8 Day Basque Country Food Tour Package

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Delight your taste buds with our 8 Day Basque Country Food Tour Package, a truly unforgettable culinary adventure. Start in Bilbao with a food tour of Basque culture. Taste the gourmet flavors of croquetas, local cheese, and other Basque delights paired with vermouth and delicious dessert. Next, explore the world of Txakoli wine, from its picturesque vineyards to the bottling process. Continue to San Sebastián, sampling delights like sea urchin and foie gras, before heading to the famed La Rioja region. Your unforgettable wine experience will include a vineyard tour, more tastings, and a complimentary lunch – leaving you hungry for more.

Foodies will feast on the best flavors of northern Spain with our 8 Day Basque Country Food Tour Package. From tasting pintxos in Bilbao’s old town to sipping Txakoli wine in the Basque vineyards, indulge in the region’s best flavors while learning about its rich culinary traditions. This 8-day Spain tour package includes expert guides, hands-on food and wine experiences, and stays in charming hotels. Book your culinary adventure today!

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8 Day Basque Country Food Tour Package Highlights

  1. Savor a selection of pintxos across iconic bars in Bilbao
  2. Explore the Historic Market of Bilbao for a true local experience
  3. Learn the secrets of Txakoli wine at a vineyard in the Basque country
  4. Taste traditional Basque dishes paired with wine and cider
  5. Indulge in a San Sebastián food tour with pintxos, cider, and vermouth
  6. Enjoy wine tastings and lunch in the La Rioja wine region
  7. Experience guided food tours with local experts
  8. Relax with hotel stays in Bilbao and San Sebastián
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8 Day Basque Country Food Tour Package Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Bilbao
  • Optional airport transfer
  • Overnight in Bilbao
Day 2 - Bilbao Food Tour
  • Take a gourmet food tour of Bilbao
  • Explore the Historic Market of Bilbao, a true local treasure
  • Taste pintxos at one of the town's iconic bars
  • Savor croquetas and huevo mollet with Idiazabal cheese
  • Sample traditional Basque dishes, vermouth, and Basque dessert
  • Overnight in Bilbao
Day 3 - Txakoli Wine Tasting
  • Learn about the unique grapes that are the foundation of Txakoli wine
  • Visit a local txakoli house to discover the production process
  • Experience the vineyards, from harvesting to bottling
  • Taste a variety of Txakoli wines paired with traditional Cantabric Sea snacks
  • Overnight in Bilbao
Day 4 - Wine & Pintxo Tasting
  • Visit traditional restaurants in Bilbao's Casco Viejo
  • Taste five unique pintxos, each representing a local specialty
  • Pair your pintxos with national wines and refreshing cider
  • Learn the stories behind each pintxo from experts
  • Overnight in Bilbao
Day 5 - Transfer to San Sebastián
  • Train transfer to San Sebastián
  • Overnight in San Sebastián
Day 6 - San Sebastián Food Tour
  • Discover San Sebastián's old town and market
  • Visit local bars and savor a variety of pintxos (Basque tapas) for lunch
  • Experience a range of flavors, like sea urchin, foie gras, squid, and veal
  • Pair your tastings with local cider, wine, beer, and vermouth
  • Overnight in San Sebastián
Day 7 - La Rioja Wine Tour
  • Head to the La Rioja wine region
  • Visit a traditional winery, vineyards, and cellar
  • Learn about the wine-making process, from harvest to maturation
  • Enjoy wine tastings
  • Have lunch paired with in-house wines
  • Overnight in San Sebastián
Day 8 - Departure
  • Optional airport transfer
NB - all timings on 8 Day Basque Country Food Tour Package are approximate

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Important Details

Includes
All touring and accommodation
Train: Bilbao-San Sebastián
Entrance fees: Txakoli Museum at Bakio
Meals & tastings: Food & drinks during the Bilbao Food Tour, Wine tasting & appetizers during the Txakoli Wine Experience, Wine & Pinxtos in Bilbao, Food & drinks during the San Sebastián Food tour, Rioja Wine tasting & lunch
Excludes
Anything not mentioned above
Personal travel insurance
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Essential Information
Each day will be led by an expert guide to provide an enhanced experience along Tourist Journey's values
You can choose your hotel from our hand-picked selection during the booking process
The order of the days might change because we optimize the itinerary to provide the best experience
During the booking process, it's possible to add extra nights of accommodation before or after the tour package
During the booking process, it's possible to add a private airport transfer
Transfers between hotels and train stations are not included in the package
Participants are responsible for making their own way between the hotels and meeting points. Unless otherwise requested, included hotels are chosen for their close proximity to the meeting points
Cancellation Policy
The train tickets are non refundable