Erasmus Day in the Basque Country
Includes :
- Return transport by private bus
- Tour leader
- Self-guided tour of Bayonne and Biarritz
Not included:
- Personal expenses
- Meals
Travel program
Historic center
Cathédrale Sainte-Marie
Quais de la Nive
Beach and swimming
Rocher de la Vierge
Old Port and coves
Free time
We'll meet up in the morning in Bordeaux and head for the Basque country!
First stop: Bayonne, capital of chocolate and Basque culture. You can explore the old town on foot: half-timbered houses, gourmet markets, ramparts... The atmosphere is lively and authentic, with lilting accents and lively alleyways. You can sample local specialties, pass by the Gothic cathedral, or stop off at a terrace in the Petit Bayonne district.
In the early afternoon, we continue to Biarritz, the most elegant seaside resort on the Atlantic coast. You'll have plenty of free time to swim, walk along the Grande Plage beach, reach the Rocher de la Vierge or discover the old port and covered market. If you want to get some height, climb up to the Biarritz lighthouse: the view of the ocean is magnificent.
We set off again at the end of the day, returning to Bordeaux in the early evening.
Itinerary
Historic center
Cathédrale Sainte-Marie
Quais de la Nive
Beach and swimming
Rocher de la Vierge
Old Port and coves
Free time
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LINA
MARTA
GABRIELE
TOMÁS
JULIA
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- Reduced prices on all our trips from all our cities!
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Unforgettable destinations!
A city of art and history, Bayonne perfectly embodies the Basque identity. Between the banks of the Nive and Adour rivers, you'll discover typical houses with red shutters, visit the cathedral, the Vauban ramparts, or let yourself be guided by the smells of ham, chocolate and cheese in the Halles.
Did you know?
Chocolate arrived in Bayonne in the 17th century thanks to the Portuguese Jewish communities expelled from Spain. Today, the town is considered the chocolate capital of France!
Adored by Napoleon III and surfers alike, Biarritz is a place of elegance. You can sunbathe on the Grande Plage, explore the rocks sculpted by the sea, or stroll through the little streets around the market. It's also a great place to watch the sun set over the Atlantic.
Did you know?
The Rocher de la Vierge, the town's emblem, was linked to the mainland by a footbridge designed by Gustave Eiffel himself!
Unforgettable destinations!
A city of art and history, Bayonne perfectly embodies the Basque identity. Between the banks of the Nive and Adour rivers, you'll discover typical houses with red shutters, visit the cathedral, the Vauban ramparts, or let yourself be guided by the smells of ham, chocolate and cheese in the Halles.
Did you know?
Chocolate arrived in Bayonne in the 17th century thanks to the Portuguese Jewish communities expelled from Spain. Today, the town is considered the chocolate capital of France!
Adored by Napoleon III and surfers alike, Biarritz is a place of elegance. You can sunbathe on the Grande Plage, explore the rocks sculpted by the sea, or stroll through the little streets around the market. It's also a great place to watch the sun set over the Atlantic.
Did you know?
The Rocher de la Vierge, the town's emblem, was linked to the mainland by a footbridge designed by Gustave Eiffel himself!
Our charters
At Erasmus Place, the journey begins as soon as you get on the bus. It's a friendly atmosphere, where people get to know each other, have a laugh and share music and tips.
Our buses are comfortable, air-conditioned and equipped with toilets, barring major exceptions. We want you to feel at ease, even during several hours of driving. To make sure everything goes smoothly, we also have a few simple rules: respect for everyone, no inappropriate behavior, no consumption of alcohol or banned substances on the bus.
For each trip, we select quality establishments, always with a minimum 2-star rating for hotels. Whether it's a hotel or a hostel, you can count on comfortable, clean and conveniently located accommodation.
Our hotels and hostels are always located in the city center, close to places of interest and local entertainment, so you can make the most of your stay without wasting time in transport. With a few exceptions.
Rooms are shared among friends, in a relaxed atmosphere, but we respect a simple rule: men stay with men, women with women. Rooms are divided into groups of 2, 3 or 4 people, depending on the configuration of the site. If you're traveling as a couple, it's possible to have a room for two, but only by prior arrangement.
We want you to feel comfortable, surrounded and safe throughout your stay.
Each Erasmus Place trip is supervised by one or more trained Tour Leaders, who are friendly and always available. Their role is to ensure that your stay is well organized, that the group is safe and that a friendly atmosphere prevails from departure to return. They welcome you, inform you, lead the trips, coordinate the different stages of the program and listen to you throughout the trip.
Our Tour Leaders are fluent in between two and five languages, including English, making it easy to communicate with all participants, whatever their nationality. They are not certified guides like those you find in museums, but they know perfectly well the destinations they visit, the instructions for the trip, and the good tips to share. They're there to accompany you, reassure you, answer your questions, deal with the unexpected and make sure you get the most out of your Erasmus experience.
Their aim is simple: to make sure you return home with your head full of memories... and the desire to go back (alone or with us!).