Basque Food & Wine: San Sebastian, Bilbao & Rioja Trip

World-class wineries and cuisine in Spain’s rich North

Embark on a deep exploration of the food and wine of the Basque Country and Rioja. Start by exploring bustling Bilbao, the Basque Country’s largest city that in a few decades has gone from industrial grit to gleaming modernity through the redevelopment of the waterfront. You’ll visit the linchpin of the city’s transformation, the Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum. Then, head south to Spain’s premier wine region, Rioja, famous for its long-lived reds. Taste wines at some of the region’s most exciting producers, explore its picturesque villages, and immerse yourself in the traditional and avant-garde sides of Rioja’s delicious cuisine. The last leg of your journey will take you to San Sebastián, the seaside jewel home to many of the Basque Country’s best restaurants. Explore the city and the Basque countryside and coast while sampling the great and varied Basque cuisine.

Trip At A Glance

9 Days / 8 Nights

Days 1 - 2 in Bilbao

Start your trip in Bilbao, the largest city in the Basque Country. Here you’ll visit the Guggenheim Museum, symbol of the city’s renaissance, and dive headlong into Basque cuisine. At night, venture out to the city’s raucous pintxos bars that serve up local specialties with glasses of Txakolí and Rioja wine.

Days 3 - 5 in Rioja

Explore the food, wine and culture of Rioja, Spain’s premier wine region. You’ll discover wineries producing classic and innovative wines and taste the best of the region’s food from traditional dishes to fine dining elegance.

Days 6 - 8 in San Sebastián

End your trip in San Sebastián, where you’ll fully immerse yourself in Basque cuisine. From gourmet shops to seaside restaurants and modern Michelin star icons, San Sebastián will satisfy your taste buds. Enjoy the waterfront, the center, and the nearby village of Getaria, where you’ll also taste local white Txakolí wine.

Trip is available for groups of 2+ people. A private trip for you and your group on your dates.

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