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Inspiring Moments > Discover what it means to be Basque in its Spanish and French regions. > Marvel at the shimmering, titanium-clad Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Frank Gehry’s wondrous masterpiece. INCLUDED FEATURES > Bask in beautiful La Concha Bay and Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary a world-renowned dining scene in – 7 nights in San Sebastián, Spain, at the Day 1 Depart gateway city San Sebastián. first-class Hotel Catalonia Donosti. Day 2 Arrive in Bilbao and transfer > Get firsthand perspectives on Basque life to hotel in San Sebastián at a dinner with local residents. Extensive Meal Program – 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners, Day 3 San Sebastián > Delight in picturesque , where including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; Day 4 | Biarritz flame-red strands of peppers adorn tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine Day 5 Bilbao whitewashed homes. with dinner. Day 6 Sare | Espelette | > Fill your glass right from the cask in a rustic cidrerie, a Basque cider house. Your One-of-a-Kind Journey St-Jean-de-Luz – Discovery excursions highlight the local Day 7 Pamplona > Learn about the Routes of Santiago de culture, heritage and history. Day 8 San Sebastián Compostela as you visit sites on these famed pilgrimage paths. – Expert-led Enrichment programs Day 9 Transfer to Bilbao airport enhance your insight into the region. and depart for gateway city – AHI Sustainability Promise: Pamplona We strive to make a positive, purposeful Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. impact in the communities we visit. Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. – AHI Connects: Local immersion. Activity Level: We have rated all of our excursions with activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical – Free time to pursue your own interests. expectations. Please call or visit our website for full details. – Welcome and Farewell Receptions. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos.

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Discovery Enrichment AHI Sustainability Promise AHI Connects: Meet the People. > A History of Northern Spain We strive to make a positive, purposeful Discover new viewpoints on everyday impact in the communities we visit, > Basque life as you enjoy lively conversation Basque Strength Games whenever possible. and dinner with local residents. > The Romance of Hemingway and Environmental Impact | Thoughtful San Sebastián. Get to know your home Spain choices to minimize our environmental base on a guided walk. This sophisticated footprint: eco-friendly transportation, > resort town dazzles with gorgeous beaches The Way of St. James guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less and bays and a world-class food culture. plastic waste. See the Old Town highlights, including the Social Impact | Ongoing initiatives to baroque Basílica de Santa María del Coro UNESCO World Heritage support local businesses that employ and and the many grand Belle Epoque buildings. benefit people in the community. Curating Stroll along the boardwalk that hugs La Routes of Santiago de Compostela meaningful experiences by staying in Concha Bay and its postcard-perfect beach intimately sized locales instead of cities for incredible waterside views. affected by overtourism. Bayonne. This lovely gem where the Economic Impact | Community-based and rivers meet is France’s tourism using expert local guides and Basque capital. On an Old Town walk, visit lecturers, plus program scheduling during the elegant Sainte-Marie Cathedral and its quieter, “shoulder seasons.” 13th-century cloisters, a stop on The Way of St. James. At a cozy cider house, relax over a lunch of classic dishes and pour yourself a glass right from the cask! AHI Travel Expertise Biarritz. This chic seaside town has been Passenger Service Representative | a beloved resort since the 1850s. Start at Helps with everything from arranging flights St. Eugénie Church on the waterfront and to fulfilling special requests. walk to the outcrop, Rocher de la Vierge, to admire the majestic scenery. Visit the old Espelette Travel Director | Manages all details fishing port and the medieval watch tower. to ensure a memorable trip. Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum. Travel information | Prepares you fully View the exciting modern art at this visually for your journey. stunning museum, designed by Frank Gehry. Expert local guides and lecturers | Afterward, see the city’s landmarks on a Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and panoramic tour and enjoy lunch in Bilbao. share their passion for their country. French Basque Traditions and Espelette. Step back in time at Maison Ortillopitz, a 16th-century farmhouse in Sare, and learn about the everyday customs of Let us arrange your flights! Bilbao French Basque families. Next, stroll through AHI FlexAir | Our personalized quaint Espelette, famed for its red peppers, air program features transfers, assistance and flexibility. and have lunch in town. First brought to the Electives area in 1650 by a local sailor, the peppers are integral to Basque cooking and officially We’ve designed an engaging excursion to protected as a regional product. take you further afield. St-Jean-de-Luz. Centuries ago, fishermen Wines of the . DATES & PRICES in this pretty beachfront town traded their Explore the walled old town of St. Jean Pied nets for swords and cannons to become de Port, a traditional starting point on the April 30 – May 8, 2022 feared pirates. Delve into its intriguing past. Way of St. James, near the foothills of the Pamplona. With a guide, meander down . Then savor fine Irouléguy wines at From Price $3,745 the town’s atmospheric streets, where the a tasting in the breathtaking countryside. chaotic Running of the Bulls occurs each Special Savings $250 July during the festival of San Fermín. See Electives are available at an additional cost. the bullfighting ring and the Gothic cathedral. Special Price $3,495

VAT is an additional $295 per person. Accommodations All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on Hotel Catalonia Donosti double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $895 (limited availability). The information in this flier is correct at the time of printing. Please visit our website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2022 - 3