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San Sebastian and Beyond - Small Group
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Length
9 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Bordeaux (France)
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Ends in
Bilbao
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Available Tour Start Dates
APR 3, 2027 to OCT 30, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
Small Group
There is at least one season during which this tour is offered as a Small Group. Such seasons are noted as being Small Group within the related date range.
From
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$3,586.73
Overview
From Bordeaux to Bilbao, this Small Group journey follows the wine regions, coastlines and historic towns of southwest France and northern Spain. You’ll walk part of the Camino, explore places like Saint-Émilion, Biarritz and San Sebastián, and make the most of free time with room to taste, wander and see more of each stop your way.
Visited During Tour
Arcachon | Biarritz (France) | Bilbao (Spain) | Bordeaux (France) | Camino | Guernica | Hondarrabia | Libourne | Saint-Jean-de-Luz (France) | San Sebastian / Donostia (Spain) | St Emilion
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are San Sebastian and Beyond - Small Group tour dates available from Trafalgar. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Trafalgar Tour Code 793-2250
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1Welcome to Bordeaux
Arrive in Bordeaux, a city shaped by its wine trade, broad boulevards and grand riverside setting. Join your Travel Director for an orientation through the city center, seeing the Opéra National, Place des Quinconces and the Monument aux Girondins before a stroll along the Garonne to Place de la Bourse. This evening, get to know your fellow Small Group travelers over dinner and your first taste of the region’s cuisine.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Indigo Bordeaux Center -
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2Markets and Vineyards
Dive into Culture as you visit Libourne’s Sunday market, where stalls are filled with fresh produce, cheeses and regional specialties. Then drive through the Dordogne to Saint-Émilion, part of the UNESCO-listed Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion. Explore the village’s narrow streets, browse wine shops and cafes. Back in Bordeaux, your evening is free for dinner around Saint-Pierre or to explore Cathédrale Saint-André.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Indigo Bordeaux Center -
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3The Tallest Dune in Europe
Begin at the Dune du Pilat, the highest sand dune in Europe, for wide views over the Bassin d’Arcachon. Then continue to Arcachon, where you could walk the seafront, try local oysters and take in views over the basin before traveling on through Les Landes to Biarritz. On arrival, join your Travel Director for an orientation of this elegant Basque resort, including the lighthouse and a first look at the coastline. This evening, stay local or join an Optional Experience with a ride on the Petit Train de Biarritz followed by dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Novotel Anglet Biarritz -
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4Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Biarritz
Head into the Basque mountains and, if you choose, join an Optional Experience to La Rhune, where a historic rack railway climbs to the summit for wide views across the Basque Country. Later, continue to Saint-Jean-de-Luz for an orientation with your Travel Director through this handsome coastal town. See the market, taste a macaron from Maison Adam, whose name has been linked to the town since 1660, and visit the church where Louis XIV was married. Then return to Biarritz, where the evening is yours for dinner, drinks or a walk along the seafront.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Novotel Anglet Biarritz -
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5Across the French Border to San Sebastián
Cross into Spain and arrive in Hondarribia, where an orientation introduces the old town’s colorful houses, historic streets and strong Basque character. You may want to use your free time here for a Spanish coffee and pastries before continuing to San Sebastián. There, join a Local Specialist for a walking tour through the city, taking in its elegant center and famous bay.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: NH Collection Aranzazu -
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6Walk the Camino
Walk part of the Camino del Norte between Zumaia and Getaria, following one of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. Continue along the Basque coast past cliffs, sea views and vineyard-covered slopes before arriving in Getaria, where fishing traditions and txakoli vineyards shape daily life. Spend time exploring the harbor and historic streets before your Be My Guest experience with a local fishing family, where the day’s catch, grilled seafood and the flavors of the Cantabrian coast take center stage.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: NH Collection Aranzazu -
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7Picasso’s Basque Heritage and Bilbao
Visit Guernica, one of the most important symbols of Basque identity, and join a Local Specialist to explore its powerful history. See the Tree of Guernica and the Assembly House, long linked to Basque self-government and freedoms. During your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, meet local elders whose stories help preserve Basque heritage and cultural memory. Enjoy time to discover more of the town at your own pace before continuing to Bilbao. Get your bearings with an orientation of the city, then spend the evening as you like. Later, head into the old town for dinner and drinks, stroll along the river or make the most of Bilbao’s lively bar scene.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Abando -
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8Art and Culture in Bilbao
Continue to La Ribera Market, where stalls overflow with fresh produce, seafood and local specialties. Later, you’ll have free time to keep exploring Bilbao, whether that’s spending more time in the old town or admiring the views along the river, before coming together this evening for dinner with your fellow travelers.
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- Breakfast
- Farewell Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Abando -
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9Adiós Bilbao
After your Small Group journey through southwest France and northern Spain, say goodbye to Bilbao this morning as you prepare for your onward travels.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Trafalgar is informing us of the following additional details regarding their San Sebastian and Beyond - Small Group tour:
Travelers Notes
* DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers from Bordeaux-Merignac Airport (BOD) depart at 11:00 and 14:30 on the first day of the tour. We recommend flights to arrive 2 hours prior to the last complimentary transfer time. Flights to arrive prior to 12:30.* DAY 9: Complimentary transfer arrives at Bilbao Airport (BIO) on the last day of the tour at 09:30. We recommend flights to depart 3 hours after the first transfer arrival time at the airport. Flights to depart after 12:30.* CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Bordeaux and Bilbao. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Trafalgar, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights will make their own transfer arrangements.* MOTORCOACH NOTE: Smaller vehicles without onboard washrooms may be used, however, the Travel Director will arrange regular comfort stops during longer journeys to ensure guests' comfort.* SMALL GROUP SERIES: This trip is featuring exclusively small-group departures, operating with a maximum of 18 guests for the entire series.* NOTE: This Trip falls under LEVEL 2. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.
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