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San Sebastian and Beyond - Small Group

9-Day Small Group France and Spain Tour of Saint-Émilion, Biarritz, San Sebastián and Bilbao

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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

9 days, 2 countries and 11 cities

8 nights accommodation

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners, 1 Farewell Dinner

Activity Level

Balanced

Group Size

Average 16 people

Itinerary

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Best of the Basque, from Bordeaux to Bilbao

From Bordeaux to Bilbao, this small group journey follows the wine regions, coastlines and historic towns of southwest France and northern Spain. You’ll walk part of the Camino de Santiago, explore places like Saint-Émilion, Biarritz and San Sebastián, with plenty of time to taste, wander and see more of each stop.

How you’ll travel
Guided throughout, with authentic local connections.

4-star stays

Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal

Deluxe coach travel

26 Experiences

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Trip map

Basque Explorer France and Spain Guided Tour Map 2027

Day By Day Itinerary

9-day itinerary from Bordeaux to Bilbao visiting 2 Countries and 11 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Explore San Sebastián, Getaria and Gernika

Visit the Dune du Pilat, the Church of Saint‑Jean‑Baptiste, Gernika, Spectacular flysh cliffs of Zumaia and Walk part of the Camino del Norte

What's included?

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

Private air-conditioned vehicle

All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Optional Experiences and free time

Frequently asked questions

Live, unedited & independent traveller reviews

San Sebastian and Beyond - Small Group trip reviews

San Sebastian and Beyond - Small Group trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.6/

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160,120 reviews

independently verified reviews

93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

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Barbara Deneault

5/5

Reviewed on 09/30/2026 13:32:38

From booking to completion, Trafalgar's service was top notch. The hotels we stayed in were lovely,

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Janet

5/5

Reviewed on 09/30/2026 13:32:01

Fantastic Perfect trip and I wouldn’t change anything!!! *personal information removed by Feefo*

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 09/30/2026 13:31:36

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5/5

Reviewed on 09/30/2026 13:31:00

First rate service, accommodations, and travel by coach. The breakfasts and dinners provided were

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Alicia Gonzalez

5/5

Reviewed on 09/30/2026 13:30:12

I was excited to get to Greece and get started with our vacation. It was the greatest experience.

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"Best trip"

Deborah Townsend

5/5

Reviewed on 09/30/2026 13:12:07

The side trip that we went on were great the pubs were fun. We had dinner at the famous chiefs

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"Spain/Portugal"

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5/5

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Hotel in Granada was less than a level 1/10…..Trafalgar decision makers have obviously not stayed in

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Kelly Johnson

5/5

Reviewed on 09/30/2026 13:01:14

Our tour guide *personal info removed by Feefo* was so knowledgeable and professional and I would

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Deborah Fountas

5/5

Reviewed on 09/30/2026 13:00:44

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 09/30/2026 12:59:34

First, we did not get recognized as a return Trafalgar participant, as we have in the past. This

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You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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Feel good (and do good) travel

It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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