Rows of green vineyards stretch across rolling hills, with a small village and mountains in the distance under a clear sky.

Bordeaux & Basque Country: Wine & Culture

Taste Bordeaux wines, Basque flavors, and seaside beauty from France to Spain.

Highlights

  • Experience Bordeaux’s 18th-century architecture and the La Cité du Vin to appreciate the region’s wines.
  • Relax in the Bordeaux countryside, visiting the village of Saint-Émilion, touring a winery, and savoring fresh oysters after a boat ride on Arcachon Bay.
  • Explore the French Basque region with stops in Biarritz and Bayonne, including a traditional cider-house lunch and a visit to its magnificent cathedral.
  • Enjoy culture in San Sebastián with a home-hosted dinner, Rioja Alavesa wine tastings in Laguardia, and art viewings at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
This is an exclusive U-M departure operated by AHI.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Bordeaux, France
Day 2: Bordeaux
Day 3: Bordeaux
Day 4: Saint-Émilion
Day 5: Arcachon Bay
Day 6: Bayonne | Biarritz | San Sebastián, Spain
Day 7: San Sebastián
Day 8: Bilbao
Day 9: Laguardia
Day 10: San Sebastián
Day 11: Bilbao | Depart for U.S.

Available to Book
April 29-May 9, 2027

Starting price

$6,045

Deposit per person

$1,000

Countries Visited

France, Spain

Activity Level

Medium
April 29-May 9, 2027

Starting price

$6,045
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

$1,000

Countries Visited

France, Spain

Activity Level

Medium

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