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Best of the Basque Country – Private Luxury Spain Tours (6 days)

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Artisans of Leisure

La Rioja, Spain to San Sebastian, Spain

Valid for Departures Now Through: 03 May 2027
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BEST OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY: Rioja & Bilbao, San Sebastian & Pays Basque

An exclusive private tour of Spain for the most discerning luxury traveler.

This private luxury tour offers an in-depth exploration of the Basque Country—a beautiful and fascinating region on the border of Spain and France—including its unique culture, cutting-edge architecture, and acclaimed wine and gourmet cuisine.

Itinerary

Day 1
La Rioja, Spain

Hotel: Hotel Marques de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego
Meals: None

BEST OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY: Rioja & Bilbao, San Sebastian & Pays Basque

An exclusive private tour of Spain for the most discerning luxury traveler

Introductory tour of Bilbao with private guide and driver

Private tour of Guggenheim Museum with expert guide

Architecture, art, interesting neighborhoods, history, markets

Private arrival transfer to Rioja wine region

Accommodation La Rioja at luxury hotel: Hotel Marques de Riscal

Day 2
La Rioja, Spain

Hotel: Hotel Marques de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego
Meals: Breakfast

Full-day private tour, including tastings and lunch reservation

Top wineries, architecture, culinary touring, villages, wine caves, beautiful views

Day 3
San Sebastian, Spain

Hotel: Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
Meals: Breakfast, Snack

Private overland transfer to San Sebastian

Afternoon private walking tour of Old Town

Evening private pintxos and Txakoli tasting tour

Accommodation in San Sebastian at luxury hotel: Hotel Maria Cristina

Day 4
San Sebastian, Spain

Hotel: Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
Meals: Breakfast

Morning private market tour and cooking class

Afternoon at leisure

Additional options can be arranged, upon request: private excursion to Getaria, txakoli vineyards, excursion to Murguia

Day 5
San Sebastian, Spain

Hotel: Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
Meals: Breakfast, Snack

Full-day private excursion Pays Basque (or Pamplona, if desired)

Bayonne, markets, architecture, culinary touring, museums

Day 6
San Sebastian, Spain

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast

Private airport transfer

Virtuoso Benefits

Artisans of Leisure is an exclusive tour supplier for Virtuoso. All tours depart daily and are private, highly personalized and luxurious. Virtuoso travelers receive amenities and VIP treatment on all Artisans of Leisure tours.

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