Suggested eight-day small-group route through Bilbao, San Sebastián, the Atlantic coast, Bayonne and Biarritz. Final transport and services are confirmed to order.
This programme is an example and is adapted to the travel dates, group composition and client preferences. The final route, availability, schedule, price and included services are confirmed in a tailored proposal.
Eight days across the Spanish and French Basque Country
This on-request route links Bilbao, the Basque coast, San Sebastián, Hondarribia, Bayonne and Biarritz in a small group of up to six travellers. Art, Atlantic scenery, historic towns and gastronomy are balanced with manageable daily travel.
Possible highlights include the Guggenheim Museum, Mount Artxanda, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Zumaia coast, San Sebastián’s old quarter, Txakoli wine country and the French Basque coast. Access, tickets and walking sections are confirmed for the selected dates.
A seven-night route planned around the group
The package can include seven hotel nights with breakfast, Bilbao Airport transfers, private minivan transport, a tour leader and the excursions named in the confirmed itinerary. Specific hotels and restaurants are selected only after availability checks.
Suggested day-by-day programme
Day 1 — Arrival in Bilbao
Take the confirmed airport transfer, settle into the selected hotel and review the cross-border route.
Day 2 — Bilbao
Discover the old town, riverfront and Mount Artxanda area. Guggenheim entry is included only when a timed ticket is confirmed.
Day 3 — Basque coast
Follow a practical Atlantic route that may include San Juan de Gaztelugatxe when access and walking conditions allow.
Day 4 — Zumaia and San Sebastián
Continue along the coast, with a selected stop around Zumaia before reaching San Sebastián.
Day 5 — San Sebastián
Explore the old quarter, bays and viewpoints, leaving food experiences to the confirmed programme.
Day 6 — Hondarribia and wine country
Visit Hondarribia and, if reserved, a Txakoli producer or another local stop suited to the group.
Day 7 — Bayonne and Biarritz
Cross into the French Basque Country for historic Bayonne and the Atlantic setting of Biarritz, subject to road conditions.
Day 8 — Departure
Return or transfer according to the confirmed airport and flight schedule.
Included in the confirmed proposal
- Programme planning and booking coordination
- Only accommodation, transfers, road transport, guide services, tour leadership and tickets explicitly listed in the written proposal
Not included or confirmed separately
- International or domestic flights unless explicitly named
- Meals, drinks, admissions, local taxes and personal expenses not listed in the proposal
- Optional activities and services not confirmed in writing
Duration, season and who it suits
- Duration: Eight days / seven nights
- Season: Year-round on request; coastal access, weather and opening days vary
- Best for: Small groups of up to six guests interested in art, Atlantic landscapes, historic towns and gastronomy
Frequently asked questions
Is the day-by-day order final?
No. It is a planning framework; the binding route, reservations and services are those in the written proposal.
Are hotels, transport and admissions guaranteed?
Only the named items in the confirmed proposal are included. This page does not guarantee a supplier, ticket, date or availability.
Can the route be adapted?
Yes. Share mobility, dietary, room and pacing needs before the proposal is prepared.
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