From Bordeaux: Full-Day Private Basque Country Tour

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ID: GYG82035-116193
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Country: France

Duration: 09:00 hours


Description

Discover the authenticity of the Basque country on this full-day tour. Learn about the culture and the bounty of its cuisine with your guide, Olala Bordeaux.
With your guide, Olala Bordeaux, you will spend the day learning about the Basque country, its culture, and its cuisine. Famous for its rugby, its pelote (a type of sport), its waves, and its cuisine, it's a land of tradition and contrast tucked away between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees Mountains.

Olala will bring you to the heart of the splendid countryside along a route highlighting traditional Basque towns such as farms from the 15th century and the Sare Caves, the exquisite Ainhoa religious heritage, and Espelette. See the scarlet-red peppers displayed outside of houses, the Mendiguren Citadel, and other jewels from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.  In the Biarritz market, you will find all sorts of Basque specialties such as cheeses, hams, spices, the famous Basque-style cake, and even striped espadrilles, all made with local Basque material.

Itinerary:
- 08:00: Pickup from your hotel
- 08:30: Southern Cape, the Landes Forest and the foothills of the Pyrénées
- 10:00: Discover Biarritz and its market
- 11:00: The Basque Village Circuit of Sare and Ainhoa
- 13:00: Basque Lunch
- 14:30: Basque Village Circuit: Espelette
- 15:30: Visit Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and taste local products
- 18:00: Northern Cape and the Landes Forest
- 20:00: Drop-off at your hotel

Highlights

  • Discover the authenticity of Basque country, its culture, and the bounty of its cuisine
  • Taste the local cuisine with a food tasting
  • See the amazing countryside tucked away between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees Mountains

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Lunch and tastings destination will be chosen depending on what you are looking for.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.