The Ultimate Hemingway Trip of a Lifetime, The San Fermin Running of the Bulls Festival!

The ultimate Hemingway trip of a lifetime. Three days of loco excitement followed by three days of relaxation in the most idyllic Spanish Sea-Side town. Don't worry; you don't have to run with the bulls… Unless you want to!

This was Hemingway's favourite stomping ground. Make it yours!

This morning we will be travelling from Bilbao where we'll be attending the opening ceremonies of San Fermin "Running of the Bulls" Festival. You'll be wearing your shabbiest white and red clothes, as there's a great deal of flour, eggs and champagne that will be thrown around. That afternoon after a siesta in our hotel the Tres Reys (the three kings), we'll be taking a short tour of the city before having our welcome dinner. Welcome to the most exciting fiesta in Spain!

Waking up early we'll be enjoying the view of the running of the bulls on a section of the course. Following the run, we'll be returning to the hotel, before we take a journey to the Camino de Santiago where we'll be walking a part of the legendary pilgrimage route. That afternoon, like all afternoons in Spain, it's siesta time before our fist bullfight. We will be watching the "fight" from an elevated position in the stadium as the bullfight WILL be overwhelming. This is the most controversial part of the festival. Make no mistake about it, the bull will be killed! Many bullfights have adopted a strategy of not killing the bull, but not so in Pamplona. The bull will be slain and then sent to the butcher for eating. The fight will elicit a great deal of emotion (embraced by the crowd). We'll prepare you for the emotion when you arrive.

This morning we'll be viewing the running of the bulls from the stadium. The stadium view holds an added attraction as "little" bulls are released into the stadium after the run to bowl over the crowd. An exciting time for sure. That day we'll be going for a walk in and around the Navarra forest. After a siesta, we'll be going to our second bullfight of the festivities. This time you'll be prepared.

Our final running of bulls will be viewed again from the course. This is your farewell to the Running of the bulls before we transfer to San Sebastian's famous Hotel de Londres for a few days of much needed relaxation. We'll be having a city tour prior to a fabulous meal.

Today is all about relaxation. Believe us that you'll need it after the craziness of Pamplona. Relaxing beaches, relaxing restaurants, relaxing everything! San Sebastian is the perfect town for relaxation. Lunch will be held at a restaurant with a breathtaking view of the city. San Sebastian has everything to offer. Tonight is a night on your own and your guides will suggest a restaurant that matches your culinary delights.

Today we're going on a quick tour of France's Biarritz and St. Jean de Luz taking in a walking tour of both. You'll fall in love with both towns. A walking tour gives you taste for why this is our favourite beach region of France. Our final night dinner will be one to remember.