Privétour met Baskische kaas en Txakoli-wijn vanuit San Sebastian
Beschrijving
Wij Basken hebben een zeer sterke band met onze omgeving en velen van ons ontwikkelen als kinderen een heel speciale band met de zee of de bergen. Gedurende de dag zullen we de redenen voor deze idylle uitleggen en hoe deze zich verhoudt tot de andere grote Baskische passie: de productgebaseerde keuken.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
We verlaten de 'grote stad' en reizen naar het landelijke Gipuzkoa om de geheimen van de Idiazabal-kaasproductie in een traditionele boerderij te leren kennen. Een kilo van deze kaas kost meestal rond de 20 euro, hoewel er elk jaar een wedstrijd wordt gehouden om de beste kaas van het seizoen te selecteren, soms oplopend tot 14.000 euro per ½ kilo! We doen een proeverij en je hoort de geheimen van Baskische kazen. Je proeft traditionele kazen, allemaal gemaakt met ongepasteuriseerde schapenmelk. Dit is het echte werk, de echte kaas.
Er is een Spaanse uitdrukking die ruwweg vertaalt als: 'Met brood en wijn loop je de weg'. We hebben het brood en de kaas al gegeten. We vinden de wijn aan de kust, in de heuvels met uitzicht op de Cantabrische Zee, de ideale plek voor het verbouwen van de druiven waaruit txakoli is geboren - een typisch Baskische witte wijn met een lichte zuurgraad, ideaal om te combineren met vis. We bezoeken een kleine duurzame wijnmakerij die traditionele methoden en druiven gebruikt, genaamd Hondarrabi Zuri en Hondarrabi Beltza. Zo leer je de fijne kneepjes en kracht van txakoli.
Dit alles vindt plaats in de buurt van Getaria, de kustplaats waar we een korte wandeling maken voordat we gaan eten. Getaria is niet alleen de thuisbasis van een berg met een muisvormig profiel, maar het is ook de geboorteplaats van twee van de meest bekende Basken: Juan Sebastián Elcano (de eerste die de wereld rond ging) en Cristóbal Balenciaga (de internationale ontwerper als de modeprins). Meer: onze kust is beroemd om zijn op houtskool gegrilde vis, alomtegenwoordig in de straten die het dichtst bij de haven liggen ... dus het is logisch om hier te lunchen. Heb je een meer dwingende reden nodig?
Het is een droomweg om twee redenen: je kunt een dutje doen na de lunch en dromen van schapen (latxa's natuurlijk), maar we raden het niet aan. De weg terug naar San Sebastián is een van de mooiste aan de Baskische kust. Het zou jammer zijn om deze kronkelige wegen (door golven bespat tijdens zware stormen) of de koeien die langs stille boerderijen op de berg Igeldo grazen, te missen. Je bent gewaarschuwd.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Ophalen van verschillende locaties is mogelijk tegen een meerprijs
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Baby's en kleine kinderen kunnen in een wandel- of kinderwagen mee
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Er zijn speciale kinderzitjes beschikbaar
- Vervoersopties zijn rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Alle plaatsen en oppervlakken zijn rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- Rolstoeltoegankelijkheid is extra betaald - neem contact op voor details
- Geef tijdens het reserveren uw specifieke dieetwensen door
Beoordelingen(23)
Martin was an excellent guide for this amazing tour. Although we have been to Donostia three times before, we had not ever gone up in the hills. Breathtaking scenery and the lunch was fantastic. I would not miss this one. So glad we did it!
We love reading reviews like this because so many visitors know San Sebastián well but never venture into the green hills just beyond the city. It's a completely different side of the Basque Country, full of dramatic landscapes, shepherds, vineyards and incredible local food. We're delighted you decided to explore beyond Donosti on your third visit and discovered a part of the region that surprised you. Martin will be thrilled to know the scenery, the experience and that fantastic lunch made such an impression.
Absolutely amazing, professional, wonderful experience. Malena was full of energy, amazing history facts, kindness, patience. I could go on and on how wonderful of a guide she was! We didn't want our day to end with her. The food, treats and wine were all amazing. It felt like a hidden secret tour!
Thank you so much for this lovely review! Malena will be so happy to read it :) We always hope these days feel less like a classic tour and more like discovering hidden corners of the Basque Country with a local friend, so this means a lot to us. Cheese, txakoli, little treats along the way and beautiful coastal landscapes… hard to beat that combination here. Hope to see you back for another secret adventure someday!
Mattis and Inigo picked us up right on time from our hotel and whisked us away for a delightful adventure. We loved the meeting the sheep and talking to the farmer/master cheese maker about his passion for his land. It’s giving Wendell Berry. The Txakoli winery was beautiful and they selected some really fascinating wines for our tasting. Lunch in Getaria was one of the best meals on our trip. Our guides knew what to order in season and the best bite on the fish.
This sounds like such a beautiful Basque coast day :) Meeting shepherds and cheesemakers so connected to their land, tasting txakoli overlooking the vineyards and finishing with a long seafood lunch in Getaria is exactly the rhythm we love sharing with guests. And honestly, “It’s giving Wendell Berry” might be one of the most unique descriptions we’ve ever received for the sheep farm experience. Thank you for joining the adventure with Mattin and Iñigo and for appreciating all those seasonal little details that make Basque food culture so special.
The best day of our trip! Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable and we had a blast! Amazing value. Would recommend to anyone and everyone!
So lovely to read this, Emilyr. We’re really happy to hear it was the best day of your trip and that you had such a great time with your guide. It means a lot to know you enjoyed it so much. Thanks for your kind words and recommendation.
This past week with Ikusnahi Tours was absolutely incredible! From start to finish our tour guide Ania provided our group such a unique, unforgettable, and logistically fantastic experience! The details and seamless planning could be felt throughout the entirety of our journey. Ania’s knowledge of the history of the Basque Country, the local culture, restaurants, wineries, and villages provided us a different perspective than your average tour! I would highly recommend Ikusnahi Tours to everyone, it was one of the best trips I have ever been on!
This was such a lovely review to read :) We’re incredibly happy you felt all the care, local knowledge and little details that go into creating these experiences. The Basque Country has so much personality, from tiny villages and family wineries to its food traditions and landscapes, and sharing that deeper side of the region is exactly what we love doing. Thank you for traveling with us and for appreciating the journey in such a special way. Your words truly mean a lot!
It’s not easy to plan a trip for a multigenerational group of 7, and this is why we were appreciative of Ikushani, tour guide extraordinaire - Olatz! She provided us with a memorable day tour of sightseeing, wine, sheep, and cheese making all the while sharing stories of the Basque people and culture. Highly recommended - thanks again Olatz!
Planning a day for a multigenerational group is definitely an art, so we’re very happy everyone could enjoy the experience together :) Sheep farms, Idiazabal cheese, txakoli vineyards and the coast around Getaria make such a beautiful combination for discovering the more local side of the Basque Country. Olatz will be so happy to read your kind words. Thanks for sharing the day with us!
The tour was very good and we even got to make our own cheese . The wine was exceptional and something we would not have experienced by ourselves.
Incredible days with an incredible guide. Some of the best days of any trip I’ve ever taken. You’d be a fool to hire anyone else in Basque Country!
Markel was an amazing tour guide. We took the wine and cheese tour with him and had a wonderful day. As he drove a us around the Basque countryside he regaled us with tales of local heroes and shared his enthusiasm for his culture. In the mountains, we learned how cheese is made in the traditional way. And near the coast we visited a winery with fantastic views, learning about how these specific grapes must be grown about head height to take advantage of the ocean breezes and avoid mold. Down in Ameztoi, the fishing village just up from Getaria, Markel helped us order fresh fish grilled on-location, and we sat at a lovely outdoor patio overlooking the bay where the ships come in with their catch. Fantastic food, and wonderful company. I would endorse Markel for anyone who wants to enjoy a day of stimulating conversation and culinary delight.
My husband and I were on a trip celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. There were a lot of itineraries to choose from on TripAdvisor but this is the only one that included visiting a cheese farm. So, so happy we chose it. First of all, Markel was an incredibly, well-informed, well-spoken guide from the Basque country who was able to explain the land and culture so well. So we were already learning a lot on our drive to a family-owned cheese farm. We loved meeting this family and hearing about their business as well as meeting their goats and seeing the way they make their cheese. I've been on cheese cave tours before but never got to see (and smell) rennet made on a farm. This is the most detailed cheese experience I've ever had. Seeing every aspect and the passion of the people who make it just made my day. We went to a txakoli winery for a tasting (note that you don't do the wine-making tour which I was expecting but didn't mind as I was ready to just enjoy some wine and views after the cheese tour). I wish I had bought more bottles to bring back with me. Last was a delicious lunch of fresh, flaky fish, a tour of the village and some ice cream. Thank you Markel, for an informative, lovely day full of great memories and conversation.
