Spain Cycling Trip: Rioja Wine Region and Basque Country
- Tour Overview
- Lodging
- What's Included
- Trip FAQ
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Rating: Intermediate/Avid
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Tour Overview
Bilbao | San Sebastian | Alava | Hendaye, France
Embark on a journey to the heart and soul of the gorgeous Basque Country and Rioja wine region. Basque, or Euskadi, is the incredibly hospitable independent community in Northern Spain and Southern France, with a distinct identity of their own. Explore the bold and beautiful Rioja wine region. Ride past vibrant vineyards, Roman towns, and charming fishing villages. Enjoy the sun-soaked beaches, traditions, and Pintxos culinary culture of San Sebastian and the Basque community on your Spain bicycle trip.
After meeting up in Bilbao, ride to the famed Vivanco vineyard in Rioja. This lauded vineyard, run by the fourth generation of the family, is one of the 50 best vineyards in the world. Pedal through miles of vibrant vineyards, charming fishing villages, and ancient Roman towns inside the heart of Rioja wine country. Catch up with the Christian pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago marked with iconic yellow arrows pointing the way. Explore the cultural and culinary capital of San Sebastian, 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 crossing over to France’s Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Explore the best of Northern Spain while relaxing and unwinding at the two architecturally-striking 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. San Sebastian’s Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra is a beachfront hotel that features spectacular views of the city and ocean and is close to numerous famed San Sebastian Pintxo bars.
DAY BY DAY
Spain's Rioja Wine Region and Basque Country Coast
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1Ongi etorri! Start your Spain cycling trip in Bilbao. After a short shuttle and bike fitting, we ride to visit the renowned vineyard Vivanco, one of the top 50 wineries in the world and is a museum with works of Warhol and Picasso. Later, transfer to the unadulterated luxury of Hotel Viura, an architectural masterpiece in Alava and your home for two nights. Join us for a 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. Visit the historic own of Najera and ride alongside the pilgrims walking on Camino de Santiago.
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3Pedal to a 10th-century fortress town of San Vicente de la Sonsierra. We transfer this afternoon to San Sebastian. Your home for the next three nights is at the historic, elegant Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra, San Sebastian’s iconic beachfront 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.
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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 de Londres y de Inglaterra
Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra is a grand boutique hotel located in the center of San Sebastian, only a five minute walk from historic Old Town. This beachside hotel lies right in front of La Concha Bay, and offers incredible views of Santa Clara island. (3 Nights) *2020 Onwards
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Rating: Intermediate/Avid
- 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
- Limited number of Electric Assist or E-bikes are also available (Learn More)
- Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS Option
- 5% Past Traveler Discount to use on your next Sojourn Tour
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Rating: Intermediate/Avid
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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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Rating: Intermediate/Avid
- 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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Rating: Intermediate/Avid
- E-Bikes Available
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