Northern Spain
Gourmet Basque Country &
Running of The Bulls in Pamplona
Join us for an unforgettable 5-nights in the Basque Country, followed by 2 nights in Pamplona for the thrilling Running of the Bulls.
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Your Journey Awaits You
San Sebastián (The Pintxo Capital)
Day 1: Transfer & Coastal Luxury. Take a private transfer (roughly 1 hour) to San Sebastian
Dinner: Dine at a Michelin-starred landmark like
Restaurante Europa (or its Basque equivalents) for a multi-course "gastronomic journey" typical of Cicala-style tours.
Day 2 The Pintxo Crawl & Cider House
Market Tour: Visit the local markets to see Navarra asparagus and Idiazabal cheese.
Lunch: A curated Pintxo tour in the Old Town, targeting "hidden gems" like
.
Evening: Experience a traditional
Basque Cider House
(
Sagardotegia
) for salt cod and massive chuletón (ribeye) steaks grilled over open flames.
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Days 3 : Bilbao & The Basque Coast (Modernism & Fire)
Day 4: Culture & Terroir. Head toward
, stopping at a Txakoli winery to learn about the region’s high-acid, sparkling white wine.
Activity: Afternoon visit to the Guggenheim Museum for a mix of modern art and local architectural history.
Day 5: Coastal Grilling. Explore the fishing village of
.
The Meal: Eat at El Astillero or similar seaside asadors known for whole-grilled turbot, a technique that mirrors the "rustic, old-world" cooking often highlighted in Chef Joe Cicala's research.
Departure: Wrap up with a final tasting of Pacharán, the local sloe-berry digestive liquor