San Sebastián
    • Waterfront, San Sebastián
      Waterfront, San Sebastián
    • Santa Catalina bridge, San Sebastián
      Santa Catalina bridge, San Sebastián

  • 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.

    • Pintxos, San Sebastián
      Pintxos, San Sebastián
    • Old town, San Sebastián
      Old town, San Sebastián
    • Pintxos, San Sebastián
      Pintxos, San Sebastián

  • See a different side of the Basque Country as you head into France with your guide, observing the similarities and differences between the two sides of this fascinating region.

    • Pintxos, San Sebastián
      Pintxos, San Sebastián
    • Pintxos, San Sebastián
      Pintxos, San Sebastián
    • La Concha Bay, San Sebastián
      La Concha Bay, San Sebastián

  • Bid farewell to San Sebastián as you head to the airport to drop off your car before your flight.

    • Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro, San Sebastián
      Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro, San Sebastián
    • La Concha beach, San Sebastián
      La Concha beach, San Sebastián
    • La Concha Bay, San Sebastián
      La Concha Bay, San Sebastián

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Bilbao
 
San Sebastián
 

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