Trip Information
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By coach with allocated seating
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Brittany Ferries Plymouth - Santander
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Optional at extra cost on-board ship
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Selected hotel in San Sebastian
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Buffet style Continental breakfast
- Early morning coach pick-ups begin in the North of England, with selected pick-up points.
- Comfort stops are scheduled en route to the South West.
- Travel to Plymouth Ferry Terminal, arriving in time for evening sailing with Brittany Ferries.
- Boarding: Brittany Ferries Pont-Aven, departs Plymouth at 15:45 (local time).
- Overnight sailing to Santander, Spain.
- Accommodation on board includes a twin inside cabin (included), with the option to upgrade to low-bedded inside twin cabins (supplement applies).
- Dinner and other refreshments available on board (own cost).
- Arrival in Santander: approx. 12:15 (local time).
- Disembark and meet your transfer coach for a scenic drive across the Basque countryside to San Sebastian.
- Check into your selected hotel on a bed & continental breakfast basis.
- Free evening to begin exploring this beautiful coastal city.
- After breakfast, a leisure day to explore San Sebastian at your own pace.
Optional visits (admission fees not included):
- Monte Igueldo Funicular – ride to a viewpoint for stunning city panoramas.
- San Telmo Museum – delve into Basque history and art.
- La Concha Beach – relax or stroll along the elegant promenade.
- Old Town (Parte Vieja) – discover pintxo bars and bustling plazas.
Following breakfast, enjoy a full-day excursion across the border to the charming fishing port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz in the French Basque Country.
Discover:
- The historic harbour and seafront promenade.
- Rue Gambetta – a vibrant street with artisan shops and cafés.
- Church of Saint John the Baptist, where Louis XIV married Maria Theresa of Spain.
Return to San Sebastian by early evening.
After breakfast, enjoy another free day for sightseeing or relaxing.
Optional suggestions:
- Visit Aquarium Donostia – one of Europe’s finest oceanographic museums.
- Take a boat ride around the bay or to Santa Clara Island.
- Try a guided pintxos tour for an authentic taste of Basque cuisine.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- More time to enjoy this elegant resort city. Consider:
- Climbing or riding to Monte Urgull, with panoramic views and a historic castle.
- Visiting Miramar Palace and gardens.
- Shopping in local boutiques or visiting artisan markets.
After breakfast, take a full-day coach excursion to Biarritz, a glamorous coastal town popular with surfers and once frequented by European royalty.
Highlights include:
- The Grand Plage and lighthouse walk.
- The Rocher de la Vierge – dramatic ocean views.
- Time to visit the Aquarium de Biarritz or enjoy seaside cafés.
Return to San Sebastian late afternoon.
Enjoy your last full day in this stunning coastal destination.
Optional ideas (admission fees not included):
- Explore the Cristina Enea Park, a tranquil green retreat.
- Visit the Basque Culinary Center (by appointment) or join a cooking workshop.
- Experience a sunset walk along Zurriola Beach.
After breakfast, board your coach for the return journey to Santander.
Free time in Santander to explore or enjoy lunch before boarding the ferry.
- Optional places to visit: Santander Cathedral, Botín Centre for the Arts, and the Paseo de Pereda.
Boarding: Brittany Ferries Pont-Aven departs Santander at allocated time, ferry departure 15:15 (local time).
- Arrive in Plymouth at approximately 12:15 (local time).
- Disembark and rejoin your transfer coach.
- Comfort stops provided on the journey back to your original departure points in the North of England.
