12 Days: The Best of Spain – Focus on the Basque Country

Spain’s cultural diversity is particularly striking on this tour, as each destination has its own distinct character. In the Basque Country, you will experience a unique identity that is reflected in the language, architecture and traditions. Bilbao, with the Guggenheim Museum, combines avant-garde art with industrial history, whilst San Sebastián captivates visitors with its elegant Belle Époque architecture.

In Zaragoza, you will encounter the Basilica del Pilar, one of the country’s most significant Baroque buildings. Barcelona captivates visitors with Gaudí’s visionary works, foremost among them the Sagrada Família. Tarragona, with its Roman ruins, and Toledo, once known as the city of three cultures, also offer a striking insight into Spain’s historical layers. It is precisely these contrasts that make a tour of the Basque Country and Spain so appealing: from regional distinctiveness to national history, a multifaceted picture unfolds, offering a deep insight into the cultural soul of the country.

The diverse landscapes will accompany you every step of the way on your tour of the Basque Country and throughout Spain. In the north, you’ll find green hills, rugged coastlines and the Atlantic Ocean, which defines the Basque Country. Around San Sebastián, breathtaking views of the sea unfold, whilst the inland areas delight with their rolling hills and unspoilt nature.

As you head east, the landscape changes noticeably. The region around Zaragoza is drier and more open, before Catalonia opens up new vistas with its varied coastal landscape and the imposing Montserrat mountains. Barcelona combines city life with the immediate proximity of the sea.

Further south, Valencia captivates visitors with its long sandy beaches and rice fields, whilst places such as Peñíscola and Tarragona exude Mediterranean coastal charm. The inland areas around Toledo also boast a tranquil, expansive beauty. This diverse natural landscape makes every stage of your tour of Spain a fresh experience and highlights the uniqueness of each region.

This 12-day tour of Spain, with a particular focus on the Basque Country, introduces you to an impressive culinary diversity that goes far beyond classic tapas. In San Sebastián in particular, one of Europe’s most renowned gourmet destinations, you will experience a cuisine that combines tradition and innovation at the very highest level. Pintxos, the sophisticated Basque canapés, reflect the region’s creativity and invite you to discover a variety of flavours. In Bilbao, modern gastronomy meets down-to-earth specialities, whilst in Burgos and Pamplona, hearty dishes such as lamb or chorizo define the character of northern Spain.

As your tour of Spain continues, you’ll enjoy the famous paella in its region of origin in Valencia, and in Barcelona, Mediterranean cuisine that captivates with its freshness and variety. Smaller towns such as Peñíscola and Tarragona also surprise visitors with regional specialities and freshly caught fish. This culinary journey combines moments of indulgence with authentic insights into the way of life in each region – a common thread that makes your tour of the Basque Country and the whole of Spain an unforgettable culinary experience.

We do not offer standardised packages. Your Geotoura trip is customised according to your wishes.

We make this possible thanks to our high level of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the country as well as our excellent network of partners. You can look forward to extraordinary experiences, charming boutique hotels and very special insider tips on site.

Geotoura stands for the perfect planning of your personalised dream trip. Your individual price will therefore only include what really enriches your holiday.

Compared to standard holidays, this price is competitive. You will usually receive the comprehensive holiday design within 24 hours on working days.

Highly personalised trips are our speciality and the pleasure you deserve.