Ease into your Basque adventure with a cozy dinner at a family-run sidrería tucked into the hills. Over traditional cider, grilled txuleton steak, and warm conversation, we’ll walk through the month ahead and toast to the journey.

Hop across the bay to the pastel-colored fishing village of Hondarribia. You’ll explore its medieval streets, visit an artisan anchovy producer, and enjoy a slow lunch in the sun, just steps from the sea.

Follow a local chef through the back alleys and secret corners of the Old Town for a pintxo crawl like no other. From smoky grilled prawns to foie gras on toast, you’ll taste your way through San Sebastián’s legendary food scene — no reservations, no lines, just local flavor.

Hike a stretch of the stunning Camino del Norte along the cliffs above the sea. Your guide will lead you to a panoramic lookout where a picnic of local cheeses, charcuterie, and cider awaits. The views stretch for miles, and the pace is exactly right.

Venture inland to a family-run sheep farm where traditional Idiazabal cheese is made by hand. Learn the process, meet the animals, and share a rustic meal in the farmhouse kitchen, surrounded by rolling green hills.

Enter one of San Sebastián’s private sociedades gastronómicas, exclusive, member-run cooking clubs at the heart of Basque food culture. With a local host as your guide, you’ll cook, eat, and share stories in a space usually off-limits to outsiders.

As the sun begins to dip, join locals on Zurriola Beach for an impromptu live music set. Sit in the sand, sip local wine, and watch the sky turn pink over the waves. It’s the kind of moment that doesn’t need a reservation.

One last evening, one last toast. We’ll gather for a final meal at a hidden gem outside the city, a converted farmhouse where the menu changes with the seasons and every dish tells a story. You’ll leave full, grateful, and deeply connected.