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Saint Jean Pied de Port
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French Basque Countryside Tour from San Sebastian
French Basque Countryside Tour from San Sebastian

French Basque Countryside Tour from San Sebastian

By Go Basque
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$467 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

A wonderful way to take a day off from exploring San Sebastian and head into the peaceful countryside of the French Basque region. You will cross the border into France through a mountain pass used by smugglers in the past and visit the typical villages of the French Basque Countryside. During the journey, you will learn about the way of life of local farmers and the importance of this charming area to the Basque Country, all while encountering beautiful mountainous and countryside scenery.

Activity location

  • Sare
    • Sare, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sare
    • Sare, France

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French Basque Countryside Tour from San Sebastian
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$466.60 x 2 AdultsAU$933.20

Total
Price is AU$933.20
Until Sun, 2 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy going strolls in the towns of Sara, Espelette, and St. Jean Pied de Port
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport in air conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick-up and drop-off in San Sebastian
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks, unless specified in inclusions
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Activity itinerary

Sare
  • 1h
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.
Espelette
  • 1h
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.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
  • 2h
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSare
    • Sare, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESare
    • Sare, France

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