I loved Bilbao, the cooking class was except...
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Dec 19 - Dec 29, 2025
I loved Bilbao, the cooking class was exceptional!!! The town was great. The restaurants were delicious. The hotel was very good and the location was super.
The Guggenheim Museum was great
San Sebastián- again the food was fantastic. The hotel was great. The walk along the El Camino was totally rained out so he just drove us around instead, but he was super sweet. ( it was actually going to be a pretty rugged walk and he brought walking sticks.- my suggestion would be to let people know that we’re sort of climbing over a little mountain and that hiking shoes are preferable and that we do get muddy.
The old town was really fun. The food and beverage tour in old town was wonderful. It was the same Guide as the day before when he took us to his village instead of us walking.
Santander- hotel was grand and elegant.
The tour to the cave and the medieval village was fun the museum and the walking on the water was beautiful and relaxing.
The food there was very different but equally as good.
Thank you for all your hard work.
It was wonderful having the private transfers between locations and airports. Everyone was kind and punctual.
Thank you for putting together a wonderful trip for us.
I’ll definitely be using you again.
Thank you so much and Happy New Year
Hotel Reviews
I loved the hotel except a very weird small like mold in my bathroom. The staff , food , the view from the room , of the city, mountains and Bay was special.
Activity Reviews
We were supposed to do a Private Coastal Walk Along St. James Way, but due to poor weather and a lack of clarity in the description (which referred to it as a casual walk rather than a rugged hike), we decided instead to visit local villages with our guide. It wasn't what we initially planned, but the adapted plan was enjoyable, and our guide was very accommodating. It's also important to mention that the description is misleading when it says we will stop for a delicious lunch, as no lunch is included on this tour. Our guide made adjustments, and we ended up having a wonderful day.
The Pintxos & Wine Walk in San Sebastián was excellent. Our guide was friendly, and it was delightful to visit a variety of places sampling delicious pintxos and local wines. The group atmosphere added to the enjoyment of the experience.
The Basque Cooking Experience was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The class took place in a gastronomy kitchen, and it was a wonderful experience with just us and the chef. We cooked famous Gilda pintxos, an amazing tuna dish with jarred red peppers, a giant pan-seared steak, and this incredible brioche bread dessert. The chef was knowledgeable and engaging, and it was fascinating to learn and cook these authentic dishes. Also, the description provided earlier was inaccurate as it mentioned a bean stew, which never happened. Nonetheless, the cooking class exceeded all expectations.
The visit to the Guggenheim with a private guide was fantastic. The museum itself is beautiful, and having a knowledgeable guide made the experience even more enriching.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review, Donna! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed Bilbao, San Sebastián, and Santander — northern Spain is truly something special! I also really appreciate your helpful feedback about the El Camino walk. You’re absolutely right, and we’ll be sure to better communicate the terrain, conditions, and footwear recommendations so future travelers are well prepared. I'm looking forward to seeing you at kimkim again in the future!
Coraima