From San Sebastian: Flavors of French Basque Country Tour

Sample a mash-up of culinary influences on an 8.5-hour gourmet experience along the Basque Coast through Saint Jean de Luz, Biarritz & Hondarribia.
Embark on a guided gastronomic adventure through the French Basque Coast of Iparralde, one of the most picturesque regions on the Atlantic Coast. Explore the seaside villages of Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz & Guethary and sample its local specialties. Be introduced to the history of the area.

Meet your guide in the morning. Enjoy a spectacular drive along the corniche basque to Saint Jean de Luz.

Start your culinary journey with a visit to the local ‘affineur’, an expert who receives cheese from producers and holds it in their shop until it’s ready to eat. Sample a selection of ‘raised’ by affineur cheeses. Sip French Basque wine from Irulegui.

Next up, take a stroll along the streets of the town listening to the thrilling stories of local pirates, corsairs, sailors and fisherman. Enjoy free time to visit the 13th-century church of St. John the Baptist with its remarkable hull-shaped wood-paneled vault.

If you'd like to try local foie gras, be taken to a farm store stocked with this French delicacy. To complete your trip to Saint Juan de Luz, visit the pastry shop where macarons were first created in 1660. Buy these confections and head to the surfing and food paradise of Biarritz.

After having a glimpse of the Biarritz lighthouse, continue to Les Halles neighborhood and its vibrant food market. Visit the market’s most-loved bar where locals stop for a seafood aperitif while shopping.

Explore the area like a local by trying oysters, shrimps, and snails from Arcachon. Pair your meal with a glass of great white wine from Bordeaux. Then, discover the truffle heaven, a bar specializing in truffle-flavored charcuterie and gourmet products from the region.

Next, make some room for pintxos. From Biarritz, go back to the other side and explore the picturesque fishing village of Hondarribia. Taste some of the best pintxos in an award-winning restaurant. Learn about modern Basque cuisine and discuss the differences between French Basque and Spanish Basque food.

At the end of the day, return to San Sebastian with a full belly and lots of memories.

उपलब्धता की गारंटी के लिए जितनी जल्दी हो सके बुक करें। जल्दी बुकिंग पर विचार करना विशेष रूप से तब महत्वपूर्ण है जब आप सार्वजनिक छुट्टियों या सप्ताहांत जैसे उच्च सीजन के दौरान यात्रा की योजना बना रहे हों।

इस यात्रा को आप यात्रा शुरू होने से 48 घंटे पहले बिना किसी शुल्क के रद्द कर सकते हैं। यदि आप इसे 48 घंटे बाद रद्द करते हैं या यात्रा पर नहीं आते हैं, तो भी आपको गतिविधि की पूरी कीमत चुकानी होगी। पिक-अप या प्रस्थान में देर से आना यात्रा पर नहीं आने के रूप में माना जाएगा।