La Rioja & Basque Country

In this 8-day tour we invite you to discover La Rioja and the Basque Country by bicycle. First visit Spain's most famous wine region and its world-class wineries, picturesque villages and fantastic scenery. Then cycle through the coastal landscape of the Basque Country - a region with its own identity and charismatic history. Stay in the best hotels of both regions and delight yourself with local cuisine in its awarded restaurants, with up to 3 Michelin stars.

Starting from Bilbao, you will cycle through the spectacular landscapes of La Rioja, immersed in a sea of ​​vineyards that is lost on the horizon. Stop at the local "bodegas" to enjoy the region's bold red wines, visit world heritage monuments or even cycle through a small section of the Camino Francés de Santiago. Rest and recover at a wine therapy spa, before leaving for the Basque Country and its magnificent coastal city of San Sebastián (or Donostia, in Basque).

Set at a natural amphitheater facing the sea and protected by mountains, enjoy its beach and gastronomy - after all, Donostia has the highest concentration of Michelin starred restaurants in the world per square meter, with a total of 11. From this privileged location,you'll get to ride along the rugged coastline of the Basque country and its lovely fishing villages that seem to be taken from a fairy tale, until you arrive at Bilbao.

Type of Terrain: Road with hilly, rolling and mountainous areas. Best ridden on a Road or Touring bike.
Landscape: Iberian central plateau, mountain range, agricultural fields, small populations along the main road, historical buildings as monasteries and churches