Southern Europe, 6 Days · Tailor-made by car

Basque Coast Route with Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Waterfront seduction

Maritime charm, natural beauty and the glamour of the French Atlantic coast, all accompanied by mouthwatering cuisine. Between the deep blue of the Cantabrian Sea and the lush green of the northern mountains, our route crosses through the heart of the Basque Country (Euskadi) to explore emblematic cities such as the industrial and avant-garde Bilbao or the beautiful and chic San Sebastián; wild beaches surrounded by steep cliffs and frequented by surfers from around the world; quaint fishing villages sheltering in the recesses of an rugged and hypnotic coastline and that amaze travellers with their ancestral customs; and the glamour of exquisite destinations on the French Atlantic coast such as Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Biarritz. The Basque Country rewards you with over 246 kilometres of coastline dotted with beautiful maritime towns such as Hondarribia, Zaraut, Zumaia, Lekeitio, Getaria and Bermeo; traditional hamlets next to the vineyards where Txakoli (the local white wine) is produced; unique natural environments such as the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, the beautiful forest of Oma or the Basque Coast Geopark; and places that nurture the spirit, such as Gernika-Lumo or the spectacular shrine of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Throughout the tour, you'll enjoy a road dotted with spectacular vantage points that command extraordinary views. The Basque Country is a land of monument-rich cities, a people proud of their culture and the cradle of one of the best cuisines in the world. It doesn't matter if you're sitting at a bar full of pintxos or dining at one of its famous Michelin-starred restaurants, it will always be a delectable culinary experience.

Basque Coast Route with Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Departure date

Departures from November 2024 till October 2025

From

Dublin, Shannon, Cork...

CulturalFamilies

Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Bilbao

  • Day 2 Bilbao - San Sebastián

  • Day 3 San Sebastián - Pasaia (Albaola) - Hondarribia - Saint Jean de Luz - Biarritz - San Sebastián

  • Day 4 San Sebastián - Zarautz - Getaria - Zumaia - Mutriku - Ondarroa - Bilbao

  • Day 5 Bilbao - Gernika - Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve - Forest of Oma and Santimamiñe Cave - Chapel and Vantage point of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe - Bermeo - Bilbao

  • Day 6 Bilbao - City of origin

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Bilbao.

  • Selected meal plan in Bilbao.

  • Stay in selected hotel in San Sebastián.

  • Selected meal plan in San Sebastián.

  • Rent-a-car.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Possible toll charges.

  • Insolvency protection.

Important remarks

- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.

- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.

- You must give notice that you are going to cross the border while collecting the vehicle. Authorisation may be required to drive through certain countries or areas/states (as is the case in the US and Canada). Depending on the conditions set out in the rental contract and the company hired, you might be charged a surcharge payable at the destination office.