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March 23-30, 2025

San Sebastián, Spain: Pinxtos, Rioja & More

Known for its great restaurants, San Sebastian and the surrounding Basque region are spectacular for many more reasons — beautiful, and full of interesting cultural and culinary experiences that you can’t help but love. We stayed in a truly gorgeous and elegant hotel, and were easily able to venture out, experiencing the charms of San Sebastian and the surrounding Basque countryside. Check out the highlights below.

Trip Highlights:

A narrow, cobblestone street lined with buildings, as people stroll under a dusky blue sky, illuminated by street lamps.

Trip Highlights:

Small group guided food and culture walking tour of San Sebastian
Guided tour and tastings at a historic Rioja winery
Cooking demonstration and lunch with Chef Alex Raij
Tasting and day at Ameztoi, a Txakoli producer in Getaria
Visit and tasting at traditional cheese producer in Navarra
Traditional lunch at a San Sebastian Cider House
Guided Pintxos tour in small groups
Day at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao with guided tour
Spectacular meals in San Sebastian, Rioja, Bilbao, Getaria and in the countryside

The San Sebastian Culinaria awarded 14 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.