Basque Cooking Class & rioja Wine
“5 nights in San Sebastián, Spain — Settle into the Old Town and dive straight into the city's legendary pintxos and txakoli scene.”
5 nights in San Sebastián, Spain, mapped out day by day through San Sebastián and Rioja (day trip) — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 5 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-17 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Design hotel, Old Town
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 5 days
- Budget
- €1,536
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Pintxos and Txakoli Tour
Arrive on TAP flight and check in to the Old Town design hotelSunset stroll along La Concha bayEvening guided pintxos & txakoli crawl through Parte ViejaSample gilda, txangurro and cider-house classics with poured txakoliNightcap at a Constitución Plaza bar - 2
Basque Cooking Class
Morning market walk to source ingredientsHands-on Basque cooking class (bacalao, txuleta, Basque cheesecake)Lunch feast of the dishes you preparedAfternoon coffee on the BoulevardRelaxed evening pintxo-hop at your own pace - 3
Rioja Wine Day Trip
Scenic drive south into Rioja Alavesa wine countryGuided tour of a historic bodegaBarrel-room tasting of Rioja redsVineyard lunch paired with local winesVisit medieval wine village of LaguardiaReturn to San Sebastián for the evening - 4
Bay of Biscay Surf Lesson
Morning surf lesson on the Bay of Biscay (Zurriola beach)Wetsuit and board provided, beginner-friendly coachingPost-surf beachfront lunch in Gros districtAfternoon rest or seaside walkEvening pintxos in the surf-town Gros neighbourhood - 5
Mount Igueldo & Departure
Morning ride up the historic Monte Igueldo funicularPanoramic views over La Concha and the coastlineFinal coffee and pastry in the Old TownLast-minute txakoli or cheese to take homeTransfer to airport for return TAP flight
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Arrival & Pintxos and Txakoli Tour
Settle into the Old Town and dive straight into the city's legendary pintxos and txakoli scene. Arrive on TAP flight and check in to the Old Town design hotel and Sunset stroll along La Concha bay.
- Flights
- €676
- Stay
- €860
- Per night
- €307
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Basque Cooking Class
Hands-on immersion into Basque cuisine with a market visit and shared feast. Morning market walk to source ingredients and Hands-on Basque cooking class (bacalao, txuleta, Basque cheesecake).
Rioja Wine Day Trip
Full-day guided excursion into Rioja Alavesa's vineyards and cellars. Scenic drive south into Rioja Alavesa wine country and Guided tour of a historic bodega.
Bay of Biscay Surf Lesson
Catch Atlantic waves with a coached lesson, then earn your pintxos. Morning surf lesson on the Bay of Biscay (Zurriola beach) and Wetsuit and board provided, beginner-friendly coaching.
Mount Igueldo & Departure
Ride the historic funicular for panoramic bay views before flying home. Morning ride up the historic Monte Igueldo funicular and Panoramic views over La Concha and the coastline.
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