2024 Bilbao to Bordeaux: Cuisine & Culture
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
769ea003-860
Start City:
Bilbao
End City:
Bordeaux
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Luxury
Tour Length:
9 days
Tour Capacity:
18
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| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Sunday, Jun 09, 2024 | Monday, Jun 17, 2024 | $10,795 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Aug 18, 2024 | Monday, Aug 26, 2024 | $10,795 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Immerse yourself in a cultural and culinaryexploration of Spain’s vibrant Basque countryand France’s celebrated Bordeaux region, twospectacularly scenic destinations renowned theworld over for their fine food and wine.
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Day 1
Bilbao, SpainArrive in Bilbao, where you are met and transferred to yourhotel. This evening, gather for cocktails and a welcomedinner at the hotel.Hotel: The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
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Day 2
Guernica & the CoastStart your day with a visit to nearby Guernica, a cityinextricably linked to the brutality of war and nationalism asvividly portrayed in Pablo Picasso'''s masterwork, Guernica.Delve into the poignant history that inspired the master,seeing ground zero of the infamous bombing raid that leveledthe city in 1937. Next, explore Guernica'''s renowned market,one of the finest in all of Basque Country, where growers fromacross the province display their freshly harvested producefor locals and visitors alike. Then, return to Bilbao to explorethe fascinating streets of its Old Town, followed by a relaxingevening at leisure.Hotel: The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
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Day 3
BilbaoExplore the Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and its world-class collection of modern andcontemporary art. Next, visit a cellar where the wines areaged more than 60 feet below the surface of the sea, tosample these special vintages paired with pintxos. Proceed toSan Sebasti''n for an A&K-exclusive dining experience at alocal gastronomic society, a members-only social club whereBasque cuisine and culture are passed from one generationto the next.Hotel: Hotel Maria Cristina
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Day 4
San SebastinExplore San Sebasti''n'''s local cider culture, learning how thisdelightful regional staple is brewed, poured and quaffed inthe Basque tradition. After some time at leisure to relax orexplore, join a Chef'''s Table experience, preparing and tastingregional favorites.Hotel: Hotel Maria Cristina
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Day 5
PamplonaVisit a family-run dairy farm and taste their fresh cheeses.Continue to Pamplona ''' home to the annual festival of SanFerm''n (the running of the bulls) that inspired Hemingway'''sclassic The Sun Also Rises. After time for lunch at leisure,stroll the city'''s medieval lanes with a local expert, and thenreturn to San Sebasti''n. Tonight, you may opt to explore thecity'''s world-renowned culinary scene independently, withadvice from A&K if you like.Hotel: Hotel Maria Cristina
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Day 6
Bordeaux, FranceCross the border into France, pausing to take in the scenicfishing village of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Proceed to coastal Bayonne for an expert-led chocolatetasting. Continue northward to Bordeaux, where your guide reveals the city as you walk to a local restaurant for dinner. Hotel: InterContinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel
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Day 7
BordeauxToday, explore some of Bordeaux'''s iconic ch''teaux, enjoyingprivileged access to areas otherwise closed to the public.Savor expertly curated tastings of some of the world'''s mostcoveted wines, and pause for lunch at one of the ch''teaux.Hotel: InterContinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel
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Day 8
BordeauxTravel to Arcachon, a charming seaside town renowned forits oysters. Join an oysterman to Ride Like a Local aroundhis beds, savoring fresh oysters plucked straight from thesea. After lunch on board, head to shore for a guided tour ofThe City of Wine, celebrating the region'''s deeply rooted wineculture with a Scenic Sundowner. Tonight, enjoy a farewelldinner in a private salon of your hotel overlooking the operahouse.Hotel: InterContinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 9
BordeauxAfter breakfast, you are transferred to the airport for yourdeparture flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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