This essential tour of the French Basque Country will take you to three of the most beautiful towns in the region. Originally fishing and agricultural ports (whale hunting), the region flourished in the mid. XVIIIth century when it became a destination for the European aristocracy to visit its spas and casinos.
Bayonne is one of the most historic cities in the French Basque Country. Port for the Kingdom of Navarre in the middle ages, it has an perfectly mantained XIIth century cathedral, which is the departure point for the Coastal Camino de Santiago. It’s also known for its artisan chocolates, old streets, fisherman’s port, and political past.
Biarritz and Saint Jean de Luz are two coastal towns where surfing and fishing are protagonists. Summer destination for all European upper class since the 1850’s, they kept their classy stores and Basque artisan products. They are the perfect example of tradition and modernity in the South of France.
Pickup included
DRIVE TO FRANCE: After picking you up in your residence near San Sebastian, we will take a nice drive along the Basque Coast to the city of Bayonne. We will take advantage of this time to narrate about the Basque Country
TOUR BAYONNE: Walking tour in Bayonne: visit the XIIth century Cathedral, chocolate stores (Jambon de Bayonne), old port, historic streets and Market; time for a coffee break!
TOUR BIARRITZ: walking city tour, learn all about the Grand Plage, Hotel du Palais, Saint Eugenie Church, Rocher de la Vierge (virgin), fisherman’s port, and classy shops
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
We pick up from all San Sebastian hotels and residences, and throughout the nearby areas