Day 1, Bilbao. Check into your Bilbao hotel for the beginning of your Basque Country journey.
*Ground Transfer from the airport to your hotel is not included.

Day 2, Bilbao. Travel to the Basque town of Guernica, infamously bombed by German and Italian air forces during the Spanish Civil War – and the subject of one of Picasso’s most renowned paintings. Immerse yourself in culture and visit the open-air market where you’ll find a variety of local specialties, from cheese to peppers to fish.

Later in the day, take an informative walking tour through Bilbao and learn how to order Basque tapas, known locally as pintxos, and revered for their small size and big taste.
(Breakfast included on Day 2)

Bilbao - San Sebastián.
Take a deep dive into the contemporary art within the world-famous Guggenheim Museum, a work of art itself. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the museum features a daring and innovative façade and showcases work by such artists as Andy Warhol, German artist Anselm Kiefer, and Basque masters Eduardo Chillida and Jorge Oteiza.

Later in the day, transfer to San Sebastián and check into your hotel. In the evening, take a stroll through Old Town, the second oldest neighborhood in the city, where distinctive architecture and pintxos bars beckon, made even more romantic by the evening light. (Breakfast included)

San Sebatián.
Discover the charms of the “City by the Bay of Biscay.” Known in the Basque language as Donostia, San Sebastián was once a prominent fishing village and was burned to the ground in 1813 after being occupied by Napoleonic troops. However, by 1887, after rebuilding, the city flourished as a popular tourist destination and spa resort.

Later in the day, enjoy some free time in the city renowned for holding the second highest number of Michelin stars per square meter. (Breakfast included)

San Sebastián - Bordeaux - Embarkation.
Check out of your hotel and transfer to Bordeaux via the French Basque town of Bayonne.

Later, board your ship and begin your cruise journey as you embark from Bordeaux. (Breakfast and Dinner Included)

**Please note: Your transportation via coach from San Sebastián to the ship in Bordeaux is included in the price below.

$1320 Per Person (Double Occupancy)

Bordeaux – Disembarkation – Amboise/Loire Valley.

Disembark the ship and transfer to the Loire Valley, where you will check in to your Amboise hotel and have free time to explore this charming town.
(Breakfast Included)

**Please note: Your transportation via coach from the ship in Bordeaux to the Loire Valley is included in the post-cruise extension price.

Amboise.
Visit three of the Loire Valley’s regal châteaux starting with the Château de Chenonceau, one of the most beautiful castles in France. This château has been referred to as the “Women’s Castle” since it is the only castle in the region that has been built, inhabited and saved by women during the Renaissance. Château du Clos Lucé was Leonardo da Vinci’s last home where he completed some of his most famous works under the patronage of the King of France. The Château d’Amboise, perched on a promontory overlooking the Loire River, was the first Renaissance château built in the Loire Valley and features extravagant residences, gardens and a Gothic chapel, where Leonardo da Vinci is buried. (Breakfast Included)

Amboise.
Check out of your Amboise hotel and, en route to Paris, visit two more majestic châteaux. While Château de Chambord, located at the heart of Europe’s largest enclosed wooded park, began as an unassuming hunting lodge, it is now the biggest château in the Loire Valley with 426 rooms, 77 staircases and 282 fireplaces. Next, either marvel at the residence of seven kings and ten queens of France at the famous Château de Blois where you'll discover the secrets of the French court, or enjoy free time. Afterwards, transfer by motorcoach to your hotel at Charles De Gaulle Airport for convenient departure home the next day. (Breakfast Included)

Paris CDG Airport.
After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel, say goodbye to France and head to the Charles de Gaulle airport for your journey home.

*Ground Transportation from your hotel to the airport is not included.

$1485 Per Person (Double Occupancy)