* Spain - South West France: Basque Country

A surfer’s paradise set against a stunning mountain backdrop, the Basque country offers the best of both worlds. Basque villages are easily recognised by their distinctive red and white houses where you might find the spicy Espelette pepper drying in the rafters, or hear the strains of local tenor Luis Mariano.

Highlight:

1/4 wine included with meals and tapas aperitif in Spain

Boat trip across the Bay of Txingudi

Group trip

4 days / 240 km: Group trip

Ref: 11B041

Dates

April , May , June , July , August , September , October

D1 Bayonne and Biarritz (30 km)

Arrive in Bayonne and stop to taste some of its finest air-dried cured hams. Lunch then on to Biarritz and free time to wander in this fashionable seaside resort, admire the elegant villas, or stroll along the sandy beach and perhaps across the bridge to the Rocher de la Vierge, a Biarritz landmark. Dinner and overnight.Group trip.

D2 La Rhune and Basque country villages (110 km)

Take the cog railway from the Col de St Ignace to the summit of la Rhune for a breathtaking view over the Pyrenees, the Landes forest and the Atlantic Ocean. Lunch then an excursion into the heart of the Basque country via some of its most typical villages - Ascain, Sare, Ainoa, Espelette, and Arcangues. Dinner and overnight.Group trip .

D3 Spanish Basque Country (90 km)

Head for Spain stopping at Hendaye to take the boat across the Txingudi Bay to Fontarrabie. Free time to explore this fishing port and seaside resort before a “tapas” aperitif - Spanish style drinks and nibbles, and a traditional style lunch. On via Jaizkibel to San Sebastian with its famous shell-shaped beach, “La Concha”. Time at leisure to enjoy the seafront promenade, beach and gardens as well as the old town. Stop at Monte Igueldo to enjoy the views. Dinner and overnight.Group trip.

D4 St Jean de Luz (10 km)

An important fishing port, St Jean de Luz has retained a real Basque feel to it – take your time to visit the town and immerse yourself in the Basque atmosphere. Lunch.Group trip.