From Bilbao: San Sebastian and Basque Cheese Farm Tour
ID: GYG421315-763251
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Join this interactive tour led by a shepherd to learn about the Basque cheese-making process. Enjoy a delicious cheese tasting paired with local cider or wine, and pay a visit to San Sebastian.
Prepare to be immersed in the rolling mountains of Basque Country for an unforgettable cheese experience at a family-owned Idiazabal cheese farm. Experience a fun, dynamic, and interactive cheese-making process led by a local shepherd. Taste cheese paired with local wine or cider in a traditional Basque txoko lounge.
Learn all about Idazabal cheese, a type of cheese only allowed to be made in the Basque Country. Discover how it's made, and why it's so important that it comes from sheep grazing in the green valleys of the Basque Country.
Following the cheese tasting, continue on to San Sebastian for a walking tour of the city to learn about its history and magic.
Listen to fascinating stories about the kings and queens and other important characters who have visited the city throughout the centuries and discover hidden secret spots only locals know about.
Enjoy the opportunity to take the best photographs at the top of Monte Igueldo (one of Europe's oldest theme parks) and at the Comb Of The Wind sculpture designed by the number one Basque Sculptor Eduardo Chillida.
Highlights
- Indulge in a mouthwatering cheese tasting accompanied by local wine or cider
- Learn about the cheese-making process
- Learn about the history of San Sebastian
- Visit the pictoresque city of San Sebastian and the top of Monte Igueldo
- Transport from and to Bilbao
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You will be picked up in a modern van in front of the Guggenheim Museum.
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.