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La Rioja, Spain

Basque Country explorer: Bilbao, La Rioja & San Sebastián

7 days from £4,610pp
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 includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • Fully insured vehicle hire
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Bilbao. 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.

    • 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. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • 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 accommodation, 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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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
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San Sebastián
 

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