6 Day Wine and Gastronomy Tour of Northern Spain

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| Bilbao, Spain

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6 days (approx.)

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Overview

We are offering the best experience focus on Wine & Gastronomy of Northern Spain partnering with local tour guides in order to show these regions combining history, beautiful landscapes, enology, gastronomy and education, to achieve a complete experience with a fun way of tourism.

Allow us to show you the way of enjoying our regions like a native and experience what only the locals know.

We are very flexible and we can add or change those things you want!
We can do the tour for minimum 2 people, please ask if you are a group since we can rent a bigger vehicle to offer the best experience!

What's Included

Private transportation with A/C
Convenient pick-up and drop-off in different cities
Exclusive Multi-Day Private Tour Just for You
Expert Guide for each day
Guided vineyard visits with wine tastings in Rioja & Ribera del Duero wine regions

Hotels
Breakfasts
Dinners

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Pickup details

Most of our guests start the tour from Madrid (hotel or airport) but we can start the tour from any of the points we will visit during the tour: Madrid - Ribera del Duero - Rioja - San Sebastian - Bilbao.

Meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Day 1

Ribera del Duero (Madrid – Ribera del Duero – Rioja)

1 Stop

Day 2

Rioja Alta

1 Stop

Day 3

Rioja Alavesa

1 Stop

Day 4

San Sebastian (Rioja – San Sebastian)

1 Stop

Day 5

French-Basque Coastline

4 Stops

Biarritz

We will pick you up at your hotel in San Sebastian to show you our 3 favorite villages of the French-Basque Coastline.We will start our day visiting the famous French town of Biarritz, the whaling village that became a luxury city, and we will cross the city for you to see the great beach (or “la grande plage” in French), next to a very impressive building, the famous Art Déco Casino. You will discover the glamorous life of the city, the stunning architecture, the sightseeing and market; and without realizing it, you will be transported to the Biarritz of the 1920-30s where the aristocracy and wealthy people of Europe came here to spend the summers.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Then we will go to the fishing town of San Juan de Luz, formerly called “the city of corsairs”, that through the centuries became a famous coastal city that maintained its authenticity, preserving a beautiful heritage. In French “Saint-Jean-de-Luz”, was born from the sea and we will explain to you one of the most important dates in the history of this city, when the French King Louis XIV was married with the Spanish-Portuguese Infanta Maria Teresa of Austria.We will walk through the historical town with houses built in the 17th century, the food market, cozy streets and talk to the local people to discover the true treasures of the city.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Hondarribia

On the actual border with France, Hondarribia claims to be one of the most beautiful towns in the Basque country and even in Spain, the best preserved medieval town in the area where many battles occurred. Here its beautiful walled old town stands out and we will go into the village through the gate of Santa Maria guarded by the statue of the “Hatxero”, following the main street we will show you the hidden gems of the town through its narrow streets, gather with locals and you will taste the best flavors of the coast. Tip for the foodies; some of the best seafood and pintxos restaurants will be waiting for you at the fishermen’s quarter.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Jaizkibel

Finally, we will go through the Jaizkibel Mountain on our way back to San Sebastian, and we will stop at the highest point to enjoy the best panoramic views of the whole French-Basque coastline. Because this is one of the best routes through the coastline, you will not only enjoy the views, but you will be able to stop anywhere to take pictures, smell the sea while enjoying coffee viewing the ocean!

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Day 6

Bilbao (San Sebastian – Biscay Coastline – Bilbao – Your next Destination)

5 Stops

Bermeo

We will pick you up at your hotel in San Sebastian with your luggage, to enjoy a unique experience along the Bay of Biscay, to finally arrive to Bilbao. We will explore the coast on our way to Bilbao and visit the most important places in our route, such as Bermeo, one of the most beautiful and oldest fishing villages in Spain and also in the Cantabrian coast. You will learn that the fishermen were very famous for being very good whale hunters, and we will walk through the charm of its fishing port, enjoying the life of its streets full of shops, restaurants and buildings with colorful facades.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Next we will make one of the most anticipated stops on the Biscay Coastline, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a small church from the 10th century built on a breathtaking landscape on top of a 80 meters high rock, that juts out into the sea and is connected to the mainland by a spectacular 241 step stone bridge that goes up to the top. This scenery also appeared in Game of Thrones and should not be missed on the route through the Basque Country.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Bakio

After this we will see Bakio, surrounded by mountains and with one of the longest beaches on the Biscay Coastline, ideal for surfers of any level because there are waves all year round. You will also be able to enjoy the famous “txakoli” wine vineyards along the coast, a very unique scenery along the Bay of Biscay.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bilbao

Finally, we will arrive at Bilbao, the most populous city in the Basque Country. Bilbao (Bilbo in the Basque language) is located halfway between the sea and the mountains and it has been, since time immemorial, one of the most prominent commercial and industrial places of the Cantabrian coast. Its streets and buildings combine history, modernity, gastronomy and culture. We will walk through the city, showing you the most important places and also the secrets of this amazing town.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

After this, we will visit the new jewel of Bilbao that attracts the most people, the Guggenheim Museum, one of the most famous museums in the world helping to transform an industrial city towards modernity. Locals call the Guggenheim “the doghouse” because of the Puppy, the very popular 12 meter tall sculpture of a dog covered by about 50,000 natural flowers that guards the museum doors. We will enter the museum and you will feel the sensation of walking inside a huge sculpture, while finding temporary and permanent exhibitions by world-class artists such as Andy Warhol.At this point, we have reached the end of our multi-day tour and we can drop you off at your desired place in Bilbao.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Private transportation with A/C.Convenient pick-up and drop-off in different cities.Exclusive Multi-Day Private Tour Just for You.Expert Guide for each day.Guided vineyard visits with wine tastings in Rioja & Ribera del Duero wine regions. The following is NOT included: Hotels.Breakfasts.Dinners. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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