Discover prehistoric cave art, Basque flavors and world-class vineyards on a small-group journey from Bilbao to Toulouse led by a National Geographic Expedition Leader.
  • Explore Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum Bilbao on a guided visit.
  • Discover Paleolithic art in the caves of El Castillo and Monedas.
  • Taste Rioja wines at CVNE and Marqués de Riscal’s City of Wine.
  • Savor a mission-driven pintxos walk in San Sebastián.
  • Explore Saint-Émilion’s monolithic church and underground catacombs.
  • Visit Château Smith Haut Lafitte for cellar tours and tastings.
  • Experience Lascaux IV’s full-scale replica of prehistoric cave art.
  • Witness Rocamadour’s cliffside sanctuaries above the Alzou Canyon.
Spend 14 nights in hotels across Northern Spain and Southwest France, staying in Bilbao, Santillana del Mar, Haro, San Sebastián, Bordeaux, Sarlat-la-Canéda and Toulouse. Hotel stays provide convenient bases for daily touring and include breakfast each morning as per the itinerary.