Bespoke Journeys in Northern Spain
Where three ancient worlds meet — ocean, mountains and desert across the Basque Country, French Basque lands and Navarre
This is a journey across borders that exist not only between countries, but between landscapes, cultures and ways of life.
From the refined coastal elegance of San Sebastián to the timeless villages of the French Basque Country, and onward into Navarre’s ancient forests and desert plains, each region reveals its own rhythm, identity and enduring traditions.
Here, the Atlantic shapes the land. Mountains protect ancient cultures. And silence tells stories older than memory.
This is northern Spain — and beyond — experienced with depth, access and intention.
When
April, July, September, October
Price
From €6,400pp excl. flights (based on 2 ppl sharing)
How long
9 nights
Gipuzkoa
Where Elegance Meets the Ocean
Your journey begins in San Sebastián, a city where aristocratic heritage and maritime life exist in perfect harmony. Walking through its historic quarter and along its elegant promenades, your private guide reveals a city shaped by culture, beauty and gastronomy.
As evening unfolds, the experience deepens through a private pintxo and wine journey. Each stop offers a refined expression of Basque culinary artistry — where innovation and tradition exist side by side.
This is not simply dining, but cultural immersion through flavor.
Where the Coast Reveals Its Soul
Beyond the city, coastal paths unfold between vineyards and sea. Walking above the Cantabrian coastline, cliffs drop dramatically into the Atlantic while terraced vineyards produce txakoli, the region’s distinctive coastal wine.
In Getaria, maritime traditions remain alive. Meeting local fishermen and walking historic streets, you encounter a culture deeply connected to the ocean — defined by resilience, craftsmanship and identity.
Where Borders Become Invisible
In Hondarribia, fortified walls and colorful streets reveal centuries of shared history between Spain and France. Here, architecture and daily life reflect both nations, shaped by trade, migration and maritime life.
Crossing into the French Basque Country, the atmosphere shifts subtly. Villages like Ainhoa and Saint-Jean-de-Luz reveal a quieter rhythm — white houses with red shutters, historic churches and coastal promenades shaped by centuries of tradition.
In Biarritz, elegance meets the Atlantic. Once a retreat for European royalty, it remains a place where culture, leisure and coastal beauty coexist effortlessly.
Bizkaia
Cantabira
Austrus
French Basque Country
Where Forests Hold Ancient Memory
Leaving the coast behind, your journey rises into Navarre’s interior, where the Irati Forest unfolds as one of Europe’s largest and most pristine woodlands. Beneath ancient beech and fir trees, guided walks reveal landscapes largely untouched by time.
Nearby, the Baztán Valley offers deeper cultural immersion. Meeting local producers and tasting regional specialties connects you directly with traditions shaped by land, climate and history.
Here, culture remains deeply rooted in place.
Where the Landscape Becomes Otherworldly
Further south, the terrain transforms into the desert of Bardenas Reales. Sculpted by wind and time, this vast, open landscape feels almost lunar in its stillness and scale.
Exploring by private vehicle reveals hidden formations, vast horizons and a silence that defines the experience as much as the landscape itself.
This is one of Europe’s most unexpected environments.
Where Gastronomy Becomes Story
In the historic villages of Navarre, gastronomy reflects centuries of pastoral life and cultural continuity. Traditional meals, prepared using ancestral methods, connect you directly with the region’s identity.
In Pamplona, walking historic streets and private social clubs reveals another side of northern Spain — one defined by tradition, community and celebration.
A private showcooking experience brings this connection full circle, where cuisine becomes both art and storytelling.
Bizkaia
Cantabira
Austrus
Navarre:
Where History Lives in the Landscape
Your final days unfold through quiet valleys, medieval ruins and ancient villages, guided by experts who reveal the deeper layers of Navarre’s past.
Walking through forests, climbing to historic fortresses and exploring hidden corners offers a final immersion into a region shaped by resilience and time.
This is Spain at its most authentic — intimate, layered and enduring.
A Gentle Farewell
After breakfast, your private transfer will take you onward.
You leave having crossed landscapes, cultures and centuries — carrying with you a deeper connection to northern Spain and its hidden worlds.
Bizkaia
Cantabira
Austrus
Make It Yours
Each Northern Spain Travel journey is fully tailored, offering exclusive access, private expertise and carefully curated experiences throughout.
This is northern Spain experienced through its borders, its stories and its soul.
Extend Your Northern Trio Journey
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