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Bilbao to Bayonne - Food, Art & Architecture in the Basque Lands

  • Long, lazy lunches including two in restaurants with 3 Michelin stars.
  • Excellent wines of La Rioja-Alavesa.
  • Architecture by Gehry, Calatrava, Moneo and varied landscapes of coast, plain and mountain.
  • Three bases: Bilbao, Laguardia, Vera de Bidasoa in the Spanish Pyrenees.
DETAILS
PRICES
£2,760 (deposit £250)—this includes:—air travel on Vueling flights (Airbus 320)—private coach—accommodation as described below—breakfasts, six lunches and four dinners (three are light) with wine, water and coffee—all wine and food tastings—all admissions to museums, etc.—all tips for waiters and drivers—all state and airport taxes—the services of the lecturer—suite supplement in Vera £50 (for 2 people sharing)—single supplement £240 (double room for sole use)—price without flights £2,620.
HOTELS
In Bilbao (1 night): 5-star hotel opposite the Guggenheim; contemporary in style—in Laguardia (2 nights): a 4-star hotel on the outskirts of the town with comfortable rooms and attractive public areas—in Vera de Bidasoa (4 nights): 3-star hotel installed in an 18th-century military building; family owned with 17 spacious and well decorated rooms and comfortable sitting areas.
HOW STRENUOUS?
There is a fair amount of walking, some of it uphill—although distances are not great, there is daily use of the coach; average distance per day: 60 miles.
SMALL GROUP
Between 12 and 22 participants.
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TESTIMONIALS
Our lecturer was absolutely outstanding – such a wide range of knowledge – a joy to be with! Of my many MR trips – this was one of the very best.
J.F., Rutland
I particularly enjoyed the Guggenheim and Lasarte Oris.
H.H., Kent
Very enjoyable. Excellent guide. Would use Martin Randall again in the future.
R.S., Western Australia
The two 3 Michelin star restaurants were incredible – a lifetime’s dream.
M.B., Auckland
We liked the mix of cities and small country places, and alternating food and wine tasting with the art and architecture.
C. & M. S., Bristol

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