7 days · 6 nights
France, Spain

Bordeaux, the Basque Country and San Sebastián

Seven days from the Atlantic to the Basque Country: La Rochelle, Bordeaux, the Arcachon Bay and the Dune of Pilat, San Sebastián, Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Espelette, Bayonne and the Graves.

Duration

7 days · 6 nights

Departure and return

Paris (CDG or Orly)

Countries visited

France, Spain

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1La Rochelle — welcome of your group at the airport or station, drive to the Atlantic coast, Old Port and towers of La Rochelle, arcaded Rue du Palais, night in La Rochelle
2. Day 2Bordeaux — Place de la Bourse and the Water Mirror, Saint-Pierre district, Cité du Vin, dinner of Bordeaux specialities, night in Bordeaux
3. Day 3Arcachon and the Dune of Pilat — Dune of Pilat, the Winter Town of Arcachon, oyster tasting on the bay, drive through the Landes, night in Biarritz
4. Day 4San Sebastián — La Concha Bay and Monte Igueldo, old town and pintxos bar crawl, night in San Sebastián
5. Day 5Basque coast — Hondarribia and its colourful houses, harbour of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Espelette village and its chilli pepper, Rocher de la Vierge in Biarritz, night in Biarritz
6. Day 6Bayonne and the Graves — Petit Bayonne and Sainte-Marie Cathedral, chocolate workshop and Bayonne ham, tasting at a Graves château, night in Bordeaux
7. Day 7Poitiers — Notre-Dame-la-Grande church and old Poitiers, return to Paris, then transfer to the airport or station

Services

• Welcome and transfers at the airport or station of your choice
• Coach with driver throughout the tour, two drivers when needed
• 6 hotel nights with breakfast
• Optional: guide speaking the language of the group and of the countries visited, half board, cruises, tickets

Indicative programme: the order of visits may be adapted to opening hours, the weather and flight times.