Basque Country with Bilbao, San Sebastián & La Rioja

This 7-night Escorted Tour offers a straightforward and well-organised way to explore the cultural highlights of northern Spain. Staying at the dependable 4-star Hotel NH Canciller Ayala Vitoria, you will be perfectly placed to discover the region’s history, architecture, and world-renowned food. Vitoria-Gasteiz serves as an excellent base for this Basque Country tour, allowing you to settle into one hotel for the duration of your stay while enjoying comfortable transfers to the surrounding cities.

The itinerary is balanced to ensure you see the most significant landmarks without feeling rushed. In San Sebastián, you will experience the coastal elegance of La Concha beach and learn about the local culinary tradition with an authentic pintxos tasting. For those who appreciate fine wine, the visit to La Rioja provides a fascinating look at the winemaking process, including a tasting at the iconic Marqués de Riscal estate. This winery is as famous for its striking modern design as it is for its exceptional vintages.

Art and architecture lovers will particularly enjoy the day spent in Bilbao. A guided walking tour will show you the city’s transformation from an industrial port to a cultural hub, topped off with entry to the Guggenheim Museum. You will also spend a day in Pamplona, a city rich in tradition, where you can walk the path of the famous San Fermín bull run and explore the elegant main squares.

We have included breakfast every morning and three evening meals, giving you four evenings to explore the local dining scene in Vitoria-Gasteiz independently. This is a great opportunity to eat where the locals do and experience the region’s famous gastronomy first-hand. With a professional tour co-ordinator on hand to look after the logistics, you can focus on enjoying the stunning landscapes and historic sites of this unique part of Spain.