INDULGE IN GASTRONOMY IN THE BASQUE COUNTRY

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1 INDULGE IN GASTRONOMY IN THE BASQUE COUNTRY Spain LONDON OFFICE +44 (0) NEW YORK OFFICE +1 (212) HONG KONG OFFICE DUBAI OFFICE SINGAPORE OFFICE INDIA OFFICE LOS ANGELES OFFICE AUSTRALIA OFFICE +61 (0)

2 OVERVIEW From impressive mountains and coastal scenery, to fascinating history and fabulous gastronomy experiences, the Basque country has it all. Being based in the stylish city of San Sebastian, you are in the prefect location to taste your way through the region, exploring the fresh and exquisite local pintxos. With the most Michelin stars per square foot in the world, this really is a foodie s paradise. DAY 1 4 nights in Hotel Villa Soro Upon stepping foot in San Sebastian, you will start this foodie experience with a City tour, a flashback to the beautiful Belle Époque in the decades before the First World War. After working up an appetite, enjoy your first taste of the Basque country with a delicious Pintxo tour. Indulge in the finest pintxos San Sebastian has to offer while traversing the vibrant quarters of the city with our expert guide. An explosion of wonderful colours and tastes awaits you on this gourmet tour strictly for foodies. Nibble your way through San Sebastian as your guide dishes out some savoury tales about Donostia s culinary habits too. From the elegant classics to the highly creative newcomers, immerse yourself in the city s zesty food scene. DAY 2 Today, Getaria, a whimsical coastal town, located 20 minutes away from San Sebastian will be your destination. Once one of the most important ports of the Basque Country, there is still the impressive La Lonja fish market, where many companies go buy fresh tuna & anchovies. Wander through its Old Town, full with history, stroll along the stone paths that Juan Sebastian Elkano once walked before heading to his world travelling adventures, and watch the colourful fisher boats enter the port and admire the uniqueness of the church Just beside this wonderful church you will find the first Txomin Etxaniz Txakoli winery. Now days, Txomin Etxaniz has 35 hectares of vines perfectly situated in different hills surrounded by the Basque coast and the wind of the Basque mountains. The perfect spot for a private wine tasting before dinner at Elkano s Restaurant where delicious and famous fresh grilled fish awaits.

3 DAY 3 To Biarritz next, small adorable French town, located just 35 kilometres from the border with Spain is known as the Pearl of the Atlantic and is renowned for its old fashion luxury. Walk Le Grand Stroll, one of the most attractive seaside saunters in France, where you will have some of the most beautiful panoramic views of the beach of Biarritz. While you breathe the fresh salty air, lose yourself in the history of Biarritz. After a stroll, you will head to Biarritz daily market, where Chef Jean Pierre Diger will join you in your search for the freshest products for lunch. Jean Pierre Diger, a French chef that worked under the guidance of renowned chefs such as: three star Chef Patrick Bertron and the master of foie gras, André Daguin. Sweet smelling ingredients in hand, you will be taken to Les Volets blue a lovely farmhouse overlooking the hillside, surrounded by well-kept grounds with incomparable views of La Rhune. In the shades of the wooden porch, savour the delicious Basque meal prepared by yourself and Chef Jean Pierre Diger. DAY 4 Your final stop will be Idiazabal, a small town located in the province of Guipuzkoa. Uncover a different way of living with your guide as they show you more about the way Basque shepherds lived in the green pasture, taking constant care of the Latxa Sheep. This small town has given its name to the renowned Idiazabal cheese, one of the best-known products of the Basque cuisine. Taste buds tingling, you will be taken to Ondarre s cheese factory in Segura, known for beating the record on an auction as the best and most expensive cheese, sold for 13,050. Afterwards a professional cook and great connoisseur of wines and cheese at RK Restaurant will show you the delicious delicacies of the region, in particular Txakoli, Basque white wine, which bursts with a fruity flavour, perfectly complimenting the intense taste of the cheese. DAY 5 After your final breakfast at the hotel, you will have a private transfer waiting for you to take you to the airport. QT INSIDER From impressive mountains and coastal scenery, to fascinating history and fabulous gastronomy experiences, the Basque country has it all. Being based in the stylish city of San Sebastian, you are in the prefect location to taste your way through the region, exploring the fresh and exquisite local pintxos. With the most Michelin stars per square foot in the world, this really is a foodie s paradise.

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