Basque Country explorer: Bilbao, La Rioja & San Sebastián
7 days from $6,265pp
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:
- Fully insured vehicle rental
- All accommodations
- 24-hour support while you travel
Itinerary idea
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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.
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Pintxos, Bilbao
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Get an inside look at Basque traditions today with an indulgent lunch at a traditional gastronomic society, accompanied by a society member.
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Cityscape, Bilbao
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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.
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Logroño
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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.
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Santa Catalina bridge, San Sebastián
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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.
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Pintxos, San Sebastián
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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.
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![La Concha Bay, San Sebastián]()
La Concha Bay, San Sebastián
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Bid farewell to San Sebastián as you head to the airport to drop off your car before your flight.
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La Concha Bay, San Sebastián
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Accommodation
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Hotel Miró ![Hotel Miró]()
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Hotel Calle Mayor ![Hotel Calle Mayor, Logroño]()
Hotel Calle Mayor
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Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra ![Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra, San Sebastián]()
Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra
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Akelarre ![Hotel Akelarre, San Sebastián]()
Akelarre
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Villa Soro ![Villa Soro, San Sebastián]()
Villa Soro
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Hotel Maria Cristina ![Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastián]()
Hotel Maria Cristina
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When to go
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| Place | Daily max temperature (°F) | Monthly rainfall (mm) |
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