4x4 Basque gastronomy and wine txakoli tour to inland Valley of Ayala

Discover the essence of the Basque traditional culture, gastronomy and rural life-style, with a 4x4 route around the natural treasures of inland Ayala valley and Sierra Salvada mountains.

We will enjoy the most important foods in the basque gastronomy: the bread, traditional-made in a wood-fire oven; the primitive, brillant and cherfull white wine from the coast, named Txakoli; and the finest traditional cheese DO Idiazabal, made of milk from a native breed of sheep fed on the greenest mountain pastures.

Throughout the excursion we will lead offroad routes at the bottom of the valley and climbing to the top of the mountains along narrow and scenic old muleteers trails, to enjoy magnificent panoramic views, including Nervion river waterfall, with 270 meters, the highest drop of Spain.

After whet your appetite, including in the tour you will enjoy a 100% basque gastronomical full menu, with fresh farm-and-sea-to-table ingredients in the most remarkable restaurant, Arcos de Quejana.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Okindegia Iza Obrador, Kurtzegan Kalea, 3, 48410 Orozko, Bizkaia, Spain

First stop (if opened -not all days is possible) into a traditional bakery to approach the elaboration of the oldest processed food of mankind, in the most tasty and traditional way, baked in a wood-fired oven to taste with local extra olive oil and traditional chorizo sausage.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sierra Salvada, 48460 Orduña-Urduña, Biscay, Spain

Offroad 4x4 route from the foothills and beautiful Maroño lake to the top os Sierra Salvada mountain range through steepy old muleteers roads.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Txakoli Gure Ahaleginak, Lugar barrio Ibazurra 1 Esta señalizado desde la carretera, 48460 Orduna Spain

Discover traditional production of txakoli, brillant and cherfull native white wine, unique from the Basque coast. Visit to the vineyards and learn how they work, discovering the winery process and secrets of elaboration and enjoy a wide tasting. If the winery it is not available we will visit another one


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Arcos de Quejana, Kexaa Entitatea, 30, 01477 Kexaa, Araba, Spain

We will enjoy a superb 100% basque gastronomical menu, included in the price, in the most remarkable traditional restaurant of the region. If the restaurant is close we will go to another traditional restaurant.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Quesos Aguiñiga, Larrabe Auzoa, 1, 01479 Agiñaga, Araba, Spain

After lunch to clompete the gastronomy tour, we will visit Quesería Aguiñiga (or similar), at the foot of Sierra Salvada mountain range, to discover how they made the finest basque cheese, named DO Idiazabal, made as always it is been done, made only of native breed Latxa sheeps, fed in the greenest mountain pastures.

Visit the facilities and enjoying a tasting savoring this traditional cheese declared European Gastronomic Heritage.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Face masks required for travelers in public areas"
"Face masks required for guides in public areas"
"Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff"
"Social distancing enforced throughout experience"
"Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas"
"Gear/equipment sanitized between use"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Guides required to regularly wash hands"
"Regular temperature checks for staff"
"Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms"
"We accomplish all -and more- measures specified by the Spanish Government."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 6 To 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up all travelers at their accommodation in Bilbao and surrounding area (40 km around), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Bilbao airport and cruise port.

Airports

• Bilbao Airport, Loiu, Bizkaia, Spain

Ports

• 48930 Getxo, Biscay, Spain

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at Bilbao and Biscay Region
• Local professional guide and driver in a private tour.
• Lunch - Traditional lunch in a traditional restaurant
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Private transportation
• Entry/Admission - in all the places as described
• Entry/Admission - Txakoli Gure Ahaleginak
• Entry/Admission - Quesos Aguiñiga
• Entry/Admission - Okindegia Iza Obrador
• Entry/Admission - Arcos de Quejana

Not Included

• Everything not included in the list above

Facilities