West Coast : Bordeaux & The Basque Villages

Curated with a handpicked touch—perfect for first-timers and seasoned visitors alike,
with every detail fully customizable to your preferences

When to visit?

Ideal Seasons
May-Oct

Ideal Lenght
10 Nights

Embark on a captivating 10-night itinerary through the heart of Basque culture, where French elegance meets Spanish flair. This experience, Basque Country: Bordeaux, Basque Villages to Bilbao.

Begin your adventure in Bordeaux, renowned for its grand estates and world-class wines. From there, journey south on a guided route along the French Basque coast, with immersive stops in Espelette, famous for its vibrant red peppers; Bayonne, the birthplace of Basque chocolate and ham; Biarritz, known for its surf culture and seaside elegance; and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a charming fishing village rich in history. Cross into Spain and settle in San Sebastián, where culinary excellence and coastal beauty converge, before concluding your trip with a departure from Bilbao International Airport.

brown wooden barrels on brown sand near green grass field during daytime

a couple of boats that are sitting in the water

a tall building with red and white balconies

Your tailor-made Coastal adventure, crafted for a unique trip.

Taste your way through the region with local specialties and market visits, before crossing into Spain to reach San Sebastián, where you’ll enjoy a gourmet pintxos crawl and the city’s Belle Époque beauty. The journey concludes in Bilbao, a vibrant hub of modern architecture and Basque tradition.

Remember, we are a bespoke agency, so you can work with our travel professionals to change any and all of the aspects of your journey. The below example itinerary is just the starting point, the first brush strokes on the canvas, work with us to turn it in to your own personal piece of art!

Trip Highlights

Private vineyard tour and tasting in the Médoc or Saint-Émilion region of Bordeaux

Market visit and Basque cooking class with a local chef

Scenic drive along the Atlantic coast with optional surf or sailing experiences

Optional coastal hike on the Flysch cliffs or Camino de Santiago trail 

Where you could stay ?

La Boutique Hotel - Bordeaux 5*

Hotel Maria Cristina - San Sebastian 5*

The trip was fantastic and we really did not have to worry about getting from point A to point B as it was already arranged, professionally. I do recommend this travel company highly and I’m hoping I can use them again on my trips throughout Europe.

Hossein H •

We absolutely loved our day of touring Biarritz and St Jean de Luz with our guide. She was amazing! Not only was she really interesting and informative about the area, but she was also really sweet and so much fun!

Molly S.

Our Travel agent and the other team members were phenomenal. We went from Normandy to Paris to Bordeaux to Basque Country. The planning process for the trip was hassle free. They asked all the right questions to ensure our trip had the experiences we wanted-food tours, wine tastings, museums, soccer game, D-Day, Mont saint Michel and more. The balance of planned excursions to free time was perfect.

Amy D

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