You will then be invited to taste the traditional flavors of the Basque cake in an ancient mill in Bidart. Your guide will tell you the story of this ancient cake, made of pastry cream or … cherries!

Heading south along the beautiful coastal scenes, the tour takes you the tiny and authentic village of Guethary, famous for its whale hunting past in the 14th century. You will then explore the rebellious city of Saint Jean de Luz, known for its Pirate stories. Louis XIV, our “Roi Soleil” was married in this authentic harbor…

Enjoy a local lunch in a traditional Cider House. Did you know that cider was originally created in the Basque Country? Experience the taste of the Txuletta, our local beef ribs, and the flavors of our local Ossau Iraty Cheese with a glass of Basque Cider! On Mondays, as the cider house is closed, we suggest a local restaurant.

During the afternoon, travel back in time across the Basque Countryside to discover the charm of its traditional houses and churches, its mountain scenes and tiny villages. Listen to the stories and legends of the ancient Basque people across the remote village of Sare, famous for its smuggling past, and the pious villages of Aihnoa.

Your tour will end in Espelette, a village famous for its gastronomical heritage. Here, we keep the tradition of growing Espelette peppers and hanging them directly on the houses’ fronts to dry make them dry. Discover the secret of our “Red Gold” and taste its flavors with Annie, a local producer! Enjoy the tasty atmosphere of Espelette with a free time in the village, before heading back to Biarritz.