BASQUE IN THE ART Guggenheim Visit and Bilbao Culinary Getaway

Bilbao is a thriving cultural arts scene, with beautiful scenery, historic architecture, world-famous museums like the Guggenheim, and stunning Basque cuisine.

A symbol of the revitalisation of the city, and an iconic structure the world over, the Guggenheim Museum showcases the most prominent artists of the modern world. You’ll have the chance to tour and view collections that include work by Pop-Art revolutionary Andy Warhol, French Nouveau artist, Yves Klein, and 'Puppy' creator, Jeff Koons.

After a day of artistic enlightenment, savour cutting-edge, creative cooking at Michelin starred restaurant, Nerua. Under the tutelage of Mugaritz' Chef-Patron Andoni Luis Aduriz, Josean Alija - voted Best International Chef 2009 - has created a menu befitting the strong Basque heritage of Bilbao. Entry to Nerua is via its open kitchen, proudly displaying the restaurants fresh, seasonal produce that is sourced locally from the Bay of Biscay.

Rise the following morning from the luxurious comfort of your five-star hotel and enjoy the seasonal tasting menu for lunch at three Michelin starred, Azurmendi. Winner of Restaurant magazine's Sustainable Restaurant Award 2015, Azurmendi is the culinary jewel in Basque country's crown. Hidden high up among the vineyards of Bilbao’s hillsides, every aspect of the restaurant reflects the personality and philosophy of its creator, Eneko Atxa. Azurmendi boasts a vegetable garden, mirroring glass façade and spectacular cuisine that showcases the earthy and home-grown flavours of Basque Country.

We Also Recommend

• Head to the Plaza Nueva on Sunday, and discover an eccentric flea market
• Climb the 673 metres of Bilbao’s much loved Pagasarri, directly from the city streets
• Experience the emotion of traditional Basque opera at the Teatro Arriaga Antzokia

Additional Information

Note that flights are not included, to give you the maximum flexibility with your travel.

Hotel: The exact hotel will depend on your travel dates. We guarantee the star rating of the hotel.

Restaurant: Dinner is inclusive of the nine-course Tasting Menu for two at Michelin starred, Nerua. Lunch is inclusive of the ‘Classic’ Lunch Menu for two people at three Michelin starred, Restaurante Azurmendi. Drinks are not included, these and any extras can simply be purchased on site. Service charge is not included; this is left to your discretion on the day.

Please note that this experience cannot incorporate bookings on/including Mondays, as both the museum and restaurants are closed.

Please note; during the summer, it is suggested that layered clothing be worn inside the Museum as the temperature is kept constantly cool.

All bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 8 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.