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Signature: Northern Spain & the Vineyards of Southwest France

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15 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
1 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Archaeologist cave tour Discover prehistoric art alongside a site archaeologist during a private cave visit.

San Sebastián food tour.

Savour Basque flavours on a walking tour supporting the Eat One Feed One social enterprise project.

Explore historic Rioja wineries featuring designs by Gustave Eiffel and Frank Gehry.

Join the owner of Castle Merle for a prehistoric meal and private exploration of ancient rock shelters.

Discover the "Sistine Chapel of Prehistory" on a visit to Lascaux IV exploration with a guided tour of this immersive cave replica.

Savour regional flavours during a hosted lunch amidst the vibrant energy of Victor Hugo market in Toulouse.

Visit a pioneering community coffee shop Café Joyeux that is supporting employment for those with disabilities.

Itinerary

Spanning two extraordinary nations, this expedition traces the ancient and the refined from Northern Spain to Southwest France. Savour the culinary soul of the Basque Coast, the celebrated vintages of La Rioja and Bordeaux, and the breathtaking cave art of Cantabria and the Dordogne — connecting you to the communities and stories that define both regions

day 1Bilbao

Your expedition begins in the Basque Country's cultural hub of Bilbao. Upon your recommend arrival time before 14:00, you are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Later, gather with your National Geographic Expedition Leader, National Geographic Expedition Expert and fellow travellers for a welcome presentation that sets the stage for the heritage and history ahead. Step out into the evening air for a short orientation walk through the city’s revitalized streets, where the scent of the Nervión River mingles with the buzz of local life. Savour a guided visit and dinner inside the world famous Guggenheim Museum where you start toasting your northern Spanish discovery.

Meal
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel Carlton Bilbao (or similar)
Transport
Arrival Transfer Duration : 0.5 hr - 0.5 hr Distance : 10 km
Included Activities
Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, Guided Tour of Guggenheim Museum Duration : 1.0 hr - 2.0 hr Distance : 1 km, Welcome Dinner in Guggenheim Museum Duration : 1.5 hr - 1.5 hr

day 2Bilbao/Santillana del Mar

day 3Santillana del Mar

day 4Santillana del Mar/Haro

day 5Haro

day 6Haro/San Sebastian

day 7San Sebastian

day 8San Sebastian/Bordeaux

day 9Bordeaux

day 10Bordeaux/Sarlat-la-Canéda

day 11Sarlat-la-Canéda

day 12Sarlat-la-Canéda

day 13Sarlat-la-Canéda/Toulouse

day 14Toulouse

day 15Toulouse

What's Included

Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights)
Meals
14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners
Note: Allow USD180-235 for meals not included.
Transport
Private Vehicle, WalkingAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert
Included activities
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, BilbaoSignature Moment: Caves del Castillo & Monedas Guided Visit, Puente ViesgoYour Foodie Moment: Private Wine Tasting and Lunch at CVNE Winery, HaroYour Foodie Moment: Walking & Food Tour of San Sebastián, San SebastianSignature Moment: Visit Castel-Merle With Prehistoric Lunch, Sarlat-la-CanédaYour Foodie Moment: Guided visit to the Sanctuary of Rocamadour, RocamadourYour Foodie Moment: Toulouse Walking Tour and Lunch at Victor Hugo Market, ToulouseArrival and departure transfersGuided tour of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, BilbaoWelcome Dinner in Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, BilbaoVisit to Seminario Pontificio (or Major Seminary), ComillasVisit to Villa El Capricho de Gaudí, ComillasAltamira Caves Guided Private tour led by an expert, AltamiraAltamira Cueva (Cave) del Pendo Guided Visit, EscobedoYacimientos de Atapuerca Visit, AtapuercaVisit Bodegas Marqués de Riscal for a wine tasting hosted by a sommelier, ElciegoPamplona guided Walk, PamplonaCurated Panoramic tour of Bordeaux, BordeauxCoffee Shop Enterprice visit and coffee, BordeauxVisit Bordeaux Area Winery for tasting, BordeauxGuide for the Monolithic church and catacombs visit, Saint-ÉmilionNational Museum of Prehistory Entrance Fee, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-SireuilVisit to Rouffignac Cave, Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-ReilhacVisit to Font de Gaume Cave, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-SireuilMorning Walk to walk to Food Market in Sarlat, Sarlat-la-CanédaVisit International Centre for Cave Art at Lascaux IV, Montignac – MontignacElevators to Sanctuary of Rocamadour, RocamadourGuided visit to the Sanctuary of Rocamadour, RocamadourVisit to Pech Merle, CabreretsDiscover Toulouse walking tour, ToulouseEngaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert ThroughoutPorterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehiclesTips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader

What's Excluded

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