Basque & Rioja Tour Daily Itinerary

This is a 10-day trip to the Basque regions of Spain & France combined with a wine tour of the Rioja region of Spain. It focuses on the Basque & Spanish culture, art, architecture, exceptional gastronomy and world of wine. Our guides will give you a unforgettable experience. They will share this part of the world they know well and love so much!DAY 1: Arrive; Welcome to Bilbao – Home of the Guggenheim Museum; Free Afternoon; Tour Orientation; Welcome Dinner

DAY 2: Guggenheim Museum Tour; Drive to San Sebastian; Evening ‘Pintxo Hunt’

DAY 3: Bicycle Tour of San Sebastian Beaches & City; Free Afternoon; Basque Cider House & Dinner

DAY 4: Brexta Market Tour; San Telmo Museum; Free Afternoon; Hands-on Cooking Class at Mimo Food, San Sebastian Culinary School

DAY 5: Visits to two French Basque beach towns: Saint-Jean-De-Luz and Biarritz; Walk on Beach; Guided Market Visit; Rocher De La Vierge; Arrive in the French Pyrenees

DAY 6: Hike & Picnic in the Pyrenees; Free Evening in Saint Jean Pied-de-Port

DAY 7: Arrive Rioja; Bodega Muga Winery Tour & Wine Tasting Class; Free Evening in Lograno

DAY 8: Visits to Two Architectural Rioja Wineries; Medieval Town of Laguardia & Wine Caves; Tastings

DAY: 9: Vivanco Culture of Wine Museum & Winery Tour; Farewell Lunch; Arrive Madrid

DAY 10: Departure from Madrid; Farewell, Spain!