French Basque Countryside Private tour
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From $224.19
3 reviews (5.00)
Price varies by group size
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Departs: spain, spain
TicketType: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
See what the Basque Country was like long time ago: small fairy taIe villages frozen in time. To a world in love with France, it’s the little sister who did not get invited to the dance. We will cross the border from Spain into France and after a scenic drive of 1,5 h approx. we will get to our first stop of the day, Saint Jean Pied de Port. From its foundation in the latter part of the 12th century, the town became the strong point for the Kingdom of Navarre on the north side of the Pyrenees. After a short stroll through the town, following the footsteps of the pilgrims, we will stop in the picturesque town of Bidarray to observe the beginning of the Pyrenees from its 12th-century church’s promenade. From here we will take a fascinating back-road, that take us to Espelette. Before coming back we will stop in Bayonne that boasts an exceptional cultural heritage, a melting pot of French, Basque, Gascon and Jewish cultures…
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Local Basque Driver/Guide
Private Group
What's Not Included
Any other not specified item
Lunch
Traveler Information
- ADULT: Age: 16 - 99
Additional Info
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Face masks provided for travellers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
What To Expect
La Citadelle de Saint Jean Pied de Port
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Reviews
I had booked three day trips for a group of eight people. One trip had to be cancelled due to a drastic flight change. The two trips we did have were both wonderful and enriching: One covered Pamplona, St Jean Pied-de-Port, and Bayonne; the other covered the Basque Coast between San Sebastian and Bilbao. During both days, Andoni walked us around while giving us historical bits about the areas we visited, gamely took group photos, took us to good restaurants for pintxos, and recommended other restaurants where we went outside of the tours. He even did us the great favour of booking our taxis for a cider house meal that we had reserved separately.
Andoni is very warm and engaging, with interesting stories about his own life, making our time with him very enjoyable.
Easy to reach, accommodating, personable, knowledgeable, goes the extra mile… what’s not to like? Look him up if you’re visiting San Sebastian. I give him five sparkling stars!
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