French Basque Countryside Tour from San Sebastian

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1. Sara, a Charming Mountain Village Our first stop is Sara, a beautiful mountain village surrounded by green hills and famous for its traditional whitewashed houses with red or green shutters. Sara is a delightful place to dive into Basque culture. Stroll through Sara's old town, filled with traditional Basque homes, offering a peaceful atmosphere perfect for relaxation.

   1 h

2. Next, we head to Espelette, a village renowned for its Espelette pepper, a protected agricultural product and a symbol of Basque cuisine. In this charming village, you can: Wander through streets adorned with red peppers drying on the facades of houses. Learn about the production of this famous spice by visiting a pepper farm or the Pepper Museum. Explore local shops, where you can find regional delicacies like pâtés, jams, and, of course, Espelette peppers in many forms.

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3. Final Stop: Saint Jean Pied de Port, a Gem of the Camino de Santiago We finish our day in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, a charming medieval village and one of the most iconic stops on the Camino de Santiago. This historic walled town offers a unique atmosphere filled with history and beauty. In Saint-Jean Pied de Port, you can: Walk 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 atop a hill with stunning 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.

   2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in San Sebastián

• Its from-price is 18% above the median of the 397 experiences we list in San Sebastián.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 57 of 397.
• 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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