Bordeaux and Basque Country: Wine & Culture

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Savor the trip of a lifetime with Oregon State University on a small-group tour of France and Spain. Join OSU researcher Dr. Elizabeth Tomasino and College of Agricultural Sciences Dean Staci Simonich in beautiful Bordeaux and the Basque country*. Delve deep into the unique cultures of the regions while enjoying interactive wine tours, world-class cuisine, and picturesque views. 

Dr. Elizabeth Tomasino, a professor in the department of Food Science at OSU, is a leading world expert on wine chemistry and wine sensory. This opportunity to experience food and wine from Basque and Bordeaux through the expertise of Dr. Tomasino and Dean Simonich will be one to remember. Reserve your spot today!

Relish the appealing charms of celebrated Bordeaux and Basque Country, each hailed for their exceptional gastronomic traditions, on this nine-night journey featuring four nights in Bordeaux, France, and five nights in San Sebastián, Spain. Take in Bordeaux’s elegant, 18th-century architecture, and broaden your wine knowledge at La Cité du Vin, a fascinating, interactive museum. Spend a pleasant day in the vineyard-lined Bordeaux countryside during a visit to the medieval village of Saint-Émilion and an exclusive winery tour. Relish a boat ride in picturesque Arcachon Bay and fresh oysters by the shore. Other French highlights include fashionable Biarritz, Bayonne’s splendid cathedral and lunch at a cider house. In Spain, explore beautiful San Sebastián, renowned for world-class cuisine, and delve into Basque culture at a dinner with residents. In the lovely Rioja Alavesa wine region, stroll through medieval Laguardia, enjoy an alfresco barbecue, and sample fine wines at a winery. You’ll also admire the art collection of the iconic Guggenheim Museum Bilbao! This small-group experience includes first-class hotels, a Travel Director, educational insights and wine with dinner. 

* A minimum number of 15 participants is required to secure the services of an OSU tour ambassador.