- Urnieta - After pickup in San Sebastian, we will drive into the Basque Countryside, surrounded by beautiful ever-green mountains, to visit an Idiazabal Designation of Origin Cheese Farm and learn about the elaboration process of our most beloved cheese: the Idiazabal Cheese. You will get to learn the secrets behind the techniques of cheese-making directly from the shepherd and later enjoy a tasting of some of the products of the farm in a very intimate and familiar setting.
- Astigarraga - After the Idiazabal cheese farm visit, we will head to one of the more than 30 Basque Cider Houses spread throughout Astigarraga and Hernani (without a doubt the two towns with the greatest cider tradition in the entire Basque Country) to enjoy a typical cider house lunch. By the hand of a local, you will learn all the secrets and history behind Basque Cider and enjoy the typical Basque cider house lunch consisting of: cod Omelet, fried cod with green peppers and onions, \
- Private transportation
- Guided tour of the Cheese Farm
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- All fees and taxes included
- Lunch provided
- Self-serve cider at the Basque Cider Farmhouse
- Cheese tasting experience
- Any other food or drinks not specified in inclusions
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse yourself in the pastoral beauty of the Basque Countryside. Spend your day embracing the verdant landscapes and savouring the scrumptious traditional cuisine of the Basque region. Your journey will take you to an Idiazabal Designation of Origin Cheese Farm, where you’ll discover the secrets behind our renowned cheese. Following this, you’ll be treated to an authentic Basque Cider House lunch at one of the region’s famed cider farmhouses. This is an excellent opportunity for those keen on getting a hands-on experience of the origins of some of our Basque specialities, all the while mingling with the locals.
The quintessential Basque Cider House Menu comprises:
- Cod Omelet,
- Fried cod complemented by green peppers and onions,
- ‘Txuleta’: bone-in rib-eye steak,
- Idiazabal cheese, paired with quince and walnuts,
- and Self-serve cider.
Small groups of 2 to 7 guests are catered for.
Your journey will commence with a hotel pickup and conclude with a hotel drop-off.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
