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We're heading to Northern Spain for a full gastronomic experience. Three wineries: Txakoli, cider, and Rioja. A cheese farm producing award-winning Idiazabal. A cooking class in San Sebastián at an iconic school featured by National Geographic. Plus the ocean, cities, France right next door, and places with real atmosphere. We live together as a community in one house, where evenings turn into gastro parties.
Your gastro trip itinerary
Day 1
Arrival and first dinner
We arrive, settle into the house, and get to know each other.
In the evening — the first dinner: we start diving into northern cuisine, try local dishes, share first impressions, and feel that the adventure has already begun.Day 2
Txakoli, first pintxos and views of France
We have breakfast and head to a Txakoli winery — tasting a wine made from grapes that grow only on this ocean coastline.
Then we walk through the town of Hondarribia: colorful facades, old town streets, and the first pintxos of the trip.
After lunch we cross the border into France and climb the sacred Basque mountain La Rhune — the panoramic views of the ocean and the Pyrenees from the top are simply breathtaking.
In the evening — dinner and sharing impressions.Day 3
Basque cheese and salt
Today we head to the homeland of Basque sheep's milk cheese: we see how it's made by hand and taste different varieties straight from the farm.
After lunch — the Añana salt valley (Álava). This place is known worldwide: its salt goes to the finest restaurants and becomes part of high-end gastro menus. We walk through ancient salt terraces, learn how it's harvested, and try a foot spa experience. If the season allows, we'll do a salt tasting.
In the evening — dinner at a restaurant.Day 4
Basque cuisine with your own hands
We head to a cooking class. Together with the chef we go to the market — picking ingredients the way locals do.
Then we cook Basque dishes under his guidance at a culinary school National Geographic ranked in the world's top 10. It's all about the experience: we chop, fry, taste, and learn from the best.
In the afternoon we explore San Sebastián: the old town, the waterfront, the atmosphere.
In the evening — dinner near the house and conversations about a day you won't forget anytime soon.Day 5
Rioja and cider
After breakfast — Rioja. First stop — the winery: we ride through the vineyards in a vintage car, descend into underground caves, and taste wines right where they're born. Lunch — Riojan cuisine with local wine.
Then we drive on and discover Basque heritage in Loyola: the basilica that became the birthplace of an entire order.
In the evening — a sidrería. We learn everything about the place, cider straight from the barrel, and a proper Basque dinner: txuleton, cod, omelette.
And to finish — a stop in San Sebastián for the famous Basque cheesecake from the man who invented it.Day 6
Farewell to the North
Breakfast, packing up, and sharing final impressions.
Some head to the airport, some to the station — everyone leaves with new flavors, emotions, and stories about Northern Spain.
Not just accommodation — part of the experience
The house is about atmosphere, not just a place to sleep.It's yours alone for the whole group — secluded, warm, with a terrace and mountain views that make you want to stay longer.Everyone gets their own cozy bedroom (2 people per room). Full comfort inside.
And outside — summer evenings under string lights, a shared table, the sound of the grill, and conversations that go on until dark.We choose eco-friendly stays — small, local, low-impact. The kind of place that respects the landscape it sits in.
Note: photos of the house may vary, but the level of comfort and atmosphere will always be the same.
Who is behind all of this?
Andrei — insider of Northern Spain.Not an "office organizer." A guide who is personally in love with every turn of this road. I live in the house with you, make breakfast, open the wine, and share stories you won't find in any guidebook.
My goal is simple: make you feel like you've come to visit an old friend who knows every secret spot in the region.
What are you paying for?
What's included
● The house for the whole group — shared rooms for two, common spaces for evening gatherings and relaxing.
● Breakfasts, lunch at the winery and during the cooking class, dinner at the sidrería.
● All transfers along the route, parking, fuel, and toll roads.
● All activities: cooking class, Rioja and Txakoli wineries with tastings, sidrería, train to France, cheese farm, and Valle Salado salt valley.
● Full team support: pickup at the meeting point and accompaniment throughout the entire trip.
● Pre-trip assistance — help finding flights and arranging travel insurance.
What's not included
● Getting to the meeting point.
● 2 lunches and 4 dinners (average cost ~€20-25).
● Personal expenses: souvenirs, wine, shopping.
● Travel insurance (approximately ~€15).
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FAQ
How do I get to the starting point?
This gastro tour of Northern Spain starts from your choice of airport or train station: Pamplona, Bilbao, San Sebastián, or Vitoria. All pickup points are chosen for maximum convenience — just pick the flight that works best for you.
How much does it cost and how do I pay?
The Northern Spain gastro tour costs approximately €1,730/person for a group of up to 6 people. Smaller groups are priced individually — just contact us. We accept crypto and European bank transfers. Prices shown exclude taxes.
What is your cancellation policy?
Your deposit is fully refunded if you cancel 50 days or more before the trip start date. After that — no refund. We recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover unexpected situations.
How physically demanding is the trip?
The gastro tour itinerary is well balanced — enough time to see the highlights and enough time to rest. Walking is moderate. Keep in mind that some days include long drives, which can be tiring in their own way. No special fitness required.
Can I bring children?
Yes. Children aged 10 and above will be comfortable on this Northern Spain tour. The program includes activities that work well for both adults and older kids.
WiFi, hairdryer, washing machine — will it all be there?
Yes. The house is fully equipped for everyday living — everything you need is there.
What if I'm traveling solo?
We'll match you with a roommate from the group. If you prefer your own room, that's possible — add approximately +15% to the tour price. Maximum comfort, like a mini-hotel just for you.