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French Basque Countryside Tour from San Sebastian: Immersive Exploration of the Peaceful Region
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Escape the bustling city of San Sebastian and embark on a immersive tour of the peaceful French Basque countryside. Discover charming villages, learn about local farmers, and soak in the stunning mountainous scenery.
Escape the bustling city of San Sebastian and embark on a immersive tour of the peaceful French Basque countryside. Discover charming villages, learn about local farmers, and soak in the stunning mountainous scenery.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Sara - Sara, a Picturesque Mountain Village
The journey begins in Sara, a charming mountain village nestled among lush green hills, renowned for its traditional whitewashed houses with red or green shutters. Sara is an enchanting place to immerse oneself in Basque culture. Wander through Sara’s historic town, filled with traditional Basque homes,…
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Sara - Sara, a Picturesque Mountain Village
The journey begins in Sara, a charming mountain village nestled among lush green hills, renowned for its traditional whitewashed houses with red or green shutters. Sara is an enchanting place to immerse oneself in Basque culture. Wander through Sara’s historic town, filled with traditional Basque homes, providing a serene atmosphere ideal for relaxation. -
Espelette - Next, the journey continues to Espelette, a village celebrated for its Espelette pepper, a protected agricultural product and a hallmark of Basque cuisine. In this delightful village, visitors can:
Stroll through streets adorned with red peppers drying on the facades of houses.
Learn about the production of this renowned spice by visiting a pepper farm or the Pepper Museum.
Explore local shops, where regional delicacies like pâtés, jams, and, of course, Espelette peppers in various forms can be found. -
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port - Final Stop: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, a Jewel of the Camino de Santiago
The day concludes in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, a captivating medieval village and one of the most iconic stops on the Camino de Santiago. This historic walled town offers a unique atmosphere rich in history and beauty. In Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, visitors can:
Stroll along the famous Rue de la Citadelle, a cobbled street lined with stone houses, artisan shops, and traditional restaurants.
Visit the Citadel of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, a fortress perched atop a hill with breathtaking views of the Pyrenees.
Discover the Navarre Gate, one of the main village entrances that marks the starting point of the Camino de Santiago in France.
What's Included
- All-inclusive fees and taxes
- Comfortable private transportation
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Expert local guide
- Professional driver/guide
- All-inclusive fees and taxes
- Comfortable private transportation
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Expert local guide
- Professional driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
A wonderful way to take a day off from exploring San Sebastian and head into the peaceful countryside of the French Basque region. You will cross the border into France through a mountain pass used by smugglers in the past and visit the typical villages of the French Basque Countryside. During the journey, you will learn about the way of life of local…
A wonderful way to take a day off from exploring San Sebastian and head into the peaceful countryside of the French Basque region. You will cross the border into France through a mountain pass used by smugglers in the past and visit the typical villages of the French Basque Countryside. During the journey, you will learn about the way of life of local farmers and the importance of this charming area to the Basque Country, all while encountering beautiful mountainous and countryside scenery.
Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Clara_c
Oct 30, 2024
Beautiful Day - What a great day we had with Ander!!! He was very informative and quite entertaining!! We enjoyed all the tastings he arranged for us - what beautiful countryside!!! We thoroughly enjoyed our day!!! Highly recommend!!!
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Caramelandfrappe
Oct 24, 2024
Go Basque tours takes one deeper into understanding San Sebastián and the Basque culture and cuisine!! - My husband and I had fabulous Txakoli hiking and French Basque market tours with Go Basque in May. I returned with my elderly mum and sister to visit yer more markets this time. Go Basque specially introduced us to yet more gems of market places in the Basque region and opened our world to yet more Basque Culinary specialties and ingredients!! Thank you so much for accommodating my mum’s pace and the flexibility to make our food tasting and market tours so enjoyable and comfortable trip for us all!!
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Susan_a
Aug 1, 2024
Wonderful day exploring the French countryside - Micheal (I hope I’m spelling it correctly) was the perfect guide. His knowledge of Spanish and French history was very good, and he was able to explain so much to us about the Basque culture and help us understand this part of the world. The towns he took us to were all beautiful and had meaning. We especially enjoyed his lunch recommendations and insights into the local people. This was a highlight of our trip
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F2754mgrebeccar
Jul 21, 2024
Great Tour! Highly Recommend. - My husband and I took a tour of the French Basque countryside with Ander, and we had a wonderful time. We visited the villages of Sara, Espelette, and St. Jean Pied de Port. Ander gave us great insight into the culture and history of the Basque region, and explained some of the similarities and differences between the Spanish and French Basque regions. He also offered to take pictures of us throughout the day to make sure that we could have some beautiful couples-photos.
Tip: Remember to bring your passports! You are crossing into a different country, and sometimes the French government sets up checkpoints.
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Angelica_c
Jun 17, 2024
A Splendid Day - We had a wonderful time in the French Basque Countryside. It was picturesque and peaceful. Ander was an excellent guide who was full of knowledge, thoughtful, and accommodating. We would go on a tour with Ander again anytime.
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P504abjulier
May 27, 2024
Great day in tgr Basque lands - We had an amazing day with Ander in tge Basque lands. His knowledge of history and the area was great. We enjoyed sampling local cheeses and pickles from the farmers and Ander bought us a great cherry pie baked by a local lady in one of the villages. It was simply a fab day and would recommend to anyone!
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Tsinkis
Aug 31, 2023
Tasting Basque Country food - Great way to spend the day even though it was wet. Gave us an opportunity to taste some French basque delicacies and enjoy the market day. We would never have found these places on our own.
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75jenniferv
Jun 18, 2023
1000% recommend!!! - My husband and I took a tour with Ander to the French Basque countryside and I don’t have the words to express what a wonderful experience it was! We ventured into parts of the countryside we never would have found on our own. Really enjoyed hearing a local’s perspective on Basque culture. And the company owners went out of their way to ensure the remainder of our stay in Spanish Basque was a world class experience. THANK YOU Go Basque!!
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Evan
Jun 14, 2023
Highly recommend - We had a wonderful day with our tour guide Ruben. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Highly recommend!
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Joshua
May 29, 2023
Best Day Trip to French Basque Region - We had a great tour with Ruben. He took us to many beautiful French Basque towns and was very knowledgeable about the local history and culture. He also had some great food recommendations for when we returned to San Sebastián. Highly recommend this tour.
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