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Explore the marvellous Basque coast on a turnkey discovery day! The day begins with a visit to Bayonne, a medieval town with pedestrian shopping streets and a Gothic cathedral. Enjoy a tasting of local produce before visiting fashionable Biarritz and admiring the surfers. The exploration continues with the charming village of Bidart and finishes with a visit to Saint Jean de Luz.
The tour can be complemented by a "food tour" to discover the region's gastronomic riches, including the famous Bayonne ham, ewe's milk cheese, Basque cakes and chocolate!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your driver guide will pick you up at the address of your choice. Please provide a valid telephone number where you can be reached.
Itinerary
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Transfer to Bayonne with an XL Mercedes 7 seats minivan! After picking you up at your accommodation, we will take the freeway directly to the charming medieval town of Bayonne where over 1500 years of history await you.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Guided city tour of Bayonne ! From its creation by the Romans to its reconfiguration by Vauban, not forgetting its golden age under the English regency, we'll cover a wide range of topics on this walk through the magnificent cobbled pedestrian streets of "Vieux Bayonne", lined with 18th-century houses.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Transfer to Biarritz
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We'll then head for the Biarritz lighthouse, located on a hill overlooking the town. Here, your guide will explain the geological wealth of the Pyrenees, the history of the origins of the Basque country and the love affair between Emperor Napoleon III and his young wife. We'll quickly reach the center of Biarritz and discover its history through its must-see places such as the Grand Plage, the Hôtel du Palais, the Orthodox Church, the fishing port and the Virgin Rock. This magnificent stroll will allow you to take splendid photos while understanding Biarritz's international renown and its aura in the world of fashion. We’ll continue with a remarkable view of the famous "côte des basques" beach, where surfing arrived thanks to an American screenwriter who came to make an adaptation of a Hemingway novel.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Free time for lunch. We recommend that you book your restaurant in advance and are happy to help you choose.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Transfer to Bidart
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
We'll then move on to the neighboring village of Bidart, the perfect representation of the typical Basque village, with its church, pediment and town hall, giving your guide the opportunity to explain Basque social organization and the peculiarities of our churches. A captivating view of the coast will also delight lovers of wide open spaces!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Saint Jean de Luz stage will be approached with a walk on a hill overlooking this magnificent bay and offering breathtaking views. If walking isn't for you, you'll have easy access to a viewpoint. The tour of the town center includes the beach, pedestrian and shopping streets, the fishing port and sumptuous 17th-century shipowners' houses. Your guide will reveal many themes: whaling, wealthy shipowners, the privateering era, the marriage of Louis XIV, the reclamation of the town by Naploéon III, the development of tourism and Art Deco treasures.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Transfer to Saint Jean de Luz
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Transfer to San Sebastiàn
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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