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Cultural Walking Adventure
One of this tour’s fine hotels
Our goal is always to find the most interesting and memorable lodging a region offers. Here's one of our favorites from this itinerary. For a complete list, please call or email us.
Parador de Hondarribia
Our home for the last three nights is a 10th century castle that has been converted into a spectacular 36 room parador. Founded by the Navarrese King Sancho Abarca, the fortress suffered many sieges because of its location dominating the Bidasoa estuary. Set in a medieval, pedestrian only square, we linger on the terraces overlooking the Bidasoa River and enjoy luxurious rooms with marble baths.
Parador de HondarribiaOur home for the last three nights is a 10th century castle that has been converted into a spectacular 36 room parador. Founded by the Navarrese King Sancho Abarca, the fortress suffered many sieges because of its location dominating the Bidasoa estuary. Set in a medieval, pedestrian only square, we linger on the terraces overlooking the Bidasoa River and enjoy luxurious rooms with marble baths.
Where the tour begins and ends
Starting Point: St. Jean-de-Luz, France - 3:30 pm
Ending Point: Bilbao, Spain - 1:00 pm; Biarritz, France - 4:00 pm
What the weather is like
The Basque coast has a warm, breezy climate. We’ll be spending much of our time along the coast, where the warm sunshine is moderated by the winds that blow off the Atlantic.
| Average Daily Highs (°F) |
June | October |
| Bilbao | 72 | 69 |
Background reading
The Basque History of the World -
Mark Kurlansky
An engaging portrait of the seven provinces of Basqueland, discussing everything from language to culinary heritage and seafaring traditions.
Boundaries, The Making of France and Spain in the Pyrenees -
Peter Sahlins
A learned, provocative study of the frontier of France and Spain—and the struggles between national and cultural identities in the Pyrenees.
Inns that are out
When you travel with us on our tours of Spain and France, we treat you to leisurely stays in the region’s most distinctive lodgings.
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Let us arrange a private, custom tour adapted from this itinerary to fit your schedule and special interests.
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Bob and Mary O., Alexandria, VA
Inns that are out
of this world
When you travel with us on our tours of Spain and France, we treat you to leisurely stays in the region’s most distinctive lodgings.
Start your walking tour of the
Basque Pyrenees on any date
Let us arrange a private, custom tour adapted from this itinerary to fit your schedule and special interests.
Find out more »
A rave review
"In every town, nestled in the cradle of a mountain, the fire engine red shutters spilled over with flowers. There are no exceptions. The other surprise was the highly sophisticated coastal cities of San Sebastian and Biarritz that Bob claims are the most beautiful he has ever seen. We were delighted with this trip and Classic Journeys."Bob and Mary O., Alexandria, VA
