From San Sebastian: Flavours of the Basque Countryside Tour
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From San Sebastian: Flavours of the Basque Countryside Tour

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From San Sebastian: Flavours of the Basque Countryside Tour
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From $1148.00
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Flexible booking and cancellation options.

What you’ll do

THIS IS THE BEST REAL FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE IN SAN SEBASTIAN We invite you to embark on a remarkable culinary expedition through the mesmerizing Basque Countryside. Our Flavours of the Basque Countryside tour is meticulously crafted to immerse you in the essence of Basque gastronomy, allowing you to savor the diverse flavors, uncover hidden culinary gems, and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of the Basque Country, renowned for its gastronomic prowess and deep-rooted traditions. Our expert guides will take you on a captivating journey, introducing you to the time-honoured recipes, ancient cooking techniques, and the vibrant local produce that make Basque cuisine truly extraordinary.
Highlights
  • Explore the Basque Countryside: Wind through charming towns with unique characters, explore coastal cliffs used in Game of Thrones filming
  • Culinary Delights: Charcuterie Tasting at a Ham Farm: Immerse yourself in Basque ham production. Choose Between: Delightful cider tasting or full lunch at a traditional cider house
  • Cider Tasting Experience: Discover Basque Cider: Insights into "Sagardoa." with an orchard Walk, Stroll through apple orchards, learn about pollination and fermentation, enjoy cider tasting with flavorful chorizo
  • Farmhouse Lunch Experience: Visit a Historic Basque Farmhouse: Explore a 16th-century family-run farmhouse
Itinerary
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Start Time 10:00 AM
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Duration: 6-7 HRS
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A Scenic Hike to Remember
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Start with a soft hike through the picturesque mountain villages. As you traverse this breath-taking landscape, you'll encounter charming villages nestled amidst the verdant hills, providing you with a deeper connection to the region's natural beauty.
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The indigenous Basque Pig, EUSKAL TXERRI
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Visit a Basque farmhouse run by the same family since the 16th Century. By the hand of a member of the family, devoted to recovering the indigenous Basque pig, you will learn how those pigs are reared and understand the traditional role of these self-sufficient traditional Basque farms.
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These happy pigs are feed in green raigrass pasture, full of white and purple clover, hay and mountain herbs, nettle and Rumex roots and the fruits of our centuries-old native hardwoods
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Full Lunch at a Private Farm House, Home of an Artisan Ham Producer
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Our culinary journey leads us to a farm with a legacy dating back to 1584. This extraordinary place is home to a family that is now in its 13th generation, maintaining the traditions and raising the endangered Basque pig breed. Their commitment to the farm-to-table philosophy is unparalleled in the Basque Country. It's an honour to be invited into their home, where they'll cook a special meal exclusively for you.
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You're in for a treat as the housewife, using ONLY homegrown ingredients, crafts a 5-course farm-to-table meal with cider & wine. This remarkable meal is topped with a succulent beef steak cooked over a wood fire, infusing it with unique flavours that are impossible to replicate elsewhere.

What’s included

Private Group Tour

Basque Local Guide/Driver

Transport Costs

Tickets for Cider Tasting

5-Course Lunch at a Private Ham-Producing Farm

Wine and Soft Drinks

Cheese tasting at cheese farm

What’s not included

Tips and gratuities

Anything not already outlined within the inclusions or itinerary

What’s not included

Tips and gratuities

Anything not already outlined within the inclusions or itinerary

Notes

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 10:00 AM am. 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

This tour is private, you could add, remove or change anything to meet your preferences

This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to take place

For larger groups, please reach out to us for a customised quote

Want to make a booking here?
From $1148.00
Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.