Riviera Travel Spain’s Basque Country, La Rioja and Burgos

• Return flights & transfers
• 7nts in 4* accommodation
• Selected meals: Daily breakfast & 1 dinner
• 10 included experiences
• Services of an Expert Tour Manager
• Checked luggage

• Take a guided tour of historic Pamplona and explore elegant San Sebastián, famed for its coastal setting and cuisine.
• Visit Villa Arnaga, once home to Edmond Rostand, and wander the perfectly preserved medieval streets of Santillana del Mar.
• Enjoy a guided walk through Burgos, including its magnificent Gothic cathedral, and discover the prehistoric art of Altamira at its replica cave museum.
• Experience modern Bilbao with a visit to the iconic Guggenheim Museum and enjoy a wine tasting at a renowned Rioja vineyard.
• Discover beautiful Bayonne in the French Basque Country and sample traditional pintxos in a classic San Sebastián bar.

Day 1: Arrive in Bilbao
Fly to Bilbao or Santander or take the Eurostar via Paris. On arrival, transfer to San Sebastian.

Day 2: San Sebastian and free afternoon
Explore the enchanting coastal resort of San Sebastian, with a guided tour taking you through the old town. The tour ends at a traditional bar where you’ll have the chance to sample pintxos. The rest of the day is free to explore at your own leisure.

Day 3: Bayonne
In the morning, cross the border into France to visit Bayonne. During your guided tour, see the colourful buildings and stunning Gothic cathedral. In the afternoon, visit Villa Arnaga in Cambo Las Bains, once owned by French author Edmond Rostand. Explore the villa before having time to admire the gardens, then return to your hotel.

Day 4: Pamplona & Rioja Winery
Travel to foothills of the Pyrenees to visit Pamplona. During a guided tour, see the cathedral and one of Spain’s best-preserved citadels. In the afternoon, follow the Way of St James through La Rioja, a legendary wine region. While here, you’ll have a tour of a winery.

Later in the day, continue on to Burgos where you’ll stay for the next two nights

Day 5: Burgos and free afternoon
Take a guided tour of Burgos and learn more about the city’s history as you explore the old quarter’s streets. Visit the Gothic Cathedral, with an audio guide provided. In the afternoon, you’re free to explore the city at your own pace. In the evening, have dinner in a restaurant specialising in Castilian dishes

Day 6: Bilbao
Journey to the Basque Country’s largest city. Enjoy a visit to the Guggenheim museum, with free time to admire the collection here. After, transfer to your hotel across the river.

Day 7: Santillana Del Mar & Altamira Cave Museum
Drive to the medieval town of Santillana Del Mar and wander its cobblestone streets. Continue onto Altamira, which contains some of the world’s finest examples of Ice Age art. Visit the cave museum nearby to see its amazing replicas of the art. Later on, return to the hotel in Bilbao.

Day 8: Return Flight
Transfer to the airport or train station for your return journey to the UK

In 2026 & 2027, upgrade to the Signature version of this tour for enhanced experiences, smaller group sizes and minimum 4* hotels.

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Eurostars Amara, San Sebastian****
Located along the River Urumea, the hotel is a pleasant 10-minute walk to the cathedral and a 25-minute walk to the old town. It features a restaurant that serves Basque and international dishes, and a gastro-pub offering drinks and modern fare.

Abba Burgos Hotel, Burgos****
The modern, four star Abba Hotel set in its own gardens along the Pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela and only 400 metres from the astonishingly preserved cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage site) as well as local bars and restaurants.

Hisperia, Bilbao****
The four-star Hesperia Bilbao is situated across the river from the Guggenheim Museum in a striking building with a colourful glass façade. There is a terrace bar with live jazz and flamenco performances.

Please note the use of air conditioning and outdoor pool opening is at the discretion of the hotels. The pools usually operate from mid-May to early October, depending on weather conditions.

Fact File

• Currency: Euro
• Flight time: Approx. 2 hrs 45 mins to 3 hrs 30 mins
• Language: Spanish
• Time zone: GMT+1
• Country: Spain

*All transfer times listed here are approximate, and dependent on traffic.

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