Spain: Basque Country and Rioja Wine Region
- Tour Overview
- Lodging
- What's Included
- Good To Know
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| May 05, 2019 - May 10, 2019 |
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| May 19, 2019 - May 24, 2019 |
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| Oct 06, 2019 - Oct 11, 2019 |
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| Oct 13, 2019 - Oct 18, 2019 |
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Tour start | end:
Bilbao, Spain
Length: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Rating:
Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
Tour Overview
Spain Bike Tour : Basque Country and Rioja Wine Region Bike Tour
Basque, locally known as Euskadi or País Vasco, is an incredibly hospitable independent community in Northern Spain and Southern France, with a distinct identity of their own. Spanning from Western Pyrenees to Bay of Biscay, this proud community of about seven hundred thousand, speak their own language of Euskara in addition to French and Spanish, and follow some strict traditions including the unique culinary culture of Pintxos. Sojourn’s Spain Bike trip traces deep into the Basque country and into its bold and beautiful Rioja Wine Region.
After meeting up at Bilbao, visit the heart of Rioja wine country with a guided tour and tasting of the Rioja wines at the UNESCO-acclaimed Vivanco winery museum, adorned with masterworks ranging from Picasso to Warhol. Pedal through miles of vibrant vineyards, charming fishing villages and ancient Roman towns. Catch up with the Christian pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago marked with iconic yellow arrows pointing the way.
Explore the sun-soaked beaches, culture and culinary offerings of San Sebastian, the cultural capital, and the former playground of Spanish royalty. Ascend Mount Igueldo for panoramic views of the Atlantic coastline, winding your way to the beaches of Lekeitio and San Nicolás Island.
A full-day’s biking and ferrying between colorful fishing villages brings you to Saint-Jean-de-Luz for a taste of the French Basque country. Stroll the “big beach” and learn all about the area’s corsairs history.
Explore the best of our Spain bike tour while relaxing and unwinding at the two architecturally-striking world-renowned luxury accommodations. Hotel Viura, located in the heart of a traditional village, next to the 17th century church, in Villabuena de Alava is an architectural masterpiece and a perfect base for discovering La Rioja. It is also an emblem of unadulterated luxury and sits easily alongside an ultra-traditional church in the center of the village. Hotel Maria Cristina, designed by French architect Charles Mewes for Queen Maria Cristina was built in 1912. This San Sebastian’s iconic landmark has 107 rooms and 29 suites and is part of a Luxury Collection brand.
Tour Itinerary
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1Ongi etorri! We meet in Bilbao and transfer to the unadulterated luxury of Hotel Viura, an architectural masterpiece in Alava and your home for two nights. Visit the renowned Vivanco family winery for a tasting and its Museum of Wine Culture for the art collection. Join us for welcome reception and dinner to relish Basque and Spanish delicacies
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2Set out on a revelatory ride in Alava past rolling vineyards and dozens of quaint towns and villages of Rioja Wine Region.
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3Pedal to a 10th century fortress town of San Vicente de la Sonsierra. Beautiful beaches and Atlantic coastline of San Sebastian are part of today’s scenery. Your home for the next three nights is at the majestic, world-renowned Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastian’s iconic landmark hotel.
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4Ride San Sebastian’s gorgeous bike path with panoramic coastal views and then ride through Mount Igueldo on to Lekeitio, Getaria, and San Nicolás Island. Recharge with a selection of pintxos for lunch.
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5Make your way to French Basque Country through the fishing village of Pasajes San Pedro and Hondarribia following the yellow markers of Camino de Santiago to the resort town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Tonight toast to this Basque adventure with a sumptuous farewell dinner
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6Take one last stroll along San Sebastian’s golden beaches before making your journey home.
Lodging Information
Distinctive lodging, carefully selected to complement your tour.
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Hotel Viura, Villabuena de Alava
Situated in Villabuena de Álava in the Rioja Alavesa, this architectural masterpiece is a perfect base for discovering La Rioja and sits easily alongside an ultra-traditional church in the center of the village. The tumbling pile of superimposed blocks is liberally sprinkled with balconies, terraces and huge windows that all make the most of the views of the village and the surrounding scenery. Inside, the hotel is just slightly more conventional, giving an atmosphere of unadulterated luxury. (2 Nights)
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Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastian
Designed by French architect Charles Mewes for Queen Maria Cristina and built in 1912, the iconic royal hotel with 107 rooms and 29 suites is located in the San Sebastian city center and is part of a luxury collection brand. (3 Nights)
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| May 05, 2019 - May 10, 2019 |
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| May 19, 2019 - May 24, 2019 |
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| Oct 06, 2019 - Oct 11, 2019 |
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| Oct 13, 2019 - Oct 18, 2019 |
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Tour start | end:
Bilbao, Spain
Length: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Rating:
Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
What's Included
- Support of experienced Sojourn leaders with local Basque knowledge
- Full van support for a variety of route options
- Custom Sojourn jersey and water bottles – both yours to keep
- 5 nights at boutique and luxury accommodations
- All meals except 2 dinners.
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Baggage transfers and porterage
- Complimentary use of Sojourn’s equipment and bikes. We will be using Giant or Specialized carbon fiber road / hybrid bikes on this trip
- Option of Electric Assist Bikes (E-Bikes) at an added cost of $150
- Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS Option
- 5% Past Traveler Discount to use on your next Sojourn Tour
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| May 05, 2019 - May 10, 2019 |
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| May 19, 2019 - May 24, 2019 |
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| Oct 06, 2019 - Oct 11, 2019 |
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| Oct 13, 2019 - Oct 18, 2019 |
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Tour start | end:
Bilbao, Spain
Length: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Rating:
Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
When in Basque Country, it helps to know...
- United States and Canadian citizens do not require a visa to enter Spain for tourism or business stays under ninety (90) days.
- As with any Sojourn trip, every single element of this trip was developed by the Sojourn crew and is not outsourced. The Sojourn commitment of impeccable service, world-renowned luxury hotels, carefully designed routes, custom fitted bikes, professional leader support and unwavering attention to details, stays firm.
- The trip starts and ends in Bilbao, Spain. You can connect to Bilbao (BIO) from any major airport in Europe including Madrid, Barcelona or Paris.
- A lot of the gourmet restaurants where we dine offer specially prepared limited or fixed menus featuring regional cuisine. So selecting off the main menu might not be an option.
- As with any European destination, the pace in Basque country is slow. The Basques are especially a very relaxed community. We request guests to be respectful of the local pace and use that time to relax and savor the local ambiance.
- Most of the locals do speak English. Besides, you will always be supported by two Sojourn leaders who speak English, French, Spanish and Euskara (Basque) with equal fluency.
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| May 05, 2019 - May 10, 2019 |
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| May 19, 2019 - May 24, 2019 |
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| Oct 06, 2019 - Oct 11, 2019 |
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| Oct 13, 2019 - Oct 18, 2019 |
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Tour start | end:
Bilbao, Spain
Length: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Rating:
Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
Private Trips
Reserve one of our regularly scheduled trip dates for your private group and qualify for reduced pricing. The larger your group, the lower the per person price. Gather your friends and we’ll do the rest to provide your group with a truly personalized and memorable vacation. Smaller groups can join published trips and receive reduced pricing on trips that aren’t reserved as private trip dates.
For groups of 16-18 people traveling together on a published tour date, a 10% discount on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
For groups of 12-15 people traveling together on a published tour date, a discount of 8% on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
For groups of 8-11 people traveling together on a published date, a discount of 6% on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
Group discounts may not be combined with other offers.
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| May 05, 2019 - May 10, 2019 |
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| May 19, 2019 - May 24, 2019 |
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| Oct 06, 2019 - Oct 11, 2019 |
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| Oct 13, 2019 - Oct 18, 2019 |
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Tour start | end:
Bilbao, Spain
Length: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Rating:
Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
| Dates & Prices | ||||
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| May 05, 2019 - May 10, 2019 |
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| May 19, 2019 - May 24, 2019 |
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| Oct 06, 2019 - Oct 11, 2019 |
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| Oct 13, 2019 - Oct 18, 2019 |
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Book Now | ||
Tour start | end:
Bilbao, Spain
Length: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Rating:
Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
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