French-Basque Countryside Private tour Discover the hidden beauty of Pyrenees
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Explore the Pyrenees and the French Basque countryside with a private guide Tour to France. Discover the countryside like a local, be part of the comunity life during a day trip to the Pyrenees mountain range charmy villages. We will take you along the hidden roads and off the track towns, exploring the farmers lands, cheese makers, honey, jam, wine producers area.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Fuel surcharge
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
The company BASQUEGUIDES is a specialist guiding company that serves you personal assistance to offer unique experiences along the Basque Country. AIM OF OUR JOB Our goal is to take you to the heart of the Basque Contry’s cultural, gastronomical and geographical treasures. WHO WE ARE We are native and multilingual guides with professional knowledge of our homeland creating tailor-made tours to suit your interest and needs. Wheter you are looking for an unforgettable culinary experience, an adventure in the lush countryside, an insight into the history and loc of life of this intriguing part ot northern Spain and southern France; or a mixture of all of these, we will create your ideal tour.
SAINT JEAN PIED DE PORT It is considered the start point on the famous St. James Way, the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Belonged to Navarra kingdom, the Basque language is still spoken on both sides of the border. Beautiful medieval town.
BIDARRAY AND ESPELETTE Charmy town of Bidarray, an off the track town in the countryside, drive along the famous Pass Du Roland to get to Espelette town. Labourd style houses makes this town unique, as it’s known for its dried red peppers hanging from their facades.
AINHOA It gathers all you were looking for, a (jai-alai) handball court alongside the church, and a cemetery full of the traditional disc-topped monuments, white and red houses. The typical Basque village by far. SARE One of the most beautiful villages. Placed at the base of the first mountain in the Pyrenees mountain range, La Rhune, Sare is a major prehistoric site and has carefully preserved.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Basque Guides
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in San Sebastián
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 86 day trips we list in San Sebastián.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 27 of 86.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About San Sebastián
San Sebastián, or Donostia, is a Basque seaside city around a shell-shaped bay, with a golden beach, a hilltop fort and a pintxo scene known across Spain.
San Sebastián curves around La Concha Bay, a near-perfect shell-shaped inlet with a white-railed promenade and a sheltered city beach. Monte Urgull guards the east end with an old fort, and Monte Igueldo, at the west end, has a funicular and a viewpoint. The Parte Vieja, the old town, was rebuilt after the fire of 1813 and is packed with bars and a baroque basilica.
Top-ranked sights in San Sebastián: San Sebastian Old Town (Parte Vieja Donostiarra), La Concha Beach (Playa de la Concha), Constitution Square (Plaza de la Constitución).
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