THE BEST OF SPAIN’S BASQUE COUNTRY
GOURMET FOOD TOUR
OCTOBER 7-12, 2025
Join this exclusive tour of the Basque Country and San Sebastian, a true foodie's paradise boasting the second-highest number of Michelin-starred restaurants in the world. Located on Biscay Bay and surrounded by mountains this city offers unique charm, rich history and incredible gastronomy.
Alex Oley | Founder
Highlights
Explore San Sebastian and Basque Country like an insider
Experience Michelin-star and difficult to reserve restaurants
Stay at premiere hotel perfectly situated and suited for your comfort
Enjoy small group experience and private transportation
Create new connections and meet new like-minded people
Visit beautiful Basque country-side for true farm-to-table experiences
Tour Details
Location: Basque Coutry, Spain
Length: 6 days/5 nights
Date: October 7 - 12, 2025
Availability: Limited to 9 guests
Tour Guide: Alex Oley
Cost: $5450 USD / pp Double | Single rooms available at extra cost
Tour Itinerary
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Arrivals (all day)
3 PM: Hotel check-in
8:30 PM: Dinner at KokotxaThis Michelin-star in the heart of old town, offers a unique culinary experience combining traditional Basque dishes with creative fusions from around the world
10 PM: Cocktails
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8-10 AM: Breakfast at the Hotel
10AM - 8PM Free Time to explore San Sebastian
8 PM: Pintxo Bar Crawl
Tonight we'll eat like locals. Experience 5 hand-picked pintxo bars to taste typical San Sebastian dishes with local wine and cider
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8-10 AM: Breakfast at the Hotel
12:30 PM: Private transfer to Tolosa
2 PM: Lunch at Casa Julian de Tolosa
This restaurant serves the best steak in the World according to Forbes magazine
4:30 PM Traditional Cider House Visit6:00 PM Private transfer to San Sebastian
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8-10 AM: Breakfast at the Hotel
11:00 AM: San Sebastian Bretxa Market and Traditional Breakfast
Learn about the local produce and taste olives & olive oil, corn-fed Iberian ham, local chorizo, cheese, raw seafood and the famous gilda
5 PM: Cooking class with Basque chefWe'll learn how to prepare four signature dishes: Spanish omelet, pil-pil cod, steak with red piquillo peppers, and the famous San Sebastian "burnt" cheesecake
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8-10 AM: Breakfast at the Hotel & Checkout
11:30 AM: Private Transfer to Getaria
1:00 PM: Lunch at ElkanoThis Michelin-star family restaurant has been grilling fish from the Atlantic since 1964. It's also in The World's 50 Best list and home to the best grilled turbot
3:00-5 PM: Free time in Getaria
5 PM: Transportation to a Hotel in Bilbao -
9 AM: Breakfast at the Hotel
11 AM: Hotel Checkout and Departures from Bilbao
Restaurant Highlights
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Kokotxa - Michelin Star
Located in the heart of old town San Sebastian, Kokotxa serves contemporary cuisine blended with strong Basque traditions and offers the best ingredients with focus on the sea and land.
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Casa Julián - Best Steak in the World
Established in 1954, this legendary Basque steakhouse is a benchmark for grilled meat worldwide. This “temple of meat” has refined the technique to achieve 'the best steak in the world', according to Forbes magazine.
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Elkano - Michelin Star
In Getaria, cooking the freshest seafood on a firewood grill is part of its ancient gastronomic heritage. The restaurant’s specialty is the legendary turbot sourced from the local waters.
What’s Included
Premium Hotel - 5 nights
Food and beverages
Private transfers and tours
Taxes, service charges and tips
What’s Not Included
Airfare
Transportation on Arrival/Departure
On-your-own meals & activities
Food and drink orders outside of the pre-selected menus
Travel or medical insurance
Book now! Limited Spots
Terms & Conditions
A Note on the Menus
Foodie Voyage pre-selects the menus representing the best regional food during the tour. Guests may order additional items outside of these menus at their own expense.
Unless stated otherwise pre-dinner beverages, cocktails, and after-dinner drinks are not included in the wine-pairings.
Deposit and Payment
A non-refundable deposit of $1500 per person will be charged upon reservation.
The remaining balance must be paid no later than 60 days prior to the start day of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is received within 30 or more days before the first day of the tour, 50% of the remaining balance will be forfeited.
If cancellation notice is received within 15 days of the first day of the tour, the full amount of the tour will be forfeited.
In case of a guest no-show, the full amount of the tour will be forfeited.