From San Sebastian: Say Cheese and Sip Txakoli: A Basque Food and Wine Experience

Name: From San Sebastian: Say Cheese and Sip Txakoli: A Basque Food and Wine Experience
Brand: Tabl
SKU: JRSB49
Price: 169.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

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What you'll do

Embark on an unforgettable journey to discover the divine flavours of the Basque mountains and stunning coastline with the ultimate cheese and txakoli winery tour. Delight in the company of charming small producers and savour exceptional gastronomic delights. Indulge in the sophisticated taste of exquisite Txakoli wine, along with the distinct and savoury notes of Idiazabal Basque cheese. The experience has been carefully curated to ensure an enchanting immersion into the Basque Country that will captivate your senses.

Highlights

Discover Craftsmanship: Visit an esteemed cheese factory, where the local Idiazabal cheese is meticulously made

Experience the Flavours of Txakoli: Raise a glass at a charming winery with a tasting session of this exceptional wine

Walk the Cobbled Streets of Gateria: Explore a charming area adorned with shops offering exquisite local delicacies

Learn From Your Guide: Share interesting stories as your local tour guide talks through some fascinating and historical facts

Itinerary

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Duration: 7 hours
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Start Time: 9am
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Meeting Point: To be confirmed at time of booking
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Cheese Farm Visit & Tasting
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Start your journey at a quaint Basque cheese factory in the picturesque countryside. Skilled artisans craft the delicious Idiazabal cheese from the raw milk of locally bred Latxa sheep.
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Explore the shepherd's life, observe the herd and witness the meticulous cheese-making process. Afterward, enjoy a variety of cheese, curd, and sweet treats paired with local cider.
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Txakoli Winery Visit & Tasting
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Travel along the picturesque Basque coast to the Txakoli winery. This small family-owned establishment crafts 100,000 bottles of delightful wines every year. Txakoli, the "Queen of Getaria", is a crisp and refreshing white wine with a hint of effervescence that evokes an addictive sensation.
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Guided by the winery's owner, the tour covers all aspects of winemaking - from the vineyards to the storage facilities.
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After the tour, a delightful selection of 3 Txakoli awaits, accompanied by a light lunch featuring green chili peppers, anchovies, KM0 salad, and a freshly made potato omelette served with freshly baked bread.
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Next stop is the charming village of Getaria and the birthplace of Juan Sebastian Elkano, famous for his 1522 circumnavigation of the world.
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Celebrating its 500th anniversary, meander through medieval cobbled streets, admire wooden balconies and visit the gothic Church of San Salvador.
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After a leisurely stroll, explore gourmet boutiques with local delicacies. It's been a day of cultural and gastronomic discoveries before our journey back to San Sebastian.
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Please note this description is an example of food you may taste and will vary depending on the season, day of the week and group size.

What's Included

Basque expert guide

Private Tour, only your party will participate

Visit to a Basque cheese factory

A winery tasting of Txakoli Wine

Snacks

Luxury air-conditioned transport

The tour has a starting cost of £478.10 and includes up to 2 guests

For each additional participant (3-7 guests), the price is £128.9 per person.

What's not included

Tips and gratuities

Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting Points

Upon confirmation of your booking, you shall receive a voucher containing details on the designated meeting point and time (please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the departure time).

Notes

Important Information

The tour runs rain or shine

Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available

Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking

The tour will commence promptly at the time agreed. We kindly request that all participants arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances