Heritage Travel Planning
Your trip to the Basque Country can be more meaningful if you visit the actual locations where your ancestors lived and celebrated milestone events in their lives.
The Basque Branch can create a plan just for you. It will include ancestral homes; churches where your ancestros were baptized, married and buried; local points of interest and nearby attractions.
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You may consider planning your trip so that it coincides with any of the many unique local festivities.
Midsummer's Eve, the feast of John the Baptist, June 21.
July 7, San Fermin. Visit Pamplona for an over-the-top experience or Lesaka for a more intimate celebration.
June 29, San Pedro y San Pablo in Leikeitio - see the emblematic Kaxarranka dance.
September 9 - Euskal Jaiak in Zarautz See and participate in dancing and taste taloak, erroskilak and Basque libations.
These are just a few holiday possibilities.
Taste fresh cheese at a sheep farm, have an espresso at a 10th century castle, taste hard apple cider and see it made, view postmodern art at the Guggenheim - there's something for everyone. Just let us know what your interests are and we'll tailor a plan just for you.
Many traditional baserriak or farmhouses have been converted into bed and breakfasts. There may be one in your ancestor's neighborhood. This type of accomodation provides a unique perspective and often allows you to get to know the area in a more intimate way.