b'HondarribiaThe Basque Country Discover the best of the Basque country from charming Hondarribia,including San Sebastin, Bilbao and La Rhune Mountain Railway. 8 DAYS FROM INCLUDED IN THE PRICE1,099 pp Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finishStandard Class RailAll rail and coach travel throughout your tour7 nights 3-star hotel accommodation in the Basque coastal town of Hondarribia2024 DEPARTURES IN: Breakfast each day, plus 4 dinnersAPR, MAY, JUN, SEP, OCT All tour excursionsDays 1-2London to Hondarribia, free day to explore facing the main square Plaza de Armas. Just behind the We meet our Tour Manager and group at London Stsquare is the Gothic church of Santa Mara de la Asuncin. Pancras and join the Eurostar to Paris, then continue by railClose to our hotel, the main street is pedestrianised, lined to Hendaye, France. From here we have a short transferwith trees and wooden fishermens houses with pintxo bars across the estuary and the Spanish border, to the town ofand restaurants. You dine independently and traditional Hondarribia. This attractive coastal town has traditionalBasque food includes seafood, fish soup, tuna and hake. Basque houses with bright wooden shutters and balconies of colourful flower boxes. We check into our central hotelDays 3-4San Sebastin, at leisure in Hondarribiaand enjoy our first three-course dinner together as a group.This morning we visit the exciting city of San Sebastin for a guided tour and free time to look around. Regarded as Day 2 is free to get to know Hondarribia at your own pace. Spains culinary capital, San Sebastin is world famous for Our hotel is in La Marina neighbourhood, close to the portits cuisine. Set in the fabulous La Concha Bay, San Sebastin and the beach. You can reach the medieval old town byhas a glamorous past as a seaside resort. After our tour following the preserved walls which once protected theyoure free, and you could have a refreshing dip in the sea, castle of Charles V. This 10th century castle stands at theor maybe take a boat trip out to the nearby island of Santa highest point of the village, now restored as a hotel andClara. The interesting San Telmo Museum in the Old Town 26 SPAIN, PORTUGAL AND FRANCE'