Gourmet San Sebastián

Gastronomy Capital of Spain

Culinary Adventures

Join us in San Sebastián, Spain’s culinary epicenter. Known as Donostia in Basque, it is one of Spain’s jewels. A pintxos bar-hopping tour for sampling San Sebastián’s famed pintxos–small tapas–, a private cooking class in a prestigious Gastronomic Society, a day-long Rioja wine region tour and a costal hike in the Basque Country hills combine to make this a memorable four-night culinary trip.

The Spanish Basque Country is considered to have the best cuisine in Spain, or, according to some, the second best after Catalonia. One indisputable fact is that San Sebastián boasts more Michelin stars per capita than any place on earth. You will experience the Basque genius for food on a pintxos tour first, and next, in a private cooking class in one of the famed Gastronomic Society–formerly male only cooking societies.

The Basque Country borders the Spain’s famous Rioja wine region, and you’ll see the excellence first hand on an day-long excursion to Rioja. You will also try one of the region’s landmark dishes–Patatas a la riojana.

The last day you will find yourself walking along the scenic verdant Basque coast, and enjoying a Spanish picnic lunch.

The Gourmet San Sebastián trip is a perfect way to enjoy the best of the region. Pintxos, Basque cooking, Rioja wine, the scenery. And the Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry, is in Bilbao, a short distance from San Sebastián. 

5 Days, 4 Nights

Day One

San SebastiánPrivate Transfer from airport or train station to hotel. Room with fabulous sea views. Time for a stroll along San Sebastián’s famed La Concha beach. As evening falls, your guide picks you up for a private pintxos tour in the atmospheric Old Town.

Day Two

Basque PeppersYour guide takes you on a tour of San Sebastián before heading to the market. A private cooking class in one of San Sebastián’s Gastronomic Societies follows.

The evening is at your leisure. You may choose to dine at one of the seven Michelin-starred restaurants here, including Akelare, Arzak, and Martín Berasategui.

Day Three

Sheep in Basque CountryFull-day excursion to La Rioja, Spain’s premier wine region.

Day Four

Coastal walk. Walk from the heart of San Sebastián to the fishing village of Pasajes de San Juan. As you climb Monte Ulia, your views of the city and the surroundings become increasingly glorious. You eat a picnic lunch along the route.

Day Five

Private transfer to airport.

What We Include:

  • Four nights in San Sebastián
  • Four-star hotel with sea-view room
  • Insiders Pintxos Tour
  • Private Cooking Class in Gastronomic Society
  • Excursion to La Rioja
  • Coastal Walk
  • Three lunches, One dinner
  • Transfer to/from airport
  • All transport during trip

Not Included:

  • Airfare to/from Spain
  • Accident/baggage/trip cancellation insurance
  • Gratuities to guides
  • Meals not specified

Pricing:

  • SPECIAL OFFER. Reserve for dates through 2008 and save 10%!
  • 2-3 people $2725
  • 4-5 people $1920
  • 6-12 people $1775
  • $375 single supplement

Prices are per person. Minimum number of travelers is 2. Maximum number is 12.
Custom dates and activities are available year round. We can customize a trip for your group of at least 2 people. Please inquire.

We can provide you with a list of recommended restaurants in and around San Sebastián, and reserve a table for you at Arzak, Akelare, Martín Berasategui (all three-starred Michelin restaurants) or other restaurants.

Upcoming Dates:

  • Custom dates available year round
  • October 20-24
  • November 3-7
  • November 24-28
  • 2009
  • March 16-20
  • March 30-April 3
  • April 27-May 1
  • May 25-29
  • June 1-5
  • June 8-12
  • June 22-26
  • July 6-10
  • September 7-11
  • September 21-25
  • October 5-9
  • October 19-23
  • November 9-13
  • November 23-27
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Once we confirm your booking by email a deposit of $500 per person is required. We will send you an invoice for the deposit. You may pay securely through PayPal via credit card or bank transfer.

Full payment for the trip is due 60 days before the program begin date. For reservations made less than 60 days before the program begin date, full payment is due at the time of booking.

We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to protect your travel investment. A number of companies offer travel insurance. Epicurean Ways offers our travelers AIG Travel Guard travel insurance. See our Travel Guard ProtectAssist Gold (pdf) or Essential Expanded Silver plan brochures (pdf). Call or email us with any questions regarding travel insurance.

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