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.

Basque Country and La Rioja Route - Wine, Cuisine and Landscapes

Departure date

Departures from November 2024 till October 2025

From

London...

Nature

Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Bilbao

  • Day 2 Bilbao - Gorbeia Natural Park - Vitoria

  • Day 3 Vitoria - Rioja Alavesa (Elciego / Marques de Riscal - Laguardia) - Leza - Vitoria

  • Day 4 Vitoria - San Sebastián

  • Day 5 San Sebastián - Zarautz - Getaria - Gernika - 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 Vitoria.

  • Selected meal plan in Vitoria.

  • Stay in selected hotel in San Sebastián.

  • Selected meal plan in San Sebastián.

  • Rent-a-car.

  • Insolvency protection.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Possible toll charges.

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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.