Savor the appealing charm of Bordeaux and Basque Country, each hailed for their exceptional gastronomic traditions, on this 9-night journey featuring 4 nights in Bordeaux, France, and 5 nights in San Sebastián, Spain.
Take in Bordeaux’s elegant, 18th-century architecture and broaden your wine knowledge at La Cité du Vin, a fascinating, interactive museum. Spend a pleasant day in the vineyard-lined Bordeaux countryside during a visit to the medieval village of Saint-Émilion and an exclusive winery tour. Relish a boat ride in picturesque Arcachon Bay and fresh oysters by the shore. Other French highlights include fashionable Biarritz, Bayonne’s splendid cathedral and lunch at a cider house.
In Spain, explore beautiful San Sebastián, renowned for world-class cuisine, and delve into Basque culture at a dinner with residents. In the lovely Rioja Alavesa wine region, stroll through medieval Laguardia, enjoy a barbecue lunch, and sample fine wines at a winery. You’ll also admire the art collection of the iconic Guggenheim Museum Bilbao!
This small-group experience includes first-class hotels, a Travel Director, educational insights and wine with dinner.
