The Basque Country is a fiercely independent region with hundreds of miles of coast-line along the Bay of Biscay. The Euskaldunak people are characterized by their own language and culture, and a society built around the appreciation of food and wine.
To spend a week exploring Basque Country from end to end – from Spain to France, effervescent Txakoli wine to Rioja’s reds, pintxos to tasting menus, farmhouse tables to farmers markets, Idiazabal cheese to chocolat, sea views to cobbled streets – is to immerse yourself in one of the world’s most enchanting culinary destinations. Truly, there is no other place like the Basque Country.
Our home base for the week will be San Sebastián, a small city formed around a horseshoe-shaped beach where life revolves around food and dining. It’s a vibrant, invigorating locale with gorgeous outdoors, world-class urban beaches, art, music and restaurants galore, plus nearby wine, cider, and artisan food producers. At night, San Sebastián is alive with Donostiarras (residents of San Sebastián) strolling from bar to bar enjoying pintxos (Basque-style tapas), and six days a week the local food market is bustling. Fine dining is next level here and the region is considered a global epicenter for Michelin-starred dining – in fact on this tour we’ve included meals at three starred restaurants.
Our tour host, Chef Guillermo Delavault, has been visiting San Sebastián for over twenty years and considers it a second home. He can’t wait to show you around… The Basque Country is a feast for the senses and we invite you to indulge!
