From San Fermín to San Sebastian, Spain's Most Beautiful Moments!

DAY 1: Arrival in Pamplona: We will arrive in Pamplona to start our San Fermín adventure. We will meet in the city center, then check into our accommodation and drop off our belongings. Visit the San Fermín Statue: We will head to the Plaza Consistorial and pay our respects to the statue of San Fermín, the festival's patron saint. This is a significant part of the festival's traditions. Enjoy Tapas and Local Cuisine: We will have a break at a traditional Spanish restaurant or indulge in pintxos (Basque tapas) at a local bar. Try regional specialties like patatas bravas and jamón ibérico. Street Parties and Music: In the evening, we roam the streets and join impromptu street parties. You'll find live music, dancing, and revelers in traditional red and white attire. Try your hand at the traditional Basque dance, the jota. DAY 2: The Running of the Bulls Early Morning: At 06:50am we will check into our balcony at Estafeta Street (where the bull running takes place) and we will watch the bull runs comfortably, away from the crowds. We will also have breakfast (churros, muffins and coffee/hot chocolate) After the run, we will explore Pamplona's attractions further. We will visit the Pamplona Cathedral. After that, we will have some time for a rest. OPTIONAL: In the afternoon, we will go to a Navarra (Rioja and similar) wine tasting with local apéritifs such as cheese and chorizo. OPTIONAL: For those who wish to participate, we can arrange a bullfighting event at the arena in the evening. Street Parties and Music: At night, we roam the streets and join impromptu street parties. You'll find live music, dancing, and revelers in traditional red and white attire.

DAY 3: In the morning, we walk to the bus station and take comfortable bus journey to San Sebastián from Pamplona. The journey will take approx. 1,5 - 2 hours. San Sebastián is a city that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, culture, and gastronomy, making it an ideal destination for a day trip filled with memorable experiences. Famous Cheesecake in the Old Town (Parte Vieja): After we check-into our accommodation we head to the Parte Vieja, the historic old town of San Sebastián, for trying the world's the most famous cheesecake at La Vina. We can also choose from one of the many pintxos bars and sample a variety of these delicious Basque tapas. Pair them with local wines or cider. La Concha Beach: In the afternoon, we head to La Concha Beach, one of the most beautiful urban beaches in Europe. You can sunbathe, swim, or try water sports like surfing or paddleboarding. OPTIONAL: Pintxos Bar Hopping: At night, we will experience San Sebastián's vibrant nightlife by going pintxos bar hopping in the Parte Vieja. Each bar offers its unique creations, so try a variety of pintxos paired with local wines or "txakoli" (a sparkling white wine). DAY 4: Today, first we check out from our accommodations. OPTINAL: From the city center, we make our way to Monte Igueldo. Upon reaching Monte Igueldo, we take a ride on the Monte Igueldo Funicular, a historic cable car that transports visitors to the top of the hill. The views from the funicular are breathtaking, so have your camera ready. At the summit, you'll find the Monte Igueldo Amusement Park. We will spend some time exploring the park's attractions, which include vintage rides like a Ferris wheel and a roller coaster. It's a nostalgic experience with stunning views of the Bay of Biscay. In the afternoon, we go and pick-up our luggage and then walk to the San Sebastián bus station. From there you can go to Bilbao, Madrid or other cities for your return journey back home.

Our adventures ends at Bilbao Airport. For the TripMates who have a late flight, they can go and visit the famous Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. We say goodbye to each other and hope to meet again in the future for more adventures!