The second stage leads to the fishing village of Mundaka. Situated between ocean cliffs and the vast estuary of the River Oka, the views are splendid. The small, photogenic fishing port offers good restaurants.

You’ll soon reach the freeway for the French Basque country.

Private guided tour of Biarritz

You will start your tour at the Esplanade of the Casino de Biarritz and discover the exceptional geographical location of this city between the heathlands of Les Landes and the foothills of the Pyrenees.

Interactively and playfully, your guide will evoke the typical Basque architecture with its beautiful house overlooking the coast.

You will pass by the Old Port and enjoy a fantastic panoramic view from the “Rock of the Virgin” over the coast, the Basque mountains, and the wide sandy beaches.

Suggestion – Biarritz with the bike

Full-day private guided driving tour in the Basque Mountains

You will start your journey in Espelette, famous for its chili pepper loved by chefs worldwide. This village is at the meeting point of the Labourd and Basse Navarre provinces, marking both a historical and geological change as we get closer to the mountains.

Nearby is Ainhoa, one of France’s most beautiful villages. Your guide will share details about Basque culture and social life. The Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela will also be highlighted in this 13th-century Bastide, which served both locals and pilgrims.

Next, we will explore scenic mountain trails, including Pas de Roland, known for its rocky gorge and the flowing La Nive River. This area is rich in legends and wildlife, featuring vultures and Basque horses called pottoks.

We will visit St Jean Pied de Port, a historic fortified town and a key stop on the pilgrimage route, where you can enjoy lunch and shop. Finally, we will head to Irouléguy, famous for its vineyards, before returning to the coast and dropping you off at your location.

Private chocolate and pastry walking tour with a local guide

On this tour, you will embark on a private food tour in Biarritz, a charming city renowned as the chocolate capital of France, and stroll through charming streets lined with historic chocolate makers, where centuries-old recipes meet artisanal innovation. You will also savor the rich history and flavors of Biarritz’s chocolate as you sample creamy

ganaches, velvety pralines, and the famous dark chocolate bars infused with local spices.

Along the way, your guide will tell you about the city’s deep ties to the Basque culture and the Jewish heritage that shaped its chocolate-making traditions. This intimate tour offers a sweet and immersive journey into Biarritz’s most delectable craft.

Suggestion for the afternoon – Biarritz beaches

You can visit Biarritz which has some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. Especially water sports enthusiasts and surfers feel at home here. Biarritz has a total of 6 kilometers of beaches in the city itself. One of the most beautiful beaches in Biarritz is Grand Plage – It was these strong waves that made the beach so popular with surfers in the late fifties of the 20th century when this sport became popular in Europe. Nothing has changed since then. The Grand Plage in Biarritz is currently considered one of the best surfing beaches in the world. The continuation of the Grand Plage is the beach Miramar.

You can also explore the Plage du Vieux which is a small, sheltered beach on the Old Port of Biarritz and, with its calm waters, a popular seaside resort for locals, also perfect for families with children.

Discover the heritage and cultural sites of the Landes region

From your hotel, discover the cultural and historical sites of the Landes. If the region is known for its breathtaking landscapes, the built and culinary heritage is not to be underestimated, especially in the countryside.

The village of Saint-Sever, an ancient medieval town, owes its reputation to its majestic abbey church, built with seven staggered apses that give an original esthetic. Listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, the abbey was founded at the end of the 10th century and you can visit it freely or rent an audioguide at the Tourist office of Saint-Sever. A few streets away you will find the Couvent des Jacobins. You can access freely to the cloister but it also hosts the Museum of Art and History of Cap de Gascogne.

Dax, the land of thermalism has many treasures to offer you. Whether you are interested in the Greek-Roman era, bullfighting or Art Deco heritage, religious or natural, there is something for everyone in this two-thousand-year-old city!

On your way back, you can stop at the castle of Gaujacq, a seigneurial residence dating from the 17th century, at the time of King Louis the 14th. This castle, located on the heights of Gaujacq faces the Pyrenees. The architecture of this castle is original and unusual. It is organized around a garden of delights, surrounded by an Italian-style gallery. The owners open the doors of their apartments, decorated and furnished with the inspiration and harmony of the 17th and 18th centuries. Thanks to the woodwork and painted panels representative of this period, you will be transported back a few centuries.

And of course, the region is the land of ducks and tradition! The Ferme du Haza in Saint-Aubin welcomes you in their restaurant from farm to table. Following the tradition and recipes given by his father and grandfather, Benoît Justes will prepare traditional meals with local products and ducks from his farm. And as the traditional dishes take time to prepare, you’d rather book before coming!

Private Transfer

A private driver will pick you up and drive you safely to the airport or the train station, in a luxury vehicle.

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