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3-day trip
“Savor on Basque Country & Rioja!”

Underground amazement and refined “Food & Wine matching” in top bodegas Rioja, the best Pintxos of Bilbao, Basque cooking class, the 3-Michelin-star taste explosions of Azurmendi, shepherd feeling at sheep farm with tasting of gourmet cheese Idiazabal, the freshness of Txakoli wines and fishing village with the simplicity of divine fish from the charcoal grill.

DAY 1

Friday, tasting both sides…

Flight Eindhoven-Bilbao. 7:10-9:10 a.m. Luxury minibus transfer to the most exclusive bodegas of the Rioja (153 km).

After an extensive tour of the vineyards and in the expansive wine cellars, tasting of their best white Rioja and of course the red Reservas and Gran Reservas. This combined with 4 Haute Cuisine tasting dishes.

After lunch, take it easy back to Bilbao, with visits/stops at other bodegas along the way.

In the evening we are taken on foot by a Basque lady, who accompanies us to the best four Pintxo bars in Bilbao, explains this food culture and lets us taste all kinds of delicacies. With the satisfaction of dinner we spend the night in Hotel Carlton.

DAY 2

Saturday, stars in the kitchen and kitchen with stars…

09:00 am, breakfast.

11:00 am, educational Basque cooking class a short walk from the hotel. Followed by a light lunch of homemade dishes, Pintxo style. (Instead of the cooking class, there is also room for an extensive visit to the Guggenheim Museum)

2:30 pm, time at leisure in the beautiful city of Bilbao. Still possible to visit the Guggenheim Museum. (12 minutes walking from the hotel)

20:00 pm, luxury minibus transfer of 15 minutes to one of the best and most special restaurants in the world, just outside Bilbao: Azurmendi. 3 Michelin stars for over 10 years. Chef Eneko Atxa has created a culinary experience here that cannot be put into words. You have to experience it!

11:45 pm, back to Hotel Carlton.

DAY 3

Sunday, sheep but not cheap…

08:30 am, luxury minibus transfer to traditional Basque sheep farm (125 km) where they produce the unique Idiazabal cheese. (Light breakfast in the bus)

This gourmet cheese was awarded “European Gourmand Heritage” status in 1992 and is recognized as one of the best sheep’s cheeses in the world. After an educational look at the production process, a short walk through the meadows with the shepherds followed by a rare treat of cheese, made 100% from the milk of the sheep around you.

Then scenic drive to a historic fishing village (30 km). Before we settle on the terrace of a simple but irresistible fish restaurant, tour and aperitif at a small vineyard located in the hills above the fishing village.

Here they produce the typical Txakoli wines, a dry fresh light sparkling white wine from the Hondarrabi Zuri grape.

After a nice glass of wine in the hills we are seated within a few minutes at a table with a glowing charcoal grill, overlooking the harbor. You can’t get it fresher than here. Sea bass, turbot, sea bream, scallops, octopus and gambas from the grill at its very best. (And yes, there is also beef tenderloin)

After this late perfect farewell lunch we accept the return journey and drive to Bilbao Airport. (82 km) Flight Bilbao-Eindhoven. 8.45pm-10.40pm.

Included in the above package:

Day 1:
-Flight Eindhoven-Bilbao with Transavia v.v.
-Meet & Assist Bilbao Airport
-Private transfer Bilbao Airport-Rioja (153 km)
-Guided tour and tasting, top Bodega Rioja
-4 Haute Cuisine tasting dishes, top Bodega Rioja
-Other bodega visits/stops
-Private transfer Rioja-Hotel Carlton Bilbao (150 km)
-Guided Pintxo tour Bilbao
-8 Pintxos in 4 different Pintxo bars
-4 drinks in 4 different Pintxo bars
-Overnight Hotel Carlton Bilbao

Day 2:
-Breakfast
-Basque Cooking Class (Or visit Guggenheim Museum)
-Private transfer Hotel Carlton-Restaurant Azurmendi v.v. (16 km)
-The full menu “unique gastronomic experience” Azurmendi ***
(Excluding drinks Azurmendi)
-Private transfer restaurant Azurmendi-Hotel Carlton (16 km)
-Overnight Hotel Carlton Bilbao

Day 3:
-Breakfast
-Private transfer Hotel Carlton-Basque sheep farm (125 km)
-Private tour sheep farm
-Tasting gourmet Idiazabal cheese
-Private transfer sheep farm-fishing village (30 km)
-Private tour and tasting Txakoli Vineyard
-Extensive lunch in fish restaurant (excluding drinks)
-Private transfer fishing village-Bilbao Airport (82 km)

Full trip guided by Frans Kriesels (Director/Owner Global Events)
“Trips4foodies” is part of Global Events.

Price indication:
€ 1.495,- per persoon

(When 12 people participate and based on a shared Double Standard Room)

Overnight Hotel Carlton Bilbao is in Double Standard Room.
Additional charge Double Superior Room, € 35,- per night per room.

Surcharge Double Standard Room for single use: € 150,-.

Wines and other drinks only included where stated. Other wines/beverages as well as personal expenses to be paid locally.

The trip can be planned every year from March to mid-November.

The minimum participation is 6 people and 20 people is the maximum. (More than 20 people on request).

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Further information:

The trip is ideal for both men and women, united or separately.

The whole world settles down at restaurant Azurmendi, so it is advisable to book this trip at least 3 months in advance. Shorter term is of course also possible and we will inform you whether they have the availability.

The whole world settles down at restaurant Azurmendi, so it is advisable to book this trip at least 3 months in advance. Short term is of course also possible and we will see if they have room.

Availability of flights, accommodation and guidance Frans Kriesels etc. is also limited. So booking a few months in advance is recommended anyway.

Due to the favorable flight times Eindhoven-Bilbao v.v. with Transavia, we recommend from Friday to Sunday. Traveling on other days is also possible, but this makes the program more limited or the trip one day longer. You can also fly from Amsterdam or Düsseldorf. Let us know your preference and we will send you the flight proposal.

As soon as we request the flights on the desired date, we will see the actual flight price. This may possibly be higher than the amount included in the quotation. That is why it says “price indication” under the quotation.

We can also offer private charters from any airport.

In the offer we assume a stay in Double Standard Rooms. Additional costs for other room and suite categories on request. In the event of no or insufficient availability of Double Standard Rooms, we will offer the next available rooms/suites.

In connection with speed and accessibility, transfers are carried out in luxury minibuses of the Mercedes Viano type, as many as are necessary for the number of participants.

We request that everyone travel with hand luggage only, so that we do not lose time waiting for luggage.

We are among each other and the clothing advice is casual to smart casual. The walks through the vineyards and sheep pastures can be muddy. It is therefore recommended that you take shoes that “can take a beating”.