Bordeaux & Basque Country: Wine & Culture
Savor the appealing charms of celebrated Bordeaux and Basque Country, each hailed for their exceptional gastronomic traditions, on this nine-night journey featuring four nights in Bordeaux, France, and five nights in San Sebastián, Spain. Take in Bordeaux’s elegant, 18th-century architecture, and broaden your wine knowledge at La Cité du Vin, a fascinating, interactive museum. Spend a pleasant day in the vineyard-lined Bordeaux countryside during a visit to the medieval village of Saint-Émilion and an exclusive winery tour. Relish a boat ride in picturesque Arcachon Bay and fresh oysters by the shore.
Other French highlights include fashionable Biarritz, Bayonne’s splendid cathedral and lunch at a cider house. In Spain, explore beautiful San Sebastián, renowned for world-class cuisine, and delve into Basque culture at a dinner with residents. In the lovely Rioja Alavesa wine region, stroll through medieval Laguardia, enjoy an alfresco barbecue, and sample fine wines at a winery. You’ll also admire the art collection of the iconic Guggenheim Museum Bilbao! This small-group experience includes first-class hotels, a Travel Director, educational insights and wine with dinner.
Trip Highlights:
- 18th-century architecture
- Wine Museum: La Cité du Vin
- Medieval Village of Saint-Ėmilion
- Arcachon Bay
- Rioja Alavesa wine region
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
PRICE: $5,495 if booked by 1/27/26 + air
For more information or to reserve your place on tour, please call the tour operator AHI TRAVEL toll-free at 800-323-7373.
DISCLAIMER: This trip is designed primarily for UC Davis alumni. However, if there are not enough alumni participants to fill the available spots, the trip opens to alumni from other institutions. This means you will travel alongside non-Aggie alumni.
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