Visit the Dune du Pilat, the Church of Saint‑Jean‑Baptiste, Gernika, Spectacular flysh cliffs of Zumaia and Walk part of the Camino del Norte
Deluxe coach travel
Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
4-star stays
Libourne: Spend the morning at Libourne’s Sunday market, where you’ll browse cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal produce and regional specialities in the heart of the bastide. This is where locals come to shop for the week, stop for coffee, socialize in the main square.
Saint-Émilion: Drive through the Dordogne to Saint-Émilion, a historic wine village surrounded by vineyards. Explore its narrow streets, stone buildings and small squares, browse wine shops, stop at a cafe and take in views over the surrounding vines.
Dune de Pilat: Visit the Dune du Pilat, the highest sand dune in Europe, rising to around 101 m (331 ft). Climb to the top for views over the Bassin d’Arcachon, the Atlantic coastline and the pine forests of Les Landes, with the Banc d’Arguin and Cap Ferret out in the distance.
Arcachon: Spend time in Arcachon, a classic seaside town on the Bassin d’Arcachon known for its broad waterfront and oyster culture. Walk the promenade, head out along the jetty or settle in for a plate of local oysters while boats move across the bay and enjoy the town’s beachside atmosphere.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz: Taste the original macaron from Maison Adam, the bakery first established in 1660. Try the almond biscuit that has been part of the town’s story for centuries, still made to the same recipe that made it famous.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz: Visit the Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, where Louis XIV married Maria Theresa of Spain in 1660. Inside, see the decorated interior, carved galleries and the setting for one of the town’s most important moments.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz: Follow the Basque coastline to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, with Atlantic views along the way as you make your way to this fishing town.
Bay of Biscay: Travel along the Bay of Biscay and follow the Basque coastline into Spain, passing coastal towns and Atlantic views along the route.
Hondarrabia: Visit Hondarribia, a colourful Basque town just across the Spanish border, known for its old quarter, lively streets and strong local character. Explore its historic centre with its painted balconies and traditional houses, then use your free time to stop for Spanish coffee and pastries.
San Sebastián: Try pintxos in San Sebastián, with small bites served across the old town featuring seafood, cured meats and local produce. Move between bars and sample different specialities, from counter classics to regional favourites.
Camino: Walk part of the Camino del Norte, the coastal branch of the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. On this stretch between Zarautz and Getaria, the path runs through a landscape of cliffs, sea views and vineyards, following a route that has drawn pilgrims across northern Spain for centuries.
Visit Guernica, one of the most important symbols of Basque identity. See the Assembly House and the Tree of Guernica, long associated with Basque freedoms and self-government, then explore the town known around the world through Picasso’s Guernica, painted after the bombing of 26 April 1937.
Bilbao: Head to La Ribera Market, set beside the estuary in Bilbao’s old town. Browse stalls selling fish, seafood, meat, fruit, vegetables and other Basque staples. Recognised by Guinness Book of Records in 1990 as the most complete municipal food market, it remains one of Bilbao’s best-known food spots.
Getaria: Meet a local fishing family in Getaria and discover how generations of knowledge shape the town’s celebrated seafood traditions. Join them as they prepare and grill the day’s catch, then share local seafood and txakoli wine while hearing stories of life on the Cantabrian coast.
Gernika: In Guernica, meet local elders who help preserve Basque heritage and share stories of the town’s devastating Spanish Civil War bombing, the event that inspired Picasso’s famous anti-war painting. With your Local Specialist translating, hear a perspective rooted in lived experience, cultural memory and resilience. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Libourne: Spend the morning at Libourne’s Sunday market, where you’ll browse cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal produce and regional specialities in the heart of the bastide. This is where locals come to shop for the week, stop for coffee, socialize in the main square.
Saint-Émilion: Drive through the Dordogne to Saint-Émilion, a historic wine village surrounded by vineyards. Explore its narrow streets, stone buildings and small squares, browse wine shops, stop at a cafe and take in views over the surrounding vines.
Dune de Pilat: Visit the Dune du Pilat, the highest sand dune in Europe, rising to around 101 m (331 ft). Climb to the top for views over the Bassin d’Arcachon, the Atlantic coastline and the pine forests of Les Landes, with the Banc d’Arguin and Cap Ferret out in the distance.
Arcachon: Spend time in Arcachon, a classic seaside town on the Bassin d’Arcachon known for its broad waterfront and oyster culture. Walk the promenade, head out along the jetty or settle in for a plate of local oysters while boats move across the bay and enjoy the town’s beachside atmosphere.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz: Taste the original macaron from Maison Adam, the bakery first established in 1660. Try the almond biscuit that has been part of the town’s story for centuries, still made to the same recipe that made it famous.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz: Visit the Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, where Louis XIV married Maria Theresa of Spain in 1660. Inside, see the decorated interior, carved galleries and the setting for one of the town’s most important moments.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz: Follow the Basque coastline to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, with Atlantic views along the way as you make your way to this fishing town.
Bay of Biscay: Travel along the Bay of Biscay and follow the Basque coastline into Spain, passing coastal towns and Atlantic views along the route.
Hondarrabia: Visit Hondarribia, a colourful Basque town just across the Spanish border, known for its old quarter, lively streets and strong local character. Explore its historic centre with its painted balconies and traditional houses, then use your free time to stop for Spanish coffee and pastries.
San Sebastián: Try pintxos in San Sebastián, with small bites served across the old town featuring seafood, cured meats and local produce. Move between bars and sample different specialities, from counter classics to regional favourites.
Camino: Walk part of the Camino del Norte, the coastal branch of the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. On this stretch between Zarautz and Getaria, the path runs through a landscape of cliffs, sea views and vineyards, following a route that has drawn pilgrims across northern Spain for centuries.
Visit Guernica, one of the most important symbols of Basque identity. See the Assembly House and the Tree of Guernica, long associated with Basque freedoms and self-government, then explore the town known around the world through Picasso’s Guernica, painted after the bombing of 26 April 1937.
Bilbao: Head to La Ribera Market, set beside the estuary in Bilbao’s old town. Browse stalls selling fish, seafood, meat, fruit, vegetables and other Basque staples. Recognised by Guinness Book of Records in 1990 as the most complete municipal food market, it remains one of Bilbao’s best-known food spots.
Getaria: Meet a local fishing family in Getaria and discover how generations of knowledge shape the town’s celebrated seafood traditions. Join them as they prepare and grill the day’s catch, then share local seafood and txakoli wine while hearing stories of life on the Cantabrian coast.
Gernika: In Guernica, meet local elders who help preserve Basque heritage and share stories of the town’s devastating Spanish Civil War bombing, the event that inspired Picasso’s famous anti-war painting. With your Local Specialist translating, hear a perspective rooted in lived experience, cultural memory and resilience. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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Itinerary
From Bordeaux to Bilbao, this small group journey follows the wine regions, coastlines and historic towns of southwest France and northern Spain. You’ll walk part of the Camino de Santiago, explore places like Saint-Émilion, Biarritz and San Sebastián, with plenty of time to taste, wander and see more of each stop.
day 1Welcome to Bordeaux
Arrive in Bordeaux, a city shaped by its wine trade, broad boulevards and grand riverside setting. Join your Travel Director for an orientation through the city centre, seeing the Opra National, Place des Quinconces and the Monument aux Girondins before a short stroll along the Garonne to Place de la Bourse. This evening, get to know your fellow small group travellers over dinner and your first taste of the region's cuisine.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Bordeaux
Accommodation
Indigo Bordeaux Centre
day 2Markets and Vineyards
day 3The Tallest Dune in Europe
day 4Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Biarritz
day 5Across the French Border to San Sebastin
day 6Walk the Camino
day 7Picassos Basque Heritage and Bilbao
day 8Art and Culture in Bilbao
day 9Adis Bilbao
What's Included
Accommodation
Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
Private airconditioned vehicle
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMustsee sightseeingAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time
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