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Meet in Biarritz. Transfer and check in at your hotel. Free time to recover from flight. Dinner and night in Biarritz. (O)
Day 2: Biarritz visit/Saint Jean de Luz Begin the day with a short walking tour of Biarritz. This renowned seaside resort has always remained a fashion hot spot. Famous visitors include Coco Chanel, Charles Chaplin and Frank Sinatra. Today, the town is sprinkled with some of the most beautiful "Belle Epoque" villas of France. In the afternoon, we reach Saint Jean de Luz on e of the most beautiful ports in the region. After a short guided visit, free time for a walkabout. Night in Biarritz. (B,O)
Day 3: Most beautiful villages/La Rhume This morning is devoted to the most beautiful villages of the Basque countryside. Whether is Sare or Ainhoa, you will be enchanted with the Basque architecture, the colors and local atmosphere that reigns in these villages. In the afternoon we will board the famous rack-and-pinion train of La Rhune that will take us astride the Spanish Border for a breath-taking view over the entire Basque Country. Special casino night with dinner included. Night in Biarritz. (B,D,O)
Day 4: Excursion to Bayonne Today excursion to Bayonne, the Basque Country capital. We begin this morning with a visit of the Musee Bonnat and the Musee Basque for a fascinating insight into local customs. The rest of the day is free to explore the capital of the Basque country independently. The characteristic arcades and the facade of the stone and half-timbered houses hid treasures such as magnificent stairways with wrought iron balconies. Be sure to visit both Grand Bayonne, on the westbank, where you will discover the Sainte-Marie cathedral, and Petit Bayonne, on the eastbank of the Nive tributary, which is arguably the more authentic part of town. Night in Biarritz. (B,O) Day 5: Birarritz/Bilbao/San Sebastian Certainly one of the highlights of the week! Your day will begin by the visit of the incredible Guggenheim museum located in the city of Bilbao. Conceived by US architect Frank O. Gehry, the museum possesses one of the most important collections of XXth century art. After the visit and some time in Bilbao, we will return via San Sebastian, the Spanish equivalent to Biarritz. You will certainly be happily surprised as you are immersed in the heart of the Old city where "Tapas" are the main attraction. Night in Biarritz. (B,O) Day 6: Saint Jean-Pied-de-Port/Pilgrims Way of St. James of Compostella Today you will surely succumb to the charm of Saint Jean-Pied-de-Port. Located on the Nive river, where old city walls as well as a citadel built by Vauban still protect the town. Most of the houses are built in red sandstone increasing the general beauty of the area. Located on the famous "Pilgrim Way of St James", your afternoon will take you towards Spain as you follow this ancient pathway that leads pilgrims to Compostella. Farewell dinner in Biarritz. Night in Biarritz. (B,D,O)
Day 7: St. Beauzeil Breakfast at your hotel. End of Tour. (B)
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