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Unspoiled French Basque Countryside: Private Cultural Adventure Inland France
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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Embark on a private cultural adventure in the unspoiled French Basque countryside. Discover the beauty of inland France, with its white houses, breathtaking mountains, and mouthwatering gastronomy.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port - Saint Jean Pied de Port has been watching pilgrims go to Santiago for more than 1,000 years. Some are getting nervous because one of the hardest and most complex stages of the entire French section of the Camino, los puertos de Cize, awaits them. You have nothing to fear because, although the town hides a few slopes, we’ll calmly show you the cobbled and medieval streets of Saint Jean, the Romanesque cathedral, the stone bridge over the River Nive and the 17th-century citadel.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Food, drinks and tickets, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The inner regions of France are vastly different from the renowned Côte Basque. Prepare yourself for a journey amidst tranquility, bright houses, towering mountains, an array of red peppers, and a daily feast of exceptional cuisine. We understand that pronouncing the names of the villages along this route may be challenging for you but, that’s a good thing: it means the secrets we’re about to reveal will stay exclusive to you.
- Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kathleen_c
May 8, 2023
Mikel was super - Our guide Mikel was very pleasant to spend the day with. He has a real breadth of knowledge about the area. He showed us some beautiful country road between towns that we wouldn’t have gotten to see otherwise. Thank you for a truly interesting day.
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Climber24202293114
Aug 10, 2021
Highlight Of Our Trip! - Ernes is the perfect guide for this area! He speaks fluent Spanish, French, Basque, English (and probably many other languages). He grew up in the area, as well, so he knows and understands it all from every perspective (food, wine, history, culture, etc). He is extremely personable and will tailor your tour to whatever you desire. We wanted to see some of the French Basque countryside, as well as a little of the coast, and he put it together flawlessly…and very last minute. It ended up being the highlight of our trip…truly! See and do as much as you can in the area with Ernes and his crew. You won’t regret even a minute of it!
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Hipposlippers
Aug 13, 2020
Simply Magical - This tour allowed us to seebeautiful villages in the French Basque Country that we wouldn't have been able to on our own, which is really the best circumstance to go ahead and leave it to the experts. Mikel and Ania were very kind and knowledgeable about the area and they selected nice places to stop for treats and lunch. 2 of the stops were longer and then 3 were quick. This allowed us to soak in the views and take in the villages while also getting to see as much as possible. The drive itself was comfortable and absolutely gorgeous. Truly, it's like being in a fairytale for a day. This was a highlight in our wonderful trip to the Basque. Country. We also booked only 2 days in advance, and they still took care of us, so if you are travelling in 2020, just go for it! It's worth it!
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