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Spain, 6 Days · Tailor-made by car
Basque Country and La Rioja Route - Wine, Cuisine and Landscapes
Discover the Basque Essence
Drive along quiet roads dotted with ancient vineyards in the beautiful wine region of La Rioja; discover unique landscapes featuring steep cliffs, stone-built villages lost in the verdant mountains, bracing coastlines, pristine beaches and picture-postcard villages such as Getaria and Bermeo; and explore the Natural Parks of Gorbeia and Urkiola, the caves of Mairuelegorreta and Baltzola, the reservoirs of Ullibarri-Gamboa, Urrunaga and Albina, and the Gujuli waterfall. The authentic green heart of the Basque Country is one of the most treasured eco-destinations in northern Spain. And in Gernika-Lumo we'll connect with the soul of Euskadi, after visiting the Casa de Juntas and the Museo de la Paz and Euskal Herria museums. This tour has everything: countryside, culture, coast, cuisine and wine. You'll be able to dine at some of the most famous eateries in the world or traditional restaurants in remote fishing villages and discover the avant-garde Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Belle Époque heritage in San Sebastián, the emerald-green charm of Vitoria or the mystical beauty of the spectacular San Juan de Gaztelugatxe chapel. Take a trip to the Basque Country (Euskadi) and marvel at some of the most photogenic places in Europe. And along the way, discover ancient traditions, beautiful architectural treasure and the mouth-watering "pintxos" culture that you can share with the welcoming Basque people. Enjoy this fascinating route by car and soak up the Basque essence.
Departure date
Departures from November 2024 till November 2025
From
Dublin, Shannon, Cork...
Travel details
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Travel details
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Day 1 City of origin - Bilbao
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Day 2 Bilbao - Gorbeia Natural Park - Vitoria
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Day 3 Vitoria - Rioja Alavesa (Elciego / Marques de Riscal - Laguardia) - Leza - Vitoria
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Day 4 Vitoria - San Sebastián
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Day 5 San Sebastián - Zarautz - Getaria - Gernika - Bermeo - Bilbao
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Day 6 Bilbao - City of origin
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Stay in selected hotel in Bilbao.
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Selected meal plan in Bilbao.
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Stay in selected hotel in Vitoria.
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Selected meal plan in Vitoria.
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Stay in selected hotel in San Sebastián.
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Selected meal plan in San Sebastián.
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Rent-a-car.
Your trip doesn't include
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Possible toll charges.
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Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
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.