This journey boasts incredible culinary experiences, including a cooking class, Michelin starred restaurants, and unique wine tastings. In addition to emblematic wineries, you will find fabulous wine museums, breathtaking landscapes, and ancient monuments worth visiting. This is combined with explorations of more recent, modern architecture that is both beautiful and steeped in cultural significance. In San Sebastian, we march along the cobblestoned old town (Parte Vieja), upscale shops neighborhood, and of course, visit the vibrant Pintxo bars, pairing local wines with bite-size regional specialties.
Today, you are privately transferred to the property from Bilbao airport (or your hotel in San Sebastian/Bilbao for those arriving early). After an afternoon of discovering the grounds, the town and relaxing, we hold our welcome dinner at the property, paired with incredible regional wines.
This morning, we head out to Briones where you'll find the fantastic Vivanco. Over several floors and numerous rooms, you will learn all about the history and culture of wine and the various processes that go into its production.
For lunch, we take you to Vieja Bodega; one of the best restaurants in Northern Spain. The building that houses it used to be an old winery, hence its name in Spanish. Our day continues with the visit of quaint and charming Spanish villages, starting with captivating village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, where we will stop for an exclusive wine tasting.
Tonight dinner is at leisure, with our recommendations.
Our chef departs for two local markets in local towns. Guests interested in joining him, may do so. As the day continues, we have planned an afternoon of wine tasting in the darling little wine hamlet of Samaniego. Discover its noble mansions, country church and stunning setting. We then depart for Bodegas Baigorri where we have lunch (own account) followed by a visit of the vineyard and wine tasting. Dinner is at leisure, with our recommendations.
Today is a special day. We treat you to two lovely wine tours and tastings at two of the best producers in the region. Then, we head to one of our favorite (and one of the few) Michelin-starred restaurants in the region. We enjoy an incredible tasting lunch paired with some of the best wines of the region. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure; possibly spent recovering from this excellent lunch experience!
This morning, after breakfast, we depart for San Sebastian. Our short journey will take us past some of the iconic vineyards and towns that we visited on the previous days. After checking in, our local foodie experts await to take us on a private Pintxo lunch crawl. You will be discovering 5 to 6 excellent Pintxo bars, all with a unique style and approach to their cuisine. Tonight, dinner is at leisure with our recommendations.
This morning is at leisure, or for those of you eager to hone their culinary skills, join our very own Kevin Fonzo as he strolls around two of San Sebastian’s famous markets for his cooking class. Although the secret to San Sebastián’s typical mouth-watering cuisine is the loving care and know-how that goes into it, the biggest secret lies in the quality of the raw materials used and its seasonal produce. Your cooking class with Chef Fonzo will end with a lovely lunch paired with local wines. Tonight, dinner is at leisure with our recommendations.
This morning, we meander to the coast and local villages of the Basque region. We start with the blissful beachfront views of Zarauz. We then reach Getaria to explore the impressive monuments of the medieval fishing village, which was home to famous figures such as Juan Sebastian Elcano (the first man to travel the world by sea) and designer Cristobal Balendiaga. Our lunch (included) takes place at the famous Kaia Kaipe. From here, we continue on, following the winding coastal road, and arrive at the picturesque Sanctuary of Loyola, a provincial gem home to the Saint Ignatius of Loyola, where a visit to the Basilica is a must. Tonight, we hold our farewell dinner at the impressive Michelin starred Arzak
Today, private transfers to the airport are being organized for our guests. Interested in extending in Spain, or beyond? Let us know and our expert will provide the best recommendation for a memorable experience.
Our day-to-day itinerary may, from time to time and prior to departure, need to be altered or slightly modified to address possible unforeseen logistical and weather challenges. In such rare instances, Art In Voyage guarantees delivery of the content of the itinerary yet, in a different order.
All listed retreats (hotels, villas, and barges) are, at times, subject to changes. In such rare instances, similar or higher standards will be upheld.
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In case of a cancelation at more than 90 days prior to departure, your deposit will be returned minus a $250 per person administrative fee.
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