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 Opera National, Place des Quinconces and the Monument aux Girondins before a short 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.
Hotel: Indigo Bordeaux Center
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-Emilion, part of the UNESCO-listed Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion. 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 Cathedrale Saint-Andre.
Hotel: Indigo Bordeaux Center
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 or 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.
Hotel: Novotel Anglet 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 see 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.
Hotel: Novotel Anglet Biarritz.
Cross the Pyrenees 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 Sebastian. There, join a Local Specialist for a walking tour through the city, taking in its elegant center and famous bay.
Hotel: NH Collection Aranzazu
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, with views over the Bay of Biscay 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.
Hotel: NH Collection Aranzazu
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, and see the Guggenheim before you 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.
Hotel: Hotel Abando
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.
Hotel: Hotel Abando
After your Small Group journey through southwest France and northern Spain, say goodbye to Bilbao this morning as you prepare for your onward travels.
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