- Sagardotegia Petritegi - Immerse yourself in the traditional \’Txotx!\’ ceremony, savor authentic Basque cider, and delve into our ancestral roots!
Are you keen to experience a cider house but unsure of how to find one? Our tour is your perfect answer. We offer a convenient pickup service from San Sebastian, where our expert guide will introduce you to the ancient beverage intimately tied to Basque heritage, culture, and culinary traditions. Explore the apple groves, the historical farmhouse cider presses and storage areas, the cider production zones, and the storied cellars. Of course, you\’ll also sample the naturally crafted cider as the Basques do: straight from the bottle and by engaging in the \’Txotx\’ ritual.
The call of \’Txoootx!\’ signals the time to enjoy Natural Cider directly from the cask while indulging in a Classic Cider House Menu. During the Txotx Ritual, you\’ll have the opportunity to try ciders from various barrels within our cider house cellars, accompanied by a customary cider house feast. Once the visit concludes, we\’ll transport you back to San Sebastian, allowing you to continue reveling in the beauty of our region.
- Private transportation
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch provided
We will be there to collect you from San Sebastian, providing you an opportunity to uncover, guided by our expert, the mysteries of this age-old beverage so deeply rooted in the Basque Country and its culinary and cultural traditions. You’ll get to explore the apple groves, the farmhouse presses/stores, cider-making regions, storage areas and of course, indulge in some authentic, homemade cider the way we, the Basques do it: straight from the bottle, following the ‘Txotx’ ritual.
‘Txoootx!’ is an invitation to savour cider straight from the casks while feasting on a typical cider house menu. Experience the ritual of Txotx as you sample cider from several barrels in the basements of our cider houses, simultaneously relishing a traditional cider house spread. Ample time will be provided for you to fully appreciate the sumptuous cider house menu.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.